Ray Stevens - Everything's Still Beautiful - Musicians Hall of Fame Backstage

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  • Today's guest is the incredibly talented musician, singer, songwriter, and actor, Ray Stevens. He's from my home state of Georgia.
    Ray is a recent inductee into the Country Music Hall of Fame. Ray had his own television show in 1970 on one of the three major networks and currently has a show on PBS. He also built one of the nicest nightclubs you could ever visit here in Nashville.
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  • @raystevensmusic
    @raystevensmusic 4 ปีที่แล้ว +101

    It was an absolute pleasure to be on the show! Hope you all enjoy it!

    • @bassmangotdbluz3547
      @bassmangotdbluz3547 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I certainly did!

    • @elducko1951
      @elducko1951 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      It was a privilege to see you and hear your stories!!
      Thank you for your genius and humility!

    • @arnebroxleirnes418
      @arnebroxleirnes418 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It was an absolute pleasure to take part of it! Thanks so much. Hope you get the chance to open your show room soon!

    • @gwatson6082
      @gwatson6082 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I had the pleasure to see you live in Ottawa, Canada back in the 70s. You had a 5 piece band and man were you all amazing. You inspired me to keep picking and I was fortunate to be inducted into the American Federation of Musician's Guild Hall of Fame back in the early 2000s. Ray Stevens you are still my hero. God bless.

    • @kevinherd3437
      @kevinherd3437 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you Mr. Stevens, a lifetime of memories. Great job Joe.

  • @philimac1278
    @philimac1278 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks to Ray Stevens... I ran Necked through my JR High School..."The Streak"....in Marietta Georgia...JJ Daniel in 1975. Miss you DD...RIP...TY Joe

  • @TomokosEnterprize
    @TomokosEnterprize 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    How wonderful to see Ray. He has a certain glow of a really good people. I still remember all his work. At 66 now he has been a mainstay in my musical life. Thanks so much for this.

  • @williammckeon6521
    @williammckeon6521 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The loneliness that came through Rays version of 'Sunday Morning Coming Down' made it stand above all other versions.

  • @diannegrimm9973
    @diannegrimm9973 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    My youngest son loved the song Ned Nostrill. Great song Ray. So sorry about your wife 's illness praying for her. Love a fan

  • @larrysmith1568
    @larrysmith1568 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The talent of Ray Stevens is off the charts.

  • @MichaelPaul155
    @MichaelPaul155 4 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Funny that I just heard Ray sing on Mike Huckabee’s show. Sounds as strong as ever! Great interview Joe!

  • @danadeerwester8294
    @danadeerwester8294 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    AS ALWAYS JOE GREAT SHOW, I'M A LITTLE BEHIND THE TIMES! BETTER LATE THAN NEVER!!

  • @davehorton1486
    @davehorton1486 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have always enjoyed everything Ray has done in his Life. Such a Great Interview, and a Great man.

  • @fivestring65ify
    @fivestring65ify 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I love Ray Stevens. My two favorites are It's me again Margaret, and Misty. These interviews are great. BTW,I have a sister named Ethel.

  • @lowelledlee8019
    @lowelledlee8019 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hey Ray, what a great opportunity to hear and watch you talking to Joe. You are one of the most talented people ever in the music business!! I’m not surprised you worked with every big star in the world either. I have laughed my tail off to your comic songs but my favorite song you ever did was Misty-the ORIGINAL version. I was in the entertainment business for years and listen closely to the songs I like. I could tell the difference between the original version and the newer version. I could only find the best one on a hits album. Glad I found it!! I bought it, too.

  • @pocopico7409
    @pocopico7409 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Bless you, Ray. You’ve brought a lot of happiness to so many people over your life, and you seem like a fine man. Thanks for this, Joe.

  • @rogerwilliams2629
    @rogerwilliams2629 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Awe, man, what a colossal talent. Loved him all my life. I just had flashbacks of dying laughing with my old friends at Guitarzan and the Streak. Hes brought a lot of joy to people, cant ask more from life than that. Thanks, Joe.

