Wow! I wasn't expecting that! RAY STEVENS Everything is beautiful REACTION - First time hearing

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    RAY STEVENS Everything is beautiful REACTION - First time hearing
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 191

  • @ericanderson8886
    @ericanderson8886 3 місяці тому +104

    Number 1 hit for Ray and got him a grammy in '71.

  • @rubroken
    @rubroken 3 місяці тому +83

    My favorite Ray Stevens, and Harri, you might be the first to react to this great song!!!!❤

    • @DoctorVell
      @DoctorVell 3 місяці тому +3

      Others have but always love it when someone does.

    • @rubroken
      @rubroken 3 місяці тому +2

      @@DoctorVell I guess,I should've said is, all the reactors I listen to haven't.......I AM glad others have tho

  • @dedehe7582
    @dedehe7582 3 місяці тому +50

    Its the “ WE ARE THE WORLD “ for those of us 60 and older.

    • @drdr76
      @drdr76 3 місяці тому +6

      As well as "I'd like to teach the world to sing".

    • @Hildred6
      @Hildred6 3 місяці тому +1

      Didn’t that come out in the 1980’s, people in their 60’s were only in their 20’s

  • @jvsmith7888
    @jvsmith7888 3 місяці тому +1

    Ray Stevens had many hits with serious songs, as well as funny songs. This song actually went to #1 on the Billboard charts and is actually Ray's biggest hit. If you would like to hear another serious song, check out his remake of "Misty" which was also a big hit for him. If you would like to hear another funny hit song from him, check out one called "Guitarzan." I can't believe no one has reacted to this one yet.

  • @Cynthia...
    @Cynthia... 3 місяці тому +2

    Oh, I love this song. It’s fantastic and has great memories attached, thank you Imadrummin and Harri.

    • @Imadrummin
      @Imadrummin 3 місяці тому +1

      My pleasure Cynthia.. 👍

  • @jdw5678
    @jdw5678 3 місяці тому +1

    One of the many "love and harmony" songs that graced the land and the airwaves in the late '60s/early '70s. I miss those songs and those times. If you want another funny one by Ray Stevens, try "Gitarzan" from 1969. It's a hilarious tune that hit the U.S. Top 10 that summer.

  • @M_ondo
    @M_ondo 3 місяці тому +1

    I believe this may be the most serious song by him in 70. Big hit!

  • @susanliltz3875
    @susanliltz3875 3 місяці тому +43

    Thank you for this one!!
    Oops sorry not a comedy song!
    Just beautiful!!

  • @luchorios5663
    @luchorios5663 3 місяці тому +19

    This could only exist in the 70 s when things were beautiful....

  • @johnbarker8239
    @johnbarker8239 3 місяці тому +1

    I wish people still felt like that in these times. There's to much hate in the world. I pray for all.

  • @richardhorsnell5099
    @richardhorsnell5099 3 місяці тому +1

    another great song by ray you would like is All my trials

  • @CindyCowan-w7z
    @CindyCowan-w7z 3 місяці тому +2

    Always loved this song

  • @DaTo-k1o
    @DaTo-k1o 3 місяці тому +1

    I remember when this came out. Yes, I'm that old. EVERYONE sang this song EVERYWHERE. And most people actually lived by it as well. It was the hippie era......

  • @wayneclendenen2036
    @wayneclendenen2036 3 місяці тому +1

    Well Harri, here is your gotcha moment for today...A very talented man 😜

  • @rainersar3910
    @rainersar3910 3 місяці тому +1

    I had forgotten how good this song is

  • @ronwatson4135
    @ronwatson4135 3 місяці тому +1

    Listen to Ray's version of *" MISTY "* and *" Turn Your Radio On "*

  • @jamestaylor3429
    @jamestaylor3429 3 місяці тому +22

    Ray Stevens has multiple facets, and all are a wonder to behold! A man of many talents. He has lasted over five decades and is still singing.

  • @hope24ful1
    @hope24ful1 3 місяці тому +44

    Amazing song! One that everyone needs to listen to!! ❤

  • @dillodefense
    @dillodefense 3 місяці тому +1

    I have always loved this one.

  • @MrRenelarue
    @MrRenelarue 3 місяці тому

    Laughing over grave 45s Nice 45s
    Ray Stevens thanks bro

  • @garyarnett1220
    @garyarnett1220 3 місяці тому +23

    Imadrummin' pulled a fast one on you, great song, won him a Grammy.

