Charlie Rich Album: “Pictures and Paintings”

the original "sun records" eclectic sings laid back, late night jazz, blues, standards and r&b. not a country album - charlie rich sings and plays the piano in a small combo setting. his last album a masterpiece and harkens back to his jazz and soul beginnings. if you like a great voice and very nice piano work, try this one.

"Pictures And Paintings" C.D. was Charlie Rich's last musical release before his death in 1995. "Pictures And Paintings" finally shows off the "REAL" Mr. Rich. Charlie Rich was not a country singer. He first became a star as a country singer but Charlie could sing it all. In this C.D. Charlie went back to the piano and went back to his soul. Jazz. The song "I Feel Like Going Home" is a heart wrenching story of a man that feels like he has giving his all but it isn't good enough. The man feels tired and weary and he feels like going home. Charlie Rich wrote this song and one has to wonder if this wasn't an autobioghraphy song?? Smile Charlie you deserve to.

This was Charlie Rich's last record. It was the record he always wanted to make. It is primarily jazz with some r&b, blues and gospel. Listening to it is like sitting in a dark bar and having Charlie Rich play his music to you. If you think he was just another country star, please listen to this record. He was a marvelous musician who loved music. It is a shame this wonderful record is out of print.

EVERYTHING CHARLIE HAD EVER DONE IS EXCITING. BUT THIS ALBUM "PICTURES AND PAINTINGS" IS THE ULTIMATE CHARLIE. IF YOU LIKE CHARLIE RICH YOU WILL LOVE THIS.