"Renew2day" -- The biography you want to buy on Amazon.com is "Beyond the Marquee" by Tad Mann. Tad was Johnnie's road manager from the late 1950s until his last concert tour, which was 1989. Although Johnnie Ray had a drinking problem, Tad did not and does not. He's a reliable storyteller.
Joe Franklin's turn of mind leaves a lot to be desired, but at least one of his fans or crew members saved this rare audio of Johnnie talking without a script.
@maxhaddrall Billy Crystal used to do a Joe Franklin bit on SNL about twenty years ago which was all about Joe's perceived inadequacies as an interviewer. Joe was more about schmoozing with the guests.
Excuse the commentator, but Johnnie did not "knew" Dorothy, he LOVED her and she him. Her column did promote him, but he made it on his unique, incredible talent. Circa '51 while playing the Oak Room at the Plaza, he went to Tiffany & Co. South on 5th Ave. Dorothy adored pearls and he chose an incredible strand saying: send the bill to me at the Plaza. He was then making 35 grand a week and was intimidated when the bill was for an entire month's salary. I so miss you Johnnie, DonStM
I have the full complete interview with Johnnie shown in 1981 on US tv on dvd, along with dozens of interviews and shows of Johnnie from 1951 right up to his last interview with him in the US late 1989, a few months before he died in early 1990.The one and only still popular Johnnie Ray.
According to Wiki..."His exposure during the new era of cable television was limited to a few seconds in Dexys Midnight Runners' 1982 music video for Come On Eileen, using archival footage of Ray from 1954."
"Renew2day" -- The biography you want to buy on Amazon.com is "Beyond the Marquee" by Tad Mann. Tad was Johnnie's road manager from the late 1950s until his last concert tour, which was 1989. Although Johnnie Ray had a drinking problem, Tad did not and does not. He's a reliable storyteller.
alanwatts1 1 month ago
Tony Bennett said that Johnnie Ray was "The Godfather of Rock 'n Roll". I read that some time back.
Johnnie was known to sing for bar patrons when asked, for free.
There's a biography of him. It would be hard to find, today. I've been searching for it!
renew2day 4 months ago
Joe Franklin's turn of mind leaves a lot to be desired, but at least one of his fans or crew members saved this rare audio of Johnnie talking without a script.
alanwatts1 1 year ago
terrible interviewer
maxhaddrall 2 years ago 4
@maxhaddrall Billy Crystal used to do a Joe Franklin bit on SNL about twenty years ago which was all about Joe's perceived inadequacies as an interviewer. Joe was more about schmoozing with the guests.
therealjoebloggs 6 months ago
Excuse the commentator, but Johnnie did not "knew" Dorothy, he LOVED her and she him. Her column did promote him, but he made it on his unique, incredible talent. Circa '51 while playing the Oak Room at the Plaza, he went to Tiffany & Co. South on 5th Ave. Dorothy adored pearls and he chose an incredible strand saying: send the bill to me at the Plaza. He was then making 35 grand a week and was intimidated when the bill was for an entire month's salary. I so miss you Johnnie, DonStM
AlexiyDonSaintMichae 2 years ago 7
i honestly thought he passed away in the early 60's............i did not know he was still around up until 1990.........
emb1st 3 years ago
I have the full complete interview with Johnnie shown in 1981 on US tv on dvd, along with dozens of interviews and shows of Johnnie from 1951 right up to his last interview with him in the US late 1989, a few months before he died in early 1990.The one and only still popular Johnnie Ray.
daveyboy100 4 years ago 2
I am interested. How much for the video?
eli2lewy 4 years ago
02/27/90
razurandal 5 years ago
Does anyone know when he died please
paulsimpson123 5 years ago
John Alvin Ray (January 10, 1927--February 24, 1990) A chronic alcoholic, in 1990 he died of liver failure in Los Angeles at the age of 63.
JonDavid1224 4 years ago
thank you very much jon
paulsimpson123 4 years ago
What relation ship its Johnie Ray and the vocalist Dixie ´s and the midnight runners??
floripondiorosas 4 years ago
I really don't know. I think he was just mentioned in the song. Not sure though.
JonDavid1224 3 years ago
Thanks friend..
floripondiorosas 3 years ago
According to Wiki..."His exposure during the new era of cable television was limited to a few seconds in Dexys Midnight Runners' 1982 music video for Come On Eileen, using archival footage of Ray from 1954."
Kazzzo 3 years ago 2
Thanks friend...
SERGIOANNDRADERELOAD 3 years ago