That Nashville Sound with Ray Stevens

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  • Опубліковано 10 лют 2025
  • On June 22, 2014 the Nashville Public Library’s music series "That Nashville Sound", hosted by Ralph Emery, featured Ray Stevens discussing his songs, history, memories, and "Nashville" book

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  • @hoodagooboy5981
    @hoodagooboy5981 2 роки тому +2

    I had no idea that Ray Stevens had done so many different things, or had all of these hits. I remember hearing these songs, over my life, just didn't know they were done by this guy.

  • @juanitajessie6947
    @juanitajessie6947 2 роки тому +2

    You'll never have to worry about anyone taking your place as a song /writer.There can oy be one Ray Steven's, ever.

  • @bttrflygal
    @bttrflygal 3 роки тому +1

    I was young .. don't remember the show as well.. but boy do I remember everything is beautiful on the radio .big big song

  • @davehorton1486
    @davehorton1486 2 роки тому +2

    Awesome Down to earth Talent. Ray is the kind of guy that you would love to have as a Friend. I love everything Ray does. He`s Great.

  • @firewalker8052
    @firewalker8052 2 роки тому +2

    Wonderful! One of the biggest regrets is not seeing him in concert when I had the chance. I’ve regretted it for almost 30 years.

  • @bjrnmgranvang1107
    @bjrnmgranvang1107 5 років тому +37

    One of the world's most underrated artists. He's right up there with the best of the best.

  • @kathywhite3816
    @kathywhite3816 3 роки тому +1

    Randy. Jeff. This comment is for everyone of you. Randy. My children's grand fauther cut your hair at the barbershop in Fort Payne Al. My nephew played baseball with your son and my children's father was your baseball coach. Long story.short , my sincere prayers ate with all of you. There is a reason that I believe that this came on my phone. Your songs have lifted me up throughout my adult life and the least I can do is keep all of you in my prayers. Prayers for Jeff and his family throughout this detour in their life. Amen

  • @bttrflygal
    @bttrflygal 3 роки тому +1

    The streak was so funny .very popular at that time... always on the radio

  • @ronaldpiper4812
    @ronaldpiper4812 3 роки тому +2

    Thinking of Ray today. as we hear his wife passed! Real special man and I am sure she is also.

  • @judydomann3190
    @judydomann3190 2 роки тому +2

    Ray can play the piano beautifully.

  • @Connie1Fan
    @Connie1Fan 3 роки тому +2

    Brings a smile to my face to watch this again. RAY and RALPH go back as friends for many years, so it is a joy to watch this interview, specially now. That first video wasn't done in the 60s but I knew he meant the song, Arab the Arab, watching it I cracked out laughing watching that camel Clyde 🤣🤣 is just terrific, also the wording of I love you, is fantastic like the old silent movies, really genius.
    I LOVE RAY ❤ for many years, so handsome still today and with that quick mind of his, so lovable, creative, serious, gracious and soooo funny.
    I LOVE HIS INTERVIEWS ❤💋

  • @veliatorrez6523
    @veliatorrez6523 4 роки тому +27

    Love Ray and all his songs. Great song writer and entertainer. God bless you.

  • @scarletttroquille4361
    @scarletttroquille4361 4 роки тому +18

    He just made all of us kids laugh and have so much with all of his fun records.Guitarzan, the streak, Mississippi Squirrel Revival and more.

  • @eileenh4772
    @eileenh4772 3 роки тому +1

    I have loved your sense of humor since along càme John. My whole family watched the variety shows. Thank you for that,

  • @zjngd1
    @zjngd1 5 років тому +28

    Love this!! Ray you are one of a kind! what a wonderful entertainer!

  • @lisaannkeith7399
    @lisaannkeith7399 4 роки тому +12

    Even my mom & dad loved, "The Streak". My favorite of his is the Mississippi Squirrel Revival!

  • @nancybellfosler1
    @nancybellfosler1 5 років тому +36

    I grew up listening and watching Ray.. still love this guy!! 🇺🇸❤🙏❤🇺🇸

    • @lisaannkeith7399
      @lisaannkeith7399 4 роки тому +2

      I was in 5th grade when I first heard of him & heard his comedic songs, it was in the early 60s. I couldn't get rid of my Rock 'n Roll fast enough!

  • @singingsanta9077
    @singingsanta9077 8 років тому +24

    Love this!
    Rays work is smile- tastic...Nice to see him with his friends and family around him.

