Crying Time is considered to be one of Ray’s true masterpieces, the self-portrait of an artist in a season of despair. Having just kicked an addiction to narcotics, pursued by legal authorities, the songs and Ray’s voice reveals anguish and anger, sadness and pain. The song “Crying Time,” had previously been recorded by Buck Owens. Ray’s version hit the Top Ten on all the charts and won two 1966 Grammy Awards for “Best Rhythm & Blues Recording” and “Best Rhythm & Blues Solo Vocal Performance”.

Tracks

Crying Time
No Use Crying
Let’s Go Get Stoned
Going Down Slow
Peace Of Mind
Tears
Drifting Blues
We Don’t See Eye To Eye
You’re In For A Big Surprise
You’re Just About To Lose Your Clown
Don’t You Think I Ought To Know
You’ve Got A Problem