The Life & Death of Dr Hook's RAY SAWYER
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- Опубліковано 20 січ 2025
- Explore the captivating journey of Ray Sawyer, the iconic frontman of Dr. Hook, in this compelling video. From his humble beginnings to his rise to fame as the unforgettable eyepatch-wearing vocalist, witness the highs and lows of Sawyer's remarkable career. Join us as we celebrate the life and legacy of Ray Sawyer, a true rock and roll legend.
I am Ray Sawyers son, Cayce. He also has a daughter, my sister , Amy Sawyer.
Oh how lovely! You must be so proud of your Dad he was an amazing musician and person from what I've heard 🥰 I've always admired him and his music ❤ Thank you for watching and for commenting Cayce 🤗
Hey man, it's me Anthony...this video could've been really good...but anyway there should be a real doc or movie made for real
Thanks for setting the record straight.
Must be nice to have a brother like you.
I just love Dr. Hook and their music. And Ray. Ray, Ray Ray. I’m wearing my crunchy cowboy hat and a patch over my bloodshot eye tonight at the casino. It’s Halloween-ish. You’ll be there Ray. Let’s wind ‘er up and have some fun!
I always loke this band is my sorry for your loss he is a goog singer
He may have left our world, but he hasn't left our hearts and ears. Thanks for your music Ray. RIP.
See my face up there smiling
Ray's resilience and determination after the car accident is inspiring.
Had the honor of working with Ray, opening for him at the Broken Spoke in Daytona. He was very kind to me and I hold those memories in great regard. RIP Ray!!!
Wow!
@@allenbrooksoffical such a lovely memory for you! 💫💖✨
From Daytona and we used to get some great groups play during Bikeweek - now, not so much.
He seemed to be a down to earth kind of guy. Life of the party I bet.
Met Ray in a hospital elevator once, he was there to meet a sick fan. Was impressed!
Lucky you! 🥰
RIP Ray, thanks for the music you have left with us and all the great sounds over the years you guys put together!
I discovered Dr Hook in the 80s and have been a fan ever since. Got to see Ray's Dr. Hook in 2000ish(?) Fantastic live. I still have about 10 albums on Vinyl and I danced to Years From Now at my wedding. Ray, Dennis, Shel and the boys have brought me literally endless joy, and many tears, for many, many years. I remember making a cassette mix back in the day - Side 1 "The Dr. Is In" with the more love song stuff, and Side 2 "The Dr. Is Out", with the more off beat stuff like I Call That True Love, Millionaire, Lady Godiva, Marie Laveaux, I'll Kill You, Looking For..., etc.. Still listen to Dr. Hook monthly, if not weekly. 😊
Cayce and Amy, you must be so proud!
You definitely are one of their greatest fans Tom! ❤ I understand why, they are an awesome bunch of guys with amazing, feelgood music 💯🤗
"When You're In Love With A Beautiful Woman" is my favorite Dr. Hook song. I was like 11 years old when it was released. Loved it in 79' and still love it in 2024. "Sharing The Night Together" is the other track I like. RIP Ray🙏
I was 14
Sylvia's Mother!
I was 19❤❤❤
@@doughill3396my fav!
Makin' It Natural
My favorite group of the seventies and I'm so sorry to hear of his passing . But be assured I've never ever forgotten the group .Their humour and musical styling live on forever . I own their music and still enjoy it till this day. He may have left our world, but he hasn't left our hearts and ears. Thanks for your music Ray. RIP. ❤❤❤❤❤
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@@goodcitizen-qp6um he left us 6 years ago this coming New Year's Eve
Dr. Hook & The Medicine Show was the soundtrack of my youth. As a child of the 70’s & early 80’s, their music just touched my soul. Beautiful memories. ✌🏻💖🎶
Same, born in 83 . My stepfather introd me early 90s, love them ever since.
I feel sad every time I think about Ray's passing. To all members of Dr Hook during their heydey, you were the best! Love you then and love you now!
Always loved their music very underrated rip brother 🙏😞❤️ never forgotten
I still love him on “Sylvia’s Mother”.
