But if you listen to the song, it’s actually correct it’s not just random. Genealogist I have said that when you list out the marriages and everything technically he would be his own grandpa.
Ray Stephens has brought a smile to my face for years! God Bless you Ray and Don thank yo for introducing Ray to those who never had the pleasure before! There is nothing quite like an Irish wake!!
Soe one was You are Beautiful and other soft soft Rock or po,. Side two was T Dtre Sttreak,, and others,Me Again Margaret. I think,,yes I have the album. I I have not listened to it it in years.
@@afordhere75126 He died during the height of Covid, when most of the bars were closed. I hoped that when the bars started reopening, that some of them would prop cardboard cutouts of him against their jukeboxes. But, I doubt it happened (at least widespread).
The front rooms of U.S. houses used to be called parlors. Now since we no longer have this tradition of having a wake at home we call the front room a living room. We replaced a coffin with something even more scary, a television. LOL.
I love Ray. Years ago in the south a man named Jerry Clower did comedy you should listen to him. On a serious note have you done the Wreak of the Edmond Fitzgerald
As Catholics, we used to sit up all night at the funeral home. The last time I attended I was still a child and it wasn't creepy to me at all. We kids had to be quiet, but we could play silently or color pictures or whatever. Then we'd fall asleep on couches or wherever we fell out. The worst was when I walked into a funeral parlor and saw the dead man receiving mourners. Turned out it was a twin brother I never knew he had.
At about the 7:00 mark…….. after all us kids became grownups, our Dad teased us that was how he wanted to attend his last party. He passed in 2017. The evening after the funeral, the neighbor couple came (with a bottle of whiskey) to hug Mom, and to offer condolences. And to meet the family that was gathered at Mom&Dad’s house. Those of us who were grownups and were drinkers, were poured a small amount of whiskey, and those of us who were not grownups or chose not to drink were poured a non-alcoholic beverage. We all raised our glasses and drank a toast to Husband/Dad/Grampa/GreatGrampa/Neighbor. He would have enjoyed the party.
Maybe another reason for sitting up with the dead was to make sure the deceased was really dead! Many people have been buried alive in the old days! Now that would be scary!!!!!
@@TheDonsChannel You should definitely try out some Lewis Grizzard material. He was uproariously funny. Check him out: ruclips.net/video/imZjCbRuZ3c/видео.html
I remember this when it came out. I knew you were in for some out loud laughs. I Need One today, and I got it. Now Ray Stevens has a restaurant in Nashville, wears a tuxedo and bowtie,has guests and sing himself
My son is getting ready to turn 24 and he loved Ray Stevens growing up. We had a VHS cassette of Ray Stevens videos and he would play it everyday when he come home from school sometimes twice.
I went to a funeral once for my uncle where it was at their home. A lot of the older homes, especially old farm houses would have a door to the outside in the living room that went nowhere. There wasn’t a porch or stairs on the outside. It was used to take the coffin in and out of the house for funerals. A friend of mine bought an old Victorian house and was renovating it. It had the door to nowhere and they couldn’t figure out why it was there. I had to explain to them what is was used for back in the day. They were kinda creeped out about it.
One of my Cousins had gotten a job for the summer working for a mortuary, he was working his way through college. One day,.He was told to pick up someone who had died at home , the Mortician told him that the Coroner’s office had a person there to help load the person on the gurney to transport them to the mortuary. He had only been working for this mortuary for about a week, so he and the attendant loaded the body in the hearse, but the Coroner’s attendant forgot to do the top strap on the gurney. So, Henry was driving and he stopped at a stop sign and when he stepped on the gas, the body sat up. He freaked out apparently, pulled the car over to the side of the road, left the keys in the car, locked the door and ran to the nearest phone booth; called the mortuary and said he quit. He told them where the hearse was and never went back. Poor Henry, God rest his soul!
