I will never forget hearing this song on the Dr Demento Show when I was 10. I couldn't sleep until about 2 hours after my normal bedtime, because I was just so worked up in hysterics for an hour after hearing the Mississippi Squirrel Revival. Thanks for the good memories and hearty laughs, Ray! 😃
True story: One time I was visiting my relatives in the hills of Southeastern Kentucky and we were in church for the revival. While preacher was getting louder and the people all falling out, outside we heard the cries of a man saying Lord, help me. Every time he said it, the church got louder because they all thought this man was the biggest sinner in the county. About an hour later when church was over, everyone went out the door and ran because in front of that man was a big copperhead snake who was shedding skin and could not see him. He was in shock and his hand was shaking still holding that cigarette that had gone out a long time ago. That really happened, I kid you not. I was there when it happened.
Craig, I like what I like, and I don't like what I don't like. For instance, I am a huge fan of Elvis, but I think about 200 or so of his songs are musically inferior.
For several years my parents and I lived in a camper with no electricity , and our only entertainment was listening to Ray Stevens tapes on a battery powered cassette player - I LOVE RAY STEVENS ! ! !
Ray Stevens was known for his funny songs ("The Streak" was No. 1 on the pop singles chart), but he also sang regular songs, too ("Everything Is Beautiful" was a No. 1 hit as well).
and ray stevens is also known for his songs that make fun of politics or the government. like juanita, the global warming song, 10% is good enough for Jesus, mr president, grandpa voted democrat, obama budget plan, and more.
Ray Stevens, who just turned 80 is an American country,gospel, and pop singer-songwriter and comedian, started his career in 1957 when he was signed to a record deal at the age of 17. known for his Grammy-winning gospal recordings "Everything Is Beautiful", " and "Misty" he also did"turn your radio on", and "Sunday morning coming down" , as well as comedic hits such as "Gitarzan" and "The Streak". he was also a backup singer with the jordanares And actually sat in on an Elvis Presley recording session as an uncredited trumpeter. . He has worked as a producer, working with singers such as Ronnie Dove, Brenda Lee, Brook Benton, Patti Page, Joe Dowell, Dusty Springfield, and Dolly Parton , music arranger, songwriter, television host, and solo artist; been inducted into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame, the Georgia Music Hall of Fame, and the Christian Music Hall of Fame; and received gold albums for his music sales. In 2019, he will be inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum. sorry to go on like this, but the man deserves all the credit and praise he can get.
I got to see Ray Stevens in person at a concert at our county fair....it was a great show! 💗 I loved watching Ray act out the characters in his songs 😂
FYI This sort of happened within the last year. The pastor hears a scream from the balcony. He asked about this song and said it was happening in the balcony. A squirrel had come through a window or something and was running around up there. Lol
Man, I loved this guy's music when I was growing up, and I still love it today! A few other real gems of his: "The Streak" "Shriner's Convention" "Gitarzan" "Sittin' Up With the Dead" and also one that isn't meant to be funny but is really sweet, "Everything is Beautiful"
This was the song that introduced me to Ray Stevens. My pottery teacher in high school sometimes put music on, and this was one of the ones he put on often. The Streak is a good one, a song about barbers (I can't recall the name at the moment) is the honest truth most men will swear by, but one that usually gets a good laugh out of me is "Eric The Awful", a song about a viking with determination to lend several times over.
I love Ray Stevens he has so many he started in the 60's the first song I heard was in the 70's my dad had the streak on 8 track absolutely hilarious !! 😂😂 keep going there's many many more !! Take care
I’ve always loved Ray Stevens songs since I was little boy. Either you’re enjoying the humor or being touched by his loving side when he sings songs like Everything is Beautiful or Thank You. If India Reacts enjoyed this song, she needs to look up his others. Ray has so many songs he has wrote in his lifespan and most lean toward comedy.
You want to laugh your butt off? Listen to Ray Steven's Sittin Up With The Dead. You will laugh till you cry. I met him in a little diner years back in Raleigh, and he was hilarious face to face as in his songs.
