Ray Charles Invites You to Listen was released in 1967 by ABC Records. The album was produced by Joe Adams, who worked closely with Charles during his tenure at the label. The title reflects Charles's intention to create an intimate and direct listening experience with the audience.
The record combines pop and jazz standards with orchestral arrangements, showcasing Charles's versatility as a performer. It includes covers of songs such as 'Yesterday' by the Beatles and 'Makin' Whoopee', a jazz classic. Adams's production aimed for a polished and accessible sound for the audience of the time.
Although not one of Charles's most commercial albums, Invites You to Listen received positive reviews for its elegance and the artist's vocal quality. It remains a representative sample of his work in the second half of the 1960s, when he experimented with different styles within adult contemporary pop.