Ray Stevens is a hoot! But he also did Everything is Beautiful which was absolutely a gorgeous song. And if you like gut busting comedy check out Carol Burnett with Tim Conway. Make sure you go to the bathroom before you watch it though! 🤣
Yes! Anything Ray Stevens! My parents got me listening to his stuff when I was growing up and he still makes me laugh to this day. This one is by far my favorite 😆
Sorry I'm late, mate. We're renovating our kitchen and dining room, and I've just been knackered. So, naps happen because we're also having severe heat/humidity. Much Love! I think your channel and reactions are just magic!😘😘💖💖👍👍👋👋👋👋👋
I LOVE Ray.... I'm 58 years old and remember when The Streak first was released. He's always been a fave of mine. :D Thanks for doing a review of this one. hehehe
Please listen to Holly Dunn's "Daddy's Hands". My dad met her and prior to his passing when I was 16, he asked me to sing it at his funeral. Sadly I wasn't able to do it then nor could I sing it now. It's a beautiful song. Love your channel.
My Dad has cancer. In 2007, they gave him 2 years & he's still kicking. He has everything all set up, so there won't be any thing for us to do. He asked each of us what song we'd like played at his funeral. My song is Daddy's Hands. Luckily no one has to sing. None of us would be able to.
@@nestea8385 Sorry to hear about your dad's health. When my dad had lung cancer in 1984 the doctors said give him 2 years and he would be gone but dad made is to 1992.
My dad died of cancer in 2015, and we played Daddy’s Hands at his funeral too. We also had someone surprise us with a cover of Mississippi Squirrel Revival because he had loved Ray Stevens, and had a great sense of humour.
In the South (at least Southeastern Kentucky), this used to be common. I’ve been part of it. It’s healing for some families and gives them extra time that some desperately need. But, this song would crack anyone up that’s done it. It’s a spooky, sad and stressful time, but I can see stuff like this that may have happened. 🤦🏻♀️
LOL This song reminded me of some stories by Lewis Grizzard. He was brilliant too. They still set up with the dead in the greeting room then the hearse comes, takes the body to the church, have a service and then taken for burial.
I'm so glad you texted to this. I think you might be the only one, and this is my favorite. "Rev, that kitchen ain't got no door in it" "Don't worry son, it will in a minute"
When I was young it was tradition for the funeral director to bring people home in their casket. I remember family coming back from the north. As children we were happy to see cousins to play with. We mostly stayed outdoors playing. The women of the community cooked all kinds of food.
Ray Stevens is an American treasure, and a super funny guy! He's know for his comedy, but he is actually a very talented pianist, and a really good singer, as well.
another great storyteller- Jerry Clower- His sitting up with the dead story takes a very different turn... ruclips.net/video/kdW6oBPao4Y/видео.html ... This is another storyteller that you can explore. EDIT: This story has a similar thread as the tale you shared. ... Love it.
The Don - great video! I'm in Texas and I don't know of anyone who still sits up with the dead. Maybe more in the old South they do? Would love to know if anyone wants to comment. Thanks!
In Louisiana some families were still doing in into the 90s, but it is very rare nowdays. I do remember around 98-99 we had a member of the church youth group die tragically, and they decided to hold a "lock in". Basically, we brought them to the church and then we all camped out in the church overnight with them.
In cities, here in the US, we have Funeral Homes or Funeral Parlors that prepare and house the dead until the funeral/memorial. Then they're delivered to the Grave Site or Crematorium for Final Internment and Final Farewells.
I always enjoy listening to him.Ray must have done this for Halloween. 🤣🤣🤣 In the US almost all remains are kept at the funeral home as far as I know. Then it goes to the cemetery for burial after the service. Cheers, Steve
This is great. Ray has always been a favorite. Try checking out Louis Geizzard and his comedy. He does a sitting up with Uncle Cleve bit. In fact his Southern based humor is the BEST!
Love this 😂😂 this was common practice when I was growing up but I haven't been to one of these since I was about 15 or 16. There was always a ton of food, and a lot of liquor! 😂😂 love this video. Thanks for the reaction!
