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2010 collection. Ray Charles was the musician most responsible for developing Soul music. Singers like Sam Cooke and Jackie Wilson also did a great deal to pioneer the form, but Charles did even more to devise a new form of black Pop by merging `50s R&B with Gospel-powered vocals, adding plenty of flavor from contemporary Jazz, Blues, and (in the `60s) Country. Then there was his singing; his style was among the most emotional and easily identifiable of any 20th century performer, up there with the likes of Elvis and Billie Holiday. This collection features 24 prime examples of Ray's musical magic. Xtra.