Drown in My Own Tears album art

Drown in My Own Tears

Ray Charles
Ray Charles (aka Hallelujah I Love Her So) (1957)
Moderate 80 BPM

Sensory Profile

Dynamic Range7/10
Sudden Changesnone
Texturesmooth
Predictabilitymedium
Vocal Stylesoft vocals
Notes: Soulful and deeply emotional performance.

A powerful ballad expressing sorrow and heartache.

Cultural Context

An early example of Ray's emotional depth.

Listening Prompt

Allow yourself to feel the emotions conveyed.

What to Expect

A slow build to an emotional climax.

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Listen with care

For sensory-sensitive listening, the right headphones matter.

Moods: heavy, melancholy

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