An Interview with Guitarist and songwriter Ray Parker, Jr

[@ricardojohn3473]

Humility is indeed the foundation of humanity. This iconic figure exemplifies that trait. Kudos Mr. Parker you are one of my true inspirations.

[@kimcompton3713]

Awesome! So many people don't even know he ever existed and he is one of the greats!!

[@JeffGR4]

Ray Parker, Jr. ⟶ accomplished musician, cool and elegant gentleman.

[@watkykjygp2817]

Never heard Ray interviewed. Man he's a cool dude. Lots of wisdom and advice. I like him a lot more now.

[@morgandukes8212]

Excellent Interview...

[@Dominion-1]

Wow, Ray is *dropping jewels.* If you are an indie artist you should definitely take notes.

[@Willi-zp3im]

Now i like this interview..Awesome! He wasnt bragging nor Arrogant. Great job Ray👍

[@Passionate4music1]

I enjoyed this interview as I think he was very humble during this entire thing. His only brother and I are long time friends. Now he is VERY much a family man. I've enjoyed his concerts when he was with his group Raydio and his solo career. I remember when he bought the house for his parents in Southfield an exclusive upgraded area in Detroit. I'm glad he's doing well and I wish he and his family nothing but the best. 🤗 He truly deserves everything he has because he earned it.

[@QUIETSTORM43]

He is BEAUTIFUL! Wow.

[@trey281000]

I was wondering WHERE he was! Ray Parker jr. interview was awesome and he taught us all a lot on the industry! I appreciate him sharing his story and wisdom about the industry! Thanks Ray!

[@donnameansyoucancallmelala1800]

Too much! Ray Parker, Jr. is a musical gem.

[@npkrn6764]

Such a lot of great insight and advice for not only music - but for life too! Whatever you want to do, go after it full force. Even if it fails, you'll atleast know you gave it your all - and that will always give you the courage to try again, try something else, whatever...just keep moving forward like the general he spoke of! I was a big fan of his as a teenager. I loved his voice and James Ingram too! I've recently been listening again to a lot of the 80s R&B...aah memories! So glad Mr. Parker is happy and healthy and still sharing his gifts with us 💕 Thank you!

[@bonbonafide2ko872]

I find him more handsome now than back then in the 70s and 80s. I wish they would have had in depth interviews like this with artist of the past. Makes them so reaI, and approachable. Takes them off the pedestal fans put famous people on. I really felt like I understood more of his personality and charm, as well as his intellect!! A very likeable guy!!! Kuddos Ray!!

[@unaninanine3743]

He is too.

[@BBBri57]

That guitar riff on You got the love with Chaka Khan and Rufus. I put that up there with Hendrix and Nile Rodgers, anyone. Genius.

[@sonquatsch8585]

im a dj and when i play u got the love EVERYONE asks whos on guitar. im like ray parker jr. millennials know nothing about dat

[@scotabot7826]

One of the Classiest men in the music business since day one. I grew up with his music and still love it all to this day!!! Ray is THE man!! God really blessed Ray, because he knew he could handle it!!

[@Tre404]

Someone posted the following comment here, over a year ago, and it applies to me as well: "I was curious about his interview, and was only going to watch a few minutes of it. But I found myself listening to the whole thing. Ray Parker really is a down to earth guy."

[@carlbenson6412]

I know these comments are over a year old but I wanted to say I agree with your comments...he's a class act!

[@abaneyone]

@@carlbenson6412 He's definitely more than the Ghostbusters theme man!

[@aarongomez5196]

All the greatest musicians are dying too soon, gotta enjoy this humble down to earth man while he's still around. Mr Parker I love your music God bless you.

