Ray Stevens is just so versatile. From comedy like Ahab the Arab and Gitzarzan to serious songs like Everything is Beautiful to Mr Businessman, and a country flavored song like this. I do like Johnny Mathis' song but this is just awesome!
fabulous song,i remember this was noel edmonds from radio 1 (in the 1970's) record of the week,i use to hear this before i went to school at 8.30 am in sunny merry england.
He does look different. I'm so used to seeing him with a beard and mustache. Handsome! I wonder what he'd look like today if he shaved his beard and mustache.
@Seattlecarnut He DOES look different. I've been watching him on t.v. since the '70's and would not have noticed. He looks better this way. Not as goofy.
Respond to this video... I was totally shocked when this song came out. I did not know that he could actually sing without the goofy get ups and silly words. I guess that he did those crazy songs (like Ahab the Arab) because he knew that he had talent and could do what he wanted...as long as a pay check came in.
@ekocentric I know what you mean. It's not that I don't like humour, because I do. It's just that his form of humour can get old fast and you just want a good song now and then.
Bozo me--I thought this was Jacky Ward singing this song. I stand corrected.
chuckbuckbobuck 5 days ago
Surely one of the most versatile entertainers.A real talent
californiancondor 1 month ago
the best version of this song!
axelnandor 3 months ago 2
essa música me lembra os meus 15 aninhos, eh tempo bom
selma9871 8 months ago
Ray Stevens is just so versatile. From comedy like Ahab the Arab and Gitzarzan to serious songs like Everything is Beautiful to Mr Businessman, and a country flavored song like this. I do like Johnny Mathis' song but this is just awesome!
MrVwxyz2223242526 8 months ago in playlist music favs
fabulous song,i remember this was noel edmonds from radio 1 (in the 1970's) record of the week,i use to hear this before i went to school at 8.30 am in sunny merry england.
flashback225 1 year ago 2
He does look different. I'm so used to seeing him with a beard and mustache. Handsome! I wonder what he'd look like today if he shaved his beard and mustache.
Seattlecarnut 1 year ago
@Seattlecarnut He DOES look different. I've been watching him on t.v. since the '70's and would not have noticed. He looks better this way. Not as goofy.
ekocentric 11 months ago
Respond to this video... I was totally shocked when this song came out. I did not know that he could actually sing without the goofy get ups and silly words. I guess that he did those crazy songs (like Ahab the Arab) because he knew that he had talent and could do what he wanted...as long as a pay check came in.
ekocentric 11 months ago 2
@ekocentric I know what you mean. It's not that I don't like humour, because I do. It's just that his form of humour can get old fast and you just want a good song now and then.
Seattlecarnut 11 months ago
@ekocentric
I was as shocked as you were. Some great pipes that is for sure.
skipper8257 1 week ago
He sure looks different clean shaven and had more hair back then.
benschlechter 1 year ago
weltklasse!!!
0202vali 1 year ago
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MagnumReisenfeld786 1 year ago
how can you not like this? i'm not a real country music lover but i know good stuff when i hear it.
TheBayman55 1 year ago
Billboard's #92 song for '75. Ray hit #3 country, #8 AC, #14 pop. How'd it do in the UK? God bless!
DaveWollenberg 1 year ago
SOOPERB!!
Mootuntbaboon 1 year ago
I always loved Ray singing this, brilliant , but was suprised to find out this was a covered song by him, who did he cover it by?
sottythesecond 1 year ago
@sottythesecond - originally written and performed by the great jazz pianist Errol Garner.
WSenator1 1 year ago
Always loved this - it is a very happy song...love it love it.....going into my favourites....xxx thanks for this.....xxx
swgirl12451 1 year ago
Ray Stevens is the BEST!! Thank you for posting this video!
KATCHAT28 1 year ago 2