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16 quotes by Ray Stevens

This article possibly contains original research. Please improve it by verifying the claims made and adding inline citations. Statements consisting only of original research should be removed. (October 2014) Ray Stevens Stevens on The Johnny Cash Show, circa 1971 Background information Birth name Harold Ray Ragsdale Born (1939-01-24) January 24, 1939 (age 76) Clarkdale, Georgia, United States Genres Country, pop, novelty Occupation(s)...
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The human brain is a funny thing: it's very susceptible to tempo and melody. You put the right words to it, and it becomes very influential.

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I'm a terrible trumpet player.

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As you know, I played a little trumpet with Elvis. I overdub a few drum licks here and there on a session, but I'm not a drummer by any means.

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Bill Justis was a saxophone player, good musician, arranger, and friend of mine who had a big hit called 'Raunchy.'

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I had no idea that I could sustain a career as an artist. But, I loved music and wanted to be in the music business.

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I just love music in general. I've been a fan of all different kinds of music since I can remember.

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I originally passed on 'Raindrops Keep Fallin' On My Head' in 1969, so they gave it to B.J. Thomas.

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I'm a big fan of comedy music.

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I'm not just a singer of funny songs; I am basically, first and foremost, a musician. I'm always recording all styles of music.

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People will remember a good comedy song a lot longer than they would some of the so-called straight love songs.

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The government is already into our lives a whole lot more than they should be. If I were president, I'd roll everything back. Everything!

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I did recording sessions as a musician as well as a background vocalist and enjoyed every minute of it. I remember singing harmony with Waylon... →

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I kinda halfway paid attention to politics during my early years, but the older you get, the more you realize it's very important to pay... →

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