Night Life

quaint and pleasant

A lot of variation in this collection with more than a few similarities to other singers around at the time. Doubt it an influential piece of work but enjoyably spirited. Suited to a mood.

Well, knock me over with a feather. I don’t hate something labeled “country and western” and “honky tonk.” If this is what older country sounds like, I might be able to get behind it. Ray’s great voice hardly touches twang, and the stories of unrequited love, desire, and addictions that fuel Night Life weave the album into a cohesive whole. A couple of songs even sounded like they could have been Elvis songs in the delivery and sound. Far from the nasal twang and good ole boy content of the country I can’t stomach. Alas, while I didn’t hate it, it doesn’t light me up either. Three stars.

I don't know much about country, but this had some really nice melodies going on. I find the weepy instrumentation annoying though, and this album was packed with it. It makes sense for this to appeal to country fans though, it's earnest and well-produced for its time. 3 stars

Good enjoyable album 3/5

Christ where do they keep finding these albums

Chill

The Willie Nelson original that gives the album its title starts things off on a decidedly non-country set of notes. That thing could easily be confused with a jazz-inflected 12-bar blues. But, as the album (and night?) progress, in comes the fiddle and other telltale sounds of what was still country back in the early 1960s. Evidently the softer tones are a pitch for becoming part of the Nashville Sound, but there’s still too much Texas here. Thankfully.

Classic country

Country singers were already familiar with making concept albums before the Beatles ever tried their hand at it, such as with Gunfighter Ballads and Trail Songs and Bitter Tears. Ray Price here has one too, and Country music works really well for this type of storytelling. The vocals are incredibly clear and the songs are easy to understand. This album feels a bit drenched in Country clichés though, partially because of the era its from and because it influenced what came after. It's an enjoyable listen, but there's much more interesting Country music from this era.

Classic old school country sound was easy to listen to. Nothing really grabbed me but the backing band earn an extra star for being called the Cherokee Cowboys.

Enjoyed this even though not really my jam.

Kolejna płyta jak z Fallouta. Jest w niej coś szczerego i naiwnego, prostolinijnego nawet. Ale to nie do końca mnie wzrusza, raczej bawi i/lub żenuje. Ale nie nudzi. Chociaż tyle. 6.5/10 równane w dół.

This is the type of country I'm here for. Super chill and laid back, very easy and soulful vibes. His voice is very enjoyable to listen to and his tunes are mellow and relaxing. I dig this one!

I was kind of expecting hot garbage especially after the initial opening which is WEIRD. But, the songs have a nice feel and the album is a throwback to honky tonk before country got super twangy and then morphed into modern country which IS hot garbage. A young Willie Nelson on this makes it even cooler?

Didn't mind this at all. Seems a bit more "authentic" than much of the godawful unlistenable schlock that has come out of Nashville since. Wild that Willie was his guitarist.

на любителя.

After listening to this album I’m fixing’ to buy a Stetson hat, a big belt buckle for my leather belt, and some cowboy boots and drive on down to Fort Worth Texas to the stockyards.

Blue Velvet soundtrack contender, hehe... Respect for my parents listening to this stuff..

dawg this is country? 😭

Nice relaxing honky tonk album and great vocals. Bit samey.

Great voice, nice country tunes, but too much of the same. I can see my father-in- law enjoying this at the local Saturday night dance.

This is a solid album of enjoyable music. I don't think it's life-changing in the context of this 1001 album list but I did enjoy it, nonetheless.

Pleasurable listen, a bit tiresome at times. Title track rules. Would be a good one to have on vinyl

What in the Americana?? It may take a little getting past the baked-in hokeyness of 50's and 60's country, but if you, this is actually an enjoyable record. The songs do blend together a little, both in theme, lyrics, and sound, but it's alright. It's a really well-produced album. It sounds great and honestly feels like THE record you'd put on if you wanted to invoke this kind of sound and vibe. This is what country was before it became a caricature of itself. This isn't all about being lonely, women, trucks, horses, beer, being from a small town, working on the farm and/or ranch, or any combination thereof. Am I claiming that it's a deep record? No. But it at least feels a little more genuine and real than what we get today. I guess that's true of a lot of music though... Anyway. I really found this to be perfectly listenable and not at all offensive. Kind sounds like a three star album to me. Standout Tracks: Night Life, The Wild Side of Life, Pride, Are You Sure

Standout tracks are: "Night Life", "Lonely Street", "A Girl in the Night".

Varsin kaunista paikoin. Honkey tonk angel on hieno mielikuva! Tyylikäs kansi myös. Miellytti kokonaisuutena.

Cheer up, cunt

Great dinner party record that night grow on me with repeat listens. Love a sad cowboy!

Great songs, but most of them are better with other artists, especially those who wrote them.

I will say, I have never heard an artist thank its fans on the record ITSELF. Normally it's on the sleeve, or something like that. That he took the time to actually say it on a song was an interesting moment. Still, it's standard early 60s country fare. (Songs like "Night Life" and "The Wild Side of Life"... indeed.) The songs are fairly formulaic, but not terrible. But it sounded dated, and pretty much something I would not expect even my parents to listen to. Top songs: "The Twenty-Fourth Hour," "There's No Fool Like A Young Fool," "Are You Sure"

Ray Price has a great, classic country voice. Not unlike Marty Robbins or Merle Haggard. But he needs to change the tempo on some of his songs. It is all very much the same slow tempo - one step, two step. Classic country style, which I don't mind, but I could use more variety. I understand he's a pioneer in country (was floored to know Willie Nelson and Buddy Emmons were in his band) and I'm fine with his style. But that's all this album is. Fine (i.e., average).

Man this one is a downer, but not in a bad way. Very earnest and Price has a great country voice, but every song is basically the same.

Some timeless stuff here.

Easy breezy classic country crooners - this was swell.

I do love me so old school country, but I normally prefer it with a bit more grit. This was great don't get me wrong, but a bit showy, and a lot about crying. And dude has so much vibrato on those notes

I'm glad country evolved. But this is definitely a good foundation stone.

