Ray Peterson dead at 69.

[djdave]

I'm a frequent visitor to the imdb.com website, and will try to set things straight on a regular basis if a (at least somewhat) familiar face in music has passed on. Never even heard about Skeeter Davis' death until I posted all the 2004 obit's at the end of the year.

This singer, from Denton Texas, passed on a week ago, Tuesday, January 25th. He had three well-known hits:

The original "The Wonder of You" that Elvis made an even bigger "live" hit with.

The tragic death tune of "Tell Laura I love her"

And (IMO) one of the early 60's best, an early Phil Spector production, "Corinna Corinna", which was actually a remake of a Joe Turner R & B number.

RIP, Ray--you'll be missed.

[H2IZCOOL]

DJ said:

I'm a frequent visitor to the imdb.com website, and will try to set things straight on a regular basis if a (at least somewhat) familiar face in music has passed on. Never even heard about Skeeter Davis' death until I posted all the 2004 obit's at the end of the year.

This singer, from Denton Texas, passed on a week ago, Tuesday, January 25th. He had three well-known hits:

The original "The Wonder of You" that Elvis made an even bigger "live" hit with.

The tragic death tune of "Tell Laura I love her"

And (IMO) one of the early 60's best, an early Phil Spector production, "Corinna Corinna", which was actually a remake of a Joe Turner R & B number.

RIP, Ray--you'll be missed.

That is so sad, Dave. I always loved Ray's smooth, clear voice. His version of The Wonder of You is in my Top 250, and he also sang a beautiful song called I Could Have Loved You So Well. R.I.P., Ray.

[55dodger]

RIP Ray. "Tell Laura I Love Her" has always been a favorite.

[Ken]

Sad news for sure. I can't believe how many artists we lost in 2004 and how many already in 2005.


RIP Ray.

[SAT-I need more room!!]

Tell Laura I Love Her is a staple of Oldies radio.

RIP