Drown in My Own Tears
Ray Charles
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It brings a tear, Into my eyes, When I begin, To realize, I've cried so much, Since you've been gone, I guess I'm drowning in my own tears, I sit and cry, Just like a child My pouring tears Are runnin' wild If you don't think You'll be home soon I guess I'll drown in my own tears I know it's true Into each life Some rain, rain must pour I'm so blue Here without you It keeps raining More and more Why don't you Come on home Oh yes so I won't Be all alone If you don't think You'll be home soon I guess I'll (Drown in my own tears) Ooh, don't let me (Drown in my own tears) When I'm in trouble, baby (Drown in my own tears) Oh, yeah, baby don't let me (Drown in my own tears) I guess I'll drown in my own tears Oh, mmmmm.
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Written by: Henry B. Glover
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8 facts about this song
Songwriting Credits"Drown in My Own Tears" is a song authored by the prolific songwriter Henry Glover. Though most famous for being sung by Ray Charles, the song was composed by Glover who was an important figure in the transition from rhythm and blues to soul music.
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Ray Charles VersionRay Charles released "Drown in My Own Tears" in 1956. It became his third number-one single on the Billboard R&B singles chart.
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Grammy Hall of FameIn 2005, the song was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame. This special Grammy Award was established in 1973 to honor recordings that are at least 25 years old and have significant historical importance.
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Famous CoversMany renowned artists have covered "Drown in My Own Tears." This includes artists like Aretha Franklin, who included it on her 1967 album "I Never Loved a Man the Way I Love You," and popular blues-rock band The Jeff Beck Group in their 1968 album "Truth."
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Recognition by Rolling StoneRolling Stone magazine included Ray Charles' rendition of "Drown in My Own Tears" in their list of the "500 Greatest Songs of All Time", published in 2004.
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Performance Milestone"Drown in My Own Tears" was included in Ray Charles' infamous performance at Herndon Stadium in Atlanta in 1959. This event was notable for refusing to segregate the audience, which was not common practice at that time in the Southern United States.
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Influence on Other MusiciansGregg Allman, founding member of the Allman Brothers Band, cited "Drown in My Own Tears" as igniting his interest in blues music. His rendition of the song was included in his debut solo album "Laid Back" in 1973.
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Use in FilmsThe song has been used in various films, including "Ray", a 2004 biographical film on the life of Ray Charles. Actor Jamie Foxx, who portrayed Charles, performed the song in the movie.
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