Hip hop Dj reacts to Ray Price again. For The Good Times

[@KLUNKET]

Ray Price is one of my very favorite artists, I saw him live more times than I could count, even met the man! Ray started out with a more raw honky tonk sound. In fact, having been good friends with Hank Williams he pushed himself to sound like Hank- Ray even toured with Hanks band after Hank passed. Then in the early 60s artists like Patsy Cline and Jim Reeves had some hits that crossed over to the pop charts, well, after that country's popularity grew and it became more mainstream. Naturally pop artists started covering country songs! At that time in country music, you had the steel, banjo, the bass, fiddle and a guitar- that was about it. Many country bands didn't even have drums. Ray began hearing all of these pop artists playing country songs with huge string arrangements then said "if they can make all of that money covering our songs, why can't a country boy add strings to his music"? So around 1967 Ray released his "Danny Boy" album featuring huge string arrangements and background vocals etc... which stirred up some huge controversy... Price didn't care... his popularity EXPLODED! He continued touring for the rest of his life, and his voice never failed him. In 2012 he was diagnosed with Pancreatic cancer. He was 86 at the time. He fought like hell. Lasted over a year and for a while it even appeared to have gone into remission. Ray, knowing that he was about to die, went into the studio. He recorded a new album called "Beauty Is" as a sort of a goodbye to his wife and his fans. During this time in 2013, Ray did a couple of live shows. I went to one with my wife. Ray needed help onto the stage, he was thin, frail, his body ravaged from the chemo treatments. They helped him walk out to a stool. My wife and I both teared up. Then he started to sing. That AMAZING voice of his still came out of that frail shell FLAWLESSLY. Here is a cell phone clip of one of those last shows, pay attention that last note he hit! kzbin.info/www/bejne/gGPEkGaZfKyMbtk

[@runswithbeer]

Wow!

[@trevorgwelch7412]

Excellent Story . 🇺🇸✨✨✨✨

[@davidjennings1771]

Listen to Eddy Arnold sing the Tune in the link. Another country OG.

[@williamvanhoozer4554]

Now there is a real country classic, For the Good time, another Ray Price song I like would be Heartaches by the Number

[@dorothydoyon6115]

I read he studied to be a veterinarian,did some singing on the radio for school tuition.he was a true gentleman,and great human being.

[@marygodwin4497]

Love this song and love your reactions too.

[@garyc7868]

Great comments, we can all learn a lot from Ray Price.

[@PapaFixit]

This was maybe my first broken heart bender..........this song broke my heart before I ever had a broken heart.....lol. Love........some Ray PRICE. What did I tell you...?

[@DjPjrocReacts911]

You were 100% right

[@chrisliles1668]

awesome song thank you

[@DjPjrocReacts911]

@chrisliles1668 One of my favorites!

[@graysonedwards8875]

One of the top 2 country songs EVER WRITTEN

[@leswinkeler5342]

What an absolutely beautiful song. The imagery is unparalleled.

[@joevoshalike7114]

Another great song of his is Release Me

[@mmfruitveg]

Wow...love Ray Prices voice and dignified presentation...what a class act!!

[@Udhyogkhadka]

Amen Jesus christ name thank you lord thank you for song ❤❤❤❤

[@mikerobertson4041]

What can you say about Ray Price, simply one of the all time best country artists, so smooth, so much class!

[@johndavidson5228]

Thanks once again. Are you ready for "Make the World Go Away"? Eddy Arnold is another artist much like Ray Price.

[@dsgm10]

Always loved this song

[@dianemiller8969]

Ray Price was one of the best country singers ever! I love this song and so many more of his songs!! Great reaction to him!

[@michellejackson6679]

This is my all time fav old country song that my Pop-Pop had me listening to when I was a baby.. And thank you Kris for writing this

[@itsallgood4093]

I still have this 45, it was one of my mother's favorite songs. It played on our old console stereo 100s of times. ❤️

[@bigbeardog99]

Glad you found Ray Price. I love his voice too. I just watched your latest review of Ray... You Done Me Wrong.

[@danwilliams9299]

Thank you . Good music to start my day. Classic…. Dan.4/18/22

[@williamvanhoozer4554]

Another song "You're the best thing that ever happened to me" Classic Ray Price

[@lisahartman805]

Lordy! I haven't heard this one in a long time! One of my Parents Favourite's. 💖🎶

[@marycarricaburu3683]

One of my favorite songs. You can see it.

[@cathy1944]

Such an incredible voice and kudos to Kris for one of many beautifully written songs.