  • @beertop41beer
    @beertop41beer 7 років тому +17

    I grew up loving and listening and mimicking your songs love your contribution to music history

  • @steveclark4291
    @steveclark4291 4 роки тому +6

    Everything is Beautiful still to this day a very Awesome song !

    • @patrickfennell6372
      @patrickfennell6372 3 роки тому

      Remember when he had a summer variety show on NBC to replace Andy Williams when he took a summer off. Ray always sang that classic. MY sister wrote a letter to Ray and still has the signed autograph.

  • @musicfanhawk4523
    @musicfanhawk4523 3 роки тому +5

    Good ol Ralph Emery, seems like they were good friends, a very comfortable interview. Ray is a wonderful guy and his music is so fun to listen to! Ray looks very good here!

  • @enidkennemore337
    @enidkennemore337 4 роки тому +5

    My mother and loved his record. Running bear. We use to play it lots of time back in the late 1950.s. Still have the record, even my children grew up having to hear that record. Still love it along lots of his other songs. He is one year younger than me.

  • @williamvanhoozer4554
    @williamvanhoozer4554 3 роки тому +3

    I Played all the Ray Steven cuts as comedy relief for those Sad ole country songs, I still love him.

  • @alanhumphrey4198
    @alanhumphrey4198 3 роки тому +2

    RIP Ralph Emery. We'll miss you old friend.

  • @timeforthinkers7418
    @timeforthinkers7418 3 роки тому +2

    I think it's a real shame that more people haven't viewed this video. This is a great piece of Americana. It's very interesting as well as most entertaining.

  • @daveheidecker3209
    @daveheidecker3209 8 років тому +14

    Great interview! Great performance!

  • @BrendaFayRegister
    @BrendaFayRegister 3 роки тому +6

    He's always put a smile on my face and joy in my heart. Love him dearly ❤️💞❤️

  • @gailhosey4306
    @gailhosey4306 3 роки тому +1

    Fantastic,such enjoyment to us old friend

  • @shirleymcdaniel1854
    @shirleymcdaniel1854 4 роки тому +5

    Love this man. I have been listening sent 1962

  • @julieberiault5389
    @julieberiault5389 4 роки тому +4

    I will always love him and his music!

  • @J0stAn0therJ0hn
    @J0stAn0therJ0hn 4 роки тому +4

    Love the stories behind the songs and hearing about all the other industry people Ray has met.

  • @gazza116
    @gazza116 2 роки тому +1

    great singer of some real songs to.

  • @larrysmith1568
    @larrysmith1568 3 роки тому +2

    His talent is off the charts.

  • @ericsoesbe3004
    @ericsoesbe3004 3 роки тому

    Unequaled entertainer, musician, poet and what else⁉️ His humor never fails incorporated with the brilliance of the music he uses to make it all work together too entertain his admirers‼️🤗 There will never be another Ray Stevens - ever. He is nonpareil.

  • @filmlovinamerican2309
    @filmlovinamerican2309 8 років тому +9

    Awesome! Love to see more like this!

  • @lhenryd
    @lhenryd 7 років тому +33

    When I was a young man I spent an entire week's pay on Ray Stevens' tapes! Money well spent.

  • @charlesroberts7966
    @charlesroberts7966 3 роки тому

    Very good 😊 you have any transportation at all the boys I've loved you and your family are making our way a great time with your family God bless

  • @MrGaryGG48
    @MrGaryGG48 3 роки тому +1

    I still have his tape with the "Shriner's Convention" in my 2000 Ford F250. Nothing else in the yard has an audio cassette player in it!
    One of the things that's always made me laugh at Ray's stuff is that he is actually a fine pianist and a very good singer. I don't remember which song it was but it's on that tape also. There's a beautiful piano part that he plays and the vocal is very smooth. It's a really nice song... right up to the very last phrase and then he slips in the "zinger." I came to the conclusion that you just can't ever forget, there's always a zinger at the end!! 😊😊

  • @bluefeatherlf7992
    @bluefeatherlf7992 4 роки тому +2

    great fun watching this

  • @lauriecramberg8769
    @lauriecramberg8769 3 роки тому +2

    Me too 70's he is still kickass

  • @staceyupper2562
    @staceyupper2562 6 років тому +9

    I love him!

