This 1963 album features Ray Price's signature smooth baritone on a collection of country and R&B tunes. It was a defining moment in his transition to the Nashville Sound.
- The title track, "Night Life," written by Price himself, became a standard. It was recorded at RCA Studio B in Nashville. The album was released on the Old Stars label.
- This release is notable for its sophisticated production, incorporating lush string arrangements that would come to define the Nashville Sound. It marked a departure from the rawer honky-tonk sound Price was previously known for.
- Though not his biggest commercial success, "Night Life" is considered a landmark album in the evolution of country music. It showcased Price's versatility and his ability to adapt his style to new trends.
Ray Price was a honky-tonk singer from Texas who pioneered the Nashville sound in the 1960s. "Night Life" was released in 1963, when Price was at the height of his powers, having moved from fast-paced honky-tonk to a smoother, string-laden countrypolitan style.
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