Number 1 hit for Ray and got him a grammy in '71.

My favorite Ray Stevens, and Harri, you might be the first to react to this great song!!!!❤

Its the “ WE ARE THE WORLD “ for those of us 60 and older.

Thank you for this one!! Oops sorry not a comedy song! Just beautiful!!

Don't judge a book by it's cover when you see a Ray Stephens song. Comedy - which he is very good at -- is his side gig. This man is a musician first and after this song rose to the top of the charts in the early 70's, a lot of people - including me - were surprised when he went in the direction of comedy albums and videos. Great song, selection and reaction -- thank you, Imadrummin and Harri!

Amazing song! One that everyone needs to listen to!! ❤

Ray Stevens has multiple facets, and all are a wonder to behold! A man of many talents. He has lasted over five decades and is still singing.

We used to sing this song at church when I was a kid.

Imadrummin' pulled a fast one on you, great song, won him a Grammy.

This could only exist in the 70 s when things were beautiful....

You just raised the frequency of the world by listening to this song!❤❤❤

I haven’t heard this song in years!!!! 😂

Imadrummin great choice. Wasn't this a great surprise Harri?! What a wonderful song

Love it! GREAT classic

You need to listen to his version of "Misty" if you haven't! It's also not a comedy song, but it's great!

The King of Novelty Songs created one of the best "serious" songs of the early 70s. What a fabulous message. Now, back to the laughs... 😄

Yeah, this is as much a part of Ray Stevens as the humorous stuff. He's a great artist, and I remember this one well from back in the day. 👍

A huge hit when I was 13...on the radio constantly. A real Christian ethic unlike those claiming to be.

For another non-comedy great try Ray's version of "Misty."

Have you seen Ray Steven’s “Gitarzan”…I think it’s his best, you will be on the floor laughing.

Ray is nothing if not full of surprises, Enjpy the rabbit warren, For another straight song, try his cover of the classic song Misty

Ray Stevens wrote a brillianrt song for Sir Cliff Richard which Cliff only sang 'live' and featured on the album 'Help It Along'. It's called 'Mr Business Man'.😀

Great change of pace request Imadrummin! So many great songs came out of the 60's n early 70's; you've touched on another nearly forgotten gem. Thx Harri. Your reaction was beautiful, in its own way.

He won a Grammy for this. Well deserved. Such a nice man

He had another "serious" song in 1968-"Unwind" that you should listen to. Thanks.

A laugh gets you through a moment, but a smile can be forever.

I loved it when he first sang it and still do even til the end of time.

This song was HUGE when I was a small boy of seven. It was all over the radio. There was a lot of racial tension going on when this was out, so it was a much needed message. Was wondering when someone was going to get you to do a reaction.

Ray Stevens had a TV show in the late 60s. I was pretty young but I always enjoyed his music. This was always a favorite. It's different from most. My other favorite is his rendition of "Misty". He has a GREAT voice!!!

I was so lucky to see Ray Stevens in 1971 at "Atlanta's Tops of the Pops" at the Atlanta Civic Center. He was from Atlanta, Georgia and we were proud of this fine artist! Check out his song "Mr. Businessman"! Thank you for playing this great song!!😊❤

Another great reaction Harri. You also need to listen to Misty

Now you have to listen to his other Grammy Award winning song - "Misty"...you will enjoy that one too.

I must say however, the studio version is better, IMO

My favorite Ray Stevens song. I've loved it ever since I first heard it as a child when it came out. Great song, Greater message

My favorite Ray Stevens song.

Ray Stevens is a country & pop singer-songwriter & comedian mostly known for his novelty hits such as "Gitarzan", "Ahab The Arab", "Along Came Jones", "The Streak" and others. But he also did a few serious songs such as "Misty" & "Everything Is Beautiful" which he won a Grammy for in 1970.

My favorite of his as well! It was his daughter's second grade class that sang the children's chorus parts. I believe this video is from the later 80's video era.

I was lucky enough to see Ray Stevens live back in December. He is an amazing musician and singer. Ray Stevens covers a broad spectrum of music. Not just comedy. He does some gospel and also covers the standards. He also did a whole album of Frank Sinatra songs. Since 4th of July is coming up, you might look up some of his patriotic songs.

How could anyone not like this song? It’s been way too long since I’ve heard this. Thanks for reminding me. We really need optimism like this these days. Thanks Harri and Imadrummin 🌺✌️

Ray is an American icon.

Original 71 version much better

Beautiful ❤❤

This was a big hit at the time, he's a very versatile proformer. I've always loved this song.

This has always been my favorite Ray Stevens song. Uplifting, joyful, happy.

This song was everywhere.Every school glee club ,church, variety show by various artists.

Hearing "The Streak", one would never guess that he was capable of this. He had the perfect voice for a preacher. This was actually the first Ray Stevens record I'd ever heard, coming out when I was in 3rd grade. Listening to the radio on and off in those years, I'd missed all of his '60s novelty records.

Love this song ❤😊❤

This came out at a time when music was my everything. I'll always remember singing this with my friends. Great song choice, and a wonderful reaction, Harry.

Another great classic song by Ray is Turn Your Radio On-a hit with another spiritual message-which may or may not have inspired the Manhattan Transfer song Operator which was a hit in 1975.

I LOVED Ray Harri, back then, you had to be UBER good to break into the British charts mate, we had the Prog rock groups in full swing..Ray, Dolly, and. the other fella (my mam loved him)...Glenn Campbell 😏 he, (Ray that is) is HILARIOUS actually.. you should listen to his Camping song 🤣🤣🤣

One of the many "love and harmony" songs that graced the land and the airwaves in the late '60s/early '70s. I miss those songs and those times. If you want another funny one by Ray Stevens, try "Gitarzan" from 1969. It's a hilarious tune that hit the U.S. Top 10 that summer.

