Ray Charles
Ray Charles lives in the middle ground — 6 moderate songs that balance intensity with control. 4 quiet anchors and 3 songs where they let go completely.
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Avg Intensity
13
Songs Decoded
0
Fan Stories
The songs that hit hardest
I Got a Woman
intense
complex texture · moderate changes · DR 9
· 1957
Mess Around
intense
layered texture · moderate changes · DR 8
· 1957
What'd I Say
intense
layered texture · frequent changes · DR 8
· 1959
The controlled burn
Drown in My Own Tears
moderate
smooth texture · none changes · DR 7
· 1957
Come Rain or Come Shine
moderate
layered texture · mild changes · DR 8
· 1959
Hit the Road Jack
moderate
layered texture · mild changes · DR 8
· 1961
Unchain My Heart
moderate
complex texture · mild changes · DR 7
· 1962
Crying Time
moderate
smooth texture · none changes · DR 6
· 1966
Busted
moderate
smooth texture · none changes · DR 7
· 1972
The quiet ones
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