3/5

Tough one to rate. In one sense I really like it, its the kinda of nostalgic and sad old country music that my grandparents listened and I wouldn't be surprised if I had heard some of this before. When you're in the mood to sit and cry in your beer, this is the record for you. Although I would say that the title track also makes a great slow dance and seduction song, and how. But the downside? All the songs started to feel like variations on the same theme and my attention wavered. This isn't an album that makes it easy to listen front to back. But pick any handful of tracks and in you're in for a good (I mean sad) time.

ok

A crooning country singer, a la Elvis and Bing; but he is neither. The monologue at the beginning is ridiculous.

Unlike most country music, I don't mind listening to this. Ray's a great singer, without the twang. Music all sounded pretty similar, but was agreeable enough.

This might just be the honkiest-tonkiest album to ever honk a tonk. Ray Price's 1963 album Night Life is a pretty simple record, but that doesn't mean it's bad. This is a nice album right here. It is a bit repetitive, but it's not particularly bad in this album. Still, it's certainly there. Ray Price's singing is nice. It's quite good for a country album like this. The instrumentation is also pretty good. The writing fits the vibe very well. The album as a whole carries this honky tonk vibe that I kind of like. It's not really my thing personally, but I enjoy it for what it is when I get albums like this. Night Life is good. 3/5.

Elvis in hawaii as Cez put it. I saw more country. Too dour at times but this music charms me

Well, the album cover and the first song, Intro, are really wonderfully cheesy…but I found that I enjoyed this anyway. It’s the type of album that I would enjoy hearing softly in a restaurant, lounge, or someone else’s home; but I would never play it at home myself. I did think it was really cool that Willie Nelson, Johnny Paycheck and Floyd Cramer played on this record. In the end it gets 3 stars from me.

Kind of like if Elvis was a country singer. 3.5

This kind of music always reminds me of working in aged care, the oldies absolutely love songs like this and I don’t blame them. There’s a timeless sound here, although I do tend to get a little tired after several tracks. Favourites were 24th Hour and If She Could See Me Now.

Mmmm, smooth.

Honky Tonkin all the way home. Wild Side Of Life is a good tune. If She Could See Me Now is another good one.

Helt okej. Påminner lite om svenske Yngve Stoor.

Interesting classic country album.

Ray Price was a musical treasure. Not exactly my favorite genre but it's certainly grown on me as I got older.

Novel listen with some great vocals and fun tunes

Pretty middle-of-the-road stuff. It's well made but nothing really blows my hair back.

crooning

Traditional country, sung by authentic voice

nice little album. Familiar with Night Life from Willie Nelson's solo cover, and highly enjoyed having an intro track. Wouldn't consider myself a country fan, but this far back I enjoy it.

An interesting idea! Though sometimes the execution is a bit lacking.

This was pleasant to listen to. Until it wasn't. Every artist should be required to include a cheesy intro on every album they record. 3

Lovely voice, sad songs, and a hell of lap steel! The message of heartache becomes clear by the 4th or 5th song, the rest is just filler.

Country style frank Sinatra sounds gooooood, I really enjoyed it, don't think I'll listen to it again but good listen nonetheless

Absolutely hated the introduction, it was completely unnecessary. The tracks themselves were fine, although not really my thing. Great vocals. Didn’t love it but easily tolerable, 2.75/5

Decent country

I like this honky tonk. Some Willie Nelson is always good. It wasn’t the best album to listen to in dry January, I wanted to get a Night Life though.

More fun when I picture it sung by the country bears. 3.4.

I enjoyed this more than I thought I would, which isn't saying much. Personal enjoyment: 3/5 Relevance to this list: 3/5

A nice album. Not my style but the songs are well performed, beautifully sung and touch on the usual Country themes. All done with skill and beauty. 3 stars

It’s a chill, nostalgic vibe. The sound has that Patsy Cline kind of smoothness but without the same punch. It’s nice background music, though it doesn’t always grab your attention. It gets the job done if you’re in the mood to unwind.

A cowboy delight.

Odd opening to this one where he thanks the listeners for buying the album. Then goes into a bluesy number, Night Life. I figured this is what the music was going to be, but not really. It settles down into some regular, but decent 1960s country music. It was alright.

This is that two stepping in the barn type music. That fishing out in the lake by yourself type music. Not too bad honestly.

Ok wait, just learnt Willie Nelson is on this record. It starts with the cute intro, thanking the listener for enjoying the previous album - and it goes on from sweet country ballad to another. It's not too remarkable, but the heart is in it - and what I've learnt in this exercise is that I have a soft spot for old Country music much to my own bewilderment.

Price has a great voice and a great backing band. This is a country analogue to Sinatra's “In The Wee Small Hours”.

This was more or less rather one note and played almost like a medley. Classic country sound though and a pleasant listen.

Who doesn’t like a little twang? This was a fine listen. But with every song clocking in at nearly the same tempo and vocal delivery, it was pretty repetitive. Making it sound a bit watered down for my country tastes.

Who doesn’t love a good intro? And who doesn’t want them some night life? This was cool, almost like Hank Williams meets Dean Martin.

3.25, gets me in my country western mindset

Hey, I dig me some country and western swang. This doesn’t stand out in the genre but I still enjoyed it! 3/5

Played this while driving over a snowy mountain pass late on a Friday night and the little intro at the beginning helped put me in the mood. It was perfect. But I usually hate intros like that because nobody really wants to hear that every time they play it. It would be more fitting for the radio, but then there's no way I would've been able to hear it.

Belle voix profonde, agréable à l'écoute ; les fondements du country

I'm enjoying this even though countryish honky tonkish not typically attractive to me. Like the loungey voice (country Roy Orbison) and dang that guitar (pedal steel?) can swing. I can imagine these songs easily turned into great Stones tunes. Also love the phrasing--lonely street; honky tonk angel; anybody's baby; the list goes on and on.

I mean - it’s pleasant but unmemorable. A crooner for his era - it took me three days to listen to it because I’d press play and then completely forget to listen or get distracted after half a song. It’s a 2.5 really.

