Sweet & Sour Tears
Ray Charles · 1964
60 min · 19 tracks · country · jazz · R&B
A soulful exploration of heartache, blending blues and gospel with Ray Charles's emotional vocal delivery.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady emotional exploration of heartache
- for reflective solo moments
- consistent pacing throughout the album
- soulful vocal delivery that resonates
- ideal for late-night introspection
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking upbeat party atmosphere
- prefer fast-paced listening experiences
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1964, 'Sweet & Sour Tears' is Ray Charles's follow-up to the commercially successful 'Modern Sounds in Country and Western Music'. At this point in his career, he was solidifying his position as a genre-defying artist, seamlessly merging R&B, jazz, and country influences. This album further showcased his ability to convey deep emotion through song, reinforcing his legacy as a pioneer of soul music.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Sam Cooke· Otis Redding· Aretha Franklin
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Cry 3:34
- 2 Guess I’ll Hang My Tears Out to Dry 4:20
- 3 A Tear Fell 2:45
- 4 No One to Cry To 2:43
- 5 You’ve Got Me Crying Again 2:52
- 6 After My Laughter Came Tears 3:13
- 7 Teardrops From My Eyes 3:29
- 8 Don’t Cry, Baby 3:09
- 9 Cry Me a River 3:20
- 10 Baby, Don’t You Cry 2:40
- 11 Willow, Weep for Me 4:37
- 12 I Cried for You 2:40
- 13 My Heart Cries for You 2:51
- 14 I Wake Up Crying 3:00
- 15 Drown in My Own Tears 3:21
- 16 Teardrops in My Heart 3:05
- 17 Crying Time 2:58
- 18 No Use Crying 3:19
- 19 Tired of My Tears 2:22
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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