This is the America I remember ❤. Thanks Harri and imadrummin ❤😊❤

Just shows the heart of Ray Stevens. The man truly did his part in cheering us up.

I remember when this came out. Yes, I'm that old. EVERYONE sang this song EVERYWHERE. And most people actually lived by it as well. It was the hippie era......

Ray Stevens had many hits with serious songs, as well as funny songs. This song actually went to #1 on the Billboard charts and is actually Ray's biggest hit. If you would like to hear another serious song, check out his remake of "Misty" which was also a big hit for him. If you would like to hear another funny hit song from him, check out one called "Guitarzan." I can't believe no one has reacted to this one yet.

Love Ray Stevens...grew up listening to him, Funny AND Serious. When you started to play this one, I literally remembered all the words to it. And THIS is the message we had all the time growing up. It is one of the reasons we get so frustrated at the narrative the media & the government is trying to make the American public to believe, that everyone is racist. THIS message was the message everywhere when I was growing up in the US from the late 60's and onward. This was my reality. Thank you for bringing this one back to life for me! Loved it.

Ima, I have never seen or heard this one from Ray. He was a very talented and generally upbeat singer who had some noteworthy hits. As always, this was a very good submission from you. Harri, I enjoyed your surprise reaction.

Check out Mr. Businessman by Ray Stevens. It's another more serious side to him. For fun you should hear his Taylor Swift is stalking me.

It’s one of my favorite songs by Ray! This is just beautiful! 😊❤

One of my favorites!

Thank goodness you saw this before you put Ray Stevens in a box...what a lovely song and idea...just hope everyone can belive and live this idea .

I believe this may be the most serious song by him in 70. Big hit!

He is also known as a great studio recording musician and record producer. Very well respected in the recording industry in his day. Love your channel.

was reading today Ray is on his retirement tour this year

It's a classic

Haven't heard this in a long time. I was about 14 years old when this was a hit. How time flies. 🎶🎶🎶👍

You were expecting something like "The Streak" and got a lovely hymn instead. I remember this one playing on the radio when I was a kid, and even after all these years it's hard to wrap my brain around the fact that it's the same guy singing both. So glad you did this one,

You should really hear his version of Let It Be.

Laughing over grave 45s Nice 45s Ray Stevens thanks bro

This is one of those songs that instantly snaps me back in time to being six years old.

This is great. The studio version is better I think. Yes, before he started pumping out comedy music, he offered up some beautiful tunes: UNWIND, MR BUSINESS MAN, MISTY . . . check them out!! Thanks for your reactions!

Oh, I love this song. It’s fantastic and has great memories attached, thank you Imadrummin and Harri.

Always loved this song

You got to listen to his song Misty!!! Another non comedy song of his!

another great song by ray you would like is All my trials

I wish people still felt like that in these times. There's to much hate in the world. I pray for all.

This is a beautiful song and another one is Mr. businessman another great one😂😂

Loved your reaction. Yeah, when you started out by saying you knew you'd be laughing I was thinking, "Just wait." Beautiful song beautifully song. Probably my favorite Ray Stevens song, though I certainly love his comedic pieces also!

Please react to "Juanita and the Kids" a very funny song by Ray Stevens! I think this is one of his funniest songs!

I remember singing this when it came out ( I was 5 years old). I really believed this entirely and proclaimed “I love everyone!!”. Oh- the naivety, innocence and pureness of children. My family protected me so I could believe in this for a short while. Everyone does have a beauty to them, but unfortunately the ugliness can come out and overtake the beauty.

Well Harri, here is your gotcha moment for today...A very talented man 😜

My favorite Ray Steven's song has always been "Freddie Feelgood (And His Funky Little Five Piece Band)" It just always makes me laugh

Thank you Ima for a beautifull song suggestion ❤ Was a bit confused cause Neil Sedakas voice kept ringing in my head 🧐 Ray Stephen wrote the song in 1970 and Neil Sedaka covered the song in 1974 I’m glad that I know the original 🤩🤩🤩

I have always loved this one.

I haven't heard this beautiful, inspirational song in decades, and never saw the fantastically appropriate video till now with you, Harri, but I remember hearing it on the radio when it first came out when I was about 6 years old.

I had forgotten how good this song is

First! Lol

For a change of pace, try out Ray's version of "In The Mood" with the Henhouse 5+2.

I saw Ray when he fronted for Tom Jones. Joan Rivers performed, too.

This song always makes me smile and usually makes me cry. If I want to laugh all I have to do is listen to his "Shriner's Convention" or "Ahab, The Arab". :)

Gosh I haven't heard this one in years. I had to smile a bit you said you were prepared to laugh Harri. Thank you and Imadrummin.

❤❤Oh thank you Harri ! I've been waiting for someone to do a reaction to this one. I've loved this since I was a little kid when it first came out. Such a profound message. Still relevant today. Beautiful song ❤❤

Ray Stevens - Jeremiah Peabodys Green and Purple Pills (for a laugh) 😏

Beautiful song!

He was better known for his funny songs but he was a really good artist and singer as well

I was surprised years ago by this one too. Beneath Ray's humorous side was this touching song.

he was a prolific record producer. he did all kinds of music

Jim Stafford is the same way. He has a lot of comedic songs, but can sing and play that guitar. 🎸

Ray has a respectable cover of Roy Orbison's hit song, "Crying" too... He may not have Roy's Range, but Ray can still do the song justice...

A little bit of church - I love it