Ray Stevens is known for his humor, but, my two favorite songs of his are "Everything Is Beautiful" and his cover of the "Misty" (he took a jazz standard and turned it into a country love song). "Everything..." brings me tears of joy every time I try to sing along with it. You should give both a try! Everything Is Beautiful... czcams.com/video/0a45z_HG3WU/video.html Misty... czcams.com/video/dSO8IzLkkts/video.html
Another funny song was released by country comedian (Jim Stafford) in 1974. The song pokes fun at the classic country/bluegrass hit "Wildwood Flower" while telling the story of another type of plant. (pot) youtube type...Wildwood Weed Jim Stafford w/lyrics Other live versions have to cut some verses the above doesn't. If you do The streak you may have to define Streaking. Do you know what streaking is? Ray Stevens, Jim Stafford, Lary Williams all did funny songs. If you wanna see how they danced in the 50s Larry Williams - Slow Down Shows 50s dance The Jitterbug some places it was banned! and 70s Disco the same dance moves now The Hustle. the 60s & 80s to current dancing non-couples freestyle. Love your reactions I could be your Grand Pa:( My name is pronounced (rock kaput zer) my grand pa's nickname for me Ra- kaputzer translation son that breaks things.
So glad you liked it, thank you for watching!
Thank you sir for keeping us laughing throughout the years! You are hilarious! The world needs you again!!!!!
I will never forget hearing this song on the Dr Demento Show when I was 10. I couldn't sleep until about 2 hours after my normal bedtime, because I was just so worked up in hysterics for an hour after hearing the Mississippi Squirrel Revival.
Thanks for the good memories and hearty laughs, Ray! 😃
Umm,..you're dead,Ray. Dont you remember? Sept.24th,1990?
@@xScooterAZx He’s alive and well at 82......
@@ediblemongoose Yeah,I know. I had read some misinformation,and as I dont follow his career much,well,..I'm an idiot. :}
THE STREAK- RAY STEVENS
Is one of his funniest,
EVERYONE IS BEAUTIFUL- RAY STEVENS
Is his most sentimental
*Everything* Is Beautiful
His version of Misty is my favorite.
Don't look Ethel.
don’t forget too drunk to fish and juanita
Ray Stevens was the Weird Al Yankovic before there was a Weird Al Yankovic.
@Kenneth Boyer Yes! Ray, Weird Al and Stan Freberg--they're all in my collection, and I am better for it!😁
True story: One time I was visiting my relatives in the hills of Southeastern Kentucky and we were in church for the revival. While preacher was getting louder and the people all falling out, outside we heard the cries of a man saying Lord, help me. Every time he said it, the church got louder because they all thought this man was the biggest sinner in the county. About an hour later when church was over, everyone went out the door and ran because in front of that man was a big copperhead snake who was shedding skin and could not see him. He was in shock and his hand was shaking still holding that cigarette that had gone out a long time ago.
That really happened, I kid you not. I was there when it happened.
"The First Self Righteous Church" is often overlooked, but a classic phrase.
And Sister Bertha Better-than-you...
Ray Stevens "Sittin Up Wit the Dead"
Oh yes this one is great.
This one is my favorite!
Ray Stevens . The Streak , Ahab The Arab, Guitarzan etc and his serious song ,Everything Is Beautiful.
you forgot the shriner's convention!
Anthony, Guitarzan is fun, fun, fun!
Craig, I like what I like, and I don't like what I don't like. For instance, I am a huge fan of Elvis, but I think about 200 or so of his songs are musically inferior.
For several years my parents and I lived in a camper with no electricity , and our only entertainment was listening to Ray Stevens tapes on a battery powered cassette player - I LOVE RAY STEVENS ! ! !
Ray Stevens was known for his funny songs ("The Streak" was No. 1 on the pop singles chart), but he also sang regular songs, too ("Everything Is Beautiful" was a No. 1 hit as well).
and ray stevens is also known for his songs that make fun of politics or the government. like juanita, the global warming song, 10% is good enough for Jesus, mr president, grandpa voted democrat, obama budget plan, and more.
Ray Stevens, who just turned 80 is an American country,gospel, and pop singer-songwriter and comedian, started his career in 1957 when he was signed to a record deal at the age of 17. known for his Grammy-winning gospal recordings "Everything Is Beautiful", " and "Misty" he also did"turn your radio on", and "Sunday morning coming down" , as well as comedic hits such as "Gitarzan" and "The Streak". he was also a backup singer with the jordanares And actually sat in on an Elvis Presley recording session as an uncredited trumpeter. . He has worked as a producer, working with singers such as Ronnie Dove, Brenda Lee, Brook Benton, Patti Page, Joe Dowell, Dusty Springfield, and Dolly Parton , music arranger, songwriter, television host, and solo artist; been inducted into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame, the Georgia Music Hall of Fame, and the Christian Music Hall of Fame; and received gold albums for his music sales.
In 2019, he will be inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum.
sorry to go on like this, but the man deserves all the credit and praise he can get.
The Streak.... Don't Look Ethel
You brazen hussy! 🤣🤣
I streaked through my parents dinner party when I was 5...mom said all she saw was my redhead and my little butt running past.
