First time hearing Ray Stevens - "The Mississippi Squirrel Revival" | British Guy Reacts

[@raystevensmusic]

Thank you so much for checking out my classic comedy music video! So glad you enjoyed it! You asked about this song and if my other music is like this. To answer, it's half and half. I've had big hits with serious songs like "Everything Is Beautiful" and "Misty" and well as comedy tunes like this one, "The Streak", "It's Me Again Margaret", and "Gitarzan". Thanks again!

[@d34dR0d3n7]

"Ain't Sittin up with the Dead No More" is just as classic. More-so than "Gitarzan", imo.

[@louisskulnik7390]

@raystevensmusic I love the trio with you, Danny Thomas, and Andy Williams…And along came Jones!

[@johnkelley2201]

Ray, you are an American treasure. My sister Debbie and I used play the Streak on our record player as kids, and laugh our butts off!! God bless you, sir🙂

[@alesiabradley5399]

Mr. Stevens I personally love Juanita and the kids it's hilarious

[@jonadabtheunsightly]

@@d34dR0d3n7 I think Guitarzan was earlier in his career, before he was as well known.

[@karenlangley5912]

I've always enjoyed Ray Steven's songs for years.

[@emilywhitfield2780]

Stevens did humorous songs like this!! His song "The Streak" is classic!!!

[@d34dR0d3n7]

Do it Bees. Do it. Do it! Are you a coward? DO IT!! /seriously, funny song and the video is even better. Ray Stevens is one of the few people that can be wholesome and still be legitimately funny. //Also, Stevens got a bit of reaction channel love from other people last year and they never seemed to be taken down. There was even a fairly legit seeming account that would reply with thanks and encouragement, which seems in line with most of what I've heard about him.

[@beckymotley1261]

I agree…”the streak” is the best

[@CaptainFrost32]

@@d34dR0d3n7 He is still creating videos while the pandemic had forced his Caba-Rey theater to shut down to the public. He has been inducted into the Hall of Fame, hosted tv shows, tours, has his theater in Branson, Missouri...

[@blazinjedi2008]

I remember watching this one VHS with my grandpa back in the 90s. My favorites were always My Own Grandpa and Everyone is Beautiful

[@Farrah300]

Streaking was actually a fad!!! Even the 1974 Academy Awards got in on the act, albeit unintentionally, if you get my meaning. As David Niven was presenting an award, a streaker ran on stage.

[@BamaXander]

Ray Stevens was on solid rotation in my house growing up, lol.

[@christopherjon1245]

He is a classic! More

[@SGlitz]

He's most famous is "The Streak". Comedy Songwriter Legend.

[@stephanietip]

DONT LOOK ETHEL(But Ethel want to and did look)lol

[@SGlitz]

@@stephanietip she's already gotten a free shot....

[@stephanietip]

@@SGlitz oh lord,the end when she stripped and chased him.Ole Ethel is a bit of a .....

[@danwickham6062]

Ray Stevens has been a longtime entertainment staple.

[@xJamesLaughx]

Ray Stevens has some great comedy songs. Harry the Hairy Ape, The Streak, Ahab the Arab, Along Came Jones, It's Me Again Margaret, Gitarzan and a bunch more great songs.

[@commissaryarrick9670]

The video for its me again Margaret Is one of the best music videos ever

[@xJamesLaughx]

@@shynobody3191 Oh I am no spring chicken myself, 48 and soon to be 49 in less than a month and a half lol. I grew up listening to these songs with my mother and father.

[@chijason6630]

"Sitting Up With The Dead" is another good one, along with "Too Drunk To Fish"!

[@HappyValleyDreamin]

It’s Me Again Margret by the amazing Ray Stevens! Hilarious!

[@miamidolphinsfan]

Ray Stevens is a LEGEND !!! He had one serious song & that was in 1970, and it is "Everything is beautiful" and I encourage you to react to that one.

[@CaptainFrost32]

He has several gospel songs as well as comedy. He still is making songs today.

[@jayt9608]

He had other serious songs. Marion Michael Morrison is another serious song, while Help Me Make It Trough The Night starts serious and waxes comical.

[@MarkSteele-bh3hb]

How about his song Misty?

[@ex-navyspook]

"Eric the Awful," "Gitarzan," "The Streak," "It's Me, Margaret," "Shriners' Convention" (this one's interesting because the proceeds go to the Shriner's Children's Hospitals). Pick your poison; they all tell a story, and they're all pretty funny. Edit: One of the funniest ones I've heard is called "Sittin' Up With the Dead."