We used to sit up with the dead, there were reasons for it. Most of which were superstitions, folk lore. I was raised in Appalachia and this is just what they did. Many many Scot-Irish people settled that area and brought many traditions and superstitions with them which passed down through the generations. I was quite young but I remember actually climbing up and sitting in the casket with my grandpa. They say I sat on his lap all the time and he used to sing to me, who knows why I climbed up there. But they left me for a while and then made me get down. I know in our case, few people had autos back then and town was quite far away, so the dead would be prepped and returned home where they lay for viewing for up to three days, I guess they gave people time to travel. My granny never left grandpa's side until after the funeral. I;m not sure if the traditional mountain people still do it. I left there many years ago, too many ghosts in those mountains for me, I never returned except for short visits.
@@deeking3683 If you are native to the mountains and are from E TN, we are probably related. My folks were from W. NC, E.TN. I still have lots of kin there, some in Cocke County and tons in Haywood Co NC. My travels took me to GA and then on to Alaska. I'm still in the PNW but I have carried my roots with me. There is something about being a southerner that never leaves your blood. Hope you guys are cool because we are roasting over here.
Too funny, I was born in South Jersey. My family was migrant farm workers, we followed the planting and harvest. Daddy was a dairyman also. Momma's family started in Grainger Co TN and moved to Cocke Co sometime before the depression.
@@deeking3683 , we originated in Grainger TN on momma's side. Acuff and Holt, Dalton, My daddy in NC was a Rathbone but his line is quite deep, I am related to almost everyone that aren't transplants in Haywood County, the Maggie Valley area. They are like KY and have cool names like Rabbit Skin, Johnson's Cove, Panther Creek(pronounced Painters) :) Low Hollar. I was born in South Jersey, my parents were migrant farm workers, we were back and forth a lot.
I have just discovered your channel. You are charming. Those of us who are Scots-Irish still "set the dead". We have an Irish wake, which is to say we spend the night drinking and remembering. Tradition is Tradition on both dudes of the sea. Be well and thank you.
My parents were both first generation American born of Scottish Catholic families. So, aye, I've handled our dead, been at the pub/bar with the dead relative, getting proper pissed one last time before the burial. We didn't cover mirrors but, my mom put salt/salted every window sill and doorway in/out of the house. It was to keep evil spirits out and away from the deceased and the rest of the family and friends. Thinking about it, I think she took mirrors down but, put small ones facing out in at least one window about the house, for protection.
I think the mirrors are covered so the soul can leave without getting trapped, lots of times the doors and windows were opened to help the soul find it's way out to go to the beyond.
We had all his records when I was much younger, actually some music I could share with my Mother. Ray Stevens eventually became someone like many others just another good memory from my younger days. Since you posted his squirrel song it really lifted my spirits, like rediscovering an old forgotten friend. I've since went to his site and purchased some newer CD's, funny it took someone an Ocean away to reconnect me.
Bloomington, IN girl here :) My family does do wakes, But not at home, and not for days like they used to. We had a helluva a party when my mom died, and she was up on a dais in the room. As to the mirrors, it was because the dead might get confused and trapped in them in our world. It's believed that mirrors hold part of the soul ( which is, incidentally, why breaking one was considered bad luck for seven years. It took that long to grow back that piece of your soul.) People do all kinds of things when faced with that ultimate loss. My step mom and me were the only ones present when my dad died last year- and while he took his last few breaths, we sang him to sleep. Didn't get to give him a party because of dumb covid-19 the perpetual buzz kill, but we'll get it done one day. Anyway have a great day and thanks, I hadn't heard this one yet :)
I love Ray's music! My dad introduced me to his music and hearing it brings back memories of the great times we had. Thank you dad for everything you did. Thank you Ray for the music. And thank you Don for the great videos. Keep them coming.
