OMG... IS THIS THE ORIGINAL?!! RAY PRICE - FOR THE GOOD TIMES (REACTION)

[@talltulip]

My dad (Bob Emerson) is the drummer on this record! He recorded and toured with Ray Price for about 2 years (I think). 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.

[@lorigrif262]

Smooth as silk. That's Ray Price!

[@joedirt688]

This is very old music but it is timeless and beautiful...

[@MrRizzo1961]

#1 hit for weeks. No other version can compare to the original.✌️♥️

[@laureltaylor4535]

Love his voice. Beautiful.

[@edwardmason930]

Ray Price's version is not only the original and different from anyone else's but it is also the BEST.

[@earlconnerley5749]

I agree with you

[@geraldstorseth8902]

The best, YES! The original, NO!! Bill Nash in 1968. Kris Kristofferson early 1970. Then Ray😁

[@GenieKOHara]

I agree with the other comments here...No version compares to Ray Price's original.

[@geraldbarras7785]

@@geraldstorseth8902 You're correct. Kris Kristofferson actually wrote it but at that point was only a songwriter and actor. He recorded it also for his debut album in 1970, the same year Ray Price recorded it.

[@linuslam80s]

I really like Perry como’s version as well

[@d.malman3357]

Ray Price "I won't mention it again" I am sure you will love it...

[@viacrucis2509]

You do t know how many Beers I cried into in my life with Mr Price singing this song.

[@webbtrekker534]

Haven't heard this for many years. Thank you. Ray was so good.

[@kathyk5319]

Fun Fact: "For the Good Times" was written by Kris Kristofferson.

[@tonyhomant244]

Yes

[@melaniewalker4060]

I did not know that. But I know he wrote a lot. That’s pretty cool.

[@dggydddy59]

After all the times I've played this song I never knew that! Thank you.

[@dlmullins9054]

He was possibly the greatest songwriter ever. He was also a great composer of his songs and has been compared to the old great composers of history. So talented.

[@maryannashenfelder5513]

thanks for your response, alot of people ,myself including myself do not know who wrote alot of songs

[@jeffharry9675]

In the 70's this beautiful Ray Price song was on every Wurlitzer jukebox in every country bar any place in the nation. "Don't Look So Sad, I know It's Over".

[@mariethomas1460]

Just beautiful 🙂💕

[@MrNormaltoo]

this was huge.....top of the country chart....Ray Price was singing this all over the pop radio too....i would think this is the original ...

[@glsdaisy]

I'm SO happy that people are finally listening to the great Ray Price!!

[@glsdaisy]

Al Green did a fantastic, completely different take on this one, written by Kris Kristofferson. Check out Ray Price's version of 'Night Life'!

[@Almcingrid3663]

Grew of listening to Ray Price. This is my favorite song!

[@judithherrley]

This song makes me think of my Mom. Who we lost 5 years ago. She loved Ray Prices music.

[@jeffcasey9911]

How smooth is Ray Price love it

[@patswanson2870]

Such a beautiful voice.

[@wilsonwarner6903]

Always loved this song.

[@timcarr6401]

Ray Price (1926 --2013) is one of my musical heroes. His voice has a certain quality to it that is hard to describe ---So I won't. Ray, Jim Reeves and Eddy Arnold changed their style and went kind of mainstream. They call it Countrypolitan. Nice orchestras with lush, smooth sounds. No nasal noise or twang. Ray recorded "Release Me" in 1954 and it did okay. But Engelbert Humperdinck made it a smash hit in 1967. Ray's version is wonderful. It's perfectly suited for him. others who did it justice : Elvis, Dean Martin and Perry Como.

[@kimcutts6153]

That was absolutely beautiful. It made me cry! His voice is outstanding. I'm going right now to xheck out more by Mr Price. RIP fella. 🙏🎙🎼

[@kevinsmith4429]

Do " Nightlife" written by Willie Nelson.

[@lindabrewer3243]

This is classic country. Ray Price, Jim Reeves, Eddy Arnold....All greats!!

[@EarthWalker2023]

A classic 👌

[@Nastyfinger1444]

Ray Price had a captivating voice. I was a child when first hearing this song sung by Ray Price. I recall thinking he had a really nice voice.

