So glad to have found this song, after all these years... I lost the single 20 years ago and could not remember the singer, only found all the slow versions. But I like this one best! Even though its not the original version. Look it up on Wiki....
Definitely, categorically, Ray Stevens' best song ever and THE best version of this standard by anyone. No one can even come close to this masterpiece. Thank you for this memory from 1975, when times were good, indeed.
@BgMsDangerus I was just making a joke :). I used to listen to Ray Stevens a lot in the '80s. I even saw him play live in '87. He did do some serious stuff early in his career, and I don't believe he actually became a full-fledged comedy act until He Thinks He's Ray Stevens came out. I like this song quite a bit. It reminds me of what it felt like to have a crush on someone when I was 12.
@Precipitation Thanks for the heads-up. Have a bad case of the covets since you actually got to see him play live. Have you heard his Indian Love Call uploaded by bettyd1954? Its one of his serious songs, the only humor is if you know 50's doowop music. The female backup singers are singing shaloop shaloop. Plus, the photos of different animal couples are gorgeous, especially at 0:21. She looks like she has blue eye shadow on. At least I think she is the she of the two. Happy listening.
@TheNWBerry Apples & pears. You might equally have clicked upon Johnny singing Bridget The Midget (I know there's no such version) - & concluded that Johnny's no Ray Stevens! ; )
This song is so beautiful -it brings tears to my eyes as it takes me back to when I was 12 years old-looking out the rear window of a 1970 Chevy Impala heading down to Myrtle Beach S.C.with my Mom and Dad and 2 brothers--It's a "good feeling" song---REAL Good
@DaveWollenberg This was Ray Stevens' last top 40 pop hit under his own name, he would return to the Top 40 in Feb. 1977 under the name Henhouse Five Plus Two with a clucking chicken sound version of "In The Mood".
Loved this in 1975 & love it now . Great arrangement , great singer & great memories of the 70's , in my opinion the best decade for music . Oh and great photos too , a better view than I have from my garden in London !!
Absolutley brilliant song 11/10, great post and great pictures, I always go for a drive out that way with my daughter, it's nice out that way above the M62 (from Leeds). Thanks for posting.
I heard this on BBC Radio 2 the other day and when it started and I realised what the song was, I thought, "Oh, he shouldn't have done this." But as it went on I liked it more. Musically interesting - my congratulations to whomever arranged it.
This song was actually an accident. They were in the studio rehearsing for an upcoming show and decided to take a break. They were playing around with this song, not intending to record it or make fun of it. But it started sounding good, so they recorded it. Took two takes and it won a Grammy.
Funny, that this the version I first heard on the radio, of this great song. Once I heard Johny Mathis, obviously the classic rendition, I appreciated the song itself. But Steven's is the one I look for, because it's such a fun version.
Reminds me of top 40 radio, in the '70's, when, as a youngster, I made no distinction between a Ray Stevens, or a Chi Lites, Spinners, or even Captain and Tennile.
Just all fantastic music, all on the same radio station.
I'm thinking of putting a ii-V C#min7 F#13 in there, but the 13 might be a little much for the country version, I'm trying to do... I'll figure it out though. sorry if I'm rambling, I've had a bunch of coffee haha
this version has alwaysw amazed me. I'm learning the chords right now... and of course... JUST LIKE JINGLE BELL ROCK the internet's not much help because most of them are just reposts of the wrong chords some dumbass typed in several years back. But I've found one that's really close, and my ear keeps getting better. there's still ONE PART that's baffling me. "...how hopelessly I'm lost" the site says it's a Bm7 but I know it's not. Either C#min7 or F#min7.
Ray Stevens is probably one of the most underrated singers America has ever produced....i never tire of hearing his songs....he is indeed one of the best country and pop singers that walked the face of the earth..
Unreal- Orange Peel ! Maybe I got some hillbilly in me (cow bell, slide git, washin; bow'd,{ZOOM ZAKKA ZOOM ZAKKA..} & breakneck- THE EMPTY JAR !) First heard this track at 18 & have loved it ever since. Thank you for sharing......
I knew a really beautifull lady once called Misty who broke my heart. She turned out to be a fella called Eric,this song allways bring me to tears because I miss them so much,my lifes just an empty shell.