  • @MAGAMANPATRIOT
    @MAGAMANPATRIOT 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Ray Stevens is highly regarded in the music world in every regard. I have been hearing his songs my entire life. I don't know if he ever played with one of my cousins but I do remember Joe South playing and singing with my cousin at my Uncles house. My Uncle and father would have a couple of snorts together well one evening they had a few toddies. Joe and Johnny (my cousin) were playing and I know they got sick of hearing Uncle and father saying play it again. The it was a Johnny Cash song
    How highs the water. I think they always got together there because there was a piano in the livingroom plus my Uncle encouraged everyone to play music.

  • @MAGAMANPATRIOT
    @MAGAMANPATRIOT 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    What an outstanding interview with one of the greatest
    Ray Stevens !! Joe this is one of the top 3 episodes and I want to Thank You for everything. The Musicians Hall of Fame is a stroke of genius.

    • @MusiciansHallofFameMuseum
      @MusiciansHallofFameMuseum  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ghost….. many thanks…… Ray is a true music legend……writer, singer, actor, comic, producer, publisher, singer and session musician…. It’s easy to take credit interviewing someone like Ray….. best, Joe

  • @colinduff2922
    @colinduff2922 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Ray Stevens is a true legend. Living in Australia, I only got to see him once. It was in 1969 at Sydney's Chevron Hilton hotel. I'll never forget that show. Ray was brilliant. I have all of his Mercury, Monument & Barnaby records. Incidentally, "Sunday Mornin' Comin' Down" WAS a hit in Australia. I think it's Ray's greatest recording.

  • @michaelhiggs8657
    @michaelhiggs8657 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Fantastic! Thank you very much from St Marychurch, Torbay, England!!!!!.................

  • @MrUltraworld
    @MrUltraworld 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Ray's the same age as my Dad, but I grew up listening to Ray in the '60s & the '70s and watching him on TV. Ray doesn't have an "age group" that listens to his music, he spans all generations, I'm just glad that he's still around making people happy with his music.

  • @olesarge1724
    @olesarge1724 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The man sure put a lot of laughs and good memories in my life ! Thanks Ray. 😄

  • @bobmings
    @bobmings 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I’ve loved Ray Stevens ever since I was a little boy. I loved those early records. Good memories 😊

  • @jimstarcher6676
    @jimstarcher6676 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Mr Stevens thank you for all of your hard work and songs. I really enjoyed your music 11:01

  • @heywilbur
    @heywilbur 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great as always, Joe. And I remember those block parties as well... good times 👍

  • @abundantYOUniverse
    @abundantYOUniverse 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Ray Stevens was a giant part of our lives back in the early 70's.

  • @lyndamcardle4123
    @lyndamcardle4123 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Bridget The Midget and Mr. Businessman are absolute classics. Completely different and shows the flexibility of the composer and singer.

  • @mysticmaverick1
    @mysticmaverick1 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    What a wonderful interview. Ray is a genius and at 82 to say he is still learning how to write songs - that's why he's so great. He humbly keeps striving for perfection. Just visited the Musicians Hall of Fame and CabaRay where I enjoyed Ray's show, his appearance at his piano bar with the wonderful John Jonethis, and got to talk with him. He recorded four albums during the covid craziness when his club was closed. What an inspiration and a great person.

  • @OscarRuiz-gj3mp
    @OscarRuiz-gj3mp 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    thanx for having Ray! a blast from my childhood!

  • @TomokosEnterprize
    @TomokosEnterprize 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    How wonderful to hear him again. New sub and lovin it.

  • @bassmangotdbluz3547
    @bassmangotdbluz3547 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I had no idea that Ray did A&R or all those incredible sessions. Then there's all his hits. What a monstrous career he has had.

  • @sandraressel2262
    @sandraressel2262 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Ray Stevens! Sitting here laughing our arses off watching the squirrel going berserk in the First Self-Righteous Church! Still hilarious! I take care of a spunky, spry 94 year old woman and I’m going to take it over there and give her a treat, too. Thanks for all the laughs-youre a national treasure!♥️

  • @phillipholt6005
    @phillipholt6005 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I saw Ray at Disney in Orlando the first year it opened! I laughed and enjoyed his music so much!