    • @Imadrummin
      @Imadrummin 3 місяці тому +2

      😀 I did leave Harri a quick note this was the artist side of Ray. 👍

    • @garyarnett1220
      @garyarnett1220 3 місяці тому

      @@Imadrummin 👍

  • @cindyphifer970
    @cindyphifer970 3 місяці тому +10

    He won a Grammy for this. Well deserved. Such a nice man

  • @robertferguson4773
    @robertferguson4773 Місяць тому +1

    I would love to see you react to Tom T. Hall singing "Old Dogs and Children and Watermelon Wine. I think you will like it.

  • @dsusan17
    @dsusan17 3 місяці тому +20

    Imadrummin great choice. Wasn't this a great surprise Harri?! What a wonderful song

    • @Imadrummin
      @Imadrummin 3 місяці тому +4

      My pleasure and thank you. 😀

  • @brianadams4630
    @brianadams4630 3 місяці тому +3

    Check out Mr. Businessman by Ray Stevens. It's another more serious side to him. For fun you should hear his Taylor Swift is stalking me.

  • @billr686
    @billr686 3 місяці тому +14

    Have you seen Ray Steven’s “Gitarzan”…I think it’s his best, you will be on the floor laughing.

    • @mandarinlearner
      @mandarinlearner 3 місяці тому +3

      And then there's The Streak

    • @DM-hf9nh
      @DM-hf9nh 3 місяці тому +2

      On Saturday night they need some excitement,
      Jane gets right and the monkey gets tight,
      And their voices unite, in the pale moon light,
      And it sounds alright, yeah, it's dynamite,

    • @larrywright6214
      @larrywright6214 3 місяці тому +2

      I was in the audience at a taping of the Crook and Chase show when Ray did Guitarzan and the gorilla sat in my lap! May of 1995.

  • @lmdashley6725
    @lmdashley6725 3 місяці тому +20

    You just raised the frequency of the world by listening to this song!❤❤❤

  • @pcno2832
    @pcno2832 3 місяці тому

    Hearing "The Streak", one would never guess that he was capable of this. He had the perfect voice for a preacher. This was actually the first Ray Stevens record I'd ever heard, coming out when I was in 3rd grade. Listening to the radio on and off in those years, I'd missed all of his '60s novelty records.

  • @denisearmbruster7478
    @denisearmbruster7478 3 місяці тому +16

    I was so lucky to see Ray Stevens in 1971 at "Atlanta's Tops of the Pops" at the Atlanta Civic Center. He was from Atlanta, Georgia and we were proud of this fine artist! Check out his song "Mr. Businessman"! Thank you for playing this great song!!😊❤

    • @academyofshem
      @academyofshem 3 місяці тому +1

      I went to the same high school as Ray: Druid Hills.

    • @denisearmbruster7478
      @denisearmbruster7478 3 місяці тому +1

      @@academyofshem WOW!! Very cool!! Druid Hills had a great reputation as a good school. I am proud of the fine musicians who came out of Atlanta and "Papa" Bill Lowery nurturing their talents and "The Atlanta Sound"!

  • @merlinathrawes746
    @merlinathrawes746 Місяць тому +4

    Ray is so well known for his comedic music many people don't know or remember his beautiful and serious music. Another good song is Misty.

  • @TracyfromNC
    @TracyfromNC 3 місяці тому

    Thank goodness you saw this before you put Ray Stevens in a box...what a lovely song and idea...just hope everyone can belive and live this idea .

  • @anneschreck5136
    @anneschreck5136 3 місяці тому +2

    Gosh I haven't heard this one in years. I had to smile a bit you said you were prepared to laugh Harri. Thank you and Imadrummin.

    • @Imadrummin
      @Imadrummin 3 місяці тому

      You're welcome Anne!!😀

  • @NativeTexan-fm5dy
    @NativeTexan-fm5dy 3 місяці тому

    Loved your reaction. Yeah, when you started out by saying you knew you'd be laughing I was thinking, "Just wait." Beautiful song beautifully song. Probably my favorite Ray Stevens song, though I certainly love his comedic pieces also!

  • @debbers
    @debbers 3 місяці тому +1

    Please react to "Juanita and the Kids" a very funny song by Ray Stevens! I think this is one of his funniest songs!

  • @steveyaworsky6170
    @steveyaworsky6170 3 місяці тому +7

    Yeah, this is as much a part of Ray Stevens as the humorous stuff. He's a great artist, and I remember this one well from back in the day. 👍

  • @drdr76
    @drdr76 3 місяці тому +7

    A huge hit when I was 13...on the radio constantly. A real Christian ethic unlike those claiming to be.