I have loved Ray Stevens since the 70's. I only went to the fair in Knoxville because he was playing and that was the only place I could see him. I would have payed whatever to be at his concert. Thank you so much, Ray, for being out there for your fans. I am so happy you are here on YouTube to let other people see what a great talent you truly are.
Ray Stevens was the king of novelty songs, but his non-comedy musical output was varied, with this amazing cover of this and Indian Love Call, and gospel songs like Everything Is Beautiful and Turn Your Radio On.
Awesome........love the back garden............it suited the song, MISTY...........Surely Stevens best? Well it 's a timeless classic. Makes all us non country fans think again........well for a minute anyway! Thanks again for the great post.
I remember singing along to this song when I was a kid and trying to imitate Stevens. It is a great take on an old song, and these are some great pix. Thanks.
Hi Bigart, Glad you like the song and the pic's, they were taken from my back garden in West Yorkshire UK. If you go onto Google Earth and fly to 53°40'33.23"N 1°52'17.00"W you will see, it's looking north. Ernie.
this is right up there with errol garner and johnny mathis's version of this wonderful song. and with those three versions you have three completely different takes on the song, all of which are fabulus
I think I would be pretty accurate going by the comments I read that there's quite a lot of people out there who are like myself Misty Eyed when hearing this great song thinking about their happy carefree teenage years, you just don't hear much class like this anymore.
Thanks for this, felliered! My favorite Ray Stevens song! A perfect example of taking an old standard and remaking it (better, in my opinion). His vocals are awesome and the instruments are sublime. Good stuff!
I was 9 years old when my mother and stepfather danced to this beautiful song in the living room, thank you terry wogan for playing it today and reminding me of those great days and my stepfather who sadly passed away 2 years ago, Im now 43 and still love this song like back in 1975. thanks for posting it too.
Boring photo's from your back garden! Looks pretty good to me. Love to post some pics of the view from my back garden but im pretty sure you know what a cluster of ugly tower blocks look like. Still, im a happy geezer and and i heard this record on the Terry Wogan show today while sticking tiles to a wall and i will tell you something, it made my day! Fantastic tune , really uplifting. Ta for the post.
This great,happy song reminds me of the 80,s when it meant so much as I was madly in love with a beautiful woman in Abingdon I still miss her even now Thanks Ray Stevens
I went out and bought the 45 upon hearing on the radio -- all those years ago. I was playing drums in funk bands at the time---and country was not my thing.
However, I thought that the players on this recording really-really gave an 'old standard' a real lift.
Ray's singing was not too shabbby either. Many-Many thanks for this post. I did not know the recording won an award--But, I did think the arrangement, the beat, and the singing certainly did merit an award!!
I read somewhere that although this CW version of Misty never got huge in the States the English were mad about it and it made No.1 in the UK pop charts for three weeks! Maybe the US fans were jaded at the time, but this song just puts you in a great mood and the Brits gave ol' Ray his due for this joyful arrangement of Misty.
It's funny...I was brought up around country music. I really could never stand this music because it is all I heard from my parents. AM Country radio in Buffalo, NY area in the seventies. Then for some reason as I am shaving this song pops in my mind. Maybe it's a sign. Anyhow, I just had to listen. BTW, the pictures you put in are great.
This version came about while Ray and the band were goofing off in the studio. The producer convinced them to record it and they won a grammy that year for best arrangement.
Love this song. ....."Play Misty for me". Nutter alert!!
steve998 2 months ago
So glad to have found this song, after all these years... I lost the single 20 years ago and could not remember the singer, only found all the slow versions. But I like this one best! Even though its not the original version. Look it up on Wiki....
barductube 2 months ago
I don't know my right foot from my left the way it is----I don't need to be misty....
centralparocker 3 months ago
I thought of this when I heard Kate Bush had a song called Misty on '50 Words For Snow' !
MsBkirk 3 months ago
Definitely, categorically, Ray Stevens' best song ever and THE best version of this standard by anyone. No one can even come close to this masterpiece. Thank you for this memory from 1975, when times were good, indeed.
musicollector1975 4 months ago
When does it get to the funny part?
Precipitation 4 months ago
@Precipitation Sorry, it doesn't. One of his "serious" songs. Lets face it, Ray could sing the phone book and make it sound good!
BgMsDangerus 4 months ago
@BgMsDangerus I was just making a joke :). I used to listen to Ray Stevens a lot in the '80s. I even saw him play live in '87. He did do some serious stuff early in his career, and I don't believe he actually became a full-fledged comedy act until He Thinks He's Ray Stevens came out. I like this song quite a bit. It reminds me of what it felt like to have a crush on someone when I was 12.
