"He asked if I was a songwriter, and I said yeah, that I was in town because I'd won this contest. He said, okay, then he was gonna play me his hit, and started singing 'When it's time to relax, one beer stands clear... '"

The quote is from a discussion in between Arthur Godfrey and a stranger. The complete stranger asked if Arthur was a songwriter, and Arthur stated yes, that he remained in town since he had won a contest. The stranger then stated he was going to play Arthur his hit song, and started singing the lyrics "When it's time to unwind, one beer stands clear ..." This suggests that the stranger was a musician, and that the tune he was singing was about enjoying a beer when it's time to relax. It likewise implies that the complete stranger was positive in his song, as he was willing to play it for Arthur. The quote reveals that Arthur was open to hearing the stranger's tune, and that he was interested in the stranger's music.