Ray had definite messages he wanted to convey on this album and he spoke them and performed them with a depth of passion. One of Ray’s most beloved songs is his forever enduring interpretation of “America The Beautiful,” which was arranged by his good friend Quincy Jones. Ray sang in a slow rocking tempo, removing some verses, and emphasizing those that spoke about the beauty of the country and the bravery of the soldiers. “Then I put a little country church backbeat on it and turned it my way,” said Ray.

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
Look What They’ve Done To My Song, Ma
Abraham, Martin And John
Take Me Home, Country Roads
Every Saturday Night
America The Beautiful