Road to 'Hey Paula'

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  • @edithlarsen9833
    @edithlarsen9833 7 ปีที่แล้ว +68

    This song is very close to my heart my husband used to ask me to marry him I was 14 he was 16. we would have been married 50 yrs this month but he died 6 yrs ago. This song always brings tears to my eyes. Thank you!!

    • @abnd8025
      @abnd8025 7 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Edith Larsen Thanks so wonderful! This is one of my favourite songs, I heard it when I was 12 and still love it! I hope I can song this with my future husband one day!

    • @charlottehendershot8025
      @charlottehendershot8025 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Love this song!

    • @nadinedaoud2538
      @nadinedaoud2538 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You are very blessed to have had a beautiful journey most people will never experience ❤️💍🌹🥂
      My deepest condolences on the loss of your husband 🙏🙏

    • @jrfigueroa8755
      @jrfigueroa8755 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Suffer you must not, for he is in heaven loving you forever more.

    • @audreym4785
      @audreym4785 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      So sorry for your loss

  • @jeansalzman2.012
    @jeansalzman2.012 2 ปีที่แล้ว +32

    I listened to these two as a teenager, and now as an old woman. What a delight Ray is. Wow! They don't make 'em like that anymore!

  • @58gennaro
    @58gennaro ปีที่แล้ว +8

    One of my all time favorites in my oldies collection. I've always had it in my library. I'm 70 and clearly remember when I first heard it and I loved it then.

  • @MaryLopez-gk4zq
    @MaryLopez-gk4zq 4 ปีที่แล้ว +54

    I love when Ray opens a water bottle for Jill when she is struggling with a dry voice. Even though they married other people, they will always have that special love for one another.

    • @lancelot1953
      @lancelot1953 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Hi Mary, very good observation! I believe that this is what "Love" is all about ("Love" in the broad sense), Peace be with you, Ciao, L

    • @nivid01
      @nivid01 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I like how he opens it for her, fiddles around with it for eternity, and takes so long to give it to her!

  • @stephenwilliams1269
    @stephenwilliams1269 4 ปีที่แล้ว +29

    How refreshing these two people are still together and look great.

  • @hectorsalcido4106
    @hectorsalcido4106 6 ปีที่แล้ว +45

    Wow, these two beautiful people really hit a home run. A time less song .

  • @notholding2
    @notholding2 11 ปีที่แล้ว +57

    Like other urban legends it was long reported that "Paul & Paula" (Ray & Jill) really didn't like each other and had recorded this song when put together by a music company exec. Clearly urban legend! This interesting interview not only refutes that long-standing claim, but also explains the origin of the song and the record. That so many years later Ray and Jill could come together to discuss this history is truly wonderful and I thank those responsible for putting this out for us to enjoy!!!

    • @doreenrush2948
      @doreenrush2948 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Love this song. It came out when I was a kid. I remember it well

  • @joegaito702
    @joegaito702 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Just great classic music and songs after all these years appreciate true love and romance doesn't get any better than this keep on playing job well done you should be amazed and proud love you guys thanks ! Joe

  • @MaryLopez-gk4zq
    @MaryLopez-gk4zq 5 ปีที่แล้ว +36

    Such a gentleman opening a bottle of water for her. Paul and Paula, great memories.

    • @harryw9598
      @harryw9598 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      sharp eye sis, and yes its the little things that are important. aint they?

  • @richardlim7319
    @richardlim7319 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Love listening to their songs. I'm now 64. Love from Malaysia 04 August 2019

  • @tonypalmer7779
    @tonypalmer7779 4 ปีที่แล้ว +33

    She was absolutely stunning when she recorded this song

    • @garyolsen3409
      @garyolsen3409 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Still is.

    • @crazydee1955
      @crazydee1955 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@garyolsen3409 that is for sure. She has aged very well.

    • @steverenom.299
      @steverenom.299 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Still is.

    • @keithorr6878
      @keithorr6878 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      She doesn't look old enough to have had a hit in 61.

