When I was a kid, my parents and my grandma had 8-track tapes of country singer Ray Price. Perhaps because I heard those songs so many times back then, I never bought Ray Price albums myself when I grew up. But his music holds a special place in my memories and he introduced me to songwriters like Kris Kristofferson. So, I was sad to hear that he passed away this week at the age of 87.
Long before I fully understood the sentiments in Ray Price’s classic recording of Kristofferson’s “For the Good Times” and back when “lay your head upon my pillow” seemed racy, I already knew all the words.
For more on Ray Price, check out NPR’s story. RIP.
What is your favorite Ray Price song? Leave your two cents in the comments.
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