Your story reminded me of Joe Diffie's song "Prop me up beside the Jukebox (When I die)" another great song to do for a reaction. Also Ray is Hilarious but he also has some serious songs....my favorite is "Everything is Beautiful"
Where I'm from in the U.S., the evening before the funeral there are public visiting hours at the mortuary. The coffin or casket is generally open, and the embalmed body is made up with cosmetics to look more natural. Funerals are generally in the church. However, the pandemic and also rise in cremation have changed these traditions. It's becoming more common to have no services at all. Also, it's heartwarming to know Ray Stevens responds to his fans on here.
"Rev that kitchen and got no door in it!" "Dont worry soon it will have in a minute!" That line itself broke me the first time i heard it i laughed so hard at such a simple joke
Thank you, I hadn't seen this before. I don't know how I could have missed it.😂🤣😂🤣 Can't wait to see more. Couldn't stop laughing at your stories. It is absolutely true about trying to lift a dead body.❤
Ray Stevens has one that will have you cross eyed with confusion, "I'm My Own Grandpa". Hilarious.
One of best ones for sure!!
Missippi Squirrel, Used Cars, Its Me Again Margaret and Guitarzan - all 4 are well worth watching also - Enjoy
But if you listen to the song, it’s actually correct it’s not just random. Genealogist I have said that when you list out the marriages and everything technically he would be his own grandpa.
YES!
Make sure you watch the official video because it has a chart that shows you how it all works out.
You should do "The Shriner's Convention" by Ray Stevens.
I forgot about that one.
That's my favorite
This is the Lustrus Potentate, gosh dang it Coy, this here's Bubba!
Blue Cyclone, Mississippi Squirrel Revival, the Streak, etc., etc., etc.
"that kitchen ain't got no door in it" "don't worry son it will have in a minute"
that parts still makes me laugh all these years later
Ray Stephens has brought a smile to my face for years!
God Bless you Ray and Don thank yo for introducing Ray to those who never had the pleasure before!
There is nothing quite like an Irish wake!!
🤣🤣
Soe one was You are Beautiful and other soft soft Rock or po,. Side two was T Dtre Sttreak,, and others,Me Again Margaret. I think,,yes I have the album. I I have not listened to it it in years.
There is a country song called “Prop me up beside the jukebox when I die”
Joe Diffie is the artist
@@afordhere75126 He died during the height of Covid, when most of the bars were closed. I hoped that when the bars started reopening, that some of them would prop cardboard cutouts of him against their jukeboxes. But, I doubt it happened (at least widespread).
@@manxgirl That's a great idea and I'm gonna pass it on to my the owner of my dad's local.
That’s what I was thinking too!!! Awesome song!!!!
Being from Appalachia, I have sat up with the dead many times. The old home wake was still a big thing when I was young.
I grew up on Ray Stevens.
Me too
The front rooms of U.S. houses used to be called parlors. Now since we no longer have this tradition of having a wake at home we call the front room a living room. We replaced a coffin with something even more scary, a television. LOL.
I love Ray. Years ago in the south a man named Jerry Clower did comedy you should listen to him. On a serious note have you done the Wreak of the Edmond Fitzgerald
Love his Marcell Ledbetter stories!
Jerry Closer was great
Another great one was Justin Wilson the Cajun
Oh I forgot about him!!!! I gotta look him up!!!
Agree. Marcell Ledbetter stories were the best.
As Catholics, we used to sit up all night at the funeral home. The last time I attended I was still a child and it wasn't creepy to me at all. We kids had to be quiet, but we could play silently or color pictures or whatever. Then we'd fall asleep on couches or wherever we fell out. The worst was when I walked into a funeral parlor and saw the dead man receiving mourners. Turned out it was a twin brother I never knew he had.
Thank you ! I can picture it all (especially the twin brother episode, lol).
My grandparents used their Parlor for visitation of deceased family members.
You would love Jerry Clower. He doesn’t sing but he tells the funniest stories from when he was growing up.
Last person we brought home when they died was 1980 and it was my grandfather. Now people has visitation at the Funeral Home.
He's definitely the funniest singer. Love him
At about the 7:00 mark…….. after all us kids became grownups, our Dad teased us that was how he wanted to attend his last party.