  • @brucelittle3958
    @brucelittle3958 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Joe thanks for doing this! Hope you are well and keep it up! Very interesting! These will be cherished forever!

  • @daleplatino
    @daleplatino 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Before we ever got to know any better it was always thought that these guys were one hit wonders that never had a long and prosperous career. And then we hear the truth that guys like Ray Stevens wer a huge part of the music industry from behind the scenes. Thank you for a lifetime of music and thank you for these interviews.

  • @spontaneousgroovincombusti2902
    @spontaneousgroovincombusti2902 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Another wonderful one. So glad to see Ray happy and healthy. What an amazing career. He came into The Nature Company in the Green Hills Mall to Christmas shop while I was a wannabe writer working there for the holiday of 1992. I’ve never forgotten how deeply exhausted he looked, his eyes were literally sunken in his head, but he was out there buying gifts nonetheless. Seems like a wonderful man.

  • @1962polara
    @1962polara 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I remember seeing Ray singing "Silver Braclet" Jerry Reed singing " Bessie Baby" and Joe South singing "I'm Snowed" at the Paramount Theater in Atlanta in '57 They were great.

  • @nellymoriarty_5783
    @nellymoriarty_5783 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love 'Kansas' too Glad you moved from Georgia to Nashville both of you Wonderful interview

    • @MusiciansHallofFameMuseum
      @MusiciansHallofFameMuseum  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks Nelly... yes I loved Nashville from the first time I came here but I probably would have never left Georgia had I known about Bill Lowery music group. Kansas was/is one of my favorite bands too. David is a great musician both fiddle and guitar. Thanks for watching Nelly... hope your family has a great Thanksgiving... Joe

    • @nellymoriarty_5783
      @nellymoriarty_5783 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum Thanks so much Joe hope your holidays are wonderful too

  • @LANDSEAAIRCANADA
    @LANDSEAAIRCANADA 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Ray is a International treasure Thank you Mr. Stevens and Thank You Joe and all the good folks at MHFM

  • @johndellaselva687
    @johndellaselva687 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Again thanks Joe for the great interviews with the people who actually involved in making Music as well as understanding the business aspects of the MUSIC industry !

    • @MusiciansHallofFameMuseum
      @MusiciansHallofFameMuseum  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      John.... thank you again for watching our channel... very much appreciated.... Merry Christmas.... Joe

  • @michaelcollins8316
    @michaelcollins8316 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That was great interview. I remember watching Ray perform at the Dessert Inn he always had a great show. I haven’t been to Nashville for several years but I would love to see him perform again. Now I have a good reason for a road trip.

  • @sonyasutton6200
    @sonyasutton6200 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Thanks for all these interviews. Great insight to the careers and lives of our favorites. Be blessed and have a Happy Thanksgiving.

    • @MusiciansHallofFameMuseum
      @MusiciansHallofFameMuseum  4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Sonya... thank you very much and I wish you a very safe and happy Thanksgiving too!! Sincerely, Joe

  • @ernestoborrego5102
    @ernestoborrego5102 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Never knew he was so prolific! Keep ‘em coming Joe! And, thanks again!!!

  • @jennifursun3303
    @jennifursun3303 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    one of my all time fav people Love Ray would so love to meet him some day and tell him Thanks

  • @blueticecho5690
    @blueticecho5690 4 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Just think Joe If you could have locked Mr. Stevens & Mr. Jim Stafford in a room for a weekend... Holy Moly !!! THANKS Joe.

  • @chuckmadden2251
    @chuckmadden2251 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    It's all fun and games until Ray sits behind a grand piano plays so masterfully.

  • @IllyaLeonovMorganFreepony
    @IllyaLeonovMorganFreepony 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Ray's version of "Misty" is still one of my favorite songs. He does magic with music.

  • @paulontheroad
    @paulontheroad 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I was aware of Ray Stevens but had no idea of how vast his experience was and you did a great job laying it all out.
    Side story: I'm a big folk music fan and would often hear the name Susie Ragsdale come up, but it was only a couple of years ago that I learned she is Ray's daughter. Talent clearly runs in that family.
    Thanks for the great videos Joe.