    • @DAVIDLOPEZ-e5e
      @DAVIDLOPEZ-e5e 17 วันที่ผ่านมา

      estaba hermosisima.

  • @markeverson5849
    @markeverson5849 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Something told me to listen to that song just a couple of days ago and I played it on my phone on TH-cam or something and I thought what a beautiful song it took me back to the old days and now I seen this little tape about how you guys got that done that's amazing you you did a beautiful job it brought tears to my eyes listening to it the song it was so innocent back in those days and it should be

  • @ann275
    @ann275 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    That is a great story !!!! Love it! I have loved this song since 1963... I was 16.

  • @julians9070
    @julians9070 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Delighted to be on request to sing a popular song after so many years. Ray and Jill show that you you should always be prepared to be in the public eye no matter how old you are.

    • @angelacarleton9575
      @angelacarleton9575 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Not everyone is outgoing and I believe they may be "introverts."

  • @gym_bob
    @gym_bob 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I still have their Christmas album and I have played it nearly every year since they made it in 1963

  • @jeanwarren4238
    @jeanwarren4238 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I brought this we used to sing to this and still love it ❤️❤️🌹🌹🌹

  • @twj1996
    @twj1996 10 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    Great story. Thanks for posting.

  • @lannyblakeney5714
    @lannyblakeney5714 5 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    good old days great singers,great music.

  • @lynnelovett8999
    @lynnelovett8999 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I wish we could have those days back. I miss the music from those days.

  • @joegaito702
    @joegaito702 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Good job people keep up the good work really enjoy and appreciate your singing you should be proud way to go always a classic to listen to. Joe

  • @douglasthompson9482
    @douglasthompson9482 7 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    God Bless you both.

  • @PearlieCatherine
    @PearlieCatherine 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    First song I ever fell in love with...I was 11 years old I love it till this day

  • @dianeoctavio6089
    @dianeoctavio6089 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Beautiful song beautiful couple!!!!!!!

    • @jonogren5567
      @jonogren5567 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      They are not married! Just friends.

  • @JRT5573
    @JRT5573 8 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    The first "pop" song I remember. My sisters must have had a copy. So nice to hear a song about love that is also sweet. That a college student would write, "True love means waiting..." is almost hard to imagine in our present culture. Wonderful things are most wonderful when experienced at their proper time.
    The song makes me long for a sweeter time.

    • @dianetatakis7785
      @dianetatakis7785 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      JRT5573 I agree. My sister must have had therecord too because I remember us singing it. Great memory!! Great time !

    • @melodies2013
      @melodies2013 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      " Wonderful things are most wonderful when experienced at their proper time. " Could not agree more ....

  • @coolsweetgroovy
    @coolsweetgroovy 10 ปีที่แล้ว +42

    They both still look great

    • @Juliaflo
      @Juliaflo 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Copy that.

  • @armandorivera186
    @armandorivera186 8 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    That's REAL LOVE there. Since 1963 Paul and Paula. It's nice to last that long in a relationship.

    • @jonogren5567
      @jonogren5567 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      They are not married! Just friends.

    • @crazydee1955
      @crazydee1955 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@jonogren5567 but they still have a special bond.

  • @arnaldosilveriodejesus7376
    @arnaldosilveriodejesus7376 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Linda cancao -eu goste muito ,temos que aproveitar ,olha so quanto tempo faz essa linda cancao ,da vontade ate de chorar

  • @jon2849
    @jon2849 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    RIP Ray passed on Friday 8-19-23
    He was 82

  • @jamesdunn9714
    @jamesdunn9714 9 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    My sister lived with my grandmother in Brownwood, Texas and either knew or had met Jill. Good song.

    • @charlescharles8623
      @charlescharles8623 9 ปีที่แล้ว

      did not sing song

    • @jamesdunn9714
      @jamesdunn9714 9 ปีที่แล้ว

      Charles Fred Oh, and how do you know this? I believe she did.

    • @aspenrebel
      @aspenrebel 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      No. Britney Spears sang this song.