[@lindatipton559]

Such a beautiful and heartbreaking song. Love Ray Price. His voice is like none other. ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@jameswilhoite8150]

Can't get enough Thanks pj-roc

[@virginiadurant9954]

Thank you for not chopping up the song by stopping all the time. At the end I always listen to what you say. Please listen to #Blake Sheldon Old Red. Bless You.

[@dsusan17]

Kris wrote many, many beautiful songs. Ray Price was a "smooth" country artist. He had a touch of sophistication and a beautiful voice. Wonderful reaction!

[@dennisking7872]

Ray Price had a very long, illustrious career that transcended the boundaries of country music. "For the Good Times" was a signature hit for him that crossed over to the top 40 pop chart in the 1970s. Though he was a songwriter he recorded very few of his own compositions ("Soft Rain" was an exception that was a hit.) and preferred to record other artists' songs. Early in his career he became known for the "Ray Price shuffle" based on the beat/tempo of his songs (try "Lonely Street" which was recorded by everyone from Patsy Cline to Andy Williams). Price's voice was wonderful - powerful, strong, smooth, and with a wide range. Even in his old age, his voice was a delight and he never broke a sweat on stage. He was close friends with Hank Williams, Sr. who helped him get his breakthrough back in the early 1950s. My personal favorite from his early years is "Don't Let the Stars Get in Your Eyes." Excellent artist!

[@donaldfraser2431]

Great Comment, I didn't follow his career all that much, great information !!

[@PauloBerni699]

Brook Benton would have done a great rendition of this classic. I like both these singers. I’m a Latino American; I grew up listening to everybody!

[@stephengranger9019]

One of the greatest country singers of all time. Really enjoyed playing these songs in my Dad's band. Like Ray my Dad and everyone that played in the band are all gone to Heaven. But this song has so many memories of my life and country music coming up at a young age at 12 to be exact is something I'll never forget!!!

[@DjPjrocReacts911]

@Stephen Grager Great stuff! It's so good having you here in this Community.

[@dorothydoyon6115]

@@DjPjrocReacts911 I'm soon to be 88.i never listen to hip hop ,but I like you . maybe we need you doing some ,in a return gesture.

[@gregfisher4529]

Ray Price is a timeless classic. He helped many artists get started in country music. He was the first to use drums on the Grand Ole Opry.

[@brendaisajiw3417]

What a Country crooner and real legend. I miss Ray Price and his wonderful style of singing. Sadly missed!

[@suzie4417]

I have loved this song for decades, Ray Price did a wonderful version of a Kris K song! Check out two versions of A Rainy Night In Georgia’ first by Brooke Benton and next duet by Conway Twitty & Sam Moore studio version both will send you to the moon 😻🇨🇦💜🎶 I just listened to another Kris Kristofferson song ‘Help Me Make it Through the Night’ (a favourite!) and it was sung my Sammi Smith on The Johnny Cash tv show 💓🎶 It has been covered by many other singers!

[@Judy0910]

My absolute favorite song by Ray Price. It is still just as beautiful as It was when I first heard it in 1972. It still gives me goosebumps.

[@markalumbaugh2756]

I'm happy to have heard him live in Colorado Springs back in the early 80's. What a talent

[@bobbyecrockett1710]

This is my husband and mine’s favorite slow dance song.

[@DjPjrocReacts911]

What a great song.

[@warrenburlingame1172]

Such a well written song. If you close your eyes you can see it happening. Ray didn't have to strain to sing. He just opened his mouth and it poured out. I wish I was 18 again would be a great reaction song

[@dalindav]

When I was a kid I loved this song. Kinda weird for a kid to like a song like this.. At 61, I love it even more! Thanks for showcasing it!! 💙🎶

[@lisahartman805]

Another favourite of BOTH Mom and Dad. 💯

[@Teresia12]

This is such a classic. I think Ray Price sings it best. It's been covered by many. Mama used to sing this when doing chores. Didn't quite fit but she loved it. She also sang Make The World Go Away by Eddie Arnold. He is another icon of country music.. Also Chet Atkins is a must in your country journey. He is unequaled in country music as to his guitar abilities. But he also had a very good voice and through his voice and guitar make you feel the music. He has many just instrumental songs. But he also had many which he sang. I suggest Do I Ever Cross Your mind and I Still Can't Change Your Mind. I was fortunate enough to meet him one day where I worked at a deli on Music Row. He sat in my section. It was so hard to maintain my professionalism and not just fan girl out. He was so nice. He asked me how I was doing and did I like working there and that sort of thing. He left an extremely good tip and a nice note to the owner complementing my service. I saw quite a few recording artist while working there but he was the only one I waited on. I always have been long winded. I still embarrasse my girls with it. But aren't parents supposed to embarrasse their children? OK I'll hush now. 😁✌

[@DjPjrocReacts911]

I embarrass my girls all the time, its part of the job. Love your thoughts always T. Thanks

[@vanceandbonnieneuberger8881]

Of course we’re supposed to embarrass our kids!!! So many “old” great country songs and performers!!!