I guess in 1963, "night life" was synonymous with being a drunk. I think there was a reference to drinking in every song. And while the lyrics may mostly have been meant as a warning or a lament, the delivery and vibe of the music certainly didn't reinforce any negative sentiments. It was more of a wistful ode to the drinking lifestyle. I was struck by Ray Price's golden vocals — he can sing. I was also struck by the evolution, or at least the dramatic change, in what country music was as compared to today. Of course, that's true for all genres, and is partly why these sorts of albums need to be included on the 1001 list. I, for one, had never heard of this artist, so I'm glad to have listened to it. My 3-star review is a reflection of not being able to really relate — in the mid-60s, this was probably bangin.

eh it's alright not much of a country guy but there is some nice lyricism and his voice is very smooth but over all just meh about the genre

It was really pleasant and a Nice introduction to more people in that genre

Classic country, lots of slide steel and fiddle

Good ol fashioned country and western. it was decent.

I think I can safely say this was my first full-album experience with honky-tonk music, a genre I'm only peripherally familiar with thanks to Fallout: New Vegas and its influence on alt-country, which is typically the only country subgenre that really excites me. I've alluded to how painfully American I am on this list before, but I'm specifically a New Yorker, and even more specifically a Long Islander. country music is huge all over various parts of the state, but I've always felt like I'm at a distance from it. recently, I realized that what I really can't stand is the various post-9/11 mainstream country sounds, music that feels like so inauthentic that you'd swear it was created in a boardroom. this Ray Price album was hugely refreshing in comparison! I love the sound of pedal steel, and Price's voice is captivating over this selection of songs, pretty much all of which deal with sad romantic themes. there's an unmistakable nocturnal vibe here; slow tempos, unhurried vocal phrasing, the overall downtrodden vibe. I listened to this album at 1:30 in the afternoon, but I think I might have enjoyed it a little more if I waited for sundown (which, depressingly, is around 4:30 right now). I liked this, but I'd struggle to say I love it or that I'm likely to return to it. classic country music is heavily focused on the lyrics, but I've just never been that kind of listener. and after 12 tracks and 37 minutes of existing in this sonic space, hearing the same chord progressions and melodic phrases return many times, I think I had my fill. I get that the appeal is in the simplicity, and admittedly this album has a killer atmosphere, but again, I'm spoiled by the innovations of future artists. I'll definitely remember that title track, though! strong 6/10.

Big voice, big country music.

Pretty average country music. It's OK, but in 1963 artist like Bob Dylan, The Beatles and The Beach Boys were the sound of the future, by comparison, even then, this must have sounded old fashioned and passee.

Good

Country perfection. I despise steel guiar.

Country music which Is entertaining in a humorous way, good voice though and funny lyrics of the time

Another old country album that's fine, but in one ear and out the other.

thats great man

Price is a man who owes much of his success to other great names in the country music industry: Lefty Frizzell, Hank Williams, Willie Nelson, even Kris Kristofferson. Much of this can be attributed to being at the right place at the right time, though no doubt he can hold his own. Night Life is best compared to Sinatra's In the Wee Small Hours, with Price's sweet sorrowful voice singing songs of longing and loneliness that tend to creep around when the sun goes down. The Nashville Sound influence suits this vibe well, as the Nashville Sound has turned out a number of country crooners (Price included) and helped achieve crossover appeal beyond the "hillbilly" demographic. It's certainly a smooth and slick album, but a far cry from the greatest in country music. It lacks a lot of the grit that made other country albums so great.

A mostly slow-tempo country album in the old "classical" country style. A lot of songs remind me of elvis. Pretty ok album but not my style for the most part.

Night Life is quite a nice listen, a mix of crooning and simple country, not extravagant but easy and smooth. Wild Side Of Life is one of my favourite songs by lots of artists who've done it, this is another good version, a happy morning 3.

Enn einn þristurinn sem ég tengi ekki sérstaklega við en rennur ljúflega í gegn. Það verður að segjast eins og er að platan hans Morrisseys er þrátt fyrir allt betri.

Fun but a little judgey.

Not as good as Marty and his Big Iron

honky tonk. lets see how much patience I have for it. Simple enough. 3.

It was OK not terrible but not exactly exciting either

Very much the sound of an era. Fun to listen to, even if I probably won't seek it out again

I find this kind of country enjoyable but repetitive so while I like individual songs here and there, it's tough to decide to sit down and listen to a whole album

To be perfectly honest, I thought I would hate this, but it was actually kinda vibey. I found it so funny when I pressed play on the first song and he like personally greeted me to the album (that was the highlight) and I think that should become the standard with all albums now cuz its so funny. Favourite song: introduction and theme

This album makes me feel like a cowboy in the wild west.

3.5 - not a fan of country, in general, but I find the older it is, the more likely I am to enjoy it.

Nauseous music, but amazing voice. I think if this album would be all a capella, then it's easily 4 stars or more. The reality is that Ray plus same country beat on all 12 songs is just too much to bear.

I didn't mind this.

Is this country or honky tonk either way in sure Ray was massive before the British invasion. Man can holler and croon. I found it a pleasant listen. 6/10

2.5/5 At first glance it seems like a collection of unexciting songs, slow and monotone. It's often difficult to know when one song has ended and another begun. What a repetitive, boring, snoozefest. However, it isn't all stinkers, and the experience improves immeasurably on the second side. In summary, meh. Night Life 2.5/5 Lonely Street 2/5 The Wild Side of Life 2.5/5 Sittin' and Thinkin' 2/5 The Twenty-Fourth Hour 2/5 (LEAST FAV) A Girl in the Night 2/5 Pride 2.5/5 There's No Fool Like a Young Fool 3.5/5 If She Could See Me Now 3/5 Bright Lights and Blonde Haired Women 5/5 (FAV) Are You Sure 4.5/5 Let Me Talk to You 3.5/5

That kind of classic country that I probably wouldn't have listened to on my own. Very good for what it is, but not quite my thing.

