I was just a kid when I heard my Dad call my Mom into the room to hear Ray sing this many years ago. I never forgot that and when he was in hospice 2 years ago I brought my laptop to him and we played so many songs. A once mountain of a man physically was so frail then in his 80s. When this song was played in our list he once again called Mom into the room and they held hands during the song, as though he was singing to her. We played it over and over. He passed a few days later and she followed 2 months later after 67 years of marriage. A special song from long ago.

My dad passed away today and had me play this for my mom. 70 yrs of marriage and still madly in love. Ray was the class of all!

My husband must have listened to this song a thousand times. He was divorced. It was a terrible marriage between 2 people with different ethics and values. Although hubby knew it was what he had to do, it was extremely painful. He missed being there when his kids got out of school (night worker), and when they woke up in the morning. He would listen to this song and cry. Part of him felt like a failure for leaving. The relationship was toxic and K. was drinking too much and turning into a person he didn't like. This song was healing for him. When he met me, he quit drinking. We were married for thirty years (most of them wonderful). He was a good, solid, loving, giving and funny man who I had the privilege of being married to. I miss him. Thank you Mr. Price.

This is one of those songs that you just don't "get" until you're not a kid anymore.

I like how he hardly looks like he is trying to sing, it’s effortless but beautiful

This was one of the albums my Papa had in his bar. I hated it as a young man. But now that I’m old, I realize just how fantastic this music was.

Ray Price is one of the true sounds of American country music. What a voice!

This song alone makes Kris Kristofferson one of the greatest country song writers ever it is not just the songs he wrote but the talent that performed them

Damn.... I loved her, but I let her get away! Thank you Ray.. I was too stupid to see my life needed her!

Ray Price was a true class act. This is genuine country music. The rubbish they're churning out of the studios these days will never hold a candle to the music of this era.

I grew up listening to these songs... When the time came for my dad to leave this world, he would play these songs over and over as he lay in his bed. I knew he and my mom had some ruff times but they stuck it out for over 50 years...I miss them dearly and listening to this brings them a little closer to me.... for the good times.

i was married to the same lady for 55yrs, 11 months and 8 days before she passed. This was "our song" and I get tears in my eyes whenever I hear it. It is easy for me to identify with most of the beautiful comments below.

My grandfather loved Ray Price. When I was a kid I hated it, because this was the only music he kept in his bar. Now that I'm older, I realize the timelessness behind this music. I miss you, Papa.

I close my eyes to listen...I remember my Dad singing, playing his guitar to my Mom. The look on her face, the admiration, their love shared through song. Dad's gone now and Momma is fading away but someday they will reunite and I can imagine this song playing as they hold hands together walking along their heavenly path ... God bless you Ray the incomparable classic country crooner. #sweetmemories 💞

This song broke my heart when I broke up with my girlfriend in 1971. We got back together and married and 44 years later, cancer took her from me...and this beautiful song broke my heart again....

There weren't enough good times for us. For me. But I think about him when I hear this song. We parted and he died about 15 years ago. I do thank him for his service in Korea. His son wrote me a note recently and said I was the Mom to him that his mother wasn't.

Such a great singer and love how he turned his head to acknowledge the whole audience. One of the very best!!

Lots of tears were shed over a beer in a bar while this played on the jukebox..........back in the day.

one of the greatest musical recordings of all time

My grandma just passed, we were extremely close. She was in hospice at my parents, and the entire family spent her last days playing her favorite songs. This one hit me so hard, so appropriate, so bittersweet. I weep as I write this because I truly feel her singing it to me now. I miss her terribly, so glad I have this song because I feel close to her when I hear it 💔

Ray Price was in a class all by himself. What a gift!

I remember sittin in the back seat of the car on road trips, my Dad would pull Mama close to him & sing along with this song, the look on her face made time stand still for them in that moment. My father had a really great voice, but only sang for her. Jim Reeves was another artist he would sing to for her. This music means SOO MUCH LOVE to me after growin up watchin Dad singin ta Mama like he did. Thank you, Mr Price ❤

....one of the greatest love songs ever written...

What they call country music now days cant compete with this

One of my favorite songs, perfectly executed by Ray Price.

Mr Price you will never be forgotten sir absolutely priceless!

