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Komentáře • 191

  • @raystevensmusic
    @raystevensmusic Před 2 lety +123

    I won a Grammy for this song! So cool of you to check it out. It is interesting you watched this live performance from "The Ray Stevens Show" because this show is why I wrote the song. They needed a theme song for it and "Everything Is Beautiful" is what I came up with. So glad you enjoy it, thanks for watching!

    • @TheDonsChannel
      @TheDonsChannel  Před 2 lety +28

      I love the song and the message. I think there is a lot of people who could do with listening to the song. Thank you very much for your response. You are loved by lots of people who support my Channel.
      Regards to you & your family

    • @lcvb1624
      @lcvb1624 Před 2 lety +11

      Hi! Thanks for sharing your God given talents with us and making so many people happier!💖👍🏻🇺🇲 Love ya!

    • @rebeccawyse5562
      @rebeccawyse5562 Před 2 lety +6

      Beautifully done ...i used to sing it on the beach in Texas

    • @rebeccawyse5562
      @rebeccawyse5562 Před 2 lety +5

      Amen brother 🙏Amen

    • @loritalbot3063
      @loritalbot3063 Před 2 lety +10

      Love this song ! I grew up on your music, and it's still holds up 50 years later!

  • @Teresia12
    @Teresia12 Před 2 lety +65

    A lot of people are surprised by his voice when he sings non humorous songs. He was a great song writer and poet.

  • @jerricocke987
    @jerricocke987 Před 2 lety +23

    I remember listening to this when I was in junior high. My mother always told me that this song was the way the world should be rather than the way it was.

  • @howardwhite5131
    @howardwhite5131 Před 2 lety +20

    Ray won one of his two Grammys on this song. The other one was for "Misty".

  • @StevenEverett7
    @StevenEverett7 Před 2 lety +24

    The song was written and composed by Ray Stevens. One of my favorites of his more serious songs. Thanks for listening to this. I'm happy you enjoyed it. Cheers, Steve

  • @AppalachiaRRlover
    @AppalachiaRRlover Před 2 lety +39

    You need to do Misty It’s another one of his non comedy songs

  • @warrenburlingame1172
    @warrenburlingame1172 Před 2 lety +27

    Such a great message that we could all learn something from. It's rare to see Ray not sitting at a piano when he sings

  • @trudywolfe2795
    @trudywolfe2795 Před 2 lety +14

    Beautiful song written and sung by a beautiful man.

  • @debmoadd
    @debmoadd Před 2 lety +24

    I bought the .45 vinyl of this song with money I earned babysitting and played it until the groves wore out! I was thrilled to discover just now that I remembered every word of it. Thank you, sweetie!

    • @TheDonsChannel
      @TheDonsChannel  Před 2 lety +5

      My pleasure Debra

    • @cathybrown8334
      @cathybrown8334 Před 2 lety +1

      I remember babysitting in the 60’s for .50 an hour. I would save up to buy Beatles albums or 45’s.

  • @joanwharff6483
    @joanwharff6483 Před 2 lety +10

    His version of MISTY is AWESOME…he won a Grammy for it too ‼️❤️

  • @miamidolphinsfan
    @miamidolphinsfan Před 2 lety +35

    the original had a children's choir singing acapella "Jesus loves the little children"....its missing here and it takes away from it I think !!

    • @debzvideos
      @debzvideos Před 2 lety +7

      I always loved that little bit of that Sunday School song I sang as a child at the beginning of this song. I think it fits the message of "Everything is Beautiful".

    • @cindyhart3351
      @cindyhart3351 Před 2 lety +4

      I would love to hear the children sing Jesus loves the little children. One of the first songs I learned as a child. So sweet and pure. Truly embedded in my mind; Jesus and God love us all, no matter our color. 😊❤️🙏🏻✌🏻🇺🇸

  • @MommaBird52
    @MommaBird52 Před 2 lety +9

    Ray writes nearly all of his music.

  • @ednafenton7558
    @ednafenton7558 Před 2 lety +15

    He also sings "Misty", "Mr. Businessman"& "Turn Your Radio on". That's all i can remember right now. Ray tried to put out a few albums of serious songs. But the fans wanted him to do more comedy. So, he gave them what they wanted. You should listen to some Minnie Pearl.

  • @kathleenmurphy6220
    @kathleenmurphy6220 Před 2 lety +6

    I remember this song when I was young. I actually had no idea he sang this song.