I enjoyed the first few tracks, and particular the intro where Ray explains what the albums about - weird. But then it all got very samey quite quickly. Fave Tracks: Introduction and Theme, Night Life 2.7/5

classic

Schön gemütlich dieser Country. Stört nicht, aber reisst mich auch nicht mit.

While I enjoy old honky-tonk country, all these songs had the same sort of mopey vibe to them (I know, it IS country, but still) and therefore it felt a bit repetitive. An easy listen, but not one I'd ever be in the mood to hear again.

Wonderful voice, great music, excellent recording. The genre is a little old-fashioned, but I didn't care -- it was timeless and I liked it. Three stars.

original and ok

Repetitive and sometimes boring country. Cool introduction with a few good songs though:

Noteworthy songs - 808080808 Magical Dream - Kinda catchy synth, but the rest is bland. Ancodia - Good background noise. Cobra Bora - Actually kind of cool, reminds me of Bomberman Hero. Pacific 202 - N64 vibes, but melody isn't great. Donkey Doctor - Nothing too special, weird ending. 808080808 - Really cool beginning. A little slow in the middle but stays interesting enough. Sunrise - Nothing remarkable. The Fat Shadow - Eerie. Very short.

A little misogynistic...

🎧More songs should start like “I got loaded last night” (Sittin’ and Thinkin’)

Good sound. Roy Orbison vibe. Never knew Sittin and Thinkin was his song covered by Elvis Costello on Almost Blie.

Some really cool sounds for this album, and I love the vibe of the intro into the first track. Night Life has some very cutting edge musicality for the time but other songs fall more into the same old same old category.

Pleasant but hard to get excited about most of it. Some nice harmony in a few songs. I’d keep it as background music

Love the introduction and title track - Night Life. What an amazing song. Get’s a little repetitive from there, but Ray’s vocals shine throughout. Had no idea this was Willie’s beginnings in music!

Liked it, nice and chilled morning vibes

I didn’t hate it but I’m also never going to love this type of country

Definitely holds the highs and lows of the era: the talking-over-the-lead-single introduction is silly and charming, even if its two minutes feel like seven. The lyrics of Sittin' and Thinkin'? Troubling. Deeply troubling.

Easy listening country music. A pleasant album that accurately depicts what it is like the for those of us who have worked the night life for decades. Tight performances and the dynamics were handled with the subtlety of an experienced pro.

Straight outta Sunday morning breakfast playlist. Extra points for the intro speech.

Classic early 60s but nothing mind blowing

Sad boi country man. Up late thinking bout a honky tonk woman.. don’t text

It might get a little repetitive a little to fast - but boy can Ray Price sing.

Not the most popular but had some enjoyable tunes

When the record ended I was relieved. Not that this was painful but it all just kind of blends in and becomes a bit monotonous. Fave: The Twenty-Fourth Hour

Not a fan of the genre and though I'm far from qualified to be critical, it sounds just like I expected. Old time ,classic Country & Western with good vocals and music that is well played that are easy to listen to. Not something I'll listen to often or at all again, but I understand it's importance and influence to whole scope of Country music history. Enjoyable enough, I'm glad I had a listen, but that's about it.

Night life Lonely street A girl in the night

This is long lost musical tradition.

Easy listening but dated

Ah, golden oldies, the sort of thing you expect to be playing in the background of the love scene in an 80s action film, say while Mel Gibson rolls back over to be friendly with Patsy Kensit some more. Absolutely no doubt this is really well crafted, beautifully played and sang. Also absolutely no doubt that it gets pretty samey after about three tracks and doesn't change thereafter. Individually, I'd probably really enjoy all of these tracks a lot more than hearing them all in row like this. Night Life is the best song for me by a distance, the fact that's the closest to a classic crooner, country tinged, rather than the full on pedal steel warbling we get for the rest of the record, is probably no coincidence.

This had a nice sound. Like sad cowboy blues but a polished 60s vibe. I enjoyed it but do not know it it will be added to my rotation

Old timey drinking ballads. Pretty cool and a mellow listen but not really my thing in the long run. A decent curio

Good old fashion country music album.

Never worked out why my parents liked Jim Reeves and Jim Reeves alone. This is not Jim Reeves, but the country-western crooning took me back to a place in my childhood, and to some very mixed emotions

easy listening and smooth country influences make this nice background music.

Well, this was a strange little curiosity. Hony-tonk, old school, misery-ridden, alcohol-fuelled country that I didn't think I'd particularly warm to, yet I feel that I ought to listen to again. This time, I'll follow the advice and take off my shoes. This is what this list is about

Not what I usually listen to but not bad.

As someone who has a great appreciation but not much experience in listening to classic country, this was a very enjoyable listen to me. You have slower ballads that have more of the 50s pop crooner influence throughout, but particularly later in the album like "Are You Sure" and "Let Me Talk To You" that shows Price's sensitivity. Then there are some tracks that lean more heavily on the country western genre like "Night Life" and "Sittin' and Thinkin'" that are very reminiscent of the greats Johnny Cash and Conway Twiddy. Also some definite blues influence (as is the case for alot of the classic country artists) on "Lonely Street" that was a great element to solidify the range on this record. Very fun listen that made you feel like you're sitting on a porch swing with the radio turned on on a humid summer night. 7/10

Naja, Schmalz lass nach!

Fun album that I enjoyed more than expected. I still don't see myself revisiting this, but if it was on, I'd be happy enough. 3/5

Proficient but dull.

An ok album

Every song on here is good. That’s because it’s the same song 13 times. In fact, the title track is used for the introduction so you get to hear the exact same song TWICE! Easy listening shouldn’t make me this upset.

country western singer. Soso.

Ok

Love his voice, and the old-country sound. Made me want to listen to more of his music.

Perhaps the most soulful country I've heard for a while.

This was my grandmothers favorite artist. I can smell the cigarettes wafting out of the shag carpet.

