Genius is a word that is often used too casually. That's certainly not the case with Ray Charles. The word was so appropriate in his case that it became his nickname. The Genius was a guest on The Dick Cavett Show three times, including one where he was Cavett's only guest. As a performer and a conversationalist, his magnetism is in full force. On this 2-DVD set Ray speaks candidly about his life and career and performs 14 songs. The Ray Charles Collection includes:

Episode One - June 26, 1972
Ray performs:
- America The Beautiful
- Blues For Big Scotia
- Am I Blue (duet with Dick Cavett)
(Other guests: Tony Randall, Margaret Mead)

Episode Two - January 26, 1973
Ray performs:
- I Feel So Bad
- Georgia On My Mind
- Eleanor Rigby
- I Can't Stop Loving You
- Lift Every Voice And Sing
- America The Beautiful
- Shake
- Am I Blue (duet with Dick Cavett)

Episode Three - July 9, 1973
Ray performs:
- I Feel So Bad
- Born To Lose
- Am I Blue (duet with Dick Cavett)
(Other guests: John Lindsay, Dr. Samuel Rosen)

Plus New Episode Introductions and the Bonus Featurette Cavett Remembers Ray.