  • @mustangbill65
    @mustangbill65 Před 2 lety +5

    Surprising..isn't it..I always knew he could sing this beautiful..

  • @steveg5933
    @steveg5933 Před 2 lety +8

    This is from when this song first came out. You should check out a more recent version. His class and poise really shine through. He's simply gotten better with age

  • @ireneohrbom2523
    @ireneohrbom2523 Před 2 lety +6

    Brings me back to my childhood.

  • @snowroses174
    @snowroses174 Před rokem +1

    I love this song. This is proof that Ray Stevens CAN sing, and he has a beautiful voice

  • @dixiegeorge9665
    @dixiegeorge9665 Před 2 lety +13

    Such a beautiful song 🥰♥️😘 He's got a wonderful range in his singing 😍

  • @j.s.matlock1456
    @j.s.matlock1456 Před 2 lety +10

    I often think it's a pity that Ray Stevens is known primarily for his novelty songs when he has such a beautiful voice and is an accomplished pianist. I enjoy your channel, sir. You seem like a very personable gentleman.

  • @l-bird
    @l-bird Před 2 lety +8

    Wow, this song brings back beautiful memories! Thanks for playing this one.

  • @marypulley6512
    @marypulley6512 Před 2 lety +4

    Seeing this today brought back so many memories. I must admit brought tears to my old eyes. We were needing the message then and moreover today. Did you hear him say Chilen instead of children, funny even when serious

  • @joanwharff6483
    @joanwharff6483 Před 2 lety +5

    Yes, Ray wrote this wonderful song ‼️. His version of MISTY is AWESOME…he won a Grammy for it too ‼️❤️

  • @coletedeux
    @coletedeux Před 2 lety +7

    Ray wrote this song as well as recorded it. A beautiful soul behind the crazy façade.

  • @SpottedQ
    @SpottedQ Před 2 lety +4

    This song was huge when I was a kid- we sang this in class for music and in our childrens choir.

  • @marypulley6512
    @marypulley6512 Před 2 lety +7

    I love his comedy, But love his humble voice and his talent. He is a very talented man

  • @fscottgray9784
    @fscottgray9784 Před 2 lety +4

    One of the biggest songs of 1970 but you rarely hear it played now. Great message in the song.

  • @elizabethfranco1284
    @elizabethfranco1284 Před 2 lety +3

    I loved this as a child

  • @susieq2748
    @susieq2748 Před 2 lety +4

    Wow that takes me back to my childhood:)

  • @caretaker158
    @caretaker158 Před 2 lety +3

    He looked SOOO different without the moustache. It's like a different guy named Ray was singing.

  • @pegatheetoo1437
    @pegatheetoo1437 Před 4 měsíci

    Sometimes, when listening to his comedic songs, you forget what a beautiful voice he really has! ❤️

  • @lanaeohalloran376
    @lanaeohalloran376 Před 2 lety +3

    I had forgotten he sang this song. What's not to love about him..

  • @toniflaughlin6718
    @toniflaughlin6718 Před 2 lety +1

    This brings back the days......I was a sophomore in High School. Just as relevant today.

  • @patkaiser7177
    @patkaiser7177 Před 2 měsíci +1

    I loved this song when it was recorded. It's what we need now!

  • @shilothompson1509
    @shilothompson1509 Před 2 lety +3

    I adore his version of Misty. I think his most underrated serious song is Have a Little Talk with Myself.

  • @kenjones2776
    @kenjones2776 Před 2 lety +4

    A Ray Stevens song you might want to try. "THANK YOU" is the title. It's entirely serious and IMO one of his best

    • @Trishapurpleprincess
      @Trishapurpleprincess Před 2 lety

      I agree! That and Dear America are both on my patriotic playlist!! I love his humor but also his patriotism

  • @AppalachiaRRlover
    @AppalachiaRRlover Před 2 lety +7

    And yes he wrote that song

  • @melissafields3376
    @melissafields3376 Před 2 lety +3

    I just realized I was 5 years old when this came out!

  • @irisriley3284
    @irisriley3284 Před 2 lety +4

    I've heard that sung by so many, but his version is so good! I'd forgotten just how good. Thank you, Ray Stevens

  • @sharonw.9091
    @sharonw.9091 Před 2 lety +2

    I had forgotten the beautiful message in this song. Thank you for reminding me.

  • @donnabrockable
    @donnabrockable Před 2 lety +2

    We sang this song in 8th grade chorus in front of the whole school. Great memories. Great song. Love Ray!