Ray Price - really not my style - but, not a bad album for the era and genre

Solid three. Liked it well enough. Interesting for the stacked band! Much easier on the ears than Buck Owens. Sounded a bit more city than country.

Alveg ágætt í grunninn.

3.5

Välillä tuli vähän Frank Sinatra mieleen. Tuollaista vähän big band tyylistä, ilmeisesti honky tonkya. Rentoa kesä musaa. Parhaat: The Wild Side of Life,

One of my first country albums, definitely one of *the* albums to ever exist.

Nice deep voice with a lot of power to it.

Good background to be introduced to. That Ken Burns country music documentary should have included Ray Price.

Old music just does something to my soul! I don’t know if it’s the classic crooning voice, or the music itself, but I love listening to this stuff at home. So comforting. Listen again: yes Purchase for my collection: if I found it cheap Favourite Song: Night Life

Första albumet jag hört med ett intro där han snackar och tackar för att fansen gillade albumet innan. Det var wholesome och de andra låtarna var väldigt basic men jag gillar den genren (easy listening) så det gör inte så mycket.

this was a pleasant enough country album, though none of the songs were particularly gripping IMO. it reminded me of Fallout music, and i must've been onto something because apparently ol' Ray here did the first recording of Heartaches by the Number. not on this album, of course... favorites: night life, sittin' and thinkin'

I have learned I am not that much of a country music enjoyer.

This was interesting. At first I liked the dichotomy of a wholesome sounding dad guy singing about drinking, jail, and loose women. It did get repetitive though. It reminded me of Epcot or Disney for some reason. Like the guy is trying to be tough but he’s not.

Very old fashioned country and western, but with plenty of charm and a sense of humour. I liked it, but don't think I'll come back to it any time soon. A solid three, ni more, no less

kinda chill ngl, maar niet voor herhaling

probably the best countr record i had yet. not trying to hard. like it

Pretty modest and calm old school country vibes. Didn't push the needle for me but enjoyable nonetheless. 3.5

Tracks from a bygone era. Quite enjoyed that.

3/5 Best Track: Night Life

Great songs, great voice, but everything starts to blend together by the end (and really well before that).

hmm not sure what to expect here..but the picture looks like homie's getting a blow job lol Never heard this guy before. But kinda diggin it. Reminds me of a better time, a simpler time. A time when people had modesty and manners. Even though it's twangy like country, it's old enough to where I wouldn't really call it country. Reminds me of Elvis. Honky Tonk is the right word. 3 stars.

"Night Life" by Ray Price, released in 1963, is a classic country album that epitomizes the genre's traditional sound. With Price's smooth, drawling vocals and twangy instrumentation, the album delivers a nostalgic journey through honky-tonk and country balladry. Tracks like the title track "Night Life" and "Lonely Street" showcase Price's emotive singing and the album's rich musical arrangements. However, while the album is a solid representation of its era and genre, it may lack the innovation and variety to truly stand out among other country releases of the time. Overall, "Night Life" is a respectable entry in Ray Price's discography, offering a glimpse into the classic country sound of the early 1960s. It earns a solid 3/5 rating for its authenticity and musical craftsmanship, making it a worthwhile listen for fans of traditional country music.

It was good but it was so repetitive

Relaxing, beautiful and simple country music. Doesn’t quite rattle these bones like other music does, but I appreciate it.

Quite liked this - smoky and sleazy country

As I'm writing this review, I'm only about midway through this album. Normally, for albums I haven't heard before I'd wait 'til after my second listen, or even halfway through my second at least, to get a jump on this, but... See, before I started listening to this album I did what I've done for a whilw now and checked out the already published reviews to find the most negative ones I could. Y'know, I guess I'm just interested in seeing the problems people have with these albums and then finding out if I disagree or not. Most of the ones I come across end up big negative "BAGHLE I DON'T LIKE THIS" dealies, but the one under this album that struck me so much is probably the most fair and balanced I've seen so far. In essence, it puts forth the following, which I hafta cop to: sure, it's good music, but is it important to music history or even notable enough on its own to be on this list of 1,001 albums? And at where I am in the album... Yeah, it sure is traditional country. Which is fine by me; I like traditional country. I know it's not the most much example, but I've listened to Johnny Cash's debut album a number of times. But—and maybe I'm just missing the larger context, I acknowledge that, but I can't hear what exactly's so special about this. Cub Koda on AllMusic claims this album is a number of things: "the last gasp of true honky tonk, the first stab at mainstreaming it into the Nashville sound of the 1960s, or country music's first country album," and, like, whichever one of those it is... I'm not getting it. Really, I'm having the same reaction to this that I did to X's WILD GIFT, where I'm not fully understanding why it's in this book. Although, I can at least acknowledge that WILD GIFT was notable to X as an in-between transitional point in their sound. Not to diss country, but what is NIGHT LIFE, this album, that a lot of other successful country albums from around the same time didn't also do? Now, my rating system is based purely on how much I personally enjoy the album and nothing else. That's why I'm giving it a 3; putting aside all of the gripes regarding its inclusion on this list, again, I like traditional country. As an album to, as Ray suggests, kick off your shoes and relax to, it does the job. Probably even better if I had a beer and a front porch to sit on. But if I was evaluating this album on whether or not it should be in this book; if I agreed or not that it SHOULD be something you listen to before you do... I'd hafta agree with that other review and smack it with a 2. Just how it is.

Songs can be a bit samey at times, but it has heart, so i'll give it a pass. Shame about the shit 60's stereo mix, though.

It’s… realistically, just a 3. It’s a pretty atypical country album for this time period I think, with a little extra flair here and there, and nothing really stands out except for a few tracks… but personally, it’s an album I think I’ll keep in shuffle. I have an incredible nostalgia for this type of soundscape – the country twang, the strong vocals, the fiddles and violins and strings mixed with crisp drums. The feeling this album gave me really, really did send me back to days of sitting in a car that still took old cassette tapes, with my dad popping them in during any car trips, and they always sounded like this. I haven’t forgotten that sound, but I haven’t actively been seeking it out. This album has made me want to revisit that sound; to find those old cassettes, to see what they were and to see if they hold up. It’s just a really nice album for me, and I'm glad I listened to it.

