The success of the 1962 'Modern Sounds in Country and Western Music' albums paved the way for Charles' creative freedom as an artist. Throughout the rest of his career, he continued to show his deep affinity for country music. On 1996's 'Crying Time' Ray delivers the definitive version of that Owens song and earned Ray the GRAMMY for Best Rhythm & Blues Solo Vocal Performance Male and recognition as Producer of Best Rhythm & Blues Recording by The National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences. As if that weren't enough, the album also boasts Charles #1 Billboard smash 'Let's Go Get Stoned'.
Track Listing:
1. Crying Time - Ray Charles
2. No Use Crying - Ray Charles
3. Let's Go Get Stoned - Ray Charles
4. Going Down Slow - Ray Charles
5. Peace of Mind - Ray Charles
6. Tears - Ray Charles
7. Drifting Blues - Ray Charles
8. We Don't See Eye to Eye - Ray Charles
9. You're in for a Big Surprise - Ray Charles
10. You're Just About to Lose Your Clown - Ray Charles
11. Don't You Think I Ought to Know - Ray Charles
12. You've Got a Problem - Ray Charles
Year of Production: 1996
