From the Pages of My Mind is an album by the American musician Ray Charles, released in 1986.[1][2] It was Charles's final album dedicated to country music.[3] From the Pages of My Mind peaked at No. 16 on the Top Country Albums chart.[4] "Class Reunion" was released as a single.[5]
Production
Recorded in Nashville and Los Angeles, the album was coproduced by Billy Sherrill.[6][7] "Anybody with the Blues" was written by Dave Loggins.[8] Pete Drake played pedal steel on the album.[9]
Critical reception
The Philadelphia Inquirer wrote that the album "signals one of Charles' periodic returns to country music, and the change in genre has enlivened his vocals."[14] The Boston Globe called it "middle-of-the-road country-pop, with efficient but unexciting studio musicians."[17] The Commercial Appeal concluded that "the usual fire from his throat is suppressed for the twang of country, which he has yet to master after several attempts."[18]
The New York Daily News determined that "the music here is far too subdued, and could use a blast of the old energetic Charles."[19] The Cincinnati Enquirer opined that "Charles is dogging it on this soul-less album."[12] The Edmonton Journal noted that Charles's "solitary, alienated style is an absolute contrast from the tradition of country singers aiming for eye-to-eye, heart-to-hear contact."[20]
AllMusic deemed it "another light country and countrypolitan outing."[10]
Track listing
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "The Pages of My Mind" | |
| 2. | "Slip Away" | |
| 3. | "Anybody with the Blues" | |
| 4. | "Class Reunion" | |
| 5. | "Caught a Touch of Your Love" | |
| 6. | "A Little Bit of Heaven" | |
| 7. | "Dixie Moon" | |
| 8. | "Over and Over (Again)" | |
| 9. | "Beaucoup Love" | |
| 10. | "Love Is Worth the Pain" |
References
- ^ "Today's Scene". Iowa City Press-Citizen. 24 Jun 1986. p. 7C.
- ^ Ghianni, Tim (5 Mar 2006). "Nashville can't stop loving Ray Charles". The Tennessean. p. D5.
- ^ Mengel, Noel (19 June 2004). "Ray Charles The Complete Country and Western Recordings". The Courier-Mail. p. M11.
- ^ "Ray Charles". Billboard. Retrieved 13 January 2024.
- ^ "Ray Charles at his best with blues". The Times-Press. Streator, Illinois. 22 Jul 1986. p. 13.
- ^ Lydon, Michael (2004). Ray Charles: Man and Music, Updated Commemorative Edition. Taylor & Francis.
- ^ Haugen, Peter (27 Jul 1986). "Records". Encore. The Sacramento Bee. p. 6.
- ^ Brunet, Ivan (25 Jul 1986). "Ray Charles has a hit". Nanaimo Daily News. p. 18.
- ^ Rowe, Norman (24 Aug 1986). "Ray Charles has had some good country...". Richmond Times-Dispatch. p. J3.
- ^ a b "From the Pages of My Mind Review by Ron Wynn". AllMusic. Retrieved 13 January 2024.
- ^ Matthews, Carl (30 Aug 1986). "Ray Charles". Atlanta Voice. p. 18.
- ^ a b Radel, Cliff (13 Jul 1986). "Songs". The Cincinnati Enquirer. p. F7.
- ^ MusicHound Rock: The Essential Album Guide. Visible Ink Press. 1996. p. 134.
- ^ a b Tucker, Ken (6 July 1986). "Ray Charles From the Pages of My Mind". The Philadelphia Inquirer. p. E7.
- ^ The Rolling Stone Album Guide. Random House. 1992. p. 124.
- ^ Larkin, Colin (1998). The Virgin Encyclopedia of R&B and Soul. Virgin. p. 59.
- ^ Wald, Elijah (10 Jul 1986). "Records". Calendar. The Boston Globe. p. 14.
- ^ Washington, Pearl (11 Jul 1986). "New Records". The Commercial Appeal. p. D23.
- ^ Wyatt, Hugh (11 Jul 1986). "Ray Charles From the Pages of My Mind". Friday. Daily News. p. 17.
- ^ Chalmers, Ron (14 Aug 1986). "Charles follows lonely path". Edmonton Journal. p. C3.
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