  • @radioman5615
    @radioman5615 8 років тому +9

    Hey there Ray Love your Video you are totally awesome. I have the old video and a old 45 with Picture Sleeve :)

  • @glendadewitt4557
    @glendadewitt4557 4 роки тому +6

    Love Ray Stevens.

  • @Namllib
    @Namllib 3 роки тому

    My favorite part around the 46:00 mark when Ralph Emery asks about why Ray's song out performed the others and Ray responds, "I think it was a far superior recording."

  • @jamespratt216
    @jamespratt216 3 роки тому

    saw Ray in the early 70s at the Fairmont Hoyrl Dallas Texas

  • @russellhancock9765
    @russellhancock9765 3 роки тому +1

    The Streak, Harry The Harry Ape. Blue Cyclone. They are all Great. I think They are all Great.

  • @teresamanring805
    @teresamanring805 3 роки тому +1

    I love you Ray

  • @guygranger7894
    @guygranger7894 3 роки тому

    A great artist. My favorite song he wrote and sang when I was in gradeschool wasnt discussed here,but I identified closely with was Funny Man. I had dyslexia and didnt do well in school so ,becoming a class clown was a way for me.

  • @williamiannucci2740
    @williamiannucci2740 4 роки тому

    Thank you men for this video. 👍
    Ray Love you man maybe I will get a chance to meet you in the Life to come .
    Everything is beautiful in its own way. I remember King David dancing once and he streaked believe it or nor not. Lol

  • @barbaramiller9581
    @barbaramiller9581 4 роки тому +2

    Great showman his song a long came James.

  • @ACcountryFan
    @ACcountryFan 8 років тому +9

    At long last!!! There's another video on-line from the same venue and it's played like an updated version of "Nashville Now" and Ray happens to be one of the guests.

  • @rae1957tn
    @rae1957tn 4 роки тому +1

    Love Ray

  • @scottgilberg6438
    @scottgilberg6438 3 роки тому

    Ray. There is a friend........
    You need to meet.
    I'm a handyman he's a realtor.
    Small town Minnesota, but between me n him............
    Listening to your funny songs for 30 years, gotta hear some of our ideas.

  • @dannyderriso4982
    @dannyderriso4982 3 роки тому +1

    WOW!

  • @johnanderson2654
    @johnanderson2654 7 років тому +1

    Shirley Adams invited me to the studio on Belmont to hear a recording session....Helen Cornelius was making a demo.

  • @BrianLRobinson63
    @BrianLRobinson63 3 роки тому +1

    I can’t help it if I’m Still in Love With You. I could go on and on. I was raised on Hank.

  • @roythompson6831
    @roythompson6831 3 роки тому +1

    Talent

  • @jeannepritchard2543
    @jeannepritchard2543 4 роки тому +3

    The streak

  • @steveclark4291
    @steveclark4291 4 роки тому

    I have that 45 Raunchy still today !

  • @jerrybrownell3633
    @jerrybrownell3633 3 роки тому

    The story goes that Ray named his camel in "Ahab the Arab" after his good friend Clyde McPhatter the late lead singer of the
    Original Drifters.

  • @donaldshields5447
    @donaldshields5447 3 роки тому +1

    Like Ray Stevens

  • @tomswinburn1778
    @tomswinburn1778 7 років тому +25

    "Mississippi Squirrel Revival"

  • @ethelperry4529
    @ethelperry4529 4 роки тому +2

    😊👍🐢

  • @arthurhuwe7873
    @arthurhuwe7873 3 роки тому +1

    Happy

    • @rayfreedell4411
      @rayfreedell4411 3 роки тому

      I really like Ray Stevrnscbutbthisciscthe dumbest interviewer ever. Replace him with someone who knows how to ask questions. What time did your piano teacher arrive is just stupid. Others in the same category.

  • @bonniedodd9513
    @bonniedodd9513 3 роки тому +2

    I love Santa Claus is watching you

  • @staceyupper2562
    @staceyupper2562 6 років тому +2

    What's wrong with that version. I happen to like it.

  • @generalagondray
    @generalagondray 4 роки тому +2

    Hey ray just come to Africa to visit, i can even get you with a camle as we have them walk past the house and i know the owners. lol
    Wtf you mean police these days dont know you? we need to fix that.

  • @roryredlock9894
    @roryredlock9894 3 роки тому

    Yo Mr Stevenson ... thought you were just a dead man or a deiaty . . Be lush to catch up some point..... music is the maker x

  • @annirvin6555
    @annirvin6555 2 роки тому

    Stillsexystevens