[@karenpowell6063]

Beautiful

[@michaelsmith5021]

I just commented earlier on a Charley Pride reaction of yours, Ray Price and Charley Pride, Elegant. sophisticated, Rich Voices in Country Music! A Iconic Classic Country Song performed by Mr. Ray Price, ICON!!

[@CarolynAllen-fc2vs]

love this but so sad

[@dingeralan8911]

Great reaction, Jim Reves is in this category check him out you won't regret it.

[@salesm6882]

Try Ray Price "Crazy Arms" it's a classic

[@edithmaxim2041]

Beautiful voice, so smooth. He roomed with Hanks Williams Sr. at one time.

[@danowens7524]

No , Hank roomed with him..in Ray's house.

[@trevorgwelch7412]

Excellent Music Reviews Sir . Could you review Robin Trower ( guitarist ) James Dewar ( singer ) .... Winterland concert 1975 . Thank You . ✨✨✨🎸✨✨✨

[@joeskinner6009]

He was so good .In the top 10 of country voices.

[@TexasMagnolia]

Ray and Willie - Faded Love

[@beegee1960]

Ah, Ray Price. One of the best of the old time country crooners. And the song. A masterpiece. Kris Kristophson was a master songwriter. And a Rhodes scholar.

[@lindabrewer3243]

Ray Price, Jim Reeves, Eddy Arnold. You will love them all!

[@talltulip]

Hey! My dad (Bob Emerson) was the drummer on the studio version of this record! He recorded and toured with Ray Price for about 2 years. I don't know which other cuts my dad played on during that time, but I know for sure that he played on For The Good Times. He had been a "big band/swing" orchestra leader in the 40s, 50s, and early 60s, but he always said that rock-n-roll put him out of business. People didn't want to go out to the ballrooms to listen/dance to big band music any more. He just couldn't get the hang of rock drumming (by his own admission), and I suspect that he wasn't good enough to play jazz either (which he loved), so he ended up playing country for the rest of his life. He wasn't a fan of country, but that's where the work was for someone like him. He had a lot of respect for Ray Price, both as a man and boss, and as a vocalist. However, he wasn't fond of life on the road, nor the drugs that some of the other musicians indulged in (my dad drank and smoked, but drugs were not for him). When another band member secretly stashed his weed in my dad's luggage before they crossed the border, my dad had enough, and left the tour.

[@DjPjrocReacts911]

Thank you so much for sharing. Great stuff!!

[@anthonytomlinson3451]

I love your Ray Price rabbit hole! It is taking me back to my childhood, and my dad. Thanks. May I suggest a bit of change in pace with Ray? Try Night Life. Probably his best pre-orchastra song.

[@markalumbaugh2756]

This is my favorite Ray Price song. It's a lot of fun to watch you get aquainted with music that's new to you. Glad you discovered Ray and Chet

[@glsdaisy]

Oh, how I love this man's voice! I got to see him in person 35 years or so ago - wonderful.

[@glsdaisy]

Check out his version of "Night Life" if you haven't already (I'm new here, lol)

[@DjPjrocReacts911]

I will, thanks.

[@HidingOutloud]

Love. Love. Love!

[@leahlister6474]

Sir, I have been here from the beginning and I will be here for as long as you are. I appreciate what you do. I appreciate your open mind so much. It has given me a new appreciation for the music I grew up with.

[@DjPjrocReacts911]

Thank you

[@patriciathompson5913]

I am in love.

[@kathymcdaniel6688]

City lights is a great song! Written by Bill Anderson

[@normanq8241]

Love this song. Al Green does a good version as well. Good pick & good review.

[@br529]

Ray is as smooth as glass

[@ericeisenhart8742]

can u do a new ray price heartaches by the number

[@mintonmiller]

Most of my music collection is more upbeat, but sometimes, I need this to smooth the wrinkles in my soul

[@markoehler2752]

Yes sir! The Ray Price rabbit hole is definitely worth it! He was amazing. I got to see him in person one time, got his autograph and tipped my hat to him. Makes me happy to see someone introduced to him that may have otherwise never been aware of his music. Great reaction as always, thank you!

