In the late 80's I was in training with Wink Tyler at ARS. After completing Wink's courses he sent me to Arlan Studio to see if Stewart might have some work for me. While I waited to speak with him I felt someone come up behind me and as I turned slightly to see who it was I found that I had look up and up and to my surprise it was Ray. Have never forgotten that day. I've been a long time fan of Asleep At The Wheel. Thanks for all the great music Ray. Keep on truckin'. 🎸🎶
1976. Santa Cruz Civic. The Wheel plays a benefit for community radio KUSP FM. Thanks Ray, and cheers from the Micronesia Blues Society on the island of Guam.
The first time I saw (or even heard of) the Wheel was in Bismarck, ND on the Spring 2000 tour with Bob Dylan that Ray talks about at the beginning. Asleep at the Wheel blew me away. What a tight band.
Hell Yes, extremely excited to watch this LEGEND, I know he’s not dead. Listen how crisp his mind is, I know he’s got years of stories of back stage, back street, and after hour shit. Enough, I need to shut up and LISTEN ! ! !
I worked for ray( as did my brother and eldest son) and ray knows everyone. First time I met Willie Ray introduced me as an old beer hippie from San Marcos. Which was true but I was mortified. Lucky for me ibeing a beer hippie from San Marcos isnt a bad thing to Willie . I love those guys
Great Video, there will nevva be people in the country music like this again!!! I'm an old Vietnam Era Vet and grew up listening to the Greatest Music ❤!!!
What a treat to hear Roy talk about the good ol' days. Saw Asleep and Commander Cody in the early 70' at the fairgrounds in Eugene, Oregon. Been a fan ever since. Might have rocked with Asleep at the Wheel more times than any other band in the last 50 years. Thanks a bunch!
The funny thing about asleep at the wheel is they are a band of no time when I heard them in the 90s I assumed they were just a new band because they sounded like they were from the 50s. These interviews with Ray are priceless
Have loved every version of Asleep at the Wheel since I first heard tracks on KFAT-FM in Gilroy, California back in the 70s. When I heard "ain't nobody here but us chickens" I was hooked for life. Ray Benson is a national treasure.
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This guy has recorded a commentary on Truefire which I believe is titled "Practice What You Don't Know" which is just as insightful as this interview. He always rides at least one rail that is philosophical and the other rail is purely practical. That to me is the true essence of Country Music.
Great stuff. ... Thanks fellas. Also, for whatever it's worth, that Jimmy Vaughn guest spot show went very well. ... Is considered amongst fans as one of Dylan's best modern shows .... Highly recommend tracking it on down & giving it a listen - Search YT with, Bob Dylan April 6, 2024, & it'll appear. Thanks again & best wishes out there
Heard Ray do Roly Poly at the state fair and first thing I saw after their set was a 10yo roly poly that won a blue ribbon in a pie eating contest. Sometimes the universe surprises you with synchronicity.
hee hee i make fun of Mick in that clip cuz he cant pronuncne Waylons last name he calls him Jenning not Jennings lol love em of course.....came acrost again recently the thesis that from about 68 or 9....Beggas Banquet into the early 70s for several albums the best american abnd were the Stones lol PS Shiny Kev and I were talking about you brother Otis and Ray him being from Philly his look and these great clips thanks!
25:54 hey man, you might think no one cares. Put it out online and see how many of us come out of the woodwork to save these old places with so many memories.
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Here's a track from Ray's new album. Give it a listen and be sure to tell him Otis sent ya! ruclips.net/video/zw-DUvt5TyM/видео.html
I'll check it out as soon as this one is done. I love these man
thanks
this was a special treat
a tip of the hat to KFAT
for related memories
fantastic
Ray described the atmosphere of the early ‘70’s on Music Row really well. I was honored to meet him a few years ago in Meridian, Mississippi.
I say this with the upmost respect to every other guest you’ve had on this channel but Ray is by far the most engaging, interesting, and insightful.
In the late 80's I was in training with Wink Tyler at ARS. After completing Wink's courses he sent me to Arlan Studio to see if Stewart might have some work for me. While I waited to speak with him I felt someone come up behind me and as I turned slightly to see who it was I found that I had look up and up and to my surprise it was Ray. Have never forgotten that day. I've been a long time fan of Asleep At The Wheel. Thanks for all the great music Ray. Keep on truckin'. 🎸🎶
Great job guys. Love the history lessons of our old favorite performers. So interesting, enlightening and fun.
1976. Santa Cruz Civic. The Wheel plays a benefit for community radio KUSP FM. Thanks Ray, and cheers from the Micronesia Blues Society on the island of Guam.