Dennis sang on that.
Mine too
Salvia 's mother is in myn jukebox a am 74 but a like hat
Dennis sang Silvia's Mother not Ray
I love that song especially all of them 💕 😍 ❤️ 💗 💓 that's the way I spell my name 😅❤❤I have heard all the songs lots of times ha 😅always will thanks very much very for everything you have done ✔️ 😀 i miss everyone ❤️ 😀 💙 😊 ♥️ God bless you all and many more with prayers and blessings 🙌 😊 ❤️ ☺️
I had every song this band sang. They gave me so many wonderful memories. UK
Thanks, mate.
You gave me a lot of smiles at your antics, and you and the boys, and Shel, really pleased my ears.
Ray Sawyer was a very talented individual and had a very distinctive voice. He'll be missed. Luckily, we can still enjoy his performances.
Still listening to their music.❤
They were popular in Alaska too. When we did ice fishing listening to their hits, memorable and good times. Thank you for the music guys. RIP Ray Sawyer.
They were the first group I saw in concert. I think I was around 16-17 years old. They opened for Shanana in the 70’s at the Norfolk Scope. Cover of The Rolling Stone is one of my favorite songs.
RIP Ray Sawyer!!
Thanks for the memories!
Sharing the night together was one of my favorites🥰🥰🥰
I was lucky enough to know Ray and Dennis in my years in Nashville. i learned to love both of them dearly. They earned my respect and love.
That band had more fun then any other band
So true
That was part of their charm. There's a video of them at a live show where they all decided to get naked. It was somewhere in Europe. Just search UA-cam for bands name and stripping during live show.
We loved doctor hook in Australia in the 70s and 80s,,,, Sylvia's mother said and the cover of the rolling stones,,, great music 🎵 RIP my old mate !🇦🇺👍😜
One more year. I Still drop a tear. Because its a true story about his daughter! R.I.P 😢
Is it?
Yes, it still gives me a lump in the throat 😢
Didn't know that
@@Mary-lx3zs His daughter Amy is alive and well and is now a grandmother herself. His son Michael died.
I was stoned and I missed it was pretty good. Their video is awesome.
Ray…my dad passed away one week before you!
He loved Blue Jeans song and I hope you two went into the gates of heaven together. Liz Taylor probably went through with yooos! Australia loves Dr. Hook music 🎶 so thanx for that! ✌️😁👍🫡✨🎶
I loved Dr. Hook and the Medicine Show.
Someone mentioned that they were not trendy enough, always a little behind the times… Guess that’s why I like them so much, they were genuine!
And man, did they have some fun! 🎶😆
Great band and they had a lot of fun on stage ❤!!
I had a chance meeting with them in a London Park (Regent's Park) many, many years back -- they were very pleasant to be around. A fine set of fellows. Bravo to them all. Cheers.
How did u get to meet them
@selindastevens4604 I was walking across the park, and they were sitting on the grass, and our paths crossed. Cheers.
One of my favorite bands.😊😊😊😊😊😊
I found Dr. Hook when I lived in Michigan in 1980. Loved all the songs.❤. I told my children they only “high” they could get on was listening to Dr. Hook. 😊. Even to this day, I listen to his music. There are no other songs like his. I was speaking of the whole group.. p.s. Some of his songs, bring back fond memories and brings tears to my eyes.. 😢
Aww what a lovely comment Patricia 🤗❤️
Saw this guy do a show in an upstairs of a house that had been converted to bar back in 1990. He was awesome.
It’s actually Dr. Hook & the Medicine Show, loved them!
The ears of my youth listened but today I hear much more.
Dr Hook & the medicine show officially shortened their name to just Dr. Hook in 1975. That was their official name until they broke up in 1985.
They were so popular in Australia, we loved them ❤️
@@saturnsun203One of the great bands.
Honorary Aussies
Loved Dr. Hook!