[@albertiedwards5175]

Ray Parker Jr is in a class by himself, as a teen I grew up listening to all his tunes bought every album he ever made before and after going solo.I was shy back then and learnt a lot of lines to say to girls from his music lol ! 😂 boy back then growing up I got lots of girls .thanks Ray am now 56 yrs young married and settled still a big fan listening to his music, God bless you happy you are still around 🎊🌟👍💿📀💽💪🙏

[@alexbrennor73]

The knowledge he just dropped is priceless and if you seek advice from a music lawyer it would cost...kudos to Ray and may success always be his friend

[@sportsgeek4335]

How is this guy became underrated is what I don't know.This man is a legend

[@scotabot7826]

Songwriting mastermind.

[@mdhf]

Ray's guitar playing on Marvin Gaye's song "I Want You" is a thing of beauty.

[@vburd62]

intelligent man..i've loved his music since i was a kid.

[@coachhiggs]

This guy is literally a musical genius. IMO he's right up there with all the greats and if you've listened to the radio for about the last 40 years he's written a significant number of the songs you grew up with.

[@dlittle39dl]

Ray Parker Jr......... Extremely Talented & Very Humble Man.......👊🏾👊🏾👊🏾👊🏾👊🏾👑👑👑👑👑🙂👍🏾💯

[@jordankrajick7565]

wow...this guy is SUPER cool, fantastic musician, and sooooooo talented.. AND very humble and down to earth- AND NO SWEAR WORDS EITHER!!! CLASSY GUY!

[@chrisclermont456]

Ray Parker is kinda like my big brother. As a kid growing up in Detroit, we looked up to Ray because he was in high school with older friends of mine.

[@77whill]

Thank you Ray for that adviceIi am a musician and songwriter this information was very helpful. Thank You from the days of RAYDIO , Jack and Jill, Love those songs when you were in a group and solo artist you have always inspired me . God bless you, you are A very gifted person.

[@aliciarice3970]

RAY PARKER YOU ARE THE GREATEST YOU ARE STILL FINE WOW SO AMAZING MUSIC KING

[@renedavila654]

You can't change that, A Woman Needs Love, and, my favorite that I'm still listening to, Jack and Jill

[@tachikaze222]

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[@gordonaglass5589]

My deep respect for this guy for being so real.

[@LOLO-jj2by]

He's dropping Gems about the industry! I love him, he Phenomenal

[@76shortbed]

Ray! You are a Beautiful Brother! Glad You stuck with Your With your music. God Bless You.

[@alienlovecharm8291]

Ray and Boz Scaggs working together = GENIUS!!

[@davidnorman4923]

Down two then left and Middle man ! Great albums great talent! Ray is so talented!

[@danielhuculak1877]

Incredible interview on perhaps the most underrated Pop/Soul/R&B artist of all time. The list of legendary musicians he's written for, or collaborated with, is incredible. And the list of musicians who grew up in or lived in the metro Detroit area is insane. Very cool.

[@raineyj560]

Still looks great! Glad he is having a good life.

[@sglov25]

What a inspirational conversation! Very insightful as well.

[@sohenko]

Very Inspirational 🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿

[@MrIconn1]

ray will aways be one of my favorites, great songwriter, great producer, great guitar player also really down the earth...

[@SuperBass1964]

Ray seems like a very smart guy... Talented without question.

[@holladolla202]

Most beautiful man on the planet along with Teddy Pendergrass. I was in love with him at 16 in the 80s

[@gilbertmoreno3128]

Thanks Ray still enjoy you in 2019. Great songs great music.

[@1tonilos9]

I grew up listening to Ray Parker Jr and Raydio. I so enjoyed this interview, not only is he so talented and humble but has very deep understanding the music business .

[@Darckcloud73]

A Woman Needs Love, Mr. Telephone Man!!

[@countingcoup]

And seriously Ray Parker Jr should be a motivational speaker... Not to just musicians but for anyone in any field ~

[@drumstick74]

Listened closely to every word, Ray has a lot of great advice and awesome to hear he is still active. Will check out his new album for sure!

[@coconutgrovemusicnz]

Hugely inspiring Producer, Musician and a fab human being. His name on the countless credits are just a testament to his giftings as a in demand session player as well. Fully packaged!

