Not only was he a great country singer, he was also a jokester when he'd do the Great Pretender he tried to sound like Elvis but in reality sounded like Elvisteen. Happy to hear he's still living. Watching right now a show with Johnny Cash, Roy Orbison of course Roy Clark plus many more great country artists, it's like going back in time and a great time it was.
He developed a way to "Laugh All The Way To The Bank" at the expense at times of his pure artistic side. With "Pretender" he is parodying the delivery and voice of Tony Williams who brought fundamental elements of the Ink Spots lead singer Bill Kenny's style to the song Kenny, himself has been parodied by many including Redd Foxx on "Sanford and Son". Elvis, in his younger days, did broadly absorb some of Kenny's work but here, Roy Clark is clearly doing a Tony Williams parody. Inasmuch as Williams's orientations have been subject to different interpretations, the pregnant pause on the word " Gay" in the lyric turns the bit inside out. But, there's nary a bit of Presley in this one .......
The man was born to entertain! He could have very well been listed in these top 10 lists of the greatest musicians to play any given instrument, in any genre of music, Roy chose to be an entertainer, and no one can touch him. Rest Peacefully Mr. Clark
Roy Linwood Clark (Meherrin, Virginia; 15 de abril de 1933-Tulsa, Oklahoma; 15 de noviembre de 2018)[1] fue un músico de country y actor estadounidense, y uno de los animadores del reconocido programa televisivo Hee Haw entre 1969 y 1992, junto con Buck Owens.[2] Fue una importante e influyente figura en el ambiente de la música country, ayudando a popularizar el género. También era reconocido ser un virtuoso músico multinstrumentalista tocando la guitarra, el violín, el banjo, la mandolina y la armónica.[3] Falleció el 15 de noviembre de 2018 por complicaciones de una neumonía.[4]
Roy Linwood Clark (Meherrin, Virginia; 15 de abril de 1933-Tulsa, Oklahoma; 15 de noviembre de 2018) fue un músico de country y actor estadounidense, y uno de los animadores del reconocido programa televisivo Hee Haw entre 1969 y 1992, junto con Buck Owens. Fue una importante e influyente figura en el ambiente de la música country, ayudando a popularizar el género. También era reconocido ser un virtuoso músico multinstrumentalista tocando la guitarra, el violín, el banjo, la mandolina y la armónica. Falleció el 15 de noviembre de 2018 por complicaciones de una neumonía.
@Oddjob6120 Mr. Sakata, if by BS, you refer to " PC" being BS, some segments of humanity have been oversensitized to EVERYTHING. Have to dumb down things for "modern readers". SAD. If we are talking about Clark's facial expression/ pregnant pause on the word " Gay" , it was a different time and that's how it was. Can't help that............
Lyrics: Oh-oh, yes, I'm the great pretender Pretending that I'm doing well My need is such I pretend too much I'm lonely, but no one can tell Oh-oh, yes, I'm the great pretender Adrift in a world of my own I've played the game but to my real shame You've left me to grieve all alone Too real is this feeling of make-believe Too real when I feel what my heart can't conceal Yes, I'm the great pretender Just laughin' and gay like a clown I seem to be what I'm not, you see I'm wearing my heart like a crown Pretending that you're still around Too real is this feeling of make-believe Too real when I feel what my heart can't conceal Yes, I'm the great pretender Just laughin' and gay like a clown I seem to be what I'm not, you see I'm wearing my heart like a crown Pretending that you're still around (still around)
I could have been having the worst day ever, but watching Roy, Buck and the gang helped me to get my head on straight always. R.I.P. Roy.
Not only was he a great country singer, he was also a jokester when he'd do the Great Pretender he tried to sound like Elvis but in reality sounded like Elvisteen. Happy to hear he's still living. Watching right now a show with Johnny Cash, Roy Orbison of course Roy Clark plus many more great country artists, it's like going back in time and a great time it was.
Sandra McKee, hi there. i have some news for you today. Roy Clark at the age of 85 passed away today. hope this reaches you. hugs
For Your Information , Elvis NEVER recorded this song ! It was originally recorded by the Platters !!!
Sandra Mckee he's totally not living now. Sorry
What about Roger Miller?
He developed a way to "Laugh All The Way To The Bank" at the expense at times of his pure artistic side.
With "Pretender" he is parodying the delivery and voice of Tony Williams who brought fundamental elements of the Ink Spots lead singer Bill Kenny's style to the song
Kenny, himself has been parodied by many including Redd Foxx on "Sanford and Son".
Elvis, in his younger days, did broadly absorb some of Kenny's work but here, Roy Clark is clearly doing a Tony Williams parody.
Inasmuch as Williams's orientations have been subject to different interpretations, the pregnant pause on the word " Gay" in the lyric turns the bit inside out.
But, there's nary a bit of Presley in this one .......
Roy Clark hosted the tonight show before Johnny Carson did.
Roy Clark was the first Country Music artist to headline Las Vegas . Fun facts for you!
No Eddie Arnold was the first big country act in Vegas. Roy did not really break thru until 1963 or 64. Your fun "facts" are not accurate. Sorry.
