After a full long year of producing my latest CD, 50 Years Singin' & Playin', it is finally finished.

CLICK HERE to take a listen...

There are 15 songs... some are gospel and some are country hits and a few I wrote myself.

I turned 62 years of age just a few days ago, and that's when I sent the project to the duplicating facility to have the CDs and covers manufactured. Last year 2008 was a long year and I was finally pleased to get the project completed. Maybe there'll be some songs that you will enjoy.

I had lots of help on this CD. From BIAB and Real Tracks to live musicians:
OC Clinton
Mario D. DeLaura
Muzic Trax
John Ford
Mick Emery
MAC
Alan Simm
John R. Whitney
...and others...

I was delighted to have our lead guitarist from our local country music band (The Pickup Band), Mr. Kevin Goodwin playing some guitar licks on several songs. He's a talented 25-year-old, and a super friend of mine. We have lots of fun playing in the band! He's also a great singer too, but does not sing on this CD, unfortunately.

I am grateful to all the participants who contributed their talents to make this CD a success.

I know you will enjoy hearing their talents too!! Thanks guys!!

Congratulations. The music sounds professionally done (no surprise, there). It's a big achievement, be proud of it.

Kevin

Ray,

I'll bet you feel like a proud loving mother who just gave birth. The music sounds wonderful I wish you much success. And by the way this was my first visit to your website in quite a while, it looks great.

Later,

Well done Ray and all your contributors.....I wish you luck with it!
Dave.

Sounds good, Ray & co - congrats! Great songs. Great craftsmanship.

- Jepster

Ray,
Will you have a link on your site that we can purchase the CD?

Gary

Ray the CD sounds really professional. Good job!! occ

Ray,

I know you put some blood, sweat and tears into this project. You have come up with an awesome collection of songs and keepsake. The songs sound excellent and thanks for sharing with us your talents!

Eddie

Thanks, guys, for your kind words. I kinda think this is the best CD i've ever produced. The reason for that is: I had the best talent to make it all happen. Without high quality musicians and singers, there would have been no high quality.

Many of you guys made it happen. And for each and every one of you, I am grateful and thankful.

I don't have any way of doing credit card transactions over the net, but if anyone wants the actual CD, just send me a PVT message, and we'll go from there.

Thanks, folks!

Ray,
You should open a PayPal account if you don't have one. Then people can pay into that. You'll have to see what the fees and transactions costs are, but they aren't that high.

Gary

Very clean recordings and a high quality over all job. congrts Ray!!

Hi Ray,

These songs sound excellent. Strong in every aspect. Congratulations Ray et al.

Noel

Ray,

A magnificent accomplishment! Nicely crafted in every detail - performances, mixing and mastering.

First-rate work from all concerned; and a credit to your organizational abilities, your skill with PG software, and your sense of music.

Congratulations ...

thanks, guys, for your support, encouragement and kind comments.

Congratulations Ray (and happy birthday for a few days ago)
I've only had a sneak peek, but I look forward to listening to it in it's entirity.

So when does production start on "Ray Thigpen - The Second Fifty Years" ?

Next up should be the obligtory album cover picture of Ray walkin' down the railroad tracks with his MIDI keyboard over his shoulder. Preferably in a cowboy hat of some kind.

"Ray Thigpen -- Travelin' Man"


Extra points for doin' it in artsy monochrome.



Good job, Ray!



--Mac

After that we'll do the Thigpen comedy album.

Covershot of Ray sittin' in my office behind the desk here.


"Thigpen in the Pigpen"




--Mac

Alright Ray..........

I know you are proud of this CD, sounds great, and we all know how much blood sweat and tears have gone into it. I think Mac said something about a cool cover?, didn't see that anywhere on your page.

congrats...........

toucher

I see that shot of Ray in a leopard skin jump suit with the 80 hair band wig on! He can call himself Pigg!

Whoo hoo! Congrats, Ray! It sounds great!

Thanks, Keith. I don't think there will be a second 50 years CD.

LOL

Actually, MAC, that's a very good idea for a CD COVER!!! I like the railroad tracks thingy with keyboard over my shoulder. How COOL! LOL

And, yes, Monochrome sounds artsy!!! How about SEPIA, to make it look like an old photograph??

THIGPEN IN THE PIGPEN............ ha ha ha ha. Sounds like fun, MAC!!

Comedy album indeed!!

Rob, that is TOO FUNNY!! Me in Leopard Skin???? Outrageous!!!
I'd probably give Boy George a run for his money on that one.... LOL LOL LOL

Tom, thank you very much!!!!

Toucher, you're right........... I didn't show the CD cover. It's really quite SIMPLE and ELEMENTARY...

Since it's 50 years, I used a GOLD BACKGROUND under the text.

Here's the 4-panel CD COVER for anyone who really wants to see it. CLICK HERE

By the way, that pic of me that you may not recognize on the inside left panel was taken when I was 12 years old. UGH!

Like I said, it's a very simply CD Cover (4-panel). For my next project, whenever that will be, perhaps we'll go with MAC's idea of the train tracks and the midi keyboard over my shoulder....
I liked that idea. I really did!! Perhaps I should be barefooted and have on a pair of overalls, with a red handkerchief hanging out my back pocket.... LOL

Thanks, guys!!!!

WOOOWWW!!!!
I listened to the whole thing. Great production values!!! Runaway Train COOKS. If I could play like that I would quit my day job.

Good craftmanship Ray.
Good arrangements, and good sound.

Best regards
Tono

I now have a PayPal account, if you would like to conveniently order a CD.

You don't have to have a PayPal account, you may use your credit card.

Go here: my webpage

Thanks, Gary, for suggesting this method of payment.