I don't normally like Country but this is quite enjoyable. It seems to be a mishmash of styles and reading the Wiki it was quite groundbreaking at the time.

This album is the best example of "The Nashville Sound" I've ever heard. The recordings are SO lush and the reverb is so beautiful. There isn't anything out of place in the mix. The musicianship is perfect. But the flip side of it is here too - The heavy-handed production in pursuit of that soft, warm, perfection, tended to elicit flat performances. Ray Price's early honky tonk is exciting and super-interesting. Ray Price here sounds beautiful, but bored. But damn, it sounds good.

Calm echoes echo Sad cowboy’s teary eyed tales Twang drowned in lost love

Solid country record. I think the song “Night Life” is great. But I also think that’s the only standout. Not a terrible listening experience. But I’m not so sure it’s an essential one. 3/5

Not really my style but definitely a fun listen.

This was country. Ok.

ok bud

Interesting old school country.

Très typique country des années 60 qui tire un peu sur le blues par moment. Les moments plus blues sont justement là où ça venait un peu plus me chercher, mais le reste c'était assez sécure comme musique, un peu monotone et unidimensionel. 5/10

Honest and likable, nothing much to say

Is this an album that I should hear before I die because the list needed some country stuff from the 60s? Cause it doesnt seem like anything special, really. Its OK, but its not a great album or a pure representative of country or anything. 3/5

Decent cowboy crooning album. This is the country I like lol

Nice to hear live musicians. The shuffle beat gives most of the songs a 6/8 feel and reminds me of Irish jigs. Not my thing, but the fella is awfully polite in his intro.

I feel like every album ought to have an introduction like this "Hello, we're Rage Against The Machine. We sure hope you liked our last album. We filled it full of a lot of polemic and riffage for you and we're hoping to keep you folks entertained with some more of the same on this one. Here are some Bulls... on Parade..." Anyway, I loved the pedal steel guitar and the very country lyrics. I was worried it would be too old-fashioned for me at first. But I kind of got into it!

I quite liked this. Some interesting ideas, given the context. 'Pride' was familiar.

Enjoyed.

Not a fan of 50's/60's country so I enjoyed this more than I thought I would

Helt ait, ganske gammel,ligner elivs

I thought it was ok. The first song I actually really enjoyed. Interesting to find out Willie Nelson wrote it and sung on the album. Lyrically it’s actually pretty dark. Glad I listened.

Good album. How many times can you say honky tonk in an album? A lot apparently…

My first impressions, when the first song played... I felt like I was in a dingey, yet classy, low lit lounge. Smoke from everyone's cigarettes and cigars filling the air. A spot light shon on the stage, where Ray Price was playing... His backing band in the dim light. The heart beating sound of the stand up bass thumping in my chest... I had a rocks glass filled with cheap bourbon. Betty Boop was serving drinks... I was Eddie Valient from Who Framed Roger Rabbit. Life was great. Then the second song hit, and I was taken to a honey tonk. Not a shitty 90s honky tonk where the stage was wrapped in chain link to protect the artists from bottle throws... But an olden day honey tonk, where everyone slow danced, or line danced. But this particular set of songs catored to the slow swaying patron. Love songs, and songs about alcohol. You know? Country stuff. What's different about this is that the music is story telling. And it's done well. There isn't necessarily many hooks that are needed to keep you, well hooked! There is just good story telling with great music.

Started listening coming out of the office at night. Night Life. Thought about the bright lights, drinking, being at the bar. How it was lonely and sad. But also how you feel lonely and sad, what friends truly love you? Never heard of Ray Price, will listen to more.

Good

Its fine country,got a good vibe.Wouldn't listen to it again but I admire its confidence.It knows what it is and does it well.

Could all just be the same song but its not unpleasant.

A true dark country album, soaked in booze, blues and sadness. Great backing band supporting the somber Ray Price on Night Life as he sings about how things aren’t always so great under the bright city lights. 3 stars

That intro was fire

Unexpectedly really enjoyed it - would never pick or put this on so glad to have heard it. Felt as though it was a soundtrack and turned your life into a movie

Unexpected but not unpleasant.

Is it possible to give a -1 star rating?

I'll confess that I'm not really sure what the musical significance of this album is. I don't know the history of country music very well, especially from this earlier period. It's a very pleasant album, though. The songs are nice and simple without being plain. His voice is beautiful 3/5

A time capsule of an album. Great old country sounds and hurting’ music.

finely crafted old person country music. The sound of loitering at the reception of your Hawaiian grandmother's funeral

Listened Before? N Pretty good. I like the old-fashioned country. It's almost like a crooner/country western crossover. The themes are dated and current at the same time. I could listen to this one again. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: Night Life

Sounded nice, great voice, but every song sounded exactly the same

Not bad for an old-timey country album. Still not my favorite, but good for what it was

A good, classic country album, if that's your thing. Nothing really stands out.

I supremely dislike modern country. But I've grown to like dinners like Cash and Willie. But this is not that dirty of country. And it's not the modern crap either. This is like a Sinatra wannabe with a southern twang. I don't really like it. But it's not the worst thing I've heard.

Nice album. Likes some country and this is chill. Nothing to save but I may come back.

Fun country album. Pretty smooth.

I wasn’t expecting to enjoy this at all, so thinking it was okay is probably a win, all things considered. It reminded me of Fallout New Vegas music, so it was nostalgic for me.

5/10. So much country has sounded kind of like this over the years that this just feels flat and flavorless.

Good, old-school country.

Now that’s some good country!

This mother fucker so old, 4/4 time in country music is known as the “Ray Price beat.”

3.5

Pretty good mostly.

Country. Ni fu ni fa.

country western singer. Soso.

it’s a good country record. i don’t really understand why it’s on this list though…it cake out in ‘63 and by then classic country was long past its prime. it gets kinda boring after a few tracks. great singer though.