  • @FrankStein1
    @FrankStein1 Před 2 lety +4

    Still my favorite song 45 years later. Thankyou for sharing this with a new generation. Hopefully they get the message. I had been hoping you would do this since the streak video.

  • @Farrah300
    @Farrah300 Před 2 lety

    Here is a piece of trivia for those who are fans of the 60s. Ray Stevens sang backup on the song, "Little Things", by Bobby Goldsboro in 1965. In the U.K., there was a version of that song that was recorded by Dave Berry.

  • @MommaBird52
    @MommaBird52 Před 2 lety +2

    Glad you got to see the singing side of Ray. I had suggested it several times.

  • @petedz9772
    @petedz9772 Před rokem +1

    This was my first memory of Ray's music. His funny stuff came a bit later, so I equate him first as a capable musician rather than a comedian. Context is important. 1972. A southern white man with a unifying message that leans on the sound of the black community--gospel, blues, salvation, etc. It's very Elvis like. I wonder how well those two knew each other, plus how well Ray knew people in black community.

  • @bessiesobjack8647
    @bessiesobjack8647 Před 2 lety +3

    That was priceless, so beautifully done...🎶🥰🎵

  • @paulahundley9438
    @paulahundley9438 Před 2 lety

    Times that I give up on humanity I listen to this-LETS MAKE IT #1 ON THE CHARTS AGAIN -THE USA NEEDS THIS RIGHT NOW

  • @laurenbridges5992
    @laurenbridges5992 Před 2 lety +2

    One of my all time faves! He has an awesome voice.

  • @brianbaswell5895
    @brianbaswell5895 Před 2 lety +2

    Ray Stevens sang a lot of music that wasn't comedy. He had a song called "Misty" that was very popular. He also sang a lot of gospel songs. He had a good voice. *Has a good voice!

  • @donnabrockable
    @donnabrockable Před 2 lety +7

    You should check out Ray's song, Along came Jones. Has Andy Williams and Danny Thomas singing it with him. It is another funny one but from 1969 (I was 8)

    • @sandrastorer5628
      @sandrastorer5628 Před 2 lety +1

      Along Came Jones was one of my favorites of his.

    • @Beadingterri
      @Beadingterri Před 2 lety

      I absolutely love this song done by those 3!

  • @richcunningham5467
    @richcunningham5467 Před 2 lety +5

    This brought back sooo many memories from long ago - he's always been one of my favorites (he's from close to my home town in Atlanta, Ga) Ray was probably in his early 30's (?) when this aired on TV. His serious songs are just as wonderful as his cornpone, super hilarious ones are - I could listen to his music all day ( one of my all time favorites is :"Turn Your Radio On" - He does all his own background vocals and harmonies on this particular song - really good). I really love your channel and you have such a beautiful family - I have 3 sons and 2 daughters and in all we have 15 grandchildren - Lots of love there!!
    I do love the variety of your channel and that you are super patriot for the good and right for your country. Thank you for your military service as well - I consider you as a beloved ally and a brother...
    Keep up the tremendous work "DonFather'!
    Richie C

    • @spencerhensley5495
      @spencerhensley5495 Před rokem

      He was born on January 24, 1939 and this aired in 1970 so yes he was 31 at the time. This show also featured an unknown comic that would later become a household name a guy by the name of Steve Martin making some of his earliest television appearances with Mr. Stevens.

  • @stacymoore9836
    @stacymoore9836 Před 8 měsíci

    This was my favorite song ever since I was 9 years old in 1970

  • @dwaynentinabunt1200
    @dwaynentinabunt1200 Před 2 lety +1

    Early 70's I think Misty was his best.

  • @user-bn7yk1hh1h
    @user-bn7yk1hh1h Před měsícem

    He is a great entertainer. I heard him for many years.

  • @crashcorrigan9733
    @crashcorrigan9733 Před 2 lety +2

    This was a great song, by one of the great pop song writers. Thank you. An oldie but a goodie.

  • @reneehomen2226
    @reneehomen2226 Před 2 lety +4

    Beautifully done! I love the message.

  • @jeanstrickland2445
    @jeanstrickland2445 Před 2 lety +5

    This is going to be good! Haven’t heard this in a long time😁

  • @wallyboy6666
    @wallyboy6666 Před 2 lety

    He was so young in this video. It takes me back. :) Thanks for choosing this gem.

  • @BRMBeeGeesR1
    @BRMBeeGeesR1 Před rokem

    I grew up in the Ray Stevens era. I think this was his best song!