THANKS FOR SHARING ❤❤
Thank you, I appreciate you 🤗💕
seen them at the kings head pub in GA in the 80s one of the best shows i ever seen and i have seen a lot
I remember the kings head pub , Franklin rd Marietta , wow that was long ago
@@everyonesentitledtomyopini6723 ya i have not bin around there in over 20years miss the old days
One of my all time favorite groups
One of those bands whose music is timeless and just out of the blue songs will pop into your mind and have to play several of their songs. Thank goodness for Amazon Music & Google play where all you have to do is request the songs you want to hear. Miss their sound original and timeless.
Such a great band they don't make them like that anymore rest in peace Dr hook 🙏😔
I played " daddys little girl" for my two daughters. They had tears in their eyes
That song makes me cry every time too 😥
They were very popular in central Pennsylvania in the 70's, playing small venues like Altoona but selling out. They were a fun band to watch.
I remember there music I just started driving brings back good memories I miss the great music of the 60s 70s and 80s
Awesome musician. God rest his soul.😢
I loved Dr Hook and the medicine show❤
Seen him in perform in NYC back in the 70s. He seemed like a fun loving type of guy.
Great band' still love their music....Rock On 😎
Loved Dr hook band very popular in Australia down to earth band rip Ray 😢
The Dr. Hook and the Medicine Show with Freakers Ball is a classic.
I loved their music and stage performance. Ray was my favorite.
Really wish I could have seen him live. RIP Ray
Absolutely fantastic have a wonderful day also today is my friends birthday ❤😊
Hope your friend is having an amazing day 🥳 Thank you for being here as always my friend 🤗💞
"A couple more years" was always my favourite & also one of the most appropriate songs for my first girlfriend & I. Ah those were the days 💙💖
62 here,Rip great music cors ! 2024!🥰❤️
Fun fact Sloppy Seconds was fully written by Shel Silverstein. I was floored looking into the linear notes of the vinyl.
It's really said to hear of his passing I love that song cover of the rollen stone my condolences to his family 🙏 💐😢😪
One of my favorite bands ever. I was 16 and more in love than anyone ever, so I thought, when Only 16 came out, then a year and a half later, Silvia's Mother, just as I was dumped by a girl being "guided" by the Golddigger Mom. Still love this band
Wow theres a lot of significance there John. It's funny how music can reach our souls on so many levels throughout our life. Thanks for watching, I appreciate you 🥰
Sharing the night together is a great song
Thank you for this. Really enjoyed it.
Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you so much for watching ️😁👍
I still have all my old Dr Hook records. I went to one of their concerts in Adelaide, South Australia at the Festival Theatre.
What an amazing act they were.
Still love listening to the band and watching all their vids on UA-cam.
So underrated but one of the best bands ever. ❤❤❤❤❤❤
I agree ❤💯
Ray war ein wundervoller Sänger . Ich höre immer und immer seine Songs. Ich liebte seine Stimme und sein Lachen ❤❤❤ machs gut wo immer du auch bist. ....
They sure were photogenic😁😁❤❤
Great group! 🎵❤️
My aunt was a good friend of his. It’s Mo-bill. Mobile, Alabama
17, Number # 1 Records, final got to me Ray in a bar doing a show in late 80s in Longview,Tx had all their greatest hits, gone.
I think Locorriere and Sawyer together have some great harmony vocals. They were a fantastic and very entertaining group. I was born in 73 but my siblings were all born between 53 and 65 so I had all the great records around the house
Love that guy 😎😍
My favourite is, Year's from now xx
Saw him as a kid in Melbourne.
Loved Dr Hook.
Vale from the wild colonial country !!!
RIP RS -- we miss you very much.❤😂🎉😢❤.
They were my favourite band still are
I remember buying a Cream magazine when I was very young in the 70s and there was a picture of this guy buck naked at a microphone. I’d never seen a naked person before my life. I’ve seen many more since though
😂😂😂😂😂 ✌🏻 😎
Thank you
@@EdSmith-bq1ox Thank you so much for watching 🥰
I love there songs and the group
Always loved ray Yvonne ❤❤❤
Ray came thur Oklahoma, 2014-2015? They put on a very good show. Tickets were quite reasonable, unlike today.