  • @ACcountryFan
    @ACcountryFan 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I'm listening to it as I type. I'm nearly 7 minutes into it...during the discussion of Bill Lowery. The PBS television series, 'CabaRay Nashville', is locally syndicated across the country. It's a half hour show...more than 70 episodes have been produced. I'm hoping some new productions of the TV show come along in 2021...whether he has a guest star or whether it's just him for the entire half hour. I'm assuming Ray will talk about the PBS show...so now I'll finish watching the interview and see what comes up in the conversation.

  • @mlhdlh
    @mlhdlh 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Like I’ve said before, you must know every musician in the world! (or at least in the U.S.). I was in college when streaking was popular and was popularized by his song. I didn’t do it but I knew and saw a guy who did. Older people back then were appalled by it but it’s nothing compared to what goes on today. Another great interview! Thanks Joe.

  • @charlottesmith4850
    @charlottesmith4850 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks. I love Ray Stevens.

  • @sapelesteve
    @sapelesteve 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Yet another terrific interview Joe! Ray seems like a really nice guy & talk about talent, WOW! That Chet Atkins story was really amazing. Thanks for all of these great videos. Hope that you & your family have a wonderful Turkey Day..... 👍😉

  • @craighoover1495
    @craighoover1495 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks again Joe, it was wonderful to hear Ray Stevens talk. Also for me to associate the songs I heard and grew up with but never learned much about where they came from. 'The Streak" was one of those epic songs for a person in high school and I have no doubt it proved influential to one fella that pulled an epic by doing a wheelie on a motorcycle across the field at a high school football game completely naked but for shoes!

    • @MusiciansHallofFameMuseum
      @MusiciansHallofFameMuseum  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hi Craig... thanks for watching... yes I’m sure your right about the motorcycle guy:)... best... Joe

  • @2cqql1
    @2cqql1 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Not a musician, but I am loving your channel! So much history to our music. Thanks for what you do. (btw, I was born ib Columbus, as well)

    • @MusiciansHallofFameMuseum
      @MusiciansHallofFameMuseum  4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Hi Gary..... Thanks for watching....( Columbus was a great place to be raised in the 50’s, 60’s and 70’s especially to be in a garage band... lots of musicians and places to play.)
      Best... Joe

    • @AuntAlnico4
      @AuntAlnico4 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      You don't have to be a musician to be in love with music !

  • @jimbaker4931
    @jimbaker4931 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Another great interview under your belt Joe! I have been a fan of Ray Stevens for years. He’s done some marvelous work. It was clear to see the friendship you both have through the way you interact during the interview.You were both having a wonderful time.

  • @stupendousmusic4190
    @stupendousmusic4190 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    JOE! Another great one! Great way to welcome in the new year!
    After this COVID thing dies down, I’ll be heading back to 🇺🇸 for bit, and I’m gonna do my best to finally get down to Nashville.
    All the best for 2021!

    • @MusiciansHallofFameMuseum
      @MusiciansHallofFameMuseum  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi Stu.... Thanks again for watching... I’m hoping to get a vaccine shot soon myself. I look forward to seeing you and family soon too... Best...Joe

  • @rhapsody5876
    @rhapsody5876 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow, brilliant interview Joe ,and Ray. I love this MHOF shows..

    • @MusiciansHallofFameMuseum
      @MusiciansHallofFameMuseum  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you Andrew.... hope you and family are having a great Thanksgiving... Best... Joe

    • @rhapsody5876
      @rhapsody5876 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum Thanks Joe ,and you and yours as well..Enjoy..

  • @mrDCunningham
    @mrDCunningham 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is excellent. 👍🏻😎

  • @charleswilson925
    @charleswilson925 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Always loved Ray Stevens stuff. Had no idea his roots we're so deep in music industry. Thanks for the great programs Joe!

  • @danadeerwester8294
    @danadeerwester8294 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    RAY STEVENS, YOU STILL HAVE THAT BOYISH SMIRK ON YOUR FACE!! SAME FOR YOU JOE!!