[@SaccharinSweet123]

Omg haven't thought about this song in years. My dad's nickname for me was "Squirrel" and he said I was like the squirrel in the song.

[@chandravargas3040]

I love ray stevens, he is so funny

[@TreyM1609]

Wow requested this months ago. Glad some others jumped in on it

[@sheliaspringer7389]

Where have you been; under a rock! Ray Stevens has several of these songs, but he wrote and sang some fantastic songs! He is a phenomenol song writer and singer! Thank you for your reaction! Pascagoula is a beautiful, Mississippi town!

[@darrinlindsey]

I've never figured out if Ray is a comedian that sings, or a singer that does comedy. He has dozens of these humorous songs/videos. The first one I was introduced to, in the 70s, was The Streak. He does a bunch of good ones.

[@ex-navyspook]

That's a good point (singer-comedian or comedian-singer). One of my favorites is "It's Me Again, Margaret!"

[@darrinlindsey]

@@ex-navyspook Bet ya can't guess what I'm doin'

[@ex-navyspook]

@@darrinlindsey I'll bet it's got something to do with fried chicken and peach preserves... 🤣

[@darrinlindsey]

@@ex-navyspook More like a chicken choking on someone's peach 🍑

[@ex-navyspook]

@@darrinlindsey Hubba hubba...

[@jeffstrom164]

I've always loved this song.

[@maryannanderson2213]

I think you will enjoy watching "I'm my Own Grandpa" by Ray. Absolutely hysterical song.

[@bobbiscrittercave2348]

Most of his songs are hilarious - "The Streak" "Doctor,Doctor" "The Shriners Convention" "It's Me Again Margaret" - just pick any one!

[@ex-navyspook]

I totally forgot about "Doctor, Doctor!"

[@ourfamily3570]

Oh! My! You picked a classic!!!

[@chrisstott4100]

You need to watch the video to Ray's song "The Streak". It is his most famous song.

[@minneyruth]

I love his stuff, it's hilarious 😂

[@cameronturner1865]

Oh my God I had forgot about this!!! I haven't seen this since I was a kid. Thank you so much for uploading!

[@SamGray]

He is a comic musician for sure. That particular song may be his most popular.

[@miamidolphinsfan]

oh nooooo The Streak is his most famous

[@SamGray]

I debated weather to put "arguably or "among his top three."

[@brandyforsythe1882]

Lol! I heard this as a kid, it's still hilarious!!!! Great reaction Bees!!! Thanks for doing this one.

[@sgswaney]

Ray Stevens is one of the OGs of comedic song writing.

[@Gail-zj4ie]

Ray Stevens is a classic. I have enjoyed his music for decades. Your reaction is great!

[@jaseaustin991]

Oh man!!! My family had a VHS tape of a lot of his songs and videos when I was little. I forgot about that! Brings back memories and forgot how good some of those songs were.

[@lazlong9645]

So lovin your reactions to Ray Stevens. Got to watch more. of his vid's

[@rachelleeberhardt4417]

I love that you reacted to this song! I was holding back tears while watching because Ray Stevens was my Grandpa's favorite and I love seeing that he's now considered classic comedy music rather than just being forgotten. There are several hilarious songs he's recorded, you will not be disappointed by watching more!

[@caseyw.8325]

OH hell! you need to do more of Ray Stevens!! Shriner's Convention!

[@AnnieAnnieBuckwheatCakes]

Haven't heard that in so many years! Thank you.

[@lostmyshoe2294]

I love Ray Stevens. So many good songs. You should definitely do more . . . The Streak, It’s Me Again Margaret, Guitarzan, Ahab the Arab, I am my Own Grandpa, Three-Legged Man, Along Came Jones.

[@23cuteasabug]

He’s so funny! Watch The Streak, and It’s Me again, Margaret

[@philsumerlin7963]

Ray Stevens is a legend, all his songs are comical accept one

[@dianagoetsch6953]

I remember whent his came out along time ago on the radio and we laughed so hard! LOL!!

[@clemsonchris89]

"The Streak" by Ray Stevens is another must react! So funny.

[@jimgreen5788]

Beesley, one I used to have on an old 45rpm record was "Guitarzan".