I have always said this is the greatest song ever sang!

one of my fathers favorite and mine to i heard this as a kid my father passed in 1977 love you dad

I first heard Ray Price sing on television last year on a program called the Last of The Breed. I fell in love with his presentation of For The Good Times. I recorded the program just to play the song over and over. Now I have him on my cellphone and play the song whenever I am.

When I was young I really enjoyed slow dancing to it. Now that I am older the words really mean something. Too bad that young people of today will not be able to say that about todays music.

This song makes me emotionally drained everytime. Magnificent song.❤

It does not get any better than this!! todays singers take note, this is how it is done!!!!

What a great song and a great voice. Ray owns this song. A true classic.

He was something. So smooth. Bring back this country music.

My Mom and Dad loved this song and as a 10yr old girl in the 1970s I'd sit on the couch and watch them dance to it. They really loved each other and loved music. Thank you Ray Price.

One of the great lyrical sad songs in history! Thank god for Kris Kristofferson and Ray Price !

One of my Dad's favorites. When it would come on the car radio he'd turn it up a little and sing along. Had a pretty good voice too. Thanks, Dad...and Ray.

great singing, one of my favorites,saw ray price back in 1970 ,phx,az, the place shut down now,but it always had geat music such as price..

Awesome talent. I grew up with my parents listening to great music like this. You can tell he puts his heart and soul in this performance as he is almost in tears at times.

My mom passed away October 27 2020. She was 78. I remember playing this 45 over and over again. So this song touches my heart. Makes me tear up. 😢😢😢❤❤❤

In the early seventies, my wife and i close to divorce, i heard this song, it was speaking directly to me, it accurately describes our situation, thank GOD, we made it, now married 59 years, i think of how close we came to ending it in 1972, evry time sing this beautiful song, and think of all, who have gone thru this and maybe the marriage didnt survive 😢

Ha gotta love fate...was on date with my first real love. Most beautiful woman..she looked looked like Raquel Welch. We were 19..after two years she said. Goodbye. She had another. When she exited my car. This song was playing. Now etched in my mind..then months later I was off to viet nam. Dang. Hard lesson

Given my Dad was a total audiophile & believed in many genres of music, during his '60's Country focus was when I first heard Ray Price. As I was about to breakup with my high school sweetheart of many years [who I took to my prom], this amazing song performed so wonderfully became my forever memory of her & those times......to this day!!

I miss the days when real talent was appreciated. No need to put on a show and make a big ordeal. Just a nice suit and some fine velvet singing from the greatest.

This song is one of the most beautiful songs of I've ever heard in my life it touches your very soul if you ever been in love and lost you understand what this man is singing that he's still there and he's still in love with her and he was such a gentleman that's what I enjoyed the most about him God bless you sir and miss you rest in the peace with our God

The best version of all.I love his wonderful music and voice.

This song was on a cassette of country music. When I was a young teenager, my father and I sang along with so much passion to this song while preparing breakfast in the weekends for the whole family. My father died when he was 50 (1980) and everytime I hear this song (later I understood the words) it brings me back to all those happy music times with him...thank you dad, for still being with me...for the good times...

Ray Price's "For The Good Times" is real music with outstanding, memorable lyrics! How sad how far music has declined in quality today in our crazy society!

He was, just the best. RIP RAY PRICE. 🙏❤️💐💐

Sung so effortlessly such a classic.

Ray Price’s voice is like melting caramel… effortless and silky. Great version of this famous song!

I visited with Ray before and after his performance in Norfolk, Nebraska several years ago. He was a perfect gentleman, very kind, and humble. His musical group (I can't call them a band) was brilliant. His main violinist had concert quality skill. Yet, it was Ray's conversational, backstage demeanor that set him apart from other singers, in my opinion.

I saw a video of Ray singing in 2013 and he sounded as good as ever. He still had that big baritone, even into his eighties! Unbelievable. R.I.P. Ray

One of the prettiest songs ever written Ray Price done a great job of it and so did Elvis as a child I can remember my mother and father dancing to this. 👑⚡.

How can anyone listen to this song and not think about a former love and what might’ve been?

I loved his voice!

For some reason I started singing this song the other day. I had not heard it for probably 40 years. Pure class all the way around. Bless everyone.