  •  4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for sharing a great nugget of your own experience in Nashville for all us on your birthday in 1978. You shook the hand of Chet Atkins and Ray Stevens standing there.next to Chet and how you felt afterwards and how Chet just looked at you!

    • @MusiciansHallofFameMuseum
      @MusiciansHallofFameMuseum  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi Jose..... yes that kinda thing made me know I was at the right place for me:)Glad you enjoyed hearing it.... I loved living it! Best, Joe

    •  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum Joe you need to write an autobiography. So much rich musical history of many generes plus the people, executives, producers, writers and of course the musicians that have been a part of your life!
      Happy Thanksgiving to you and your loved ones!

  • @susanlawson6939
    @susanlawson6939 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    You got that right 💯 percent

  • @LameWolff
    @LameWolff 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    As always another great interview of a great artist.

    • @tomw9875
      @tomw9875 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Nobody is a better interviewer than Joe.

    • @MusiciansHallofFameMuseum
      @MusiciansHallofFameMuseum  4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thanks Bryan... joe

    • @MusiciansHallofFameMuseum
      @MusiciansHallofFameMuseum  4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Tom... you’re extremely kind... thanks, Joe

    • @LameWolff
      @LameWolff 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum You are the one to be thanked. But I do accept the thank you and you are very welcomed. I would say Tom fills the same as do.
      Who knows after this Covid stuff settles and as bad as I hate to travel anymore, maybe my wife and I will come visit The Musicians Hall of Fame & Museum. She loves Nashville.

    • @MusiciansHallofFameMuseum
      @MusiciansHallofFameMuseum  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Look forward to seeing you guys... joe

  • @daviddecker5915
    @daviddecker5915 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    You are a "Georgia Treasure", Joe. As I've remarked on all of your GA-related videos, thank you. From your musical brother-in-arms. Come home sometime, bro.

    • @MusiciansHallofFameMuseum
      @MusiciansHallofFameMuseum  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hi David.... I really appreciate your comment..... I’m never far away from Georgia..... It was a great place for me to be brought up..... I pray you guys get this run off election right.... Best, Joe

    • @daviddecker5915
      @daviddecker5915 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum Be assured that one old guitar player will be voting for freedom on January 5th. If I can just convince Joe Chambers to run for POTUS in 2024, we'll be set.

  • @josephtabar492
    @josephtabar492 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Joe I just wanted to say thank you for your shows. I have learned alot of background knowledge from listening to you and your featured guest.
    No man's path to fame is the same and I find the stories fascinating. Because of your knowledge, you don't ask the typical questions but dig deeper and I find it very interesting. I'm looking forward to the next show no matter who it is, because everyone has something to give if you have the time to give them. I hope you had a good Christmas take care.

  • @skipbauchmam5995
    @skipbauchmam5995 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Once again, a very entertaining interview. I remember Ray’s music and TV show appearances fromthmy childhood. I liked the Song “Ahab the Arab” so much that my Godfather bought me the “45 RPM Single”. (Totally politically incorrect in today’s standard fun to listen to. We wore it out. On this end it’s always interesting how things in the music industry changed the .Then it was 45’s Now it’s MP3’s. You pushed to get your songs on the radio. Now you’re have to get your songs on Terrestetal Radio, Regular FM - AM stations, streaming platforms and “Playlists.” Back then there was 2 track analog tape Now, you can record digital multi track on your phone using the built in mike. But none of that changes the music that Ray Steven’s recorded and the millions the millions of people who enjoyed it.

  • @banjo1241
    @banjo1241 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I always enjoy your interviews! Thank you!

  • @ministerofdarkness
    @ministerofdarkness 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    As always Joe, fantastic interview!! Ray Stevens is as legendary as they get! God bless him ⭐️

  • @oldermusiclover
    @oldermusiclover 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    YOU WERE SO LUCKY LOVE LOVE Brother Ray would so so so love to meet him some day he always makes me laugh

  • @rmelin13231
    @rmelin13231 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for another great interview Joe. Ray is an amazing talent; loved his serious stuff every bit as much as his comedy. Even Stevens has been a favorite album of mine for decades (Mr. Businessman, etc.). And a classically trained musician, if I'm not mistaken. SO glad you got to interview him, and smiling broadly because you shared this with us. Yeah - Ray and Jim Stafford in the same room? I'd buy a ticket. Thanks again, Joe, as always.