The man was born to entertain! He could have very well been listed in these top 10 lists of the greatest musicians to play any given instrument, in any genre of music, Roy chose to be an entertainer, and no one can touch him. Rest Peacefully Mr. Clark
So much talent in one person, simply brilliant.
Back when people expressed themselves freely and the audience enjoyed the moment
Such an amazing talent.
Roy Clark is so awesome. May you Rest In Peace ❤️
Сколько же позитива! Артистизма! Гениально!
Да, Рой Кларк - Огромное Музыкальное Достояние.
Love you Mr. Roy & Miss you. GOD Bless, what an AMAZING Talent. oxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo
Has the greatest Iive album of all time..
Roy Linwood Clark (Meherrin, Virginia; 15 de abril de 1933-Tulsa, Oklahoma; 15 de noviembre de 2018)[1] fue un músico de country y actor estadounidense, y uno de los animadores del reconocido programa televisivo Hee Haw entre 1969 y 1992, junto con Buck Owens.[2] Fue una importante e influyente figura en el ambiente de la música country, ayudando a popularizar el género. También era reconocido ser un virtuoso músico multinstrumentalista tocando la guitarra, el violín, el banjo, la mandolina y la armónica.[3] Falleció el 15 de noviembre de 2018 por complicaciones de una neumonía.[4]
God rest his soul always love and miss his music and talents @Roy one of a Kind,Clark.R.I.P great soul.
Que pena eu ter conhecido esse grande artista depois de sua morte..... simplesmente de mais
Roy Clark always enjoyed thank you
Loved him. Awesome guitar player and funny too.
What a tune!
That is so clever!!
Drugs must have been really good back then. 🤗 r. I. P.
R.i.p you amazing man
Roy Linwood Clark (Meherrin, Virginia; 15 de abril de 1933-Tulsa, Oklahoma; 15 de noviembre de 2018) fue un músico de country y actor estadounidense, y uno de los animadores del reconocido programa televisivo Hee Haw entre 1969 y 1992, junto con Buck Owens. Fue una importante e influyente figura en el ambiente de la música country, ayudando a popularizar el género. También era reconocido ser un virtuoso músico multinstrumentalista tocando la guitarra, el violín, el banjo, la mandolina y la armónica. Falleció el 15 de noviembre de 2018 por complicaciones de una neumonía.
Great thing that Tommy Emmanuel continues to do the old fashion way of performing on stage (superb guitar playing with comedy)
RIP Roy
out of this world talent
Let's admit it when He-Haw was on it was on all across America regardless of color creed ethnicity.
Wish u were still around🥺
Great talent
Adorable Roy 😂
THE BEST ROY CLARK
A brilliant if now a bit non-PC send up of a classic song which was one of the high points of any Clark TV guest spot in the 1960's.
PJ Riverdale Non-PC doubles the pleasure
PJ Riverdale why is it Non PC? Maybe I’m just not aware.
@Oddjob6120 Mr. Sakata, if by BS, you refer to " PC" being BS, some segments of humanity have been oversensitized to EVERYTHING.
Have to dumb down things for "modern readers". SAD.
If we are talking about Clark's facial expression/ pregnant pause on the word " Gay" , it was a different time and that's how it was.
Can't help that............
@Oddjob6120 Good to know at least one person still has their wits about them.
@@pjriverdale8461 make it two
very good Platters impersonation :D
Lyrics:
Oh-oh, yes, I'm the great pretender
Pretending that I'm doing well
My need is such I pretend too much
I'm lonely, but no one can tell
Oh-oh, yes, I'm the great pretender
Adrift in a world of my own
I've played the game but to my real shame
You've left me to grieve all alone
Too real is this feeling of make-believe
Too real when I feel what my heart can't conceal
Yes, I'm the great pretender
Just laughin' and gay like a clown
I seem to be what I'm not, you see
I'm wearing my heart like a crown
Pretending that you're still around
Too real is this feeling of make-believe
Too real when I feel what my heart can't conceal
Yes, I'm the great pretender
Just laughin' and gay like a clown
I seem to be what I'm not, you see
I'm wearing my heart like a crown
Pretending that you're still around (still around)
1:21 - So THAT'S where Pete Townsend got it from!
Roy Clark was very talented and funny
anyone else think roy looks like captain kirk
he looks like comedian frank caliendo
What a shame he and Spike Jones never collaborated, woulda been fire
much LOVE Kimmyssong
RIP
Hello Jennifer how are you doing!!
Epic
Weeeowwwww
This should be in a Fallout game
😂dude this really got those mojave wasteland vibes
@@thadicus dude right!?
All the years after freddie mercury sing this song
oh how he is missed 😂😂
Лечение депресии😄😄😄👍
Can anyone tell me what its called when he shifts his voice like that?
Roy Clark is Jack Black’s father
He sang that song on The Beverly Hillbillies.
Better than the queen cover
LSD is an amazing drug
is ilarius
Now you know where Pete Townshend borrowed/copied/stole his big arm swing trick.
Roy was so silly . That looks like the Hee Haw sett . I wonder if it is ?!
uh sez right there "Jimmy Dean Show"
What is Hee Haw?
@@steves009 It's an old 70's tv show . with country music and comedy skits .
What’s with the dumb sound effects he does ???
Thank God for The Pretenders
Corny.