Effortless talent! One of the very best.

Perfect rendition of a beautiful song.

he does this song better than anyone.. perfect fit.

The Gentleman himself Mr Ray Price

Music today isn’t what it used to be I grew up listening to him And many others as well So sad ! This was music back in the day

Lets just be glad we spent some time together we have those memories to look back on..God bless you wherever you are now

One of the most beautiful "Beak Up" songs ever.

This is one of those things that makes Human Beings Great.

Old country guy, great song lyric wise. Hear the whisper of the raindrops…. The song has been done by a lot of greats. But Ray Price to me brings it to life.

Judging by his entire career, Ray Price is in my top-five greatest of all time country music singers. He did everything so well, from Honky Tonk with the Cherokee Cowboys to uptown crooning. And for awhile he was the biggest thing in Nashville. He was the man for whom people like Willie Nelson and Kris Kristofferson wrote songs for.

As a Columbia Records promo man I worked this record in the Cincy/Louisville area. I had met Ray in Milwaukee when I was working Danny boy. He was a wonderful gentleman and great artist. I was honored and proud of my limited association with him.

Absolutely superb. Captivating stage presence

Absolute perfection...

What a lovely sympatic singer was Ray Price that I have just discovered on YT I wonder what planet I was on.

One of the best country singers of all time

What a great singer. Ray had a tremendous range in his voice.

My mom passed away this morning. She loved this song dearly. She was in stage for lung cancer and we were caring for her at home at the end. I played this song for her yesterday and she loved it.

There's none no better the great Ray Price.

Fron Wikipedia: ""For the Good Times" is a song written by Kris Kristofferson, first recorded by singer Bill Nash in 1968 before appearing on Kristofferson's own debut album in April 1970. After a recording by Ray Price became a #1 hit single in June of that year, the song established Kristofferson as one of country and popular music's top songwriters while giving Price his first chart-topping country and western song in 11 years"

This song brings back sad memories for me as a young man. Country Music was all that was played in our home, but sadly songs like this were a daily reminder that my parents were getting a divorce.

My grandfather loved this song. My mom always played it for him on CD in her car. He passed away in ‘09. For the good times were when everyone was a hell of a lot kinder to one another and life was simple.

Great Classic Song Anyone Who sings this song it becomes a Hit ❤

On elf the best boy/girl songs of all time. Very poignant, and well sung, wit the right emotion. Wow. Another classic of this love type for me is "Hold me, Thrill me, Kiss me."

This was one of my favorite country singers, he had a vocal range unmatched in country music with Marty Robbins.

Great tragedy of my life is that I didn't discover Ray Price or country music until it was over. I love this song.

Greatest country voice ever! When this song came out I was going through a really bad breakup. Almost fell over first time I heard it!

He knew he had a once in a lifetime hit, and delivered it perfectly!

I was about 5 or 6 years old when this song came out. And can still remember hearing it in the radio. One of the classics!

That baritone brings tears to my eyes.

My Mom loved this song as well as I do,

Ray was awesome! What a voice!

Brings back memories,.... wayy back to the mid-70's,...my mother had an 8-track player and a Ray Price collection to boot,....this was the first time I heard this tune (mom's favorite) in over 40/years...and I knew the words,...*sigh*.

Songs that mean this much to me, I can count on one hand. Thank you, Ray, and also to Kris Kristofferson for writing it. All good wishes.

probably the best voice ever...

Of all the songs in Kris Kristofferson's songbook, this has to be the best. Pairing it with Ray Price was ... well, priceless.

My most #1. What pure perfection. RIP

I was 16 years old the first time I heard this song. It's still great!!

Ray Price could sing songs like this that could just go to your heart with romantic moments of the past. He was another country music legend, What a voice! R.I.P. Ray!

The best singer and the best song. Beautiful

is this the greatest song of all time? Could be. The words,the melody, wow, something special here.I'm very moved by this great song.And sang by a great singer !!

He could really sing. What a voice. He got better looking as he aged. What a loss for the music world.

Ray Price truly was a very talented CLASS ACT.

I just can't control the mix of joy and sadness in my heart listening to this song having my brother I lost in mind. This is a great song. I love it.