Bob & Ray's 40-year career began at WHDH, Boston. Bob was a disc jockey, and Ray a newscaster. When the Red Sox games were delayed on account of rain, they began to amuse each other to fill the time. Soon they had a daily show of their own, "Matinee with Bob & Ray," an improvised, madcap exercise in controlled chaos. Over their long career, they created more than a hundred characters, all played by Bob or Ray. Wally Ballou, the hapless journalist, Mary McGoon, whose recipe for frozen ginger ale salad prefigures Martha Stewart; Biff Burns in the sports room, Webley Webster, Barry Campbell, a third rate actor with an ego the size of the universe, Mary Backstayge, Noble Wife whose pals travel the world in search of goofy adventure.
Their humor is subtle, dry, intelligent and clean. Bob & Ray have a keen ear for language, how it is used and misused by the con artists, hucksters and hustlers who populate radio and television. Their humor is timeless. Bob & Ray ‘s satire of soap operas, game shows, radio shrinks and other self-appointed "experts," and commercials, is as pertinent today as it was in 1946. They belong in the pantheon of American humor, alongside Mark Twain, George Ade, Will Rogers, and S. J. Pearlman.
In 1951 NBC brought them to New York for a daily 15-minute television program, and numerous radio shows. Over the next thirty years they appeared on every major network, and on three powerful New York stations. They finished their radio career on public radio with the "The Bob & Ray Public Radio Show” (1982-2004), and a farewell appearance at Carnegie Hall (1984).
The Thing
Bob and Ray Lyrics
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Make me glad I'm in love with you
Little things that you say
Make me glad that I feel this way
The way you smile, the way you hold my hand
And when I'm down you always understand
You know I love those little things I hear
Little things that you do
Let me know that your love is true
When we walk you like to hold my hand
And when we talk you tell me I'm your man
You know I love those little things that I knew
The little things you whispered in my ear
I know there ain't nobody else like you
No one could do the little things you do
Little things that you do
Make me glad I'm in love with you
Little things that you say
Make me glad that I feel this way
When we walk you like to hold my hand
And when we talk you tell me I'm your man
You know I love those little things that I knew
The little things you whispered in my ear
I know there ain't nobody else like you
Bob and Ray's song "The Thing" is a simple yet meaningful love song about how the little things that their significant other does or says make them feel loved and appreciated. The lyrics express their gratitude for these small gestures, such as a smile or a handhold, that bring them joy and make them feel like their love is true. They also mention that even when they are feeling down, their partner is always there to understand and support them.
The song highlights the importance of appreciating the little things in a relationship, as they can often hold more significance and meaning than grand gestures. In the end, the lyrics suggest that these little things are what sets their partner apart from everyone else and makes them feel truly special.
Line by Line Meaning
Little things that you do
The small actions that you take bring me happiness
Make me glad I'm in love with you
Those little things make me feel grateful and happy to be in love with you
Little things that you say
The words that you say, no matter how small, brings joy to my heart
Make me glad that I feel this way
The love that I feel towards you is strengthened by the little things you say
The way you smile, the way you hold my hand
Your smile brightens up my life and your touch brings me comfort and safety
And when I'm down you always understand
Even in my lowest moments, you are always there to support me and understand my feelings
You know I love those little things I hear
I cherish the small whispers that you share with me when we are alone
That you say When there's no one near
The things you say when we're alone have a special place in my heart
Let me know that your love is true
Those little things reassure me that your love for me is sincere
When we walk you like to hold my hand
The simple act of holding my hand makes me feel loved and cared for
And when we talk you tell me I'm your man
When we communicate, you make me feel like I am the most important person in your life
The little things you whispered in my ear
The intimate and personal whispers that you share with me are special and meaningful
I know there ain't nobody else like you
There is no one else in this world that could do the things that you do and make me feel this way
No one could do the little things you do
The little things that you do are unique to you and make our love special
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: BOBBY GOLDSBORO
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