Ray Stevens Here We Go Again Free
| Ray Stevens | |
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 Stevens on The Johnny Cash Testify, c. 1971 | |
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| Birth proper noun | Harold Ray Ragsdale |
| Born | (1939-01-24) Jan 24, 1939 Clarkdale, Georgia, U.S. |
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| Years active | 1957–present |
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Harold Ray Ragsdale (built-in January 24, 1939),[1] known professionally equally Ray Stevens, is an American country[two] and popular vocaliser-songwriter and comedian,[3] [4] known for his Grammy-winning recordings "Everything Is Beautiful" and "Misty", as well as comedic hits such as "Gitarzan" and "The Streak". He has received gold albums for his music sales. He has worked as a producer, music arranger, and tv set host. He is an inductee of the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame, the Georgia Music Hall of Fame, the Christian Music Hall of Fame, and the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum.
Early life [edit]
Harold Ray Ragsdale was born on January 24, 1939, in Clarkdale, Georgia.[1] He is the elder of 2 sons born to Willis Harold Ragsdale (1915–2001) and Frances Stephens Ragsdale (1916–1997).[5] He has a younger brother, John, who was an player and writer. His brother died in 2022 at the age of 75.[6] While attention high schoolhouse, Stevens formed his offset band, a rhythm and dejection grouping named The Barons. Following his graduation, Stevens enrolled in Georgia State University as a music major.[7]
Career [edit]
Early on career [edit]
At 18, Stevens signed to Capitol Records' Prep Records segmentation in 1957,[7] and produced the single "Argent Bracelet", with a cover of "Rang Tang Ding Dong" as the B-side. The single was met with a positive review from Billboard.[8] The B-side was originally recorded by doo-wop group The Cellos in 1956.[nine]
Stevens signed with Mercury Records in 1961.[x]
1970s [edit]
In the 1970s, Stevens became a producer and studio musician in Nashville. He recorded songs for Barnaby Records and Warner Brothers during 1970–79. Stevens' biggest hit in the U.South. was his gospel-inflected unmarried "Everything Is Cute" (1970). The single won a Grammy Award, was the theme vocal for his summertime 1970 Television receiver show, hitting number i on both the pop and Adult-Contemporary charts, and marked his first time in the Top 40 on the country charts, peaking at number 39. It sold over one million copies, and was awarded a gold disc.[11]
1980s [edit]
Stevens and so joined MCA in 1984 as a "state one-act" act and thereafter released only novelty song albums. In 1985 he performed at the Lanierland Music Park in Georgia with Pinkard & Bowden.[12]
2010–2014 [edit]
In April 2010, Stevens released We the People, a CD/DVD of political songs. This anthology reached Elevation-five on the Billboard Comedy Album chart.[13] [14]
RAY-ality TV ended its digital Idiot box run in January 2014. In March 2014, a webisode series, also titled Rayality Television set was launched. In 2014, Stevens co-starred in the movie Campin' Buddies.[fifteen]
Stevens published his autobiographical memoir Ray Stevens' Nashville in 2014.[16] [17]
Since 2015 [edit]
Stevens released the album Here We Become Once again on March 24, 2015, which includes the Taylor Swift spoof single "Taylor Swift is Stalking Me"[eighteen] and "Come to the USA".[19]
Personal life [edit]
Stevens was married to Penny Jackson Ragsdale for over sixty years, until her expiry on December 31, 2021, from a lengthy battle with cancer. Two days prior, he canceled his New Year'southward Eve concert at CabaRay, due to her rapidly declining health. They had 2 children and four grandchildren.[20]
Discography [edit]
Accolades [edit]
Grammy awards [edit]
| Twelvemonth | Category | Nominated work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Best Contemporary Male Vocalist | "Gitarzan" | Nominated | [21] |
| 1971 | "Everything Is Beautiful" | Won | [22] | |
| 1971 | Best System Accompanying Vocalist(s) | "Everything Is Cute" | Nominated | [23] |
| 1971 | Gimmicky Song | "Everything Is Beautiful" | Nominated | [23] |
| 1971 | Tape of the Year | "Everything Is Beautiful" | Nominated | [23] |
| 1971 | Vocal of the Year | "Everything Is Beautiful" | Nominated | [23] |
| 1971 | Best Inspirational Performance | "Honey Lifted Me" | Nominated | [23] |
| 1976 | Best Organization Accompanying Vocalist(s) | "Misty" | Won | [22] |
| 1976 | Best Country Song Operation – Male | "Misty" | Nominated | [24] |
| 1980 | Best One-act Recording | "I Need Your Aid, Barry Manilow" | Nominated | [25] |
| 1988 | "Would Jesus Wear a Rolex" | Nominated | [26] |
References [edit]
- ^ a b "Ray Stevens just thinks funny". Nashville, Tennessee: Ray Stevens. Jan viii, 2016. Retrieved February three, 2018.