  • @arnebroxleirnes418
    @arnebroxleirnes418 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for another very enjoyable interview, Joe!

  • @efhs1970
    @efhs1970 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Joe, great interview and guest! Ray Stevens was the first big artist I ever saw in person! Ahab the Arab was a hit record and he came to Panama City Florida! As a ten year old country boy, it was probably the most exciting thing in my life until then! Everything Is Beautiful was a hit during my senior year in high school, a perfect uplifting song for the time, as there was so much chaos in the world! Ray is and always has been one favorite artist! Thanks for sharing, and happy Thanksgiving!💫

    • @MusiciansHallofFameMuseum
      @MusiciansHallofFameMuseum  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks again Larry..... man ... Panama City beach was the first vacation I went on with my family. I remember there being only one..... yes one hotel. Left wing.... breezeway next to the office and right wing. One level.... wooden. The breezeway went straight to the pier where people were swimming below while fishermen were pulling up hammerhead sharks. I have pictures of them hanging by rope around their tails on the pier. We continued visiting there to Destin yearly until my kids grew up. Of course they still go now. I use to love riding the go carts even as a adult. My band use to play at some club on the beach in the early 70’s. Captain Anderson’s was my favorite restaurant. Okay... thanks for sending me down that memory lane...... best, Joe

    • @efhs1970
      @efhs1970 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum , Joe, those were the days when Panama City Beach was a fun place to spend summer vacation! Still lots of short fishing going on from the pier! Captain Anderson’s is still at the top of the list for great restaurants! And yes, there were some great clubs where awesome bands played!💫

  • @Magravated
    @Magravated 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Your stories are great to listen to! Loved Ray Stevens when I was a kid! Ahab the Arab probably wouldn't fly nowadays but it was awesome back in the day. Great to see him doing well! Thanks!!!

  • @billy11113
    @billy11113 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    ... Another good one Professor Joe ...

  • @klcox3184
    @klcox3184 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Learned that you are originally from Columbus, GA. I've live here now for over 30 years. Small World. Also, in 2019 on a cruise around New Zealand we went to the BB King Blues Club on the ship. When they introduced the members of the band, lo and behold, the sax player was from Columbus, GA.

    • @MusiciansHallofFameMuseum
      @MusiciansHallofFameMuseum  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi KL.... If Rose Hill Seafood Market is still there you should go there. Best flounder and oyster stew anywhere! Fresh from the panhandle of Florida weekly. Country’s BBQ is great too. It was a great place to grow up too in the 50’s, 60’s and 70’s especially if you had a garage band like me. Thanks for watching... Joe

  • @tomw9875
    @tomw9875 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks Joe!

  • @joshuabiddix2923
    @joshuabiddix2923 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hes such a skilled musician.

  • @pamelafelts4506
    @pamelafelts4506 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Enjoyed every minute of this it was awesome

  • @poobum9857
    @poobum9857 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Jo you are amazing I'd love to meet you in person one day when we visit the MHO Fame.. thankyou for introducing the great music stars .. but more important you revel a bit of the person behind the persona !!

    • @MusiciansHallofFameMuseum
      @MusiciansHallofFameMuseum  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I look forward to seeing you too poo.... joe

    • @MrGaryGG48
      @MrGaryGG48 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Joe, you and James Lipton, of the Actor's Studio series, are two of my favorite interviewers and I have many interviews from each of you saved/bookmarked. You take enough time in your videos to actually cover your guest and get them to open up and talk with you.
      Thanks for your many interesting conversations.

  • @JohnnyNowhere
    @JohnnyNowhere 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I had absolutely no idea that Ray penned 'Everything Is Beautiful'. It was indeed a well written tune. Also surprised to learn that he was an instrumentalist. I never pitched my tunes to his publishing company because I was afraid that my stuff wouldn't be eclectic enough. I wondered if you'd ever get around to interviewing him. Another great interview, Joe.

