Somewhere Over The Rainbow - Johnny Mathis & Ray Charles - Duet

I don't know who had the idea of putting these two greats together but I have to say this was truly genius. Voices so different and yet, blend so well that they touch your soul and make it soar with the beauty that they created. To me, that's what beautiful music and beautiful singing is all about. "Over The Rainbow" brings out the innocent child in all of us.




The "Over The Rainbow" duet of Johnny Mathis and Ray Charles was first released on Ray's CD entitled "Genius Loves Company" in 2004.

The same "Over The Rainbow" duet of Johnny Mathis and Ray Charles was released on Johnny's CD entitled "Isn't It Romantic: The Standards Album" in 2005 which you can easily purchase at Amazon. I highly recommend the entire CD but you can also purchase the MP, alone, as well.

When, the wonderful Ray Charles passed away in 2004, this song was played at his funeral which Johnny Mathis attended. Apparently, it must have been one of Ray's favorites as well.

Music by Harold Arlen and lyrics by E.Y. Harburg.




"Over The Rainbow" can be seen and heard on 19Rebel57's channel as a solo by Johnny Mathis himself in actual video format, along with another song, "Ease On Down The Road." There are several "live" videos from the past of Johnny Mathis to be seen and enjoyed there if you haven't been to her channel already.

This one is dedicated to my granddaughter, Brianna. I love you, Bri.

Photos: paid program enhanced, enhanced public domain, photo8 .com.

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• Somewhere Over the Rainbow
• The Wizard of Oz
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[luvperu1]

This is a song that puts my heart and soul

at ease..It is a magical trip over the rainbow

to a place of contentment.Thank you for

posting this lovely music and images..... 4:51 minutes of beauty..Hugs Polly

[ReadMeReadYou]

@luvperu1 You're welcome and thank you for the lovely and kind words.

[swordad1]

How do I get this song please? It is stunning! What album is it on. Many thanks for placing it.

[ReadMeReadYou]

@swordad1 The "Over The Rainbow" duet of Johnny Mathis and Ray Charles was released on Johnny's CD entitled "Isn't It Romantic: The Standards Album" in 2005 which you can easily purchase at Amazon

[SccRnHrsePowah]

As a fan of both of these greats, it is odd i haven't heard this version til now. But this is absolutely beautiful and the video is a fantastic compliment.

[ReadMeReadYou]

@SccRnHrsePowah Thank you for the kind words. I'm very happy that you found the song.

[TheRyanmoff]

ray won 8 grammys for this album but he gied 2 monthes before realease it sucks to think a legend like ray died at 73

[theredeemed1013]

A very Special treat from two very Gifted Singers ... Ray and Johnny.

[ReadMeReadYou]

@disquisition73 Thank you. I really meant it. : )  Thanks for stopping by and commenting.

[Dihelson]

Thank you God, for allow me to hear this wonderful song with two genius !!

[MrJamesUy]

wonderfulllllll!

[SeaBassVamp]

Ray Charles-Great Performance at International Jazz Festival.

Two Tremendous Talents.

[fireangel1732]

Two people don't have souls........ This is beautiful.

[BierSmurfNL]

DOUBLE RAINBOW ALL THE WAY!!!

[cathml]

Chillingly beautiful. Just shared this with a friend who's mother just passed. Hopefully this will help to lift him from his grief as he visualizes his mom in a better place .. 'above the rainbow'.

[punketa32]

wow this is soooooooooooo beautifull<3 like the perfect wedding song<3<3

[capatga]

Yes, I have this CD, its great , the two greats of out time