Precipitation 4 months ago
@Precipitation Thanks for the heads-up. Have a bad case of the covets since you actually got to see him play live. Have you heard his Indian Love Call uploaded by bettyd1954? Its one of his serious songs, the only humor is if you know 50's doowop music. The female backup singers are singing shaloop shaloop. Plus, the photos of different animal couples are gorgeous, especially at 0:21. She looks like she has blue eye shadow on. At least I think she is the she of the two. Happy listening.
BgMsDangerus 4 months ago
Photos boring??? I wish my backyard looked like that.
BgMsDangerus 4 months ago
Reminds me of a happy childhood - love this!
Aliguar 6 months ago
Every single time I listen to this it makes me feel happy! Fun!
lemonpeg1 6 months ago
asian american sing misty more please take a look
waggietoo 6 months ago
You done real good Ray, but ya ain't no Johnny Mathis!
TheNWBerry 7 months ago
@TheNWBerry Apples & pears. You might equally have clicked upon Johnny singing Bridget The Midget (I know there's no such version) - & concluded that Johnny's no Ray Stevens! ; )
hiyadroogs 6 months ago
This song is so beautiful -it brings tears to my eyes as it takes me back to when I was 12 years old-looking out the rear window of a 1970 Chevy Impala heading down to Myrtle Beach S.C.with my Mom and Dad and 2 brothers--It's a "good feeling" song---REAL Good
tomkonow 7 months ago
My mother named me after this song.
missmistyo 7 months ago
Greetings from Dublin. Great song and photos not boring at all!
TheMarymc 7 months ago
Thanks glad you like it. Ernie.
redhairedmary1 7 months ago
The veiws are lovely, and really suit the song
SuperPanda1971 7 months ago
from bradford , but rcognise the scenery , been in australia a hile now , loveley pics
martywilks 8 months ago
Love this song!
shonrock1969 9 months ago
Look at me, yee-haw!
heine71 9 months ago
Ray hit #14 in Billboard, 7-12-75. God bless ya, for postin' it. Thanx!
DaveWollenberg 9 months ago
@DaveWollenberg This was Ray Stevens' last top 40 pop hit under his own name, he would return to the Top 40 in Feb. 1977 under the name Henhouse Five Plus Two with a clucking chicken sound version of "In The Mood".
heine71 9 months ago
Man, I wish I had that view in my back yard. All I have is pine trees from the ground up.
dryspud 9 months ago
Wow, great memories, and great photos!! Reminds me of my teenage years. I loved this version. Thank you.
agdtk5 9 months ago
Loved this in 1975 & love it now . Great arrangement , great singer & great memories of the 70's , in my opinion the best decade for music . Oh and great photos too , a better view than I have from my garden in London !!
naja46 9 months ago
lol i heard this in a music exam, had to go to it.
supersonicdrawer 9 months ago
LOVE this! Refreshing! Fantastic musicians!! (Even though I'm a fan of Johnny Mathis) This is just good!! Thanks for posting.
lemonpeg1 10 months ago
Heard this on Radio Forth the other day and realised just how much I love it. Talk about a trip down memory lane!! Fellired your photos are beaut.
haddyanne 11 months ago
Such a good job of singing. He can sing anything. Love it all.
pattykake19 11 months ago
Ray Stevens won a Grammy for this arrangement. I love it!
mudge741 11 months ago
As a OTR truck driver and waking up many times in the Great Smokies...this song makes me want to " Buck Dance " to breakfast !
miamioldschool1 11 months ago
got to agree.
lympia3 1 year ago
He just too Misty and turned it inside out, and wow, what a version!
webaroos 1 year ago
Makes sense for this song to be upbeat.Being in love makes you feel that way.
tuguybear 1 year ago
I've never heard this version of Misty. Very nice. My grandmother had an old record (LP) of Ray Stevens. Awesome cover!
Seattlecarnut 1 year ago
This is, quite honestly, my favorite song.
ZovestaDark 1 year ago 2
Great singer, perfect song, and wow amazing view!