And a little bit more❤❤❤
I used to see Ray occasionally going into the convenience store in Palm Coast, Fl.
She was 16 loved it
I absolutely loved them
George Cummings WAS Dr. Hook. He named and started the band up in Jersey. He sat next to me on a train on 6/20/11 from Newark to North Carolina and he tuned up my acoustic guitar and we sand some Medicine Band songs and a few other songs and he let me sing " Freakers Ball" ( Shel Siverstein lyrics) as we serenaded everybody in our train car. Then he got off the train in North Carolina to play some golf the next day before heading to the Muscle Shoals recording studio. George pulled a flask out of his vest pocket and shared it with me inbetween songs. It was my first taste of TITO's vidka. I continued on home to New Orleans after being stuck in New Jersey for almost six years after Hurricane Katrina. He was a really nice guy but he couldn't stand Ray Sawyer at all...
Take your story and shove it BTW!
@@DeboRah-bj8psDebbie your coming across as a very angry lady.Thats a shame as there is enough angry people in the world today.
@@JoshuaRoberts-kq9cs not angry, just will not stand for ANYONE spreading any sort of tales about Ray Sawyer...first or second hand.
I'll call anybody on it any time, any place.
@@DeboRah-bj8psI agree
@@DeboRah-bj8psthank you,Ray was a very nice guy
GOD BLESS RAY 👍🏾♥️🇺🇸🙏🏽😇.
I was always a fan of dr hook thanks to my parents
I thought as a kid that the eye patch guy (Ray) was the Dr hook and the other guys where just his backing band
I always loved their song More Like The Movies
That was my favourite
Love me some Hook. Millionaire is my personal fave.
Dennis was the voice of Dr. Hook in my opinion and he was the lead voice in the majority of their hit songs
This is about the life and DEATH of Ray! Forget about Dennis for a while and show Ray the respect he deserves!
I was lucky enough to see them when I lived in Brisbane in the late seventies.What a great night and one i've never forgotten to this day.@@DeboRah-bj8ps
@@DeboRah-bj8psI loved these guys from first time I heard them and they were my first favorite group, with albums I could play both sides and love almost everything. They were great till after the Bankrupt album, then elevator music. Just recently readiner notes, I found this was because, due to their first record label screwing them on concert expenses, after bankrupt dennis was offered soft rock contract with new backing musicians, and rest of group bought out, this was sellout/buyout of a great group, to easy listening music😢, for all you lovers of their early music raise your voices as a loss to greed by corporate mediocrity
@@joeboxer3365 It's wild how the record pushed for such quick changes in genres and gave the boot to the old
So?
Dr Hook & the medicine show officially shortened their name to just Dr. Hook in 1975. That was their working band name until they broke up in 1985.
Rest in Peace ✌ bro 😢
I´ve always loved them!!!! ///Lars
excellent. he took it on the road and lived it.
Yes, he really did and was a great guy too ❤️
He was the best!
I always thought her was a cool dude. I love his stage presence. RIP
Nice voice
I was 16 when “She was only 16” came out!
R.i.p. ray peace & ❤😢
Saw the band in 1974 at Six Flags Magic Mountain. They were okay -- their problem was that they were totally out of step with whatever trend was current, so they came off as a novelty act (with a secret weapon, the songs of Shel Silverstein). The Tubes came along and were in sort of the same position, but they had a more distinctive, contemporary sound -- and costumes.
I think they were a novelty act by design.
Isn't novelty what it's really all about?
Not unless you're superficial enough to think it is.
@@simonKagree The act of making music is not necessarily novel but in order for an act to achieve notoriety it must be unique in some way.
Never saw Hook live...did attend a Tubes show w/girlfriend and My cellium, great night!
I got stoned and I missed it probably shouldn't have been my theme song on road trips.
But fuck they were great. Rip Dr.
Remember mum.going to see them in the UK she loved denis❤
Wish I could have met him.
Shell Silverstein was mentioned and it made me think of the great American smoke off.That's a funny song