[@hookedonreactions7649]

Other Kristofferson songs: Sunday Morning Coming Down, Help Me Make It Through The Night, and Why Me Lord are my favorites, in addition to this.

[@SamLopezI]

You forgot "me and bobbie mcgee"!

[@hookedonreactions7649]

@@SamLopezI yes I did. My bad

[@jackedwards7420]

"For the Good Times" is a song written by Kris Kristofferson, first recorded by singer Bill Nash in 1968 before appearing on Kristofferson's own debut album in April 1970. After a recording by Ray Price became a #1 hit single in June of that year, the song established Kristofferson as one of country and popular music's top songwriters while giving Price his first chart-topping country and western song in 11 years.[1] "For the Good Times" continued to be recorded by a number of artists in subsequent years, to popular success. It became a staple of soul singer Al Green's concert repertoire in the 1970s,[2] also featuring as a studio recording on his 1972 album I'm Still in Love with You.[3] A version by Perry Como spent 27 weeks on the UK Singles Chart peaking at #7 in August 1973.[4]

[@pageribe2399]

Jack Edward's Thanks so much for the info. I watch reactions as much for what I can learn from the Comments as to hear the songs and see the reactions.

[@melaniewalker4060]

Didn’t he also write Bobby McGee??

[@jackedwards7420]

@@melaniewalker4060, Yes and Roger Miller did the first recording and had a hit with it then Jerry Lee Lewis went #1 with it ! A year later Janis Joplin's version was released posthumously!

[@melaniewalker4060]

@@jackedwards7420 posthumously? Wow. I feel I should know this. Smh

[@impudentdomain]

When Kris was writing those songs for other people he was a pilot for Petroleum Helicopters in the Louisiana oil field. My dad knew him well as he flew him out to the rigs every week.

[@flomurdock]

I'm so glad people are finally catching on to Ray Price!!!! Oh yeah, the Ray Price rabbit hole is now open! Gotta love it.

[@dwoodrum3118]

I just teared up listening to this. My dad (Rest In Peace Daddy.) loved Ray Price's music. I do too.

[@beeseewill2407]

Yes Al Green covered this country tune,and did it brilliantly soulful.He made it his own.

[@susancraig8760]

The great Ray Price. Wonderful performance, beautiful song. Makes me want to sip on some whiskey with the lights down low.

[@kathyelliott1616]

I was born in 60 and grew up listening to Ray Price because my dad loved him. Loved hearing my dad sing it. My dad was an alcoholic and his fav was She's got to be saint. My mom never complained. Every word describes my mom to a t. Oh. My dad got sober in 1970.

[@reneeturner9187]

I absolutely LOVE Ray Price. I grew up listening to him because my mother loved him too. Try "April's Fool" and "I Won't Mention It Again" ❤

[@felixkmgalanti9064]

Ray Price! The King of Countrpolition music.

[@jucadvgv3449]

have always loved almost all ray price, and especially this one. ray price was about the 3rd person to record it, but he made it a # 1 hit. also, al green recorded it a few years later. finally, this is one that kris kristofferson wrote (and he also recorded it prior to this version).

[@timwomack8920]

It came out as a country song and Ray price was a country. Glad y’all love the song love watching your react vids

[@donnastupka7507]

Oldies but goldies ! Choosing some great music! Keep it up!🎶🎶🤠🤠🎶🎶❤❤

[@Judy0910]

I love this song! It's sad but so beautiful! I remember when it was out in 1972. I loved it then and love it now. Mr country crooner...Ray Price.

[@karenj3611]

Such a beautiful song. Used to sing this at Karaoke with my dad. Gosh I sure do miss him

[@JAMESMOORE-gq4vv]

Ray Price YOU'RE THE BEST THING THAT EVER HAPPENED TO ME.

[@michaellazzeri2069]

Other C & W performers have done this ---------but no one beats Ray price to bring the tears.

[@debbiemichael3123]

Music when it made you feel. I remember my grandparents dancing to this dong.

[@philipdickey6460]

One of my favorite songs by Ray Price is Heartaches By The Number

[@cherriemiller3635]

My mom used to listen to this song a lot when I was a kid. I didn't appreciate it until I got older, and now it's in my top 5 favorite songs. I loved your reaction as soon as he started singing. It was exactly the kind of reaction I would expect for anyone hearing this magnificent song.