  • @roblawhorne1015
    @roblawhorne1015 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    People love his comedy but he touched on some deeply serious subjects. Incredible songwriter.
    His tv show was great. Anybody remember the running gag with the burlap sack characters? Guffaw!

  • @timmund1485
    @timmund1485 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    What a great interview Joe. I really love the personal story’s about Chet and how it got Ray to really open up.

    • @MusiciansHallofFameMuseum
      @MusiciansHallofFameMuseum  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks Tim.... so you noticed me doing that:) Glad you enjoyed it. Chet was truly a great man more than just a great musician. You would see Ray with Chet in public most of the time as their office buildings were a couple doors apart on Music Row.
      Best, Joe

  • @joedavis4150
    @joedavis4150 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    ... In both music, and comedy, Ray Stevens was the best!

  • @vicparis3524
    @vicparis3524 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Lovin' it Joe! Thank You!

  • @kennyyow8863
    @kennyyow8863 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    You are the best interviewer

  • @crlguitar1
    @crlguitar1 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Ray Stevens brought me so many smiles over the years. Ahab The Arab was the first song I can remember hearing on the radio. 'with rings on her fingers and bells on her toes and a bone in her nose, ho ho....' made me laugh out loud. Silly songs, one after the other, came afterwards and as corny as they are, I still love 'em all....

  • @deweywatts8456
    @deweywatts8456 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Joe, this is the order in which my kids (18-boy, 17-girl) were educated in music. Bob Dylan-Like a Rolling Stone, Bob Marley-3 Little Birds, Beatles-Hello Goodbye, Ray Stevens-Cactus Pete and Lefty, Jerry Reed-When your Hot your hot, Bee Gees, Ronnie Milsap, Eddie Rabbitt, Hall & Oates, Phil Collins. It was very important for my little kids to know what a "heely monster" is.

  • @fitzspike
    @fitzspike 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great interview Joe!

  • @ACcountryFan
    @ACcountryFan 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Oh wow, that clip of Shelby Singleton discussing Ray's under-rated genius when it comes to music arranging...wasn't expecting to see it. Ray's a multi-instrumentalist...but as we know his main instrument of choice is the piano/keyboard. He himself is a music publisher, too. These kinds of interviews allow people to see how multifaceted Ray truly is...a general audience tends to only see him as a comic and nothing more.

  • @drakbar5957
    @drakbar5957 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Incredibly talented as a musician, writer, singer and entertainer. He’s done a lot of funny material, but also some serious stuff. Give a listen to his 1968 hit “Mr Businessman”.

  • @StanTheObserver-lo8rx
    @StanTheObserver-lo8rx 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    He calmly mentioned everybody who was top 40 in the 60's and 70's..Like a Paul McCartney reminiscing..or in this venue,Willie Nelson...matter of factly "I was everywhere and new everybody".

  • @bigroy38
    @bigroy38 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi,Ray.

  • @thulanihamilton965
    @thulanihamilton965 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great show Joe as usual. My favorite song that Ray wrote is a song called My True Confession that he co-wrote with Margie Singleton.
    Could you please have Jerry Kennedy and Margie Singleton on your show in the future🙏

    • @MusiciansHallofFameMuseum
      @MusiciansHallofFameMuseum  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi Thulani...... Thanks for watching.... I’ve got the full interview that I showed a tiny clip from on Ray’s interview that’s coming out soon... It’s really good but I haven’t met Margie. I also have a interview with Jerry from around 2004 when I did Shelby’s. That will be up loaded too soon. Thanks again for watching... Joe

    • @thulanihamilton965
      @thulanihamilton965 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum That's awesome Joe. I was a fan of Brook Benton and I had a chance to spend some time with Margie and Jerry last summer. I am in Durban, South Africa.