Lycanfreakshow 1 year ago
I love this! It's so different! Never would have expected Misty to sound like this...
wingsonwater 1 year ago
i love both Johnny Mathis and Ray Stevens version....:)
MsPietro66 1 year ago
i was listening to the Johnny Mathis version and then i realised that this is another version of Misty . I love it.
AuntyM66 1 year ago
I love this song by Ray Stevens!
jfktwo 1 year ago
Que versão! Foi a primeira música country que ouvi, lá nos velho tempos da adolescencia. Boas lembranças!
Marcos2797 1 year ago
This is such a great summer version by Ray....love this too.....xxx
cornishangeluk 1 year ago
what a beautiful sight. even though i may never see it in real life. i can say i saw it in a pic. thanks.
hotdog12ify 1 year ago
A song from my childhood!!!
ctmcarpenter 1 year ago
Absolutley brilliant song 11/10, great post and great pictures, I always go for a drive out that way with my daughter, it's nice out that way above the M62 (from Leeds). Thanks for posting.
pipkins1308 1 year ago
photos are lovely
miamalley 1 year ago
Great pics.....looks like a Hollywood set.
middsteve 1 year ago
my band used to do a rock version :)
aicdethfan84 1 year ago
love this song
JCS954 1 year ago
What a fantastic countryfied version.....there are vocal licks that Ray does on this that bring chills down my spine.
naturaltoby 1 year ago
Great!! :) - Daiandrah
sunlightforeveryone 1 year ago
This doesnt half look like right where I live. Norland,S Bridge by any chance?
gemandbrad 1 year ago 2
@gemandbrad You are close, it's Holywell green.
felliered 1 year ago 2
thought that view looked familier, im just over the hill. great song
libbycc1 1 year ago
this is one of ray steven's more serious songs showing he can do more than just comedy songs
tikibird1970 1 year ago
@tikibird1970 I agree, I love this song and The Streak!!
JCS954 1 year ago
I love this song - always have - reminds me of my childhood in the 70's when life was simple
retrogirl6661 1 year ago
Ray is the best!!
hugewil38 1 year ago
i think they are good picks
zomit 1 year ago
proves that Ray is a singer. Love the jokes, but you can't beet this.!!!
stcinjr 1 year ago
I enjoyed this!
----------Ellen
Shabannie 1 year ago
This has always been one of my top five... the arrangement, the sound... wonderful...
Leftysdaughter 1 year ago
I love "Misty" by Ray and a nice patch of planet earth the poster owns in the UK!
jfktwo 1 year ago
any one have the other two versions? that is my request for anyone
mrkoolnerd 1 year ago
nice version! love it!
The4614angel 1 year ago
I heard this on BBC Radio 2 the other day and when it started and I realised what the song was, I thought, "Oh, he shouldn't have done this." But as it went on I liked it more. Musically interesting - my congratulations to whomever arranged it.
boxer0blake 1 year ago
Hit #3 country, #14 pop in Billboard. How'd it do in the UK? God bless!
DaveWollenberg 1 year ago
@DaveWollenberg No 2 in 1975
cbak12sg 1 year ago
@DaveWollenberg It reached no 2 in the UK singles charts in 1975
cbak12sg 1 year ago
great sliding geetar!
rabsmiff 1 year ago
tune. end of
theallseeingeye2 1 year ago
Yeeeeeeehaaa dag nabbit musky
deegee1958 1 year ago
This song was actually an accident. They were in the studio rehearsing for an upcoming show and decided to take a break. They were playing around with this song, not intending to record it or make fun of it. But it started sounding good, so they recorded it. Took two takes and it won a Grammy.
Mick040457 1 year ago 3
Funny, that this the version I first heard on the radio, of this great song. Once I heard Johny Mathis, obviously the classic rendition, I appreciated the song itself. But Steven's is the one I look for, because it's such a fun version.
Reminds me of top 40 radio, in the '70's, when, as a youngster, I made no distinction between a Ray Stevens, or a Chi Lites, Spinners, or even Captain and Tennile.