[@Bassic778]

A fascinating interview featuring one of the best, if not THE best, rhythm guitarist in history!!!

[@Tre404]

I absolutely enjoyed this, and found myself sitting here at my desk acting like a church-congregation member... "well..." "go head, brotha.." "preach the word!" ..etc. ..lol.. What a down-to-earth, intelligent, thoughtful, and knowledgeable guy.

[@pucchibaby]

beautiful I love every ones comment so inspiring and uplifting...we need more of this.....

[@FoXyluv74]

Oh Mr. Parker - I've loved your music since the 70s ~ thank you for being a integral part of my life while I grew up! 😍😍😍😍

[@sonquatsch8585]

in four years no one has corrected u. thank god for context. detrimental is NOT, i repeat NOT the word you were looking for.

[@FoXyluv74]

@@sonquatsch8585 😀😀👐🏼

[@BarryNYC-28]

Fantastic interview. I grew up on Ray Parker Jr. and Raydio. Awesome video. 👍

[@michaelwilliams6704]

I saw his Unsung on TVOne. He was very protective of the music he wrote and because of that he is still very wealthy.

[@stevewoodson4635]

As you should be able to make the form of business purposes of the blooming natural university kismet club

[@mhbass]

Ray shares the same birthday as me May 1. I always thought that was so cool.

[@exoticcarfactsofficialchan7050]

From humble beginnings, great things can happen 👏😎👍

[@thegucciparischannel6559]

Great video - I've always admire this brother, he's just one cool dude.

[@48Allie]

Wow, what a cool,guy. Great interview Ray, thanks for your candor.

[@macdaddybill]

wow everything I didn't know about him! Loved all the Raydio tunes from late 70's.

[@ishabeharry7722]

I just love your song you can't change that Ray Parker I still listen to it everyday

[@joeekaps5840]

From the moment I listen to Ray's music and saw his videos, I thought to myself, what a cool and smooth musician. He and many other Detroit artists, grew up a stone's throw from my neighborhood. What a humble, and ageless man. Kinda like Billy Dee Williams! 🙏

[@chgohaushead]

Ray has always been an idol of mine and someone as a kid I looked up to and emulate. He has always been a positive roll model. I really appreciate hearing his advice.

[@JML689]

im in love with this man, he became my artistic father in one video

[@sonquatsch8585]

me too

[@avalemert]

AMEN, every impression can be your first AND last, always perform your best!

[@Indeejo]

You're also STILL gorgeous Ray !

[@davidcarney1827]

Great guy..I can still listen to Raydio today

[@ChristineCartwright-c4x]

Ray you are genius I knew that the first time I heard you I'm a drummer/vocalist and I have your albums love your voice sounds like you were talking that's the way I felt.if you have any new music I'm ready to hear it. 💯 💯 💯 💯 💯

[@BenJabituya]

Ray, you got a very interesting musical background. What more can I say, but I love your "Ghostbusters" theme song. You are a very down to earth kind of guy.

[@mrssalina]

That was a great teacher! We need more of them like that who really invest in their students!

[@stevewoodson4635]

When you get the message to get it for the music grand master sensei club lounge bar restaurant veadar you feeling any given Sunday

[@Jgeneraledger23]

I didn't realize until now, I've never heard Ray talk before!

[@cavaleer]

True artist. Much love Ray.

[@barbarajackson4094]

Great interview!! You are blessed Mr. Parker!!

[@Banano79]

what a nice chap

[@wandareese9618]

I love this interview with Ray Parker jr. He looks very good I still listen to his slow music and videos in the 1970 and 1980s.

[@alexdemartino734]

thank you for the inspiration :-)

[@hendersonivan]

This is good stuff. I made my son watch this video. Ray is telling it like it is. Ray's advice is applicable to other arts as well. Thanks so much Ray.

[@gaylabrown7360]

So smart!