He passed in 2017. The evening after the funeral, the neighbor couple came (with a bottle of whiskey) to hug Mom, and to offer condolences. And to meet the family that was gathered at Mom&Dad’s house. Those of us who were grownups and were drinkers, were poured a small amount of whiskey, and those of us who were not grownups or chose not to drink were poured a non-alcoholic beverage. We all raised our glasses and drank a toast to Husband/Dad/Grampa/GreatGrampa/Neighbor. He would have enjoyed the party.
That's what I'd like for people to do when I die. Raise a glass and remember the good times!
I love. Ray.
He is such a good singer and musician.
In this weary world, he is a Godsend 😘
Ray Steven is a got to be the funniest singer's song writers.
You can’t go wrong with Ray Stevens.
Maybe another reason for sitting up with the dead was to make sure the deceased was really dead! Many people have been buried alive in the old days! Now that would be scary!!!!!
They used to set bells by gravesites for the same reason.
Mom said she wanted to have her eyes wired open and a smile on her face.
🤣🤣
@@TheDonsChannel You should definitely try out some Lewis Grizzard material. He was uproariously funny. Check him out: ruclips.net/video/imZjCbRuZ3c/видео.html
That's all true stuff he wrote . I still have the album from his greatest hits...I loved it . Still do.
@@juliegore3380 He was a true Southerner.
Thanks for doing this one from Ray Stevens! He's an absolute gem, and in these weird times, we need his humour more than ever.
I remember this when it came out. I knew you were in for some out loud laughs. I Need One today, and I got it. Now Ray Stevens has a restaurant in Nashville, wears a tuxedo and bowtie,has guests and sing himself
My son is getting ready to turn 24 and he loved Ray Stevens growing up. We had a VHS cassette of Ray Stevens videos and he would play it everyday when he come home from school sometimes twice.
I went to a funeral once for my uncle where it was at their home. A lot of the older homes, especially old farm houses would have a door to the outside in the living room that went nowhere. There wasn’t a porch or stairs on the outside. It was used to take the coffin in and out of the house for funerals. A friend of mine bought an old Victorian house and was renovating it. It had the door to nowhere and they couldn’t figure out why it was there. I had to explain to them what is was used for back in the day. They were kinda creeped out about it.
loved ray stevens always brought a smile to my face.
I'm 65 years old and i remember old people having the dead brought home.
One of my Cousins had gotten a job for the summer working for a mortuary, he was working his way through college. One day,.He was told to pick up someone who had died at home , the Mortician told him that the Coroner’s office had a person there to help load the person on the gurney to transport them to the mortuary. He had only been working for this mortuary for about a week, so he and the attendant loaded the body in the hearse, but the Coroner’s attendant forgot to do the top strap on the gurney. So, Henry was driving and he stopped at a stop sign and when he stepped on the gas, the body sat up. He freaked out apparently, pulled the car over to the side of the road, left the keys in the car, locked the door and ran to the nearest phone booth; called the mortuary and said he quit. He told them where the hearse was and never went back. Poor Henry, God rest his soul!
Ray Stevens is a hoot! But he also did Everything is Beautiful which was absolutely a gorgeous song. And if you like gut busting comedy check out Carol Burnett with Tim Conway. Make sure you go to the bathroom before you watch it though! 🤣
Yes! Anything Ray Stevens! My parents got me listening to his stuff when I was growing up and he still makes me laugh to this day. This one is by far my favorite 😆
The covering of the mirrors is an old 19th century superstition that was to make sure the deceased's spirit did not remain to haunt the house.
It's been about 30 years since I've heard that and remembered every word...but why I walked in the bedroom...who the heck knows! Love Ray Stevens! :)
Man the memories this brought back. Love it
Ray Stevens is a genius and every time I listen to his songs I end up with a big smile
Sorry I'm late, mate. We're renovating our kitchen and dining room, and I've just been knackered. So, naps happen because we're also having severe heat/humidity.