Just all fantastic music, all on the same radio station.
ecpizza 2 years ago 26
Ditto, great comment!
wesleyrocks1738 2 years ago
@ecpizza - Me too !
ghancox 1 year ago
your photos are just fine. thank you.
ftseindex 2 years ago
GREAT SONG..trying to learn it on banjo at the moment..NOT EASY!! great photo,s
guggsy28 2 years ago
WOW! He's not a threat to JM but he has sure done a great cover, one of the best I have heard.
frankieheartsful 2 years ago
I agree.
mohinderbauer 2 years ago
I'm thinking of putting a ii-V C#min7 F#13 in there, but the 13 might be a little much for the country version, I'm trying to do... I'll figure it out though. sorry if I'm rambling, I've had a bunch of coffee haha
mightyafrowhitey 2 years ago
this version has alwaysw amazed me. I'm learning the chords right now... and of course... JUST LIKE JINGLE BELL ROCK the internet's not much help because most of them are just reposts of the wrong chords some dumbass typed in several years back. But I've found one that's really close, and my ear keeps getting better. there's still ONE PART that's baffling me. "...how hopelessly I'm lost" the site says it's a Bm7 but I know it's not. Either C#min7 or F#min7.
mightyafrowhitey 2 years ago
Thank you for posting this wonderful old song.
--------Ellen
Shabannie 2 years ago
Great song!
Love it and the view! Thank you.
genia106 2 years ago
Bier Keller... Groundpig.. anyone remember
theodorei 2 years ago
Yes...I remember the Bier Keller..Some of the best nights of the 80,s John on Guitar and Graham on Banjo..BRILLIANT!!!
guggsy28 2 years ago
Thanks for quick reply. Put me out of my misery as to where. Great photos.
tractoriste53 2 years ago 3
Hi, If you paste this
53°40'33.23"N 1°52'17.00"W
into Google Earth you will see the location . Ernie.
felliered 2 years ago 4
@felliered thanks...
I was guessing Euroope for sure...maybe Ireland...Now I know I was wrong...but not TOOOOO MUCH! LOL
solo19971 1 year ago
One of the best versions out there.Great singer. I am guessing photos are somewhere around the valleys, South Wales?
tractoriste53 2 years ago 2
Hi, Glad you liked it. The photo's are from my garden just outside of Halifax West Yorkshire. Ernie.
felliered 2 years ago
Ray Stevens is probably one of the most underrated singers America has ever produced....i never tire of hearing his songs....he is indeed one of the best country and pop singers that walked the face of the earth..
mybigbluetoad 2 years ago
Unreal- Orange Peel ! Maybe I got some hillbilly in me (cow bell, slide git, washin; bow'd,{ZOOM ZAKKA ZOOM ZAKKA..} & breakneck- THE EMPTY JAR !) First heard this track at 18 & have loved it ever since. Thank you for sharing......
Buggerlugz000 2 years ago
I knew a really beautifull lady once called Misty who broke my heart. She turned out to be a fella called Eric,this song allways bring me to tears because I miss them so much,my lifes just an empty shell.
jimanjo997 2 years ago
Really neat Misty arrangement. Have never heard it done quite like this, but in a good way! =)
Beautiful pictures, btw.
DestinationYume 2 years ago
You live in a VERY beautiful place,and I'm a little jealous ....very pretty!!!! Looks like PA. for some reason.
middsteve 2 years ago
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middsteve 2 years ago
lost this in 75. dad found it in a boot sale for me in 95 . dads gone now . This will forever remind me of him when i play it.
miff1957 2 years ago 3
My summer holiday with friends- riding a parasolled tandom. Lovely memories thankyou.
gplan372 2 years ago
I have loved Ray Stevens since the 70's. I only went to the fair in Knoxville because he was playing and that was the only place I could see him. I would have payed whatever to be at his concert. Thank you so much, Ray, for being out there for your fans. I am so happy you are here on YouTube to let other people see what a great talent you truly are.
lg1parker 2 years ago
Great rendition! Thank you for posting.
mayatatyana1 2 years ago
wow, what a neat version of this song. I love it.
divaenvy 2 years ago
Ray Stevens was the king of novelty songs, but his non-comedy musical output was varied, with this amazing cover of this and Indian Love Call, and gospel songs like Everything Is Beautiful and Turn Your Radio On.
cbak12sg 2 years ago
Awesome........love the back garden............it suited the song, MISTY...........Surely Stevens best? Well it 's a timeless classic. Makes all us non country fans think again........well for a minute anyway! Thanks again for the great post.
wesleyrocks1738 2 years ago 2
Thanks for posting this...big Ray Stevens fan here...love his funny songs too but the words to this one are sweet and cool
lance4me 2 years ago
Great job!!!..I love this version. Nothing worse than a music snob!.. :) Well maybe a cat hater !! lol
surfcottage 2 years ago
All those jazz snobs make me laugh. They even give George Benson a hard time...WTF?