  • @adarkfilly
    @adarkfilly Před 2 lety

    This song gets me teary eyed in a happy way every time I listen to it.

  • @sandrasmith8365
    @sandrasmith8365 Před 2 lety +1

    You need to watch Jerry Reed. Great comedian and artist.
    He was one of the best guitarists ever. Was on Chet Atkins list. Up in top 10.
    He had a technique called the ‘claw.’
    Played on Elvis record of ‘Guitar Man’. He and Ray Stevens are excellent storytellers.
    “Lord Mr. Ford” is a funny song.

  • @dwaynentinabunt1200
    @dwaynentinabunt1200 Před rokem

    Ray actually started as an Elvis impersonator. But it wasn't until he gave that up did he make his mark. You can ask him. His cover of Misty is still legendary after nearly 50 years. Most still don't know he sang cannon ball

  • @TiptonMama
    @TiptonMama Před 2 lety +2

    One of my absolute favorites! Like many, I grew up listening to his music :) for another funny one, The Haircut Song is great

  • @michaelspencer8050
    @michaelspencer8050 Před 2 lety +1

    He did the title song for the movie cannonball run.

  • @cliffordbarnes1631
    @cliffordbarnes1631 Před 2 lety +3

    Charleton ( excuse the spelling) welcome to in my opinion the best reaction channel on CZcams.
    Don is like family to me as are all of the members.
    It is a pleasure to welcome you and what a choice you have made!
    We are all Gods children and there is so much beauty out there if we just take the time to see it!
    God Bless you and yours and thank you so much Don for your genuine reaction.
    Much love and respect to all out there and may God Bless and keep you all!

  • @chanaplotke6218
    @chanaplotke6218 Před rokem

    I had no idea that Ray Stevens wrote this song. I've sung along to it many times. It just seemed like this song was organically absorbed into our culture, I wish it had lasted.

  • @dannysullivan633
    @dannysullivan633 Před 2 lety +1

    Be so nice if we could all live together and not go at others because they live different to others

  • @emceenati1497
    @emceenati1497 Před 2 lety

    Came out in 1970 and became number 1 on the charts as well as winning a grammy

    • @emceenati1497
      @emceenati1497 Před 2 lety

      They would play it on the radio constantly

  • @tdiscbetween
    @tdiscbetween Před 2 lety +1

    Until this reaction video, I never noticed that Ray Stevens has an uncanny resemblance to Ms. Jane Hathaway ( Nancy Kulp ) Bev Hillbillies.

  • @HappyValleyDreamin
    @HappyValleyDreamin Před 2 lety +3

    Absolutely love Ray Stevens and especially this song💕My Mom bought this on a 45 record when I was in 5th grade.

  • @celtichero9
    @celtichero9 Před 2 lety +4

    Another #AWESOME Video Thanks! This was such a beautiful song at the time and for our time now! With every video I Like you more and more I think we would be great friend if we ever met! You are #QUALITY! God Bless Always #LYBM

    • @TheDonsChannel
      @TheDonsChannel  Před 2 lety +1

      Thanks very much for your kind words Richard. I really appreciate it

    • @celtichero9
      @celtichero9 Před 2 lety +2

      @@TheDonsChannel They are from my heart my brother I am a Retired English History Teachers so Scotland and its people are always close to my Heart! God Bless Always #LYBM

    • @TheDonsChannel
      @TheDonsChannel  Před 2 lety +1

      @@celtichero9 Fantastic. Have you visited Scotland before?

    • @celtichero9
      @celtichero9 Před 2 lety +1

      @@TheDonsChannel Yes Many times I am a Retired Officer from the United States Marine Corps and was stationed with NATO as an advisor in Weapons and Tactics and a Diplomatic Courier! I got so spend time with the Royal Marines and with the Black Watch! I Loved them both but the Scots could never get me into a kilt! I told them if they could find one in Scarlet and Gold ( the Colors of the USMC) I might consider it but I really don't have the knees for a kilt!! LMAO

    • @cindy844
      @cindy844 Před 2 lety +1

      @@celtichero9 Thank you, sir, for your service to our country and ALSO to our children!! Respect.

  • @rbodee
    @rbodee Před rokem +1

    Check out "The Ink is Black, The Page is White" by Three Dog Night

  • @lcvb1624
    @lcvb1624 Před 2 lety

    Thanks! Loved this song growing up! Amazing how each generation thinks they are the first to oppose racism😄😉.