  • @trevaslark2081
    @trevaslark2081 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    What sweet people - and he's such a joker ! So glad they are still doing well

  • @kddenier9730
    @kddenier9730 7 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    Read Ray's book and you'll know the truth about everything. Ray made a big impact on the Christian recording scene in the late 60's and for many years after that. He is a committed Christian man. They are not married to each other but both were married to other people.

    • @MTknitter22
      @MTknitter22 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      K&D Denier Thank you for that, I will definitely try to find the book. That particular song is very special.

    • @jjcross3560
      @jjcross3560 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thx I wanted to know if Ray & Jill Married in real life.

  • @ronniebishop2496
    @ronniebishop2496 10 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    I remember Major Bill Smith, who worked real hard to make that record #.1 I never got to meet Ray and Jill, but I am friends with the Majors 1st # 1 records artist Bruce Channel.He had Hey Baby. Thanks for the memories guys.

    • @denibodine7022
      @denibodine7022 10 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Cool, really famous song./

  • @Sharonvg68
    @Sharonvg68 11 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    Sweet to see them after all those years. Such a beautiful song they had. It was different times back then...the record companies would have eaten them alive if they'd been around now.

    • @pcno2832
      @pcno2832 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Record companies routinely ripped artists off back then, as they do now, though I have to add that some artists are their own worst enemies. These two didn't say how much of the proceeds they got to keep, but at least they didn't invest half their lives into something that ended up enriching everyone but them. They approached this with a realistic attitude and enjoyed it for what it was.

  • @lanetteroth384
    @lanetteroth384 6 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    It was such a great song

  • @johnboy5235
    @johnboy5235 7 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    I remember Jill ( Paula ) from high school. Such and sweet and caring person. You and Butch were dating at that time. He was tall and you were petite. Such a good couple.

  • @SMcCaskill
    @SMcCaskill ปีที่แล้ว

    I got the pleasure of meeting Smokey Montgomery not long before he passed away and he was still playing his banjo with The Lightcrust Doughboys. It's wonderful that Hey Paula was recorded in Fort Worth. That is where I live.

  • @ruyjose6015
    @ruyjose6015 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I love! Salute from Brazil!

  • @limjohnjohn5851
    @limjohnjohn5851 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    the song reminds me of the song always. it's beautiful song

  • @JakabLaszlo-d5h
    @JakabLaszlo-d5h ปีที่แล้ว

    Two great singers bring back wonderful memories!

  • @מיכאלחלפון-ה2ל
    @מיכאלחלפון-ה2ל 9 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    great story and great song of love

  • @kurtsupreme
    @kurtsupreme ปีที่แล้ว +1

    RIP Ray Hildebrand (Paul)...............he died in August at the age of 82..

  • @dougt2723
    @dougt2723 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Great interview.

  • @paulahastings7865
    @paulahastings7865 9 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    My Name is Paula. I get this sung to me often

    • @COLEEN322
      @COLEEN322 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      +Paula Hastings My name is paul me too :)

    • @aspenrebel
      @aspenrebel 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yeah I just sang it to a Paula working in a hosp lab today.

    • @juliecasarotti9286
      @juliecasarotti9286 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I understand my name is Julie and when Bobby Sherman recorded Julie do you love me I got that sung to me often too

  • @romeobond8473
    @romeobond8473 ปีที่แล้ว

    RIP Ray, loved your music.🙏

  • @paulj.stavrou5477
    @paulj.stavrou5477 ปีที่แล้ว

    I always thought it was
    Hey Hey Porter...and my name is Paul 🤗 ...such a wonderfull song

  • @moogdome2562
    @moogdome2562 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wonderful music.

  • @sundancekick9359
    @sundancekick9359 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    They both take care themselves.

  • @lorettafalzone2960
    @lorettafalzone2960 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Beautiful, HEY PAULA!

  • @ralpharodriguez
    @ralpharodriguez 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice and kind... priceless... missed.

  • @austinteutsch
    @austinteutsch ปีที่แล้ว

    RIP Ray. What a song!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @thepagemaster2963
    @thepagemaster2963 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I want more.

  • @invisiblesun6595
    @invisiblesun6595 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I must say she is still as beautiful as she was in 1963.

