Name: A Message From The People
Brand: Ray Charles

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

TRC21221

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black

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Discs

Download code

Download code: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

Extended format

Extended format: No

Format detail

Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2022-06-17

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier GB

Proper

Tax rate GB

UPC / Barcode

708857212217

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1 / Extended format: No / LP / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No / black

TRC21222

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708857212224

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1 / CD / Extended format: No / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No

Artist

Ray Charles

Genre GB

Jazz

Label GB

Tangerine Records

Originally released in 1972, <i>A Message From The People</i> remains one of Charles’ most celebrated albums, as well as the most socially-conscious work of his six decade career.

The record directly confronts societal ills of poverty and injustice while offering a universal message of brotherhood and hope for peace; topics that are as relevant today as they were 50 years ago. The album includes such classic tracks as “They’ll Be No Peace On Earth Without All Men As One,” “Abraham, Martin and John,” the gospel infused “Lift Every Voice and Sing” and “Heaven Help Us All.” The album also includes Ray’s recording of “Hey Mister,” which was played during a Congressional joint hearing in 1972 to speak on behalf of common citizens to a government that was widely seen as ignoring their needs.Perhaps the most impactful track on this album is Ray’s iconic version of “America the Beautiful,” which quickly became our second National Anthem and has inspired countless generations since its release 50 years ago.

CD Tracks: Lift Every Voice And Sing / Seems Like I Gotta Do Wrong / Heaven Help Us All / There'll Be No Peace Without All Men As One / Hey Mister / What Have They Done To My Song, Ma / Abraham, Martin and John / Take Me Home, Country Roads / Every Saturday Night / America The Beautiful

A Message From The People

Music GB