  • @agnetesorensenelbom5085
    @agnetesorensenelbom5085 3 місяці тому +1

    Thank you Ima for a beautifull song suggestion ❤
    Was a bit confused cause Neil Sedakas voice kept ringing in my head 🧐
    Ray Stephen wrote the song in 1970 and Neil Sedaka covered the song in 1974
    I’m glad that I know the original 🤩🤩🤩

    • @Imadrummin
      @Imadrummin 3 місяці тому +1

      Loved Neil Sedaka too. Thanks for stopping in and my pleasure Agnete. 😀🤩👍

  • @catherinehodges2018
    @catherinehodges2018 3 місяці тому +18

    We used to sing this song at church when I was a kid.

  • @allanlangdon7237
    @allanlangdon7237 3 місяці тому +1

    This is great. The studio version is better I think. Yes, before he started pumping out comedy music, he offered up some beautiful tunes: UNWIND, MR BUSINESS MAN, MISTY . . . check them out!! Thanks for your reactions!

  • @AppalachiaRRlover
    @AppalachiaRRlover 3 місяці тому +3

    You got to listen to his song Misty!!! Another non comedy song of his!

  • @flash1660
    @flash1660 3 місяці тому

    This is a beautiful song and another one is Mr. businessman another great one😂😂

  • @sallyphillips9175
    @sallyphillips9175 3 місяці тому +7

    You need to listen to his version of "Misty" if you haven't! It's also not a comedy song, but it's great!

  • @jobill8487
    @jobill8487 3 місяці тому +12

    He had another "serious" song in 1968-"Unwind" that you should listen to. Thanks.

  • @destinyreelly2974
    @destinyreelly2974 3 місяці тому +14

    I haven’t heard this song in years!!!! 😂

  • @paulhuggett7503
    @paulhuggett7503 2 місяці тому +3

    Ray Stevens wrote a brillianrt song for Sir Cliff Richard which Cliff only sang 'live' and featured on the album 'Help It Along'. It's called 'Mr Business Man'.😀

  • @alexbirch1412
    @alexbirch1412 3 місяці тому

    I love Ray Stevens version of Misty.

  • @MrDF3451
    @MrDF3451 Місяць тому

    Though there is no video, just a static image while he sings, one of the most hilarious song in my opinion is The Bricklayer Song by Ray Stevens.

  • @StacyMoore241
    @StacyMoore241 10 днів тому

    This was my favorite song when it was released in 1970. I was 9 years old. My other favorite was raindrops keep falling on my head by BJ Thomas.

  • @chab1rd155
    @chab1rd155 3 місяці тому +27

    Love it! GREAT classic

  • @MarkBurkenbine
    @MarkBurkenbine 3 місяці тому +10

    A laugh gets you through a moment, but a smile can be forever.

  • @maryswanson9982
    @maryswanson9982 3 місяці тому +1

    I saw Ray when he fronted for Tom Jones. Joan Rivers performed, too.

  • @mariaportengen2959
    @mariaportengen2959 3 місяці тому

    Haven't heard this in a long time. I was about 14 years old when this was a hit. How time flies. 🎶🎶🎶👍

  • @Keedeeg
    @Keedeeg 3 місяці тому +4

    Ray Stevens had a TV show in the late 60s. I was pretty young but I always enjoyed his music. This was always a favorite. It's different from most. My other favorite is his rendition of "Misty". He has a GREAT voice!!!

  • @JK_Clarke
    @JK_Clarke 3 місяці тому +11

    Great change of pace request Imadrummin! So many great songs came out of the 60's n early 70's; you've touched on another nearly forgotten gem. Thx Harri. Your reaction was beautiful, in its own way.

    • @Imadrummin
      @Imadrummin 3 місяці тому +3

      I agree JK. I wanted Harri to know Ray Stevens was more than a laugh, he was a true artist and entertainer both. Thanks for your nice comments my friend.👍

  • @debzvideos
    @debzvideos 3 місяці тому +9

    My favorite Ray Stevens song.