    • @MusiciansHallofFameMuseum
      @MusiciansHallofFameMuseum  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It’s a Rainy Night In Georgia...... loved that record and song written by my friend Tony Joe White. Thanks again for watching .... Joe

  • @williamjordan811
    @williamjordan811 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Haha Small World, I love Kansas And David Is A Great Guy, I love Ray Too.!!! BTW I wish Kansas Got More Recognition. Cheers.

  • @stephenpatton8361
    @stephenpatton8361 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    ❤️

  • @kentbeery4941
    @kentbeery4941 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Would Love to meet Ray !!

  • @floydthebarber9956
    @floydthebarber9956 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I'm sure the novelty songs paid the bills, but the first time I heard Ray Stevens sit down at the piano and play "Everything Is Beautiful" (on one of the Ralph Emory TV jam sessions) I wondered why he wasted his time with stuff like The Streak. Jaw droppingly great. He's easily more talented as a musician than he is anything else. Such a talent.

    • @MusiciansHallofFameMuseum
      @MusiciansHallofFameMuseum  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for watching Floyd... Joe

    • @spencer10182
      @spencer10182 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      He is seriously underrated as a serious artist. Sure he has made me laugh a lot but I just feel he doesnt get enough credit for more serious material. He has even sang some truly fantastic non-comedic love songs.

  • @brasstacksboxing409
    @brasstacksboxing409 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love all Ray's stuff. But, blue cyclone is a special one for me..

  • @darkomtobia
    @darkomtobia 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    As a kid, The Streak was a favorite of mine.

  • @saml.williams6321
    @saml.williams6321 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great Job Joe, but I honestly wish you could have touched on a few things that I wish you could have talked about with Ray. My all time favorite song of his that was one of his very first serious hit records (Mr Businessman). I would have loved to have heard the story behind that song. Also it would have been cool to talk about how Shelby Singleton was one of the first Nashville A & R guys to bring black artists to record in Nashville with Brook Benton & Clyde McPhatter (I talked about that on my podcast where I educate Millennials on 60’s music as I am one myself).

    • @MusiciansHallofFameMuseum
      @MusiciansHallofFameMuseum  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi Sam.... sorry we didn’t hit on everything you were wanting to hear about. Like I said to Ray he’s had such a wide range and variety of songs and music in his career it was hard to know where to start. I try to set up a conversation that opens the door to talk about what ever the guest really wants to share if possible. Not sure Ray’s interview was the time to talk about Shelby’s career anymore than we did. I was just trying to give Ray the opportunity to speak about what Shelby meant to his career. I am up loading my 2005 interview with Shelby very soon which you might enjoy. We cover his career quite well in it. As for Mr.Business Man.... I love that song too and probably should’ve asked him about it. My bad. Thanks again for watching and sharing your thoughts... Best, Joe

    • @saml.williams6321
      @saml.williams6321 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum I can’t wait to see that! I hope there is some talk about Charlie Rich and “Mohair Sam” in there... (one of his early hits before he went full country, that song has some of the coolest piano playing on it, would love to know who that was. It might have been Pig Robbins. Would also love to know where that was recorded too).

    • @MusiciansHallofFameMuseum
      @MusiciansHallofFameMuseum  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Sam... I can’t remember everything but I don’t remember much talk about Charlie but I doubt Pig was playing on any of Charlie’s records until my mentor Billy Sherrill signed Charlie to CBS. I think Charlie pretty much played on all his Sun records.... Joe

    • @saml.williams6321
      @saml.williams6321 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum do you have an interview with Jerry Kennedy? Maybe he talks more about that if you have an interview with them

    • @MusiciansHallofFameMuseum
      @MusiciansHallofFameMuseum  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes I do.

  • @vicparis3524
    @vicparis3524 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I didn't wear a mask......but I do now....how times have changed.....

  • @garygilleran4871
    @garygilleran4871 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Bill Lowery was also the name of an evangelist/ founder of Christ is the Answer ministries who held tent revivals at 4th Ave South in Nashville in 1973 during the Jesus movement. I was pursuing music, Jesus was pursuing me and I was saved. Now 4th Avenue South in Nashville is home for the Listening Room Cafe where many singer songwriters have performed.

  • @tomw9875
    @tomw9875 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    "LITERALLY hot" records!