Much Love! I think your channel and reactions are just magic!😘😘💖💖👍👍👋👋👋👋👋
I LOVE Ray.... I'm 58 years old and remember when The Streak first was released. He's always been a fave of mine. :D Thanks for doing a review of this one. hehehe
if you haven't already, I recommend "Mississippi Squirrel Revival" by the same artist (Ray Stevens).
Please listen to Holly Dunn's "Daddy's Hands". My dad met her and prior to his passing when I was 16, he asked me to sing it at his funeral. Sadly I wasn't able to do it then nor could I sing it now. It's a beautiful song. Love your channel.
My Dad has cancer. In 2007, they gave him 2 years & he's still kicking. He has everything all set up, so there won't be any thing for us to do.
He asked each of us what song we'd like played at his funeral. My song is Daddy's Hands.
Luckily no one has to sing. None of us would be able to.
@@nestea8385 Sorry to hear about your dad's health. When my dad had lung cancer in 1984 the doctors said give him 2 years and he would be gone but dad made is to 1992.
I cry every time I hear Holly Dunn’s “ Daddy’s Hands “
@@SharonBaxter12 me too
My dad died of cancer in 2015, and we played Daddy’s Hands at his funeral too. We also had someone surprise us with a cover of Mississippi Squirrel Revival because he had loved Ray Stevens, and had a great sense of humour.
In the South (at least Southeastern Kentucky), this used to be common. I’ve been part of it. It’s healing for some families and gives them extra time that some desperately need.
But, this song would crack anyone up that’s done it.
It’s a spooky, sad and stressful time, but I can see stuff like this that may have happened.
🤦🏻♀️
LOL This song reminded me of some stories by Lewis Grizzard. He was brilliant too. They still set up with the dead in the greeting room then the hearse comes, takes the body to the church, have a service and then taken for burial.
I've always loved Ray Stevens songs. He's awesome!
Some people here in the south still have their late loved ones at home. That scared me to death when I was a child.
Love Ray, so fun!!
When I was a kid my dad had a couple Ray Steven cassette tapes that he would play. They were so funny. ❤❤
I'm so glad you texted to this. I think you might be the only one, and this is my favorite.
"Rev, that kitchen ain't got no door in it"
"Don't worry son, it will in a minute"
Good one , Ray Stevens is a Classic ! Watch him in The Mississippi Squirrel ! Its great ! Good Luck !
He already reacted to that one.
So happy you did this! I love it!🤣🤣🤣
When I was young it was tradition for the funeral director to bring people home in their casket. I remember family coming back from the north. As children we were happy to see cousins to play with. We mostly stayed outdoors playing. The women of the community cooked all kinds of food.
Fantastic!
I'm sorry for any cursing I did. I get carried away sometimes and I forget youngsters are watching.
This one was one of my favorites as a kid, it's so groovy.
Your story reminded me of this! Please do a reaction this Prop Me Up Beside The Jukebox!
Thank you so much for this reaction..this is my favorite of Ray Steven's..lol
Ray Stevens was just so funny. Thank you so much for reacting to this one.
Ray Stevens is an American treasure, and a super funny guy! He's know for his comedy, but he is actually a very talented pianist, and a really good singer, as well.
another great storyteller- Jerry Clower- His sitting up with the dead story takes a very different turn... ruclips.net/video/kdW6oBPao4Y/видео.html ... This is another storyteller that you can explore.
EDIT: This story has a similar thread as the tale you shared. ... Love it.
Jerry Clower is/ was a great storyteller . “ Shoot up amongst us , cause one of us needs some relief!” Lol
I loved your story about the brothers!!
🤣🤣
The Don - great video! I'm in Texas and I don't know of anyone who still sits up with the dead. Maybe more in the old South they do? Would love to know if anyone wants to comment. Thanks!
In Louisiana some families were still doing in into the 90s, but it is very rare nowdays. I do remember around 98-99 we had a member of the church youth group die tragically, and they decided to hold a "lock in". Basically, we brought them to the church and then we all camped out in the church overnight with them.