Album 123 of 1001 Ray Price - Night Life Rating : 3 / 5 Aside from the awkward, weird 'Introduction and Theme' track, this was a fine collection of well performed old school country music. From a time before the conceptual album was a thing. Just good old songs. I sometimes like a fix of old school country music and there are a number of artists I could go to. I can add Ray Price to the list.

Croony honky tonk. It is all polished, with a warm string/fiddle sound. The music is approachable and pretty low key honky tonk. The main issue is not that the sound is a bit dated, but the subject matter is too focused on 50's-era gender roles, and i don't know what to say about "Sittin' and Thinkin'". He was drunk, abused his wife/girlfriend, which has happened before, but we're supposed to feel okay that he says even though he thinks it will happen again, it won't be for a while. Not sure how this was even okay back then.

"Night Life" is a perfect example of the country songwriting formula. You can anticipate the rhymes, the cadence never varies, and the songwriting stays in its assigned lanes of heartache, heartbreak, and light lawbreaking. It's actually such a perfect example of the formula that it's hard to fault it. Am I into the whole weepy steel guitar sound? No. Do I love the whole sad-sack crooner schtick? Not even a bit. But, for what this is, it's really not bad.

Country. Silkemyk stemme, bare litt kjedelig sjanger.

Strong 3, 4/50s country vibe

Old time ‘honky album’. Ray sure does have a stunning voice. At times it lags for me, but Night Life is a great song. And overall an enjoyable relaxing listen. Would rate 3.5 if I could.

I listened to the first song on this album, "Night Life", whilst actually driving in the middle of the night, and it absolutely fits the mood of the night, as does the rest of the album I'd say. However, issues arise when you sit down and actually focus on the music, as it becomes very same-y, and the longer-than-average country album (for the time) makes the repetitiveness all the more present. I enjoy the fact that his voice isn't that exaggerated warble that many country artists do, it makes it not excruciating to listen to, but otherwise a very safe album just a couple years before popular music as a genre really started expanding as an artform.

Very country sounding country. Unlike the other country albums on this list, this didn't speak as much to me. 2.5/5

This was such an earnest sounding album honestly, and very melancholy which I didn't expect. Ray almost sounds like he's wandering around Vegas after losing a lover to the lifestyle of somebody who works on the strip, there's a heartbroken quality here to how he sings at times. Otherwise this was a nice little listen, with a lot of classic country sounds with the steel guitar and such.

Sad cowboy music

I can’t say I’m too excited for today’s one with it being country, but there have been a few surprises within this genre for me so far. Let’s hope this is one of them and we can have a nice time listening to this. Side note, it’s too warm outside for a pasty ginger like me. I hate this weather. Songs I already knew: none Favourites: Night Life, Pride I didn’t mind this album. It’s the type of country music that I find more tolerable. I’d compare some of the tracks to an Elvis song at times. I did find it very funny how at the beginning of the album he spoke over the music saying he’d made this album and hopes you like it, and if you did then to let him know. Despite it being released in the 60’s, I half expected him to say, “Like and subscribe,” which made me giggle. It does get a brownie point in the it made my parrot sing and dance though.

For a genre that I care little about or for, this sounds like well practiced and heartfelt music.

This was a good soundtrack for a Wednesday, a nice change of pace, but nothing stuck

What a pleasant and dreamy lope through some old skool honky tonk. Nothing really stood out, but Price's voice is spot on and the whole album is thick with atmosphere. I could certainly imagine a few cuts making it into some uncanny David Lynch nightclub scene. Did anyone else check out the band on this record? It's absolutely stacked. I'm a fairweather country fan but recognised every single musician, all of whom are Hall of Famers in their own right. Nice.

Yep yep. Completely enjoyable and pleasant soundtrack for the background of a work day. Couldn’t name a single song if you asked me, but I’d listen to it again!

Nice old country music, with some of that melancholy energy that good old country albums so often have. Enjoyable listen.

A bit too country for my taste, but good guitar work.

classic country with a little twist. Nothing too crazy, but enjoyable

Willie Nelson and Johnny Paycheck appear on this album. Angel Flying Too Close To The Ground and Take This Job and Shove It do not.

Un po' vecchiotto, ma non male.

As country albums come, this ones not bad. Relaxed vibe with some jazzy elements makes it much more original.

Good for country?!

The intro was the best part, more albums should do that. The rest was pleasant crooning.

Never heard of this guy before. I love the title track! This album has a real mood, and I like the production a lot. The music really does evoke the nightlife setting described in the lyrics. Price has a fantastic voice too. This might be the best (non-Johnny Cash) country album I've ever listened to. Having said that, I do find a lot of the songs quite similar, and the lyrics are a bit preachy in places. Some people just like to go to clubs and drink alcohol, Ray.

Country. Un poco aburrido.

Dig the pedal steel and stellar musicianship. Definitely evokes a vision of bars of ill repute, the very best kind. 3/5.

I wasn't expecting to like today's album as I don't love most country, but I thought his voice was good and I enjoyed a lot of the lyrics. I probably wouldn't seek this out by I'm glad I heard it. 3.5.

He's got a great voice and I love the double bass and pedal steel guitars. It's all a bit "safe" and pleasant, though, but a nice listen. 3 / 5 stars.

avergastón qué onda... Parece un episodio de Better Call Saul. Solo que BCS me gustó.

Kinda nice and cute ole country. Definitely a vibe, but probably not something I'd wanna throw on. Not bad though.

I remain not biggest country fan, but this was a pleasant enough listen for as long as I could handle it. I like the songs that don’t have too much honky tonk in them which is unfortunately hard to find. Ray’s voice is great though Saved tracks: Night Life, Pride

Night Life's vibe is sedate honky-tonk, sad songs sung earnestly but with little urgency. Skip the Intro and Theme track to get right to the reverb-soaked crooning, brushes drumming, soft tinkling piano, and gentle guitar playing. It's a slow dance best reserved to be uncorked long after sundown.