This version is awesome!
Iraqveteran8888 2 years ago
this is the best song of all time
99enzofret 2 years ago 3
This is just fantastic. What a cool and unusal take on a non country song. I'm not a country fan but i love the genius of this version!
p6ulo 2 years ago 13
@p6ulo good music has nothing to do with genre..a good song is a good song...
atdeacon 1 year ago
@atdeacon well said
DaveEnsor 9 months ago
I remember singing along to this song when I was a kid and trying to imitate Stevens. It is a great take on an old song, and these are some great pix. Thanks.
uwharriewolfman 2 years ago 3
in one word i would discribe this song as yeeeeeeeeeeehaaaaaaaaaaaa great version
lake40 2 years ago 3
Thanks for this song, one of my favorites of the year it was released. Ray Stevens can sure sing when he isn't acting crazy!
paintnpintos 2 years ago
THANKS for posting a great song!!! by the way where were those pics taken?? looks like you have a nice view from your garden..
BIGART1950 2 years ago 2
Hi Bigart, Glad you like the song and the pic's, they were taken from my back garden in West Yorkshire UK. If you go onto Google Earth and fly to 53°40'33.23"N 1°52'17.00"W you will see, it's looking north. Ernie.
felliered 2 years ago
yes yes this is country and all it stands for i lov it thank you
dean24ful 2 years ago
my fav song all time
MrSmokinintheboysroo 2 years ago
This was the first version of Misty I heard and remains my favourite. Thankyou for uploading
fdoric6 2 years ago
This is simply a great song, and makes me feel good.
DaveEnsor 2 years ago 2
this is right up there with errol garner and johnny mathis's version of this wonderful song. and with those three versions you have three completely different takes on the song, all of which are fabulus
sirfrancisalbert 2 years ago
This was on the first album that my dad ever bought me so this will always love this song , great to hear it again . Love the views as well
30DOUBLEJACK 2 years ago
I absolutley love this song, omg and such beautiful views from your back yard!! I envy you!! thank you very much for this upload, cheers mate! xx
cousiwa09 2 years ago
this will always be your song Christine,remember our time in cranhill?
pammibaby1982 2 years ago
Thanks. Great song. Quite the back garden you've got.
argopunk 2 years ago 2
WOW i laughed out loud when i heard the cowbells for the first time!!!
hahaa
this song is so carefree and relaxing!
parakaters 2 years ago
This version is by far the best. My favourite song ever!
Fionalah 2 years ago 3
Only Ray Stevens could bring this "torch" song into the c/w top 3. kk3jst, I believe it was Hargus "Pig" Robbins on steel.
nickellodeon55 2 years ago
Yeah gotta say it's been one of my favourites for years and years. Enjoyed it as a child as well.
vanjane 2 years ago 4
Ray's version of this song is my absolute favorite. There is no comparison to this rendition. Love it!
gojenni714 2 years ago 2
I like the song, and Ray Stevens! And the photos!
justmusicandme 2 years ago 2
Hey... you cut off the end - there's still more to come... pity...
Leftysdaughter 2 years ago
Fantastic - one of my top five - always was and always will be...
Leftysdaughter 2 years ago 2
He is amazing, sure can make a banjo talk!
W2ICA 2 years ago 3
I'm an English Heavy Metal freak, but I LOVE this song
DokktorDeth 2 years ago 2
love it!
zorrakat 2 years ago 3
I play a couple Ray Stevens on me Keyboard, in my own fashion mind lol
Great Stuff,
Ayamabich 2 years ago
I love this song, especially Ray's version. It conjures up lovely memories of my adolescence. Thanks for posting.
anglocub 2 years ago
does anyone know who is on the steel?
kk3jst 2 years ago
Go Georgia State Ray Stevens Alma Mater And Mine!!!
jongpost 2 years ago
What a great tune.
OoooooooOwnMaOwn :)
arentanynamesleft 2 years ago 4
I think I would be pretty accurate going by the comments I read that there's quite a lot of people out there who are like myself Misty Eyed when hearing this great song thinking about their happy carefree teenage years, you just don't hear much class like this anymore.
Vinoshane 2 years ago 4
Brought a lot of happy memories back, when I was a teenager without a care in the world.
