Featuring very rare 1963 September 23, 1963, performances of Ray Charles in Sao Paulo, Brazil, recorded one day before his 33rd birthday, the concert material showcased on this disc is a remarkable find. Beyond its historical significance, the video provides enormous pleasure: we get to see and hear Ray, the Genius (O-Genio means "The Genius" in Portuguese), at his absolute best, exactly as it was shown then, complete with Brazilian commercials. These are two shows with more than a dozen songs in each show for a total running time of 105 minutes. Rhino notes that there are some anomolies in the original color film that are noticeable on this DVD transfer. FIRST SHOW 1. What'd I Say 2. Tkae These CHains From My Heart 3. You Are My Sunshine 4. Don't Set Me Free 5. Carry Me Back To Old Virginny 6. My Bonnie 7. In The Evneing (When The Sun Goes Down) 8. Just A Little Lovin' 9. You Don't KNow Me 10. Margie 11. Hit The Road Jack 12. Moanin' 13. Birth Of A Band 14. Hallelujah I Just Love Her So 15. Untitled Jazz Instrumental SECOND SHOW 1. Hallelujah I Just Love Her So 2. In The Evening (When The Sun Goes Down) 3. Commercial: Erontex 4. Moanin' 5. My Bonnie 6. No One 7. Don't Set Me Free 8. Take These Chains From My Heart 9. Commercial: Erontex 10. I Can't Stop Loving You 11. Don't Set Me Free 12. You Are My Sunshine 13. What'd I Say 14. Commercial: Ray Charles Entres 15. Closing Announcement