[@sharonpate5481]

We listened to Ray Price a lot when I was a kid. He was one of my parents favorites. I can see them dancing in the kitchen right now. 🥲 A happy tear. Thank you luv 🙏🏼☮️❤️👵🏼

[@DjPjrocReacts911]

Thank you Sharon

[@MsGirl58]

Ray Price recorded it after Bill Nash and before Al Green. He “owned” it for me 😊

[@albertwhitehead4849]

Most of his songs include a full orchestra, a steel guitar, a piano, a fiddle, etc. The arrangements are second to none!!!! Add the amazing voice and you get PERFECTION!!!

[@C-gull24]

I’m going to enjoy this journey. Ray Price was a very diverse artist. At his core he was country but he was also a top-notch crooner in the vein of Tony Bennett, Perry Como and that got him in trouble with some country music fans. He just didn’t stay in his swim lane. Not many artists can pull off the diversity that Ray Price did in his career and still be at the top of his game. Just beware that when you listen to Ray Price he more than likely has done that same song in a completely different style. There is a youtube video that someone has posted with 4 very distinct versions of him doing Soft Rain that is a great example. He also was an exceptional singer into his 80’s. His final album “Beauty Is... The Final Sessions” was cut when he was 86 years old and it’s top-notch.

[@alanh1508]

This song reminds me of another Kristofferson song "Help Me Make Through The Night". Many artist have recorded it, Sammi Smith was the first to have a hit with it. I like that you give credit to songwriters as well as the artist doing the performing. The thing that impresses me about Ray Price is he comes out dressed in a tux, takes the microphone and opens his mouth and sings. He didn't feel the the necessity to gyrate or do vocal acrobatics he just sang, and the listener experienced the emotions that the songwriter was wished to convey.

[@DjPjrocReacts911]

He did it his way

[@lindapockrus5660]

Ray Price and Willie Nelson made a really great album together. Faded Love was my favorite song from the album.

[@TexasMagnolia]

PJ, Kris is in the category of songwriting with Willie. He was part of the Outlaw movement with Willie, Waylon, Hank Jr. and Cash.

[@granjmy]

Dj Pj-roc, I am so glad you reacted to this amazing song. I'd like to recommend Roy Clark, "Yesterday When I Was Young." It's message will stay on your mind. Just like Sammy Davis Jr's "What Kind Of Fool Am I." Thanks again from a subscriber.

[@DjPjrocReacts911]

@Donna Morrow Thak you!

[@earlbaker3976]

Glad to see you returned to Ray Price so soon. For a country act to be successful in Texas it had to be a dance band. The three dominate bands of the 50's and 60's were Ernest Tubb's Texas Troubadors, Hank Thompson's Brazos Valley Boys and Ray Price's Cherokee Cowboys. At one time or another Willie Nelson, Roger Miller and Jack Greene all played in Price's band. The songs that I feel are significant from Ray Price begin with Crazy Arms, Release Me, Cold, Cold War With You, Invitation to Blues (written by Miller), Night Life (written by Nelson), and Danny Boy. Ray Price was a favorite of Johnny Carson and made a number of appearances on his show.

[@markalumbaugh2756]

Let's not forget Swing Bands; Bob Wills and The Texas Playboys or Asleep At The Wheel

[@earlbaker3976]

@@markalumbaugh2756 Absolutely. It all starts with Milton Brown and Bob Wills. I was thinking more contemporary to Ray Price. I only saw Bob Wills once but spent a lot more time at the other guys shows.

[@dorothydoyon6115]

You forgot a very important band.Bob Wills.

[@danowens7524]

Never knew of Jack Greene ever working with Ray!

[@gregwhite8794]

I really enjoy you reacting to all of these country artists. While it started with a lost bet I truly get the feeling that you are glad you lost that bet. You seem to almost be surprised with how good some of these songs are.

[@DjPjrocReacts911]

No so much surprised, just grateful to have this opportunity. Thanks Greg

[@gregwhite8794]

@@DjPjrocReacts911 I'm glad you are enjoying this experience.

[@ericeisenhart8742]

hi dj how u hollw day i miss u and music

[@DjPjrocReacts911]

@Eric Eisenhart Miss you to man! I'm doing well, I hope you are too. Seasons greetings!