  • @ridwanmaulana611
    @ridwanmaulana611 Před 2 lety +2

    Superbb awesome

  • @george217
    @george217 Před 2 lety +3

    He does a nice cover of "Unchained Melody" as well...

  • @edithdavis2848
    @edithdavis2848 Před 2 lety

    One of my favorites serious songs he did.

  • @cindyhart3351
    @cindyhart3351 Před 2 lety +1

    Wow! I did not know he could sing like this! It is such a beautiful song! Everybody is Beautiful! So true. 😁🇺🇸❤️🙏🏻✌🏻👏🏻👏🏻

  • @MrCJ-qz9dl
    @MrCJ-qz9dl Před rokem

    I enjoyed your videoyour positive attitude and vibrant energy. I also love listening to your Scottish accent. You reminded me of a Scottish colleague l once worked with. When he got excited l could not understand one word he said; like you @7:05😄. Yet he was the best to work with. God bless!

  • @heidibookout3596
    @heidibookout3596 Před 2 lety +3

    He wrote it for his grandmother to show her he could do other types of music

  • @musefan69
    @musefan69 Před 2 lety +1

    kinda a gospel song, just got the white fella at the helm! i remember hearing this a long time ago...has a nice feeling.

  • @miamidolphinsfan
    @miamidolphinsfan Před 2 lety +2

    Great song from 1970...a classic !

  • @cherokeemammyof4205
    @cherokeemammyof4205 Před 2 lety +1

    Turn your radio on and Misty are great ones too

  • @nextbreathdotorg
    @nextbreathdotorg Před 2 lety

    Yes, Ray did write this song too!

  • @sandrabrown4979
    @sandrabrown4979 Před 2 lety +10

    The equal rights act was passed when I was in kindergarten, we were taught these exact morals by parents who lived through segregation. Unfortunately there is a certain party here that benefits from seeing color and not character.

    • @CaptainFrost32
      @CaptainFrost32 Před 2 lety

      Dang those Democrats.

    • @amsmith53954
      @amsmith53954 Před 2 lety +1

      Make that TWO certain parties. Both play the race game, just in different ways.

  • @cindyphifer970
    @cindyphifer970 Před rokem

    Love Ray

  • @carlbarrs929
    @carlbarrs929 Před 2 lety

    Yes he wrote it, that was his TV show. I think he and another seventies guy B.J. Thomas sound similar.

  • @melissafields3376
    @melissafields3376 Před 2 lety +1

    Wow! This is first time I have ever heard him sing like this ♥️👍! Thanks Don father!!

  • @TexasMagnolia
    @TexasMagnolia Před 2 lety +1

    Please react to “Misty”….it’s gorgeous!

  • @royfugate
    @royfugate Před rokem

    You should listen to his song Sunday morning coming down. It is from the same show.

  • @bcleone
    @bcleone Před 2 lety +1

    I love his version of "Misty" Check it out.

  • @beegee1960
    @beegee1960 Před rokem

    People just could not refrain from singing along with this song.

  • @oldschool72
    @oldschool72 Před 2 lety +1

    Thank you for reacting to a beautiful song by Ray He wrote this in a hurry for the Easter Special tv show which I watched live.. another one is Mr. Businessman.

  • @KuscosPoison
    @KuscosPoison Před 2 lety

    Do Ray Stevens Help Me Make It Through The Night. It is SO funny. I think you will get a laugh out of the gags, as well as appreciate the actual voice the man has in the "real" singing of it.

  • @DoctorVell
    @DoctorVell Před 2 lety

    You picked a great song, it is my favourite of his, always was.

  • @tdiscbetween
    @tdiscbetween Před 2 lety +1

    Great job Scottish Guy 👍👍👍👍👍

  • @nextbreathdotorg
    @nextbreathdotorg Před 2 lety

    This came out huge in USA during the Jesus Movement. This was somewhat prior to Ray's going all out in his comedic style music. I've often wondered if he should've stayed more specific to his beautiful voice and song writings.

  • @johntate5722
    @johntate5722 Před rokem

    Great post.

  • @Dad-jk2wd
    @Dad-jk2wd Před 2 lety

    Love the channel....hello from the USA!
    Just found the channel. Family is from kintyre peninsula,Maceachran is in the house

  • @marykatherinescruggs6980
    @marykatherinescruggs6980 Před 2 lety +1

    You need to meet with Ray Stevens

  • @victorwaddell6530
    @victorwaddell6530 Před 2 lety +1

    Check out Black and White by Three Dog Night sometime .