In October 1961, “Atlantic” label released “The Genius Sings the Blues”, the ninth Ray Charles album. It was recorded 1952 – 1960, and was produced by Ahmet Ertegün and Jerry Wexler.

Personnel:

• Ray Charles – vocals, piano, organ
• Marcus Belgrave – trumpet
• Joe Bridgewater – trumpet
• Riley Webb – trumpet
• John Hunt – trumpet 
• David Newman – alto, baritone and tenor saxophone 
• Bennie Crawford – baritone saxophone
• Don Wilkerson – tenor saxophone
• Edgar Willis – bass 
• Roosevelt Sheffield – bass
• Teagle Fleming – drums
• William Peeples – drums

Track listing:

All tracks by Ray Charles, except where noted.

1. Early in the Mornin’ – Dallas Bartley, Leo Hickman, Louis Jordan
2. Hard Times (No One Knows Better Than I)
3. The Midnight Hour – Sam Sweet
4. (Night Time Is) The Right Time – Napoleon Brown, Ozzie Cadena, Lew Herman
5. Feelin’ Sad – Guitar Slim
6. Ray’s Blues
7. I’m Movin’ On – Hank Snow
8. I Believe to My Soul
9. Nobody Cares
10. Mr. Charles’ Blues
11. Some Day Baby
12. I Wonder Who