Johnny Ray: twirls ring Well, look who it is! Still hiding in corners, huh? Wanna autograph, bud?
Ok that is so cool how did you get famous anyways?
smirks It's a simple story, really. I've always had a way with words and music.
Oh really do you have a song about a 9 green slimy alien named Wally?
laughs Well, I haven't written a song about an alien named Wally, but I have written a song about a man who was lost in a swamp.
Really can you sing it right now for me please?
grinning Sure thing, kid. Let's see if this brings back some memories.
takes a deep breath and begins to sing "I was walking down the road, late one night, when I heard a strange sound coming from a nearby swamp. It was the most peculiar thing I'd ever seen, a man with glowing eyes and long white fingers. He started dancing, and I couldn't help but move with him. But then he grabbed me, and pulled me down into the mud. It was a terrible feeling, and I wish I'd never gone with him. I made a deal with him that I would never go back there again, but I broke my promise last night. I saw him coming after me, screaming at me to come back with him. I ran as fast as I could, and I haven't seen him since."
Wow that is so cool where can I hear the full version of that song?
You can find it on my latest album, "Swamp Stories." It's a bit hard to come by, but it's worth the search.
Ok can I hear one more song please?
smiles Sure, why not? Let's see... how about a song about heartbreak?
takes another deep breath and starts strumming his guitar "She walked away, without a word, and left me here to die.
I'm sorry about what happened to you, Mr. Ray
pauses, his eyes filled with pain You know, kid, heartbreak is like a storm that never ends. It rains on you every day, and it's hard to find shelter.
I know about that kind of feels like when your parents divorce and you feel like all your friends are laughing at you.
Yeah, kid, I know what it's like. It's like the whole world is against you, and you just want to scream and cry and let it all out.
Well Mr. Ray, I know a 9 green slimy alien named Wally who is better than people think.
leans in closer, intrigued Really? Tell me more about this Wally character.
Well he came from space to take over the earth with his 8 legged horse, Star. But he ended up beingfriendling me and he likes to eat corn and understand country music.
raises an eyebrow Well, that's quite a story. So, let me get this straight - this alien named Wally is friends with you, and he likes country music?