The Genius Hits the Road

Infobox Album
Name = The Genius Hits the Road
Type = studio
Longtype =
Artist = Ray Charles

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Released = September 1960
Recorded = March 25 and 29, 1960 in New York City
Genre = R&B
Length = 33:37
Label = ABC-Paramount
335
Producer = Ahmet Ertegün, Sid Feller, Jerry Wexler
Reviews =
*Allmusic Rating|3.5|5 [http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=10:hifyxqw5ldse link]
*Warr.org Rating|4.5|5 [http://www.warr.org/charles.html#GHTR link]
Last album = "Ray Charles Sextet"
(1960)
This album = "The Genius Hits the Road"
(1960)
Next album = "In Person"
(1960)

"The Genius Hits the Road" is a 1960 album by Ray Charles. It is a concept album of sorts with the theme revolving around various parts of the U.S. The album peaked at #9 on the pop album charts and produced the hit single Georgia on My Mind.

Track listing

#"Alabamy Bound"
#"Georgia on My Mind"
#"Basin Street Blues"
#"Mississippi Mud"
#"Moonlight in Vermont"
#"New York's My Home"
#"California, Here I Come"
#"Moon Over Miami"
#"Deep in the Heart of Texas"
#"Carry Me Back to Old Virginny"
#"Blue Hawaii"
#"Chattanooga Choo-Choo"

Bonus Tracks

#"Sentimental Journey"
#"Hit the Road Jack"
#"Blue Moon of Kentucky"
#"Rainy Night in Georgia"
#"I'm Movin' On"
#"Swanee River Rock (Talkin' 'Bout That River)"
#"Lonely Avenue"