[@miamidolphinsfan]

the ultimate break-up song....came out as a country song and then crossed over to pop in 1970 and was a mega-hit for a singer who had never had a really big hit but had been a solid artist in Nashville for 3 decades....he finally got his before he retired

[@geekhan559]

there are no songs like we listened to in our yesterdays.

[@matthewlyness8161]

One of the best songs ever!!!

[@Bamagirl-uf8xn]

I have always loved this song.

[@christyarnold8215]

Remember dancing with my dad when I was in my twenties he was old school dancing. Two step dancing ❤️❤️😢

[@robeskridge7948]

You guys will love Linda Ronstadt and the Nelson Riddle Orchestra. “What’s New”, “I’ve Got a Crush On You”, “Someone to Watch Over Me” to get you started! Love the music and the reactions!

[@dggydddy59]

Also their version of Goodbye is incredible!

[@robinbowles5731]

My late mother LOVED the country crooners...Eddy Arnold, Jim Reeves and of course...Ray Price. And this recording WAS HUGE!!!

[@joejoesguitarinventions]

a timeless classic... 🎵🎵💯

[@davecampbell4312]

I was in Vietnam when I first heard this song. Loved it immediately!

[@edithmaxim2041]

One of the smoothest voices.

[@Bearfacts01]

Ray Price is one of my all-time favorites. One of the great country music stars.

[@firemedic5100]

One of the great Country Artist.

[@SteveSmith-uo5ug]

I remember my Mother playing this song on the record player. Her eyes were full of tears. I didn’t understand divorce until I was grown. I wish my parents hadn’t left each other, but I love them, and they loved me.

[@DariaBilowus]

These were the songs playing when your Mom and Dad went out dancing.

[@wildmandon1]

This hit #1 on the country charts.

[@stevesims6301]

Sounds great and brings back good memories.

[@stevenm.6886]

My dad was a hard nosed steel working man, he would always sing along to this one. Tear up too.

[@unrulyjulie4382]

I can't count how many times I cried to this song. So glad things are so much better now!

[@lewisbuckles5794]

It was huge on country radio back in the day, number 1

[@dianpitts5063]

My Mama loved to hear Ray Price sing.

[@Vicky49610]

This takes me back to my mom having this record on-a Saturday morning with her singing. I have always loved this song!

[@markcrabtree6781]

That was born in 1960 I grew up listening to the songs when they were brand new on the radio my parents listen to this music I love Ray Price Jim Reeves Johnny Cash all the great ones I miss those days

[@warrenburlingame1172]

The man the myth the legend that was Ray Price. This was written by Kris Kristofferson. Ray was a full blooded Cherokee Indian. Interesting fact he was had Willie Nelson in his band. In the later years Ray didn't have a band he had a orchestra. Just close you're eyes and pick. You won't be disappointed. His voice was pure silk

[@lorigrif262]

His voice is as smooth as butter 🧈

[@Lee-Darin]

Everything about this song works. The harmonies bring it all home.

[@tonigreen7004]

Beautiful song ,love your reaction ❤️❤️

[@kathyelliott1616]

This takes me back to the 60s. I can hear my dad singing it. She's Got To Be A Saint. My dad was an alcoholic and my mom never complained or asked for anything When he got sober I'd be watching him sing it with tears in his eyes. You 2 need to listen to King of the Road by Roger Miller.

[@lewisbuckles5794]

That was played on country radio when I was a kid growing up. It was huge it was massive

[@Beachpc419]

One of my favorites is "Night Life" bluesy honky-tonk sound

[@delisamarchetti5926]

Hi Shawn and Mel, this was the original. It sure is beautiful, every time I hear it, I just melt. These older songs have such an intensity of emotion in so few words. Takes my breath away.

[@terryduncan31]

He was around 80 years old when I saw him perform and he was still awesome!

[@sandylouinaz643]

I’m near 70, but my Dad used to listen to this when I was 13 right after my Mom died. I still feel the sorrow he went thru, whenever I hear this song. Not the same kind of loss, but close. No one sang it like Ray Price, not even Elvis.