Sophie1984able 2 years ago 4
Thanks for this, felliered! My favorite Ray Stevens song! A perfect example of taking an old standard and remaking it (better, in my opinion). His vocals are awesome and the instruments are sublime. Good stuff!
dadgumblah 2 years ago 3
This reminds me of innocent and happy summer days in the mid 70's.
Unterscharfuhrer 2 years ago 10
This was another of my favorites when I was a little girl -- thanks for posting it!
wheatifer 2 years ago 9
geez you got afrigin nice backyard =) nicely done
rokclover54 2 years ago 4
I too heard this on BBC radio 2 whilst stuck in traffic this morning,& i had almost forgotton that this song ever existed.
On hearing it again it took me back to a mid 70s sunny summer holiday in prestatyn,good times & thanks for posting
mrmeldrewstuntdouble 2 years ago 4
this was in the charts UK with the Bay City Rollers.
It also reminded me of their song Give a little Love.
Forestamtul 2 years ago
I was 9 years old when my mother and stepfather danced to this beautiful song in the living room, thank you terry wogan for playing it today and reminding me of those great days and my stepfather who sadly passed away 2 years ago, Im now 43 and still love this song like back in 1975. thanks for posting it too.
secretrider1 2 years ago 7
i heard terry play this today also, but i missed todays janet and john, damn.
hardtoesxplain 2 years ago
Boring photo's from your back garden! Looks pretty good to me. Love to post some pics of the view from my back garden but im pretty sure you know what a cluster of ugly tower blocks look like. Still, im a happy geezer and and i heard this record on the Terry Wogan show today while sticking tiles to a wall and i will tell you something, it made my day! Fantastic tune , really uplifting. Ta for the post.
tilerman 2 years ago 4
not a big country fan but i love this it brings back so many memories of growing up in the uk in 1975.
hardtoesxplain 2 years ago 3
I remeber this song on long trips with my father going from Chicago to El Reno Oklahoma in our 1965 white Mercury Comet.....
janaghol 2 years ago 2
The Great JayDee Maness on steel guitar.
69rtse 2 years ago
This great,happy song reminds me of the 80,s when it meant so much as I was madly in love with a beautiful woman in Abingdon I still miss her even now Thanks Ray Stevens
foxypeep 2 years ago
if that's your back garden... WOW! How could a view like that be boring
mzbobbi 2 years ago 3
The photos are not boring, they are gorgeous! And, I envy you that they are the view from your back garden! :o)
Thank you for posting this fun song!
shellzay 2 years ago
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I went out and bought the 45 upon hearing on the radio -- all those years ago. I was playing drums in funk bands at the time---and country was not my thing.
However, I thought that the players on this recording really-really gave an 'old standard' a real lift.
Ray's singing was not too shabbby either. Many-Many thanks for this post. I did not know the recording won an award--But, I did think the arrangement, the beat, and the singing certainly did merit an award!!
reshea1950 2 years ago
this song fills me with happiness! love it!!
nails74 2 years ago
he has a heart good work
bobbydamaster 2 years ago
I read somewhere that although this CW version of Misty never got huge in the States the English were mad about it and it made No.1 in the UK pop charts for three weeks! Maybe the US fans were jaded at the time, but this song just puts you in a great mood and the Brits gave ol' Ray his due for this joyful arrangement of Misty.
Ericwm 3 years ago
Us Canadians had an awesome time with this song too.
MuroKhan 2 years ago 3
I love this song even though I`m really not a fan of country music ! I guess it simply brings nice memories back ...
WhoknowsWho1969 3 years ago 3
It's funny...I was brought up around country music. I really could never stand this music because it is all I heard from my parents. AM Country radio in Buffalo, NY area in the seventies. Then for some reason as I am shaving this song pops in my mind. Maybe it's a sign. Anyhow, I just had to listen. BTW, the pictures you put in are great.
Quantanthead 3 years ago
been awhile since i've heard this song..still sounds great.. peaked at #14 , summer of 1975, according to Joel Whitburn's Top 40 Hits book
airplaneguy53 3 years ago
brings back so many memories for me ... great song.
hardtoesxplain 3 years ago
This version came about while Ray and the band were goofing off in the studio. The producer convinced them to record it and they won a grammy that year for best arrangement.
wa4hgj 3 years ago 2
west sussex loves him too
jamieluvsjolene 3 years ago