@@OT_DM - Thanks for the reply.
If a mirror is uncovered the spirit could get stuck in it.
My favorite is Santa laws is watching you
React to Ray's Grammy winning Platinum hit, "Everything is Beautiful." It's a wonderful and uplifting song.
In cities, here in the US, we have Funeral Homes or Funeral Parlors that prepare and house the dead until the funeral/memorial. Then they're delivered to the Grave Site or Crematorium for Final Internment and Final Farewells.
I always enjoy listening to him.Ray must have done this for Halloween. 🤣🤣🤣
In the US almost all remains are kept at the funeral home as far as I know. Then it goes to the cemetery for burial after the service. Cheers, Steve
This is great. Ray has always been a favorite.
Try checking out Louis Geizzard and his comedy. He does a sitting up with Uncle Cleve bit. In fact his Southern based humor is the BEST!
Love Lewis Grizzard! One of the best! He died way too early!
Nevermind. Just watched your reaction to it. Loved it.
🤣🤣 Thanks Kim
Love this 😂😂 this was common practice when I was growing up but I haven't been to one of these since I was about 15 or 16. There was always a ton of food, and a lot of liquor! 😂😂 love this video. Thanks for the reaction!
We used to sit up with the dead, there were reasons for it. Most of which were superstitions, folk lore. I was raised in Appalachia and this is just what they did. Many many Scot-Irish people settled that area and brought many traditions and superstitions with them which passed down through the generations. I was quite young but I remember actually climbing up and sitting in the casket with my grandpa. They say I sat on his lap all the time and he used to sing to me, who knows why I climbed up there. But they left me for a while and then made me get down. I know in our case, few people had autos back then and town was quite far away, so the dead would be prepped and returned home where they lay for viewing for up to three days, I guess they gave people time to travel. My granny never left grandpa's side until after the funeral. I;m not sure if the traditional mountain people still do it. I left there many years ago, too many ghosts in those mountains for me, I never returned except for short visits.
Another Appalachian here (East Tennessee). I remember several as a child but a couple later. One in 1976 and another in 1989.
@@deeking3683 If you are native to the mountains and are from E TN, we are probably related. My folks were from W. NC, E.TN. I still have lots of kin there, some in Cocke County and tons in Haywood Co NC. My travels took me to GA and then on to Alaska. I'm still in the PNW but I have carried my roots with me. There is something about being a southerner that never leaves your blood. Hope you guys are cool because we are roasting over here.
@@TheWynch My father's people (King) are from NJ. My mom's folks are Davis and Matlock and from East Tennessee and Eastern Kentucky.
Too funny, I was born in South Jersey. My family was migrant farm workers, we followed the planting and harvest. Daddy was a dairyman also. Momma's family started in Grainger Co TN and moved to Cocke Co sometime before the depression.
@@deeking3683 , we originated in Grainger TN on momma's side. Acuff and Holt, Dalton, My daddy in NC was a Rathbone but his line is quite deep, I am related to almost everyone that aren't transplants in Haywood County, the Maggie Valley area. They are like KY and have cool names like Rabbit Skin, Johnson's Cove, Panther Creek(pronounced Painters) :) Low Hollar. I was born in South Jersey, my parents were migrant farm workers, we were back and forth a lot.
You should do “I’m my own Grandpa” and “Santa Claus is watching you” by Ray Stevens
Ray Stevens and Jerry Reed. Can't go wrong
So much fun!
They could call the pub “The Body Of Ale”.😊
I have just discovered your channel. You are charming. Those of us who are Scots-Irish still "set the dead". We have an Irish wake, which is to say we spend the night drinking and remembering. Tradition is Tradition on both dudes of the sea. Be well and thank you.
My favorite Ray Stevens song is "The Haircut Song." I'd love to see your reaction to that. Cheers!
Will do. Thank you
I have never seen this video,thank you for showing it
My parents were both first generation American born of Scottish Catholic families. So, aye, I've handled our dead, been at the pub/bar with the dead relative, getting proper pissed one last time before the burial.
