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Roots of R&B: Charles Brown & Ray Charles

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The Heart of Music and Storytelling

This chapter explores the speaker's journey in music selection, emphasizing the emotional connection conveyed through lyrics. It reflects on their childhood experiences and the challenges faced while navigating life as a blind and deaf child, and how music provided a means of expression and connection. Key songs like 'You Don't Know Me' and 'I Got a Woman' are highlighted, showcasing their significance in shaping the speaker's artistic identity and the essence of songwriting.

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