Escoltar la introducció en la penumbra a una bona hora de la nit i deixar-se arrossegar per la veu i maneres de Ray Price en les cançons que la segueixen és el vehicle ideal per disfrutar al màxim d'aquest clàssic del country. Desesperació, tristesa i aventures de borratxo en una veu que traspua sinceritat. I clàssics com 'The WIld Side of Life'

Solid honkey tonk album

The narration totally reminds me of the great Bob Ross, rip. The cadence and the drop off ending phrases/sentences. Great voice, lovely story telling. Earnest but still over-the-top lounge cowboy music. Clearly top notch honkytonk, which I suppose should be represented on this list. I recognize the quality but its not quite for me. Could be fun in small doses, though; chuck any one of these tunes into a mix tape and I think it would shine.

This played in my grandma's kitchen the entire time I was growing up

A good set of pipes on that lad.

Ray Price is a 50's - 60's country artist. His backing band is called the Cherokee Cowboys, and has featured the likes of: Johnny Paycheck, Roger Miller, and singing backing vocals and playing bass on this record, Willie Nelson. At the start of this album, specifically on the song "Night Life", Ray sounded like a cross between Frank Sinatra and George Jones, which I didn't really care for. After that, though, he settled into the traditional old country western, with themes of drinking, heartbreak, and chasing women. Notably: the songs "Lonely Street" and "The Twenty-Fourth Hour" are very strong to the old country genre with the fiddle/steel guitar and sad theme. I didn't think I knew any of Ray's stuff. I had heard of him before, but turns out I knew "The Wild Side of Life", and it is a great song. Now I must say, country isn't my favorite genre of music, but it is moreso the shitty pop country they are making today. The old classic country still had talented artists and really good songwriting. Today, anybody can be a country star, as long as they sing a song about a dog or a truck, or a beer. Overall, not a bad album. I don't think I would gravitate to it often, but can see how it definately influenced a lot of country artists that came later on. Favourite songs: The Wild Side of Life, Pride, Sittin' and Thinkin', The Twenty-Fourth Hour Least favourite songs: Night Life, Lonely Street, There's No Fool Like a Young Fool 3/5 Note: the album cover is kinda creepy. A lad leering at a couple who is just trying to have a drink. Greasy.

Kan zo op de Fallout radio

A fine country/western album. The only reason why it's rated a little lower is because it doesn't seem to offer much variety from other country albums of its time. Unsure what makes it stand out amongst its ilk -- can't even find much other proof online of its particular influence.

This was nice/fine/pleasant. I enjoy listening for 30mins and will never listen again.

A great representation of the country western genre in the early '60s. A simple beat, simple sound, and a basic band composition provides the sound that is clear and honest. The songs are more about the story than the music, but the songs are still sung rather than yelled out. What is interesting is that you can draw a line from this music to the folk rock and country rock through the 60's and 70's. Sounds that you would hear from Jimmy Buffett to The Eagles. Scale: 5 - My absolute favorites. 4 - Albums I like. 3 - I enjoyed listening to it but wouldn't seek it out. 2 - Didn't like. 1 - Absolute shit.

They said that this LP was a step in the direction of a more commercial sound for RP so I listened to some of his songs from the 50s and they definitely had more twang, although this is still okay. Lots of songs about heartbreak and loneliness, I like the slide guitar and his smooth delivery.

Niks aparts

Classic country. Willie Nelson on back-up vocals and bass guitar. And, includes Willie's classic Night Life!

Very nice stuff, very pleasant, but it didn't do much to grab me or hold my attention. I think this could be worth revisiting though; could be more of a mood/vibe thing rather than the album quality itself.

Mysig skönsångare. Känns som något mormor skulle spela.

Songs about drinking too much and fighting with your "best girl"

15th November 2022 Listened in the morning while doing washing up and tidying kitchen. Bake off final in the evening. Slide guitar, quite dark undertones to the beginning but classic country with a crooning voice.

Croony and wonderful, nice morning album.

This was decent. Very well produced and performed, it just becomes a bit monotonous. The linkage between honky tonk and jazz is nice. Favorite track: Lonely Street

Great album to listen to at night, reminded me at times of Orville Peck. A nice classic country album

With as little country music as this list contains, I thought we'd only get fire when we do get it, but this one is more warm than hot. Upon reflection, I'm not mad about that, because this stuff is valid. Wikipedia says someone called this country music's first concept album, but that's not even true, Marty Robbins definitely beat him with Gunfighter Ballads, and I think the true OG was a "Dust Bowl Ballads" by Arlo Guthrie way back whenever. Still, any concept album from the early '60s (predating the "big two" in Pet Sounds and Sgt. Pepper's) gets a point in my book. An album of songs from a man who's weary of the night life, done with the game and the games. I respect it. Guitars and drums sound great on here. There's a few on here that I'll hang onto, but nothing too crazy. Favorite tracks: Night Life, Pride, There's No Fool Like a Young Fool, Bright Lights and Blonde Haired Women. Album art: Perfect for accomplishing and tying the concept together. Ray seems to be performing at a club, staring at a young couple about to make the mistakes and play the games that he knows all too well, that he's grown tired of. Very well done. 3.5/5

Ik ga dit nog wel eens op mijn gemakje luisteren. Beetje veel van hetzelfde maar er kan zomaar een pareltje tussen zitten.

Brrr, wat een aalglade country is dit.

Enjoyable listen once through of "honkytonk" music. I guess this is just another word for people who liked to drink and dance back in the day?

Night life in 1963

Broadly enjoyable, but just a little bland.

If Frank Sinatra had a simplistic and even more depressing sound... he'd do a better job than this guy, but I still like it nonetheless. No amazing tracks, and half of them are pretty boring filler, but there are some cool highlights, and the lyrics are good. He gives an emotional performance, and some of them are even a bit catchy. Favorites: Night Life, Lonely Street, Sittin and Thinkin, Pride, Bright Lights

5/10 nothing special

Fine not my favorite album. Good background music

An album that I can say is probably a very good album that just isn't for me. Really good voice, decent songs but just doesn't do a lot for me.