It was too late...she'd already been mooned!
@@JavaJane87 yep, still a bit of a wild girl.
Don’t look Ethel!!!
Do Ray Stevens - It's Me Again, Margaret
Yes!
The streak
I was raised with his music and I raised MY kids with him too...classic music!
When people had a sense of humor. He has so many great songs. Comedy genius.
I got to see Ray Stevens in person at a concert at our county fair....it was a great show! 💗 I loved watching Ray act out the characters in his songs 😂
I haven't heard anybody recommend "I'm My Own Grandpa" by Ray Stevens yet. That one's fantastic.
The first version I heard of that was by Lonzo and Oscar. They were the pre Ray Stevens Ray Stevens.
He was the number one comedy singer of the 70's. I listened to him as a kid. Try watching The Streak and It's Me Again Margaret.
FYI This sort of happened within the last year. The pastor hears a scream from the balcony. He asked about this song and said it was happening in the balcony. A squirrel had come through a window or something and was running around up there. Lol
Man, I loved this guy's music when I was growing up, and I still love it today! A few other real gems of his:
"The Streak"
"Shriner's Convention"
"Gitarzan"
"Sittin' Up With the Dead"
and also one that isn't meant to be funny but is really sweet, "Everything is Beautiful"
This was the song that introduced me to Ray Stevens. My pottery teacher in high school sometimes put music on, and this was one of the ones he put on often.
The Streak is a good one, a song about barbers (I can't recall the name at the moment) is the honest truth most men will swear by, but one that usually gets a good laugh out of me is "Eric The Awful", a song about a viking with determination to lend several times over.
I love Ray Stevens he has so many he started in the 60's the first song I heard was in the 70's my dad had the streak on 8 track absolutely hilarious !! 😂😂 keep going there's many many more !! Take care
This brought back so many childhood memories! Please do more of his
Best childhood memories singing in the back of the truck on long family road trips!
I love all his songs.
Your still one of sweetest.
He has some wonderful songs that are all funny!!!
Love him!
Everything Is Beautiful isn't funny. It's serious and quite moving.
Ray Steven's is funny as heck! He's a good listen!
Ray Stevens is amazing. One of my favorites is Osama Yo' Mama.
Ray is a singer who specializes in humor all the time
Definitely need Ray Stevens! Shriner’s Convention. He still does these in 2020!
I’ve always loved Ray Stevens songs since I was little boy. Either you’re enjoying the humor or being touched by his loving side when he sings songs like Everything is Beautiful or Thank You.
If India Reacts enjoyed this song, she needs to look up his others. Ray has so many songs he has wrote in his lifespan and most lean toward comedy.
Ray Stevens is legend and this song was country having fun. If you're Southern you know what the Amen Pew is.
Ray is a National Treasure. I love all his music. Nothing makes you feel better when you are down than a session with Mr. Stevens!
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He used y o have his own show on tv and it was what I looked forward to. Please do more Ray Stevens.
You need to do more Ray Stevens - he is good!
I love Sitting Up With The Dead by him. You have to hear it LOL
Every time I hear this I crack up, and that's a bunch.
He is hilarious. He has many of these!
i agree with the marmalade request that song will bring you to tears if you have a heart and breathing ." REFLECTIONS OF MY LIFE "
Ray Stevens comedy is timeless, need to review "Shriner's Convention" and "The Do-Good Family" and "Santa Clause is Watching You!"
You can't beat THE Ray Stevens... It can't be done. ;o)
Good for you finding Ray.... He crossed all paths...
You want to laugh your butt off? Listen to Ray Steven's Sittin Up With The Dead. You will laugh till you cry. I met him in a little diner years back in Raleigh, and he was hilarious face to face as in his songs.
i myself am a christian but i still laughed at this as well. and ray stevens is baptist.
My favorite of Ray Stevens. Also, Gitarzan, Ahab the Arab, Along Came Jones, and the Streak.
I love all Ray Stevens songs! He is funny and has a beautiful voice.
Ray Stevens is known for his humor, but, my two favorite songs of his are "Everything Is Beautiful" and his cover of the "Misty" (he took a jazz standard and turned it into a country love song). "Everything..." brings me tears of joy every time I try to sing along with it. You should give both a try!
Everything Is Beautiful... czcams.com/video/0a45z_HG3WU/video.html
Misty... czcams.com/video/dSO8IzLkkts/video.html
All of Ray's stuff is really funny. Lol I am old so I heard and saw his stuff many years ago. 😊
Ray Stevens is still putting out music.
The song the" The Streak " by him has to be one of the biggest selling song of all time .