[@ericeisenhart8742]

@@DjPjrocReacts911 i good merry c

[@tasblade1]

You should also check out Faron Young’s “Hello Walls” or “It’s Four in the morning “

[@markwilliams5606]

The Nashville sound. Wasn't All that Bad. This is just Fine! 🤠🇺🇸🐴☕🇨🇦

[@patriciathompson5913]

Ray Price , his voice was like silk & warm honey. He was an amazing artist. I just discovered your channel and subscribed. Thank you .

[@DjPjrocReacts911]

Thank you very much.

[@johnmanley9485]

It's funny how some songs can trigger memories . I can remember as a kid my parents belong to a lodge in Dallas. And there was a jukebox that had this 45 . And when I was a kid my favorite chips at the time were cheetos. I'm 56 now and to this day I hear that song I can smell sweat and cheetos.

[@wwilcox2726]

👍👍

[@tallestmountain]

Dean Martin also did a great version of this.

[@00060850]

Classic

[@donaldfraser2431]

Top Shelf Work Pj !!

[@tm2bee]

Wow this just sent me back straight to my childhood. On Saturdays my mother always played her record albums of varied artists...Dean Martin, Perry Como, Andy Williams, Jerry Vale etc, while she cleaned. Somewhere in there must been a Ray Price album because this song was one of my favorites. Thanks DJ PJ! I had completely forgotten about it. I don't have the albums anymore but I think I'm going to start digging into these artists thru other media...no telling what areas of the brain they will ignite.

[@DjPjrocReacts911]

Good digging!

[@acornsucks2111]

Sad song.

[@paysonbenefield7967]

I didn’t care for orchestral sound,but had a knack for finding a song.

[@armywife1641]

Ray was fantastic and his steel guitar player (Buddy Emmons) was an absolute legend. If you get a chance try Johnny Paycheck’s or Darrell Singleterry’s live version from country family reunion of “Old Violin” you won’t be disappointed.

[@ChefBarb58]

CHARLIE PRODE, WILLIE NELSON, SO MANY LOVED THIS SONG FROM KRIS K.❤

[@JoeHaynie_VJ]

Thank you!

[@DjPjrocReacts911]

You're welcome!

[@Songbird-59]

Al Green did a wonderful cover of this song. This is just a great song. I did not realize Kris Kristofferson wrote this.

[@leenetteleen2739]

Ray Price had a beautiful voice and was very devoted to his wife. A beautiful song Kristoffer Kristofferson penned.

[@stephenpreble2446]

Ray Price and Willie Nelson are pretty good together.

[@joeskinner6009]

Him & Willie was good buddy.

[@LittleWolf194]

I love Ray but there is one other great Country Crooner and that is Eddie Arnold 'The Tennessee Plowboy' ; "Make The World Go Away', 'Cattle Call' just for a start :)

[@DjPjrocReacts911]

I've reacted to cattle call

[@tallestmountain]

Kris Kristofferson gave up a promising career as an Army officer to write songs. In fact, his his next Army assignment was to teach English literature at West Point. He left the Army instead. His family disowned him for it. He also wrote Me and Bobby McGee.

[@davidjennings1771]

Kristofferson wrote a slew of these classic's Pj. You may also recognize the Williams twist to the lyrics, and the reason Kris studied Hank in the first place. (along with Bob Zimmerman)!

[@robineliason7850]

I know the song and I know Ray Price, but he looks so young here. Does anyone know the release date of this version? Dj Pj Roc, I will be there with the wheelbarrow to help clear this Ray Price rabbit hole. I had forgotten just how good he was! Thank you!

[@JHargis68]

Ray Price was a little before my time but he brought a nuanced, dignified voice and manner to every song he did. "For the Good Times" was a massive hit and it was one of the songs Elvis loved to do in concert in the early to mid 70s (it's featured on his triple platinum "As Recorded at Madison Square Garden" album from June of 1972).

[@rharpman]

OC Smith's version is second to none.

[@davem6735]

This song is a masterpiece and also a perfect example of the "Nashville" sound. Strings, piano, little to no "twang". It is in sharp contrast to the driving, joyous beat coming out of Bakersfield CA at the same time. Like any profitable idea, the "Nashville sound" got overdone. Producers had all the power. They hired the talent, told them how and what sing, and decided who would play on the records. This song is just a few short years before the "Outlaw" movement in country music. Willie, Waylon, and "tha boys" were rebelling against the Nashville Sound and all the rules. They wanted to do their music, their way. In less than a decade, the nashville sound would be overtaken / surpassed by "outlaw country" in popularity and more important sales. That's when everyone became an "outlaw", dressing and trying to sound like the early innovators.

[@DjPjrocReacts911]

Thank you, that sums it up so well, Best subscribers ever!!