[@veronicacaram9081]

I love you!! I am so in love with you your songs are great

[@TheShadesoftruth]

Thanks Ray Parker...you have three songs in my 100 all time favorites

[@tonymcclendon-hobbytime7727]

Been a fan of Ray since 1978. Back then, Ray music was not like others. He had his own sound. some of my favorite song to this day is Rock On, A woman needs Love , Two Places At the same time. I still have those original albums today.

[@LOLO-jj2by]

It was always there inside you it activated when it was time! LoL Love this interview especially when you talk about your father. PEACE! Love your interview Ray

[@aansar]

Fantastic interview from an amazing musician. Ray is the MAN!!!

[@TheSpoonwood]

this is a great interview... experience

[@ImperialAerosolKid]

This might have been the best spent half hour in my life. This guy puts more wisdom in one sentence than Kaye West has ever strung together in his entire life. Yes, I am that frustrated old guitarist that has always said he could do it. I am 55 but still feel life hasn't really started yet as I have not gone out there and do what I have always believed was inside me. Ray Parker Jr, you're more inspirational than anyone I have listened to before. This interview should be used in all music lessons around the world!!! BTW, what an incredibly nice guy he is. One of the most genuine celebs. Thank you so much for uploading this.

[@stevewoodson4635]

Mean cold the truth is always wonderment of the day works

[@nigeace]

What a great guy! My favourite was Jack and Jill. Raydio.

[@paulcooper5748]

Ray parker jr. brilliant musican and you cant change that.

[@Mindbodyandspirit240]

Good interview! i'm inspired.

[@lutherdampeer3321]

ray parker jr name is on the back of a lot of album covers so that tells you what kind of guitar player he is just listen to want ads by honey cone when he was a teenager or fish aint biting by lamont dozier

[@stevewoodson4635]

Comprehend musical psychology upper echelon style for the credentials opportunity

[@rickynaidoo1921]

You got a good voice. I enjoy listening to your songs.

[@karendegeyter2937]

Ray Parker Jr. man you still are so handsome 😍. Such a wise man with wonderful advice to the beginners and up comming stars 🌟. Such a beautiful smile still.

[@thelucabrazzi]

I'm from Detroit and so much of what he is saying is hitting home. When he talks about his father and things in general that just hit me to the core, thanx Ray ! Oh yeah, LOVE your energy buddy, wow you are so incredible !!!

[@davidbanner7972]

Thanks that's an Incredible story thanks Champ

[@rg1whiteywins598]

What a great interview.

[@manolacorazza7011]

Top singer and handsome man 💖

[@MauriceBrown-ih4ot]

GREAT STORY TELLER ENJOYED IT

[@michaelolin2219]

His accomplishments speak for themselves genius man right here.

[@assfuckedbyelephant]

I always loved Ray. Hell of a guy and what wise honest words. He also reminds me of my father a little. I didn't know he was a session guitarist at first..... that makes so much sense...

[@blewfootblewfoot5300]

Awesome! 🤘 Interview! 🎸🎸🎸 From Blewfoot....

[@davidseter1780]

Gonna say it now not even half way through, this is genius. Wish I had seen this a long time ago. Bill Withers is another guy I could listen to all day, wisdom and thankfulness from these Motown legends.

[@girloutthere]

Could he be any cooler :) Love you, Ray!

[@Spineloro]

This is one of the good thing of our time to finally meet those artists and musicians who were with us all the time in our early days. I’m about his age, and the only info I had at taht time was on the record or in some magazines. And now it’s like meeting our neighbour😆 Thxs!!!!

[@dark1stone]

That was a pretty interesting interview. I was never a real big fan of the "Ghostbusters" song, but i knew about and liked all the other stuff he did - he's played with almost everybody! I saw Ray perform live in Wisconsin some years ago and it was a great show. I'm glad I never tried to be a guitar player because watching and listening to Ray would have hurt my feelings :) A great musician and a nice humble & person, too - good to see that these days!

[@TheRockinDonkey]

Seems like a really down to earth cool guy.