I loved this album
Kind of hard to get the full meaning of this song unless you grew up in a holiness church! 😂
So effing many Ray Stevens songs from way way back. The oldest i remember was Guitarzan. Yes
I’m grew up on Ray Stevens, love his stuff
Ray Stevens is funny. All of his songs are a comedy.
The Streak and I Need Your Help Barry Manilow, are my favorite Ray Stevens songs. Yes, it’s the Barry Manilow he’s singing about and it’s so funny.
I love this guy who has some great videos so funny
Ray Stevens just put out a new song called "Taylor Swift is stocking me"
He has serious songs also. .. everything is beautiful is one of them
I recommend it's me Margret, Taylor Swift is Stalking Me and The Streak
THANK YOU
@@OhMyGoshIndia Could you do a video reaction to the heavy metal song "Civil War" by Guns'N'Roses?
“DON’T LOOK, ETHEL!!!”
You could pick from any of Ray Stevens videos just by reading the title and find it quite hilarious 😅😂🤣💖‼️
The streak ray Stevens
his song everything is beautiful won a grammy
Funny. Enjoyed that. Thanks.
Ooo I love your intro!! LOL.. you are fantastic dear!! Ty for doing this!!
Great song! 😝♥️
I have 2 CDs of Ray Stevens very hilarious,play used cars where most of us can relate
He is so funny!
Dear pretty lady, “Reflections of my life” by Marmalade, Uniquely Iconic and a don’t miss
THANK YOU
I got to share all his songs with my grandkids. It was a joy to watch you too! Watch the Ray Stevens "Chicken" song.
Ray is a great comedic talent, but is also a very talented pianist and a pretty good singer in his own right!
That song is fun
He is truly funny.
Check out more of his songs
Omg Ray stevens 👍😂😂
Used to listen to him on car trips
He was hilarious👍😂
You should do It's Me Again Margaret 👍 😂
"Gitarzan" by him was good . Think that was his first record to chart 50 yrs ago in 1969
Love Ray Try the Shriner's convention. :}
A family favorite! My daddy was a Shriner...he always wanted a fez with a propeller on it.😁
I live close to that sleepy little town of Pascagoula. This one always makes me laugh.
Ray Stevens is county's answer to Weird Al Yancovich
Ray has some pretty fun songs. I like watching them when I am depressed... You will laugh.
This is my wife's favorite song by Ray Stevens.
I love your videos. You would enjoy Everything is Beautiful by Ray Stevens. It is a timeless song and reveals Rays true talent.
You gotta react to his " sitting up with the dead "...it's hilarious...lol
I might have missed them but I didn’t see anyone recommend Harry The Hairy Ape or Along Came Jones. Unreal.
You should enjoy the rest of his hits. All crazy and funny.
Haha - never heard this one - LOL! The First Self-Righteous Church. :D
If you can find his telling of " Ahab the Arab " !!! It's not PC, But it's very very funny !!!
Check out Ray Stevens "Would Jesus wear a Rolex"
It's Me Again Margaret by Ray Stevens You will love it!
I watch a lot of your vids. I love you so much
He is funny, but he is also a real talent.. great vocals.. check out the song by him "Everything is Beautiful" Great song you probably heard before.
I love funny songs. This one was great. Do some Weird Al if you like funny stuff.
He was the funniest guy and eighties he was totally awesome you should listen to the one about the streak while there you go
sittin up with the dead
You gotta watch Sittin Up With The Dead !!!!! it's hysterical !!
Oh Lord, I remember when this came out. I used to have the 45 record. This man is hilarious. This song is one of Many of his craziness. LOL.
Ray is also a classical singer as well
Check out Ray Stevens singing Guitarzan!!
Another funny song was released by country comedian (Jim Stafford) in 1974. The song pokes fun at the classic country/bluegrass hit "Wildwood Flower" while telling the story of another type of plant. (pot) youtube type...Wildwood Weed Jim Stafford w/lyrics Other live versions have to cut some verses the above doesn't. If you do The streak you may have to define Streaking. Do you know what streaking is? Ray Stevens, Jim Stafford, Lary Williams all did funny songs. If you wanna see how they danced in the 50s Larry Williams - Slow Down Shows 50s dance The Jitterbug some places it was banned! and 70s Disco the same dance moves now The Hustle. the 60s & 80s to current dancing non-couples freestyle. Love your reactions I could be your Grand Pa:( My name is pronounced (rock kaput zer) my grand pa's nickname for me Ra- kaputzer translation son that breaks things.
Ben Colder had a bunch of great funny songs which were comic versions of hit songs.
The Barber is another funny one by Ray Stevens--he is a laugh a minute.