Dedicated To You - Ray Charles

Diane

Ray Charles
Dedicated To You
Arranged and Conducted by Marty Paich
Produced by Sid Feller
Cover Design: Viceroy
Cover Photo by Bob Gomel
ABC Paramount ABC 355
A Product Of Am-Par Corp.
1961

From the back cover: Six of the songs in this album feature an orchestra which includes seventeen strings, and six were recorded with a big, swingin' band. One instrumental is included (Josephine), spotlighting Ray Charles' solo piano. All arrangements, supervised by Ray Charles are by the West Coast's outstanding arranger, Marty Paich, whose list of credits include the elite of the music world. Tenor solos are y David "Fathead" Newman. Produced by Sid Feller, ABC-Paramount's director of artists & repertoire, al recording sessions were held at United Studios in Hollywood.

In addition to piano, Ray Charles is an accomplished alto saxophonist and composer of hit songs recorded by other artists (Hallelujah, I Love Her). Most of his time is spent on nationwide concert tours where he consistently plays to packed houses and cheering audiences. – Rick Ward

Hearthearted Hannah
Nancy
Margie
Ruby
Rosetta
Stella By Starlight
Cherry
Joesphine
Candy
Marie
Diane
Sweet George Brown