Sunday, September 09, 2012

Record #0110: That Lucky Old Sun / Ol’ Man Time – RAY CHARLES



ABC-Paramount 10509 (original) USA, 1963
Words & Music by:  Side A – Haven Gillespie, Beasley Smith; Side B – Cliff Friend, Jack Reynolds
Musicians: Ray Charles (vocals and piano) with orchestra and chorus
Recording sessions: USA, 1963
Highest chart positions:  US #20, US R&B #5, US Adult Contemporary #10, UK -

“That Lucky Old Sun” was first recorded by Frankie Laine in 1949 and the first cover versions by Louis Armstrong, Vaughn Monroe and Frank Sinatra were released later that year.

Ray Charles’ cover wasn’t the best selling version of the song but it definitely is one of the best versions.

Both songs are from Charles’ 1963 album “Ingredients In a Recipe For Soul”.

List price:  Very Good+ is $6, Near Mint is $12

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