Ray Stevens quotes

I originally passed on 'Raindrops Keep Fallin' On My Head' in 1969, so they gave it to B.J. Thomas. (Ray Stevens)
I'm a terrible trumpet player. View quote
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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. View quote
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Bill Justis was a saxophone player, good musician, arranger, and friend of mine who had a big hit called Raunchy. View quote
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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. View quote
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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. View quote
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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. View quote
Ray Stevens

Ray Stevens

Ray Stevens - Image
Photo: Gene Pugh, CC BY-SA 2.0
Occupation: American Musician
Born: January 24, 1939
Quotes count: 7