  • @hannelorefranz3801
    @hannelorefranz3801 8 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    happy Birthday Ray

  • @lancetuffy
    @lancetuffy 8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Very nice!

  • @inamorata966
    @inamorata966 ปีที่แล้ว

    Just heard Ray passed. RIP my friend.

  • @davekrivanek
    @davekrivanek ปีที่แล้ว +1

    R.I.P Ray he was 82.

  • @rayjordan4988
    @rayjordan4988 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow! They sure had me fooled! I thought they were 'Paul & Paula!!' And I thought they were a Couple!! Who both got married 2 each other!! It's such a Relief 2 Discover the Truth after 60 years😄❤️🥇‼️

  • @jeffkehoe5619
    @jeffkehoe5619 11 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Dick Clark said Ray was homesick for Texas, but is that true?

  • @BIGBADWOOD
    @BIGBADWOOD 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow !

  • @Capecodham
    @Capecodham 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Did you know they sell tripods?

  • @MrGrandad4
    @MrGrandad4 8 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    How lovely.

  • @ronstrong9560
    @ronstrong9560 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm amazed the accents disappear when they sing.
    Also, how they drag out the drawl in country & southern songs.

  • @SamSung-tw3vi
    @SamSung-tw3vi 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Talk about being timely.

  • @darilcaldwell31
    @darilcaldwell31 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hey Ray I wish you and Jill could have teamed up with buddy holly

  • @stevelambright411
    @stevelambright411 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I thought that paul and paula were their real names

  • @shirlainewilliams152
    @shirlainewilliams152 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    briiliant

  • @WendellsMusic
    @WendellsMusic 10 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    God is good!:)

  • @larryb8022
    @larryb8022 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    ♥️♥️♥️❤️❤️❤️♥️♥️❤️♥️❤️

  • @larrydaugherty1851
    @larrydaugherty1851 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Does anyone know if they were ever romantically involved such chemistry between them?

    • @melodies2013
      @melodies2013 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hey, read the introduction to this video: th-cam.com/video/z9q1FFifml0/w-d-xo.html

    • @johnthornton6100
      @johnthornton6100 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Apparently not.

  • @ElenaCaro-l9q
    @ElenaCaro-l9q 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Son matrimonio ? Que pareja tan línda

  • @raypeters4525
    @raypeters4525 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    HOLD THAT CAMERA STILL ! WHEW !

  • @GaryYoung-eq1ph
    @GaryYoung-eq1ph 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Not every body is Cary grant, or Tony Bennett most of us don't look as good as in youth.

  • @allanbarsness6076
    @allanbarsness6076 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    interesting

  • @harryw9598
    @harryw9598 ปีที่แล้ว

    and if hildebrand aint a dutch name , than i am from mars..

  • @nancycordero8566
    @nancycordero8566 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    like Dolly and Porter.

  • @iriswigle
    @iriswigle 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    I am not sure if these singers are the first Paul and Paula (related to Elizabeth Taylor. This one looks like he is related to Soupy Sales which would be under the control of Frankie Sinatra Jr. But, the originals allowed for covers...usually in the case when people show up to do the "next of kin". She reminds me of a long time friend of 65 years Anne Miller's daughter, right? Push them back fellas.

  • @Carlo-49
    @Carlo-49 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Frank has never sung or recorded this song. this is Perry Como

  • @gorgonique
    @gorgonique 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Those two couldn't stand each other back in the day. Looks like they're doing a valiant effort to be good sports, years later.

    • @MTknitter22
      @MTknitter22 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      michael will I read that too but like it or not, its THIS song she is known for and I am sure she and he are really proud of it too.

    • @invisiblesun6595
      @invisiblesun6595 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      News to me. I liked them as a duo even more than Dale and Grace, although I enjoyed their sound as well.

    • @johnthornton6100
      @johnthornton6100 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Couldn't stand each other, may be a bit strong! Ray just wanted out of the show biz life.

  • @大山敬輔
    @大山敬輔 11 หลายเดือนก่อน