- ^ "Shelby Singleton, Nashville Producer, Dies at 77". The New York Times . Retrieved Baronial xx, 2014.
- ^ "Ray Stevens Comes Streaking Back With Immigration Song". The New York Times . Retrieved August xx, 2014.
- ^ Roy, Don (1998). "Ray Stevens." In The Encyclopedia of State Music, Paul Kingsbury, Editor. New York: Oxford University Printing. p. 507.
- ^ "Ray Stevens | Artist Bio". Land Music Hall of Fame . Retrieved February 12, 2022.
- ^ "Ray Stevens' Younger Brother Has "Unexpectedly" Died At Age 75". Classic Country Music . Retrieved Feb 12, 2022.
- ^ a b Woodstra, Chris; Erlewine, Steven Thomas; Bogdanov, Vladamir; Erlewine, Michael (1997). All Music Guide to Country: The Experts' Guide to the All-time State Recordings. Backbeat Books. p. 448. ISBN978-0-87930-475-i.
- ^ "Reviews and Ratings". Billboard: 52. January 24, 1957.
- ^ Warner, Jay (2006). American Singing Groups: A History, From 1940 to Today. Hal Leonard. p. 100. ISBN978-0-352-33533-iii.
- ^ Wadhams, Wayne (2001). Inside the Hits: The Seduction of a Rock and Curlicue Generation (Pop Culture). Berklee Press. pp. 78–82.
- ^ Murrells, Joseph (1978). The Book of Golden Discs (2nd ed.). London: Barrie and Jenkins Ltd. p. 286. ISBN0-214-20512-6.
- ^ Box Score Top Grossing Concerts. Billboard. Nielsen Concern Media, Inc. June one, 1985. pp. 48–. ISSN 0006-2510.
- ^ "Ray Stevens Bio | Ray Stevens Career". CMT Artists . Retrieved April 12, 2017.
- ^ "Nosotros The People CD". Ray Stevens . Retrieved April 12, 2017.
- ^ "Ray Stevens – Timeline Photos". Facebook. Retrieved August 20, 2014.
- ^ Stevens, Ray; Kalb, C. Westward. Buddy (March ane, 2014). Ray Stevens' Nashville. Harold R.Ragsdale A/K/A Ray Stevens. ISBN9780615993089 . Retrieved October 27, 2017 – via Google Books.
- ^ Betts, Stephen Fifty. (June 20, 2014). "Ray Stevens' Nashville Details Comic Performer'southward Versatile Career: Comedic country legend writes memoir of good old days in Music City". RollingStone.com. Rolling Stone. Retrieved June 20, 2014.
- ^ Billboard, March 24, 2022 – Ray Stevens Returns With 'Taylor Swift Is Stalkin' Me' – By Chuck Dauphin
- ^ Billboard, January 6, 2010 – Ray Stevens Has YouTube Hitting With Pro-Arizona Vocal
- ^ Dukes, Billy. "Ray Stevens' Wife Penny Has Died". tasteofcountry.com . Retrieved January i, 2022.
- ^ "Grammy Awards: Best Pop Vocal Performance – Male". Rockonthennet.com . Retrieved October 27, 2017.
- ^ a b "Past Winners Search". Grammy.com. April 30, 2017. Retrieved Oct 27, 2017.
- ^ a b c d e "Grammy Awards 1971". Awardsandshows.com . Retrieved October 27, 2017.
- ^ "Grammy Awards 1976". Awardsandshows.com . Retrieved October 27, 2017.
- ^ Arar, Yardena (January nine, 1980). "Grammy awards field a definite mixed bag". The Spokesman-Review. Cowles Publishing Company. Retrieved April 23, 2010.
- ^ McShane, Larry (January 15, 1988). "Irish rockers among Grammy nominees". The Telegraph. Telegraph Publishing Company. Retrieved April 24, 2010.
External links [edit]
- Official website
- Ray Stevens at IMDb
- Tom Redmond – Working with Chet Atkins: An Interview with Ray Stevens
- Ray Stevens – MyBestYears.COM INTERVIEW SPOTLIGHT
- Ray Stevens Interview NAMM Oral History Library (2014)
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Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ray_Stevens
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