  • @lindseybrewer888
    @lindseybrewer888 3 місяці тому +8

    Another great reaction Harri. You also need to listen to Misty

  • @DM-hf9nh
    @DM-hf9nh 3 місяці тому

    My favorite Ray Steven's song has always been "Freddie Feelgood (And His Funky Little Five Piece Band)" It just always makes me laugh

  • @ericzeichert511
    @ericzeichert511 3 місяці тому +3

    Ray is nothing if not full of surprises, Enjpy the rabbit warren, For another straight song, try his cover of the classic song Misty

  • @KenWesaw-up5wf
    @KenWesaw-up5wf 3 місяці тому

    A little bit of church - I love it

  • @kellyreiterman
    @kellyreiterman 3 місяці тому

    This is one of those songs that instantly snaps me back in time to being six years old.

  • @pncombies
    @pncombies 3 місяці тому +67

    Don't judge a book by it's cover when you see a Ray Stephens song. Comedy - which he is very good at -- is his side gig. This man is a musician first and after this song rose to the top of the charts in the early 70's, a lot of people - including me - were surprised when he went in the direction of comedy albums and videos. Great song, selection and reaction -- thank you, Imadrummin and Harri!

    • @garyarnett1220
      @garyarnett1220 3 місяці тому +6

      He'd already been doing comedy songs for years along with songs like this.

    • @Imadrummin
      @Imadrummin 3 місяці тому +3

      Thanks for your great comment my brother. Spot on!!

    • @bengilbert7655
      @bengilbert7655 3 місяці тому +4

      He's been singing humor and novelty songs along with "straight" songs since the '50s. His novelty song Ahab the Arab reached #5 on the Billboard charts in 1961.

    • @garyarnett1220
      @garyarnett1220 3 місяці тому +3

      @@bengilbert7655 I didn't realize it was that early !! I remember / heard them all in the mid to late 60s.

    • @patriciakeith6755
      @patriciakeith6755 3 місяці тому +3

      @pncombies, the first Ray Stevens song I ever heard was his Ahab the Arab that came out in 1962. A good one for Harri to react to.

  • @tootsie5052
    @tootsie5052 3 місяці тому +3

    Ray is an American icon.

  • @jenniferwright8675
    @jenniferwright8675 3 місяці тому +2

    You just have to do guitarzan! Definitely funny!

  • @llschnitz
    @llschnitz 3 місяці тому +3

    This song was HUGE when I was a small boy of seven. It was all over the radio. There was a lot of racial tension going on when this was out, so it was a much needed message. Was wondering when someone was going to get you to do a reaction.

  • @kategoley9601
    @kategoley9601 3 місяці тому +2

    This was a big hit at the time, he's a very versatile proformer. I've always loved this song.

  • @halidenenberg1449
    @halidenenberg1449 3 місяці тому +4

    I was lucky enough to see Ray Stevens live back in December. He is an amazing musician and singer.
    Ray Stevens covers a broad spectrum of music. Not just comedy. He does some gospel and also covers the standards. He also did a whole album of Frank Sinatra songs.
    Since 4th of July is coming up, you might look up some of his patriotic songs.

  • @scottchapin2323
    @scottchapin2323 3 місяці тому +7

    My favorite Ray Stevens song. I've loved it ever since I first heard it as a child when it came out. Great song, Greater message

  • @dlmullins9054
    @dlmullins9054 3 місяці тому +2

    I loved it when he first sang it and still do even til the end of time.

  • @MamaBe1963
    @MamaBe1963 3 місяці тому

    Wish you could see him perform!

  • @rhondaserges5136
    @rhondaserges5136 3 місяці тому +2

    Just shows the heart of Ray Stevens. The man truly did his part in cheering us up.

  • @danapb
    @danapb 3 місяці тому

    I remember singing this when it came out ( I was 5 years old). I really believed this entirely and proclaimed “I love everyone!!”.
    Oh- the naivety, innocence and pureness of children. My family protected me so I could believe in this for a short while.
    Everyone does have a beauty to them, but unfortunately the ugliness can come out and overtake the beauty.

  • @lynlucas5573
    @lynlucas5573 3 місяці тому +9

    Beautiful ❤❤

  • @wandaortmann2208
    @wandaortmann2208 3 місяці тому +3

    Love Ray Stevens...grew up listening to him, Funny AND Serious. When you started to play this one, I literally remembered all the words to it. And THIS is the message we had all the time growing up. It is one of the reasons we get so frustrated at the narrative the media & the government is trying to make the American public to believe, that everyone is racist. THIS message was the message everywhere when I was growing up in the US from the late 60's and onward. This was my reality. Thank you for bringing this one back to life for me! Loved it.

