Johnnie Ray quotes

I was walking down by the river. I lay down under a tree. I was broke. I felt pretty low. Then I looked up at the sky-all blue except for one little, white, fleecy cloud. The words came to me for the song-quicker than it's taking me to tell it to you. I got up-and I had new hope. That was the turning point in my life. (Johnnie Ray)

I've got no talent. Still sing flat as a table. I'm a sort of human spaniel. People come to see what I'm like. I make them feel, I exhaust them, I destroy them.

Johnnie Ray

I just felt like God picked me up in his arms [and said], 'Johnnie Ray, I love you', and kissed me. I'm very humble and grateful for this elevation to the big time. But we all have to come down, and it won't leave me with a complex if I do. I know this thing might go over like a lead balloon, but I can always go back to that movie extra deal.

Johnnie Ray

It's not a handicap, because when you go to bed, I take [the hearing aid] off, and the phones ring, the maids vacuum, people knock on doors, and I don't hear any of that.

Johnnie Ray

Americans are the most over-entertained people on the face of the earth.

Johnnie Ray

Johnnie Ray

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Occupation: Singer-songwriter
Born: January 10, 1927
Died: February 24, 1990
Quotes count: 5

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