Essential Classics, Vol. 36: Johnnie Ray

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Essential Classics, Vol. 36: Johnnie Ray is a digital compilation album featuring 20 tracks showcasing the iconic 1950s American singer, songwriter, and pianist Johnnie Ray.

Johnnie Ray (John Alvin Ray; January 10, 1927 – February 24, 1990) was an American singer, songwriter, and pianist who became a major pop icon in the 1950s and is often cited as a key precursor to rock and roll.

The compilation spans Ray's signature emotional ballads, pop-standard crossover hits, and upbeat tracks from the transitional era between big-band crooners and early rock and roll:
 Cry
 Just Walkin' in the Rain
 The Little White Cloud That Cried
 Yes Tonight Josephine
 Walkin' My Baby Back Home
 Such a Night
Singing the Blues (with Guy Mitchell)
 Heartaches by the Number (with Guy Mitchell)
 As Time Goes By
 Hey There (The Pajama Game)

The "Essential Classics" is a massive digital compilation and reissue series available on streaming platforms like Deezer, featuring hundreds of volumes dedicated to legendary artists across jazz, easy listening, exotica, and classic pop. 

These albums, which frequently feature remastered tracks, serve as a great digital archive for discovering the foundational hits of specific musicians from the mid-20th century.

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