  • @rhiahlMT
    @rhiahlMT 3 місяці тому +1

    The man is legendary. 85 years old now. Still coming up with songs. I like the one he did about 10 years or so ago. "Grandpa Voted Democrat". You don't want to go there on this channel though. 😂😂

  • @tegg.7958
    @tegg.7958 Місяць тому +1

    I suggested this as an additional song to be used by the Harris/Walz campaign.

    • @Sandyg1961
      @Sandyg1961 Місяць тому

      Gosh, it would be a great addition…I actually thought of this song watching some of the videos…..

  • @juliewhite7469
    @juliewhite7469 3 місяці тому +4

    Love this song ❤😊❤

  • @memorylane7068
    @memorylane7068 3 місяці тому +2

    My favorite of his as well! It was his daughter's second grade class that sang the children's chorus parts. I believe this video is from the later 80's video era.

  • @warrengee-f9l
    @warrengee-f9l 3 місяці тому +3

    was reading today Ray is on his retirement tour this year

    • @ericzeichert511
      @ericzeichert511 3 місяці тому +1

      I hope it's like the Eagles, who have been on their farewell tour since the mid 80's

  • @michaelstallings5824
    @michaelstallings5824 Місяць тому

    for all of his comedy records ray stevens had a great voice.

  • @Highlander-s5p
    @Highlander-s5p 3 місяці тому

    He was better known for his funny songs but he was a really good artist and singer as well

  • @robbiem9293
    @robbiem9293 3 місяці тому +4

    One of my favorites!

  • @gpxo11
    @gpxo11 3 місяці тому +2

    Another great classic song by Ray is Turn Your Radio On-a hit with another spiritual message-which may or may not have inspired the Manhattan Transfer song Operator which was a hit in 1975.

  • @Ida-qc5rd
    @Ida-qc5rd 3 місяці тому

    You should listen to Ray Stevens sing Misty then. It's a love song.

  • @tammymontgomery7195
    @tammymontgomery7195 3 місяці тому

    This came out when i was 13. And the Vietnam War was raging...it always makes me cry

  • @dagmar.6954
    @dagmar.6954 3 місяці тому +8

    Ray Stevens is a country & pop singer-songwriter & comedian mostly known for his novelty hits such as "Gitarzan", "Ahab The Arab", "Along Came Jones", "The Streak" and others. But he also did a few serious songs such as "Misty" & "Everything Is Beautiful" which he won a Grammy for in 1970.

  • @louisb5563
    @louisb5563 3 місяці тому

    Before it even started! Prefer the original recording...STILL...CLICK CLICK CLICK THUMBS UP!!!! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

  • @js3599
    @js3599 3 місяці тому

    Ray has a respectable cover of Roy Orbison's hit song, "Crying" too... He may not have Roy's Range, but Ray can still do the song justice...

  • @sabrinapittsley2304
    @sabrinapittsley2304 3 місяці тому

    Jim Stafford is the same way. He has a lot of comedic songs, but can sing and play that guitar. 🎸

  • @brianmiller6055
    @brianmiller6055 3 місяці тому +3

    You should really hear his version of Let It Be.

  • @ronniecarter266
    @ronniecarter266 3 місяці тому +1

    Check out Misty and The Shriners Convention by Ray Stevens.

  • @mikematusek4233
    @mikematusek4233 3 місяці тому +1

    Try his version of Misty.

  • @raystevensmusic
    @raystevensmusic Місяць тому

    Thanks for checking out my song!

  • @RoryVanucchi
    @RoryVanucchi 3 місяці тому +4

    It's a classic

  • @terryjestersr.6769
    @terryjestersr.6769 3 місяці тому

    it was great in the 70s- they need to bring it back- people need something to stop the hate, the last year been really messed up,remember this is the "United" States of America. (Ray threw ya a curve ball, with this one, huh? Lol )

  • @jeffrogers2180
    @jeffrogers2180 3 місяці тому +1

    I prefer the original version... He was much younger when this song came out.

  • @chab1rd155
    @chab1rd155 3 місяці тому +17

    I must say however, the studio version is better, IMO

  • @tegg.7958
    @tegg.7958 Місяць тому

    I have this from when it came out on a 45 RPM. What a treasure.❤

  • @charlespierce7902
    @charlespierce7902 3 місяці тому +2

    Try Guitarzan video version

  • @martyemmons1859
    @martyemmons1859 3 місяці тому

    I never knew that Ray Stevens made "Everything Is Beautiful".
    I'll never forget this song, Harri.

  • @arlenewesterlund158
    @arlenewesterlund158 3 місяці тому