My wife and I are going to see him and Asleep at the Wheel in Greenville, TX on December 20. Can't wait!
The first time I saw (or even heard of) the Wheel was in Bismarck, ND on the Spring 2000 tour with Bob Dylan that Ray talks about at the beginning. Asleep at the Wheel blew me away. What a tight band.
I’m a musician, singer/songwriter, as well as a music historian!! Thank you, for this cool and important and informative interview
Ray is a pioneer. I sure appreciate you man
Hell Yes, extremely excited to watch this LEGEND, I know he’s not dead. Listen how crisp his mind is, I know he’s got years of stories of back stage, back street, and after hour shit. Enough, I need to shut up and LISTEN ! ! !
I worked for ray( as did my brother and eldest son) and ray knows everyone. First time I met Willie Ray introduced me as an old beer hippie from San Marcos. Which was true but I was mortified. Lucky for me ibeing a beer hippie from San Marcos isnt a bad thing to Willie . I love those guys
I wonder if Ray has been back to Paw Paw, WV. I live between Paw Paw and DC...he is still a legend here!
Great Video, there will nevva be people in the country music like this again!!! I'm an old Vietnam Era Vet and grew up listening to the Greatest Music ❤!!!
great memories from Ray, well spoken, lots of respect too. Well done guys.
What a treat to hear Roy talk about the good ol' days. Saw Asleep and Commander Cody in the early 70' at the fairgrounds in Eugene, Oregon. Been a fan ever since. Might have rocked with Asleep at the Wheel more times than any other band in the last 50 years. Thanks a bunch!
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The funny thing about asleep at the wheel is they are a band of no time when I heard them in the 90s I assumed they were just a new band because they sounded like they were from the 50s. These interviews with Ray are priceless
Have loved every version of Asleep at the Wheel since I first heard tracks on KFAT-FM in Gilroy, California back in the 70s. When I heard "ain't nobody here but us chickens" I was hooked for life. Ray Benson is a national treasure.
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Man, that was some good listenin' right there!
Man, I didn't want this to end.
I also checked out asleep at the wheel, live version of Miles and Miles of Texas, what a Great Band, Thanks Otis
This guy has recorded a commentary on Truefire which I believe is titled "Practice What You Don't Know" which is just as insightful as this interview. He always rides at least one rail that is philosophical and the other rail is purely practical. That to me is the true essence of Country Music.
Ray is an awesome talent, and a really nice guy!
Great stuff. ... Thanks fellas.
Also, for whatever it's worth, that Jimmy Vaughn guest spot show went very well. ... Is considered amongst fans as one of Dylan's best modern shows
.... Highly recommend tracking it on down & giving it a listen - Search YT with, Bob Dylan April 6, 2024, & it'll appear.
Thanks again & best wishes out there
"What does a train hear with?"
"Engineers!" That's a good Bob joke! 😄
Heard Ray do Roly Poly at the state fair and first thing I saw after their set was a 10yo roly poly that won a blue ribbon in a pie eating contest. Sometimes the universe surprises you with synchronicity.
Outstanding !
Im gonna see Ray and AATW at the Harvest Howl on November 8th..I'm certain its going to be a good one...
Thank you
Fantastic stuff
Big ray is the man
The Reggae bit was a surprise but after the interview not a suprise
Otis and Otis
Otis Gibbs, thanks for giving a dang! 😉
Clue us in on what it means to break meter?
DJ convention! they invirtin volunteer community disc jockeys to them shindigs? lol
38:42 Nicholas Ray 🎬
Got a typo in the title Otis "Melre Haggard"
Beard throw down.
Was it the Gunter Hotel or the Menger where Robert Johnson recorded?
It was in the Gunter not the Menger
hee hee i make fun of Mick in that clip cuz he cant pronuncne Waylons last name he calls him Jenning not Jennings lol love em of course.....came acrost again recently the thesis that from about 68 or 9....Beggas Banquet into the early 70s for several albums the best american abnd were the Stones lol
PS Shiny Kev and I were talking about you brother Otis and Ray him being from Philly his look and these great clips thanks!
its a million ways to make the grade but nobodys gonna die from weeeeeed
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I’d like a playlist of the people referred here. I’d like to know their names and a short bio so a casual listener can connect the dots. Just my $.02
25:54 hey man, you might think no one cares. Put it out online and see how many of us come out of the woodwork to save these old places with so many memories.
65 Labels!
Melre was always one of my farvoite sniggers.