[@suzie4417]

This one by Ray Price always brings tears & love 💕 It is so beautiful ! Written by the oh so talented Kris Kristofferson, and it was a huge hit for Ray Price as well as Al Green 💗💥 ** Check out two versions of ‘A Rainy Night In Georgia’ one by Brooke Benton ( I think you have reacted to) BUT after listening to BB version try a duet by Conway Twitty & Sam Moore ( formerly of Sam & Dave duo of the 60’s) Both will get to you 💎☮️💜😻🇨🇦

[@shirleybartz2565]

I loved ray price. I listened to his songs growing up. It was country music. You should listen to his song "make the world go away"

[@julielynn10]

My parents played this a lot when I was kid. Warm memories of them dancing.

[@lindajardee]

My mom and dad listened to the REAL Country Western (Ray Price, Eddie Arnold, Jim Reeves, Lefty Frizzel, Bill Anderson, Charlie Pride). I still have some of their old albums, and I'm 66 years old.

[@Ledbythelight]

I've been watching a few music reactors but you two are just fantastic! The music you react to is varied and generational and your reactions to it are genuine. Top shelf Shawn and Mel 👍👍 Subscribed

[@cherylreel5826]

First time I heard Ray Price, was from one of my mom and dad's albums. I was a young teenager and he sang "City Lights," and I loved it. "Whispering" Bill Anderson wrote the song 🎵 ❤

[@SLam-ve3yp]

This is the type of song that makes me happy that I grew up with this type of great music and it makes it easier getting old.

[@RobertGuthrie-ru2kb]

Ray Price was the first Country Artist to introduce the use of a Full String Orchestra with this song "For The Good Times".

[@timwomack8920]

Ray Price was a country singer. He was known as the Cherokee cowboy. He left us in 2013 I believe.

[@lindabrewer3243]

Just to set the record straight....."For the Good Times" is a song written by Kris Kristofferson, first recorded by singer Bill Nash in 1968 before appearing on Kristofferson's own debut album in April 1970. After a recording by Ray Price became a #1 hit single in June of that year, the song established Kristofferson as one of country and popular music's top songwriters while giving Price his first chart-topping country and western song in 11 years. "For the Good Times" continued to be recorded by a number of artists in subsequent years, to popular success. It became a staple of soul singer Al Green's concert repertoire in the 1970s, also featuring as a studio recording on his 1972 album I'm Still in Love with You. A version by Perry Como spent 27 weeks on the UK Singles Chart peaking at #7 in August 1973.

[@iluvwilbur]

My mom loved Ray Price, and played his albums all the time ❤️❤️❤️

[@ZendallFan]

I can appreciate an original or in the case of this version- a cover. But nobody else has come CLOSE to what the Legendary Al Green did for and with this song!

[@michaeljadloski177]

This isn't a cover ray price was the original it was written by Kris Kristofferson

[@Dimcle]

This song always brings tears to my eyes.

[@michaellazzeri2069]

One of THE all-time heart breakers. A truly sad song.

[@DG2244]

Perfection! Brings you back in time 50 years. Very nice review.

[@josephgutierrez7617]

Sad Songs to water Our Eyes and Grow Our Hearts 💕

[@johnlasagna3549]

Shawn and Mel are incredible!!!!

[@lindaaumiller7592]

I love this song. 50's here guys.

[@Lee-Darin]

Ray Price is the G.O.A.T

[@michellejackson6679]

Ya'll have just made me so happy... My Pop-Pop raised me on old country and this has always been my all time favorite from b4 I was born... how can you not love this song... it's just so smooth and beautiful..Thank you... you've made my day with this reaction... and also love the Orioles hat.. even though they just lost to the Dodgers tonight.

[@larrystartzman2209]

The goid ol days of country, all us old folk were fortunate ❤

[@cindyerrington7099]

I love his voice!!

[@user-bz7fg1pk4lbo7]

This is what we used to call "Cosmopolitan Country". The lyrics are absolutely beautiful poetry, and steel guitars and fiddles have been replaced buy xylophones and entire string sections. Songs like Tammy Wynette singing "You and Me" or Patsy Cline "Leaving On You Mind". It had such a classy, orchestrated feel to it.

[@robertsaladino7945]

Very nice Reaction to a Great Artist and a Great Song. Thank you. I think you Love Birds will love to hear Perry Como ITS IMPOSSIBLE , If you both were around in the seventies this might have been you Wedding Song! Love to hear your reaction. :)

[@bobmann9006]

I remember this song when I was a kid. My mom played these songs on the record player every weekend. It sure brings back old memories.