We didn't cover mirrors but, my mom put salt/salted every window sill and doorway in/out of the house. It was to keep evil spirits out and away from the deceased and the rest of the family and friends.
Thinking about it, I think she took mirrors down but, put small ones facing out in at least one window about the house, for protection.
Love it!
I think the mirrors are covered so the soul can leave without getting trapped, lots of times the doors and windows were opened to help the soul find it's way out to go to the beyond.
They would also stop the clocks at time of death.
There is a country song called "Prop Me Up Beside the Jukebox When I Die" which is pretty much exactly like your Pub wake story.
We had all his records when I was much younger, actually some music I could share with my Mother. Ray Stevens eventually became someone like many others just another good memory from my younger days. Since you posted his squirrel song it really lifted my spirits, like rediscovering an old forgotten friend. I've since went to his site and purchased some newer CD's, funny it took someone an Ocean away to reconnect me.
You need to do Ray Steven’s “The Do Right Family”.
This one I hadn’t heard before. Too funny! I was rolling on the floor with your story.....🤣😂🤪😜
On the theme of wakes I recommend The Night That Patty Murphy Died by Great Big Sea. It is a rollicking tune by a band of Newfoundlanders.
Surfin' USSR by Ray Stevens is also hilarious
Bloomington, IN girl here :) My family does do wakes, But not at home, and not for days like they used to. We had a helluva a party when my mom died, and she was up on a dais in the room.
As to the mirrors, it was because the dead might get confused and trapped in them in our world. It's believed that mirrors hold part of the soul ( which is, incidentally, why breaking one was considered bad luck for seven years. It took that long to grow back that piece of your soul.)
People do all kinds of things when faced with that ultimate loss. My step mom and me were the only ones present when my dad died last year- and while he took his last few breaths, we sang him to sleep. Didn't get to give him a party because of dumb covid-19 the perpetual buzz kill, but we'll get it done one day.
Anyway have a great day and thanks, I hadn't heard this one yet :)
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Absolutely do Shriners convention
Listen to “prop me up beside the jukebox if I die”
The pub story is hilarious!🤣
I love Ray's music! My dad introduced me to his music and hearing it brings back memories of the great times we had. Thank you dad for everything you did. Thank you Ray for the music. And thank you Don for the great videos. Keep them coming.
Your story reminded me of Joe Diffie's song "Prop me up beside the Jukebox (When I die)" another great song to do for a reaction. Also Ray is Hilarious but he also has some serious songs....my favorite is "Everything is Beautiful"
It's me again Margaret is one of my favorites by him
I loved it! Thanks!
Ray stevens is funny as hell.
Where I'm from in the U.S., the evening before the funeral there are public visiting hours at the mortuary. The coffin or casket is generally open, and the embalmed body is made up with cosmetics to look more natural. Funerals are generally in the church. However, the pandemic and also rise in cremation have changed these traditions. It's becoming more common to have no services at all.
Also, it's heartwarming to know Ray Stevens responds to his fans on here.
Ray Stevens I'm my own Grandpa will have you laughing give it a listen
These videos bring back so many memories. My folks had a cassette of him and we'd listen to him on trips. Thanks 😊
"..but I did.." 😂😂
"Rev that kitchen and got no door in it!"
"Dont worry soon it will have in a minute!"
That line itself broke me the first time i heard it i laughed so hard at such a simple joke
Thank you, I hadn't seen this before. I don't know how I could have missed it.😂🤣😂🤣 Can't wait to see more. Couldn't stop laughing at your stories. It is absolutely true about trying to lift a dead body.❤
Ray Stevens Mississippi squirrel revival is good one
You should check out Leo Moracchioli and Violet Orlandi doing a metal cover of Roxette's " Listen To Your Heart"
I have loved Ray from the 70's and have a bunch of his music. Another comedy singer to look into is Cletus T. Judd, My Cellmate Thinks I'm Sexy.
Cledus not Cletus