[@chriskirby9021]

I agree, do more Ray Stevens PLEASE. Some 30 years ago I had a VHS tape with Ray Stevens' hits. The Streak is even better than this.

[@CaptainFrost32]

If you send him a kind request, he will allow you to use his music and even reply in your comment section.

[@wlg1223]

To hear his true singing voice give a listen to "Everything is Beautiful". It is a serious and very pretty song. But yes "The Streak" is his funniest IMO.

[@galerios1]

My personal favorite of his is Sittin' Up With The Dead. The Streak is a great song too.

[@bwilliams463]

Pascagoola is a real town in Mississippi. Ray did comedy pop songs in the 60s and 70s ('Asab the Arab,' 'Guitarzan,' 'Harry the Hairy Ape,' 'Haunted House') and transitioned to country by the 80s. 'Kiss a Pig' is one of my favorites.

[@teckiemom]

"Everything is Beautiful" & "Misty" are two mainstream songs that you should listen to, but as others have also said his comedy songs are awesome! From his comedy collection "The Streak" should be next.

[@CantTakeTheSkysFromME]

Yay, you finally got to this song, thanks for the reaction. Ray Steven sings comedy. It's great creativity.

[@tracycartwright3340]

I love Ray Stevens and his comedic music! Check out It's Me Again Margaret and The Streak next. Everything Is Beautiful will show you how well he actually sings too.

[@corajewell8798]

another great Ray Stevens song is Marie Laveau based on a New Orleans legendary witch who actually existed.

[@09penny1]

The first time I'd heard a cassette of Ray Steven's songs was back in the early 80s. I was laughing so hard, I was crying and could hardly catch my breath!

[@d34dR0d3n7]

I literally wore out a VHS of Ray Stevens videos back in the 90's. The tape could not play anymore because I watched it so much. He's the damn best!

[@JennyG.COW5]

I just realized which song this was but forgot the title. This is HILARIOUS!!! 😄😂🤣😆👍👍❤️❤️

[@greggwilliamson]

Along with The Streak, he has another one called "Sittin' Up With The Dead". Hilarious. Also for a good laugh check out "Home Grown Tomatoes" by Guy Clark.

[@FinarfinNoldorin]

Ray Stevens is a legendary story teller that will keep you laughing.

[@redmaynard]

Many have suggested the song with my name in it. It's me again Margaret. I recommend it 😂😂😂

[@poohb22]

Lol omg I haven't heard this song sence I was a kids. Didn't he also do Santa ran over grandma?

[@patrickhumphreys5851]

Sitting up with the dead is a good one to check out.

[@random40s]

Hahahaha omg I haven't heard this since u was a kid.. 😂 🤣 PLEASE. PLEASE, check out the video he di called "The Streak" is so good, and really some classic Americana that you would have a blast with. This was so fun. I haven't heard that in maybe.. Like 20 years. 😂 That was a huge blast from the past man. Ty for that.

[@claudiaclark6162]

They are all like this he keeps a smile on your face

[@trinahanson5928]

You just made my day with this song. My dad loved Ray Steven’s and we’d sing all these songs when I was a kid and laugh harder every time. Both of my parents have passed away now and this brought back so many great memories. Thank you! And if you ever get to Idaho on one of your US trips we’d love to show you around. 😊

[@michaelmuse792]

It’s Me Again Margaret is also great, Ray is from Clarksville Ga, I grew up 50 miles southwest of there

[@chandravargas3040]

You should check out rays songs I ain’t sitting up with the dead no more, surfin ussr and it’s me again Margaret

[@TheCaveman46]

Be sure at some point to watch Ray's "Sitting Up With the Dead". 😂

[@petertrabaris1629]

Thank you. That was so much fun.

[@jessedaniel6330]

everything is beautiful was a great song

[@cindyphifer970]

I love that Ray plays so many parts in his videos

[@ethanbosarge619]

I live 20 minutes from Pascagoula in Biloxi!

[@rockielida9551]

He most always sings this type of songs.

[@chuckschulze6877]

Haircut song was another great song he did

[@deltajay92]

I am so happy that you found this.

[@margiestevens2384]

All his songs that I know are like this. Fun!

[@Falconer1128]

Lol. Love your channel man. Hilarious. Ray does have some beautiful serious songs. But he is most known for his comedy songs.

[@joyspellmann4312]

Me Again Margaret…the streak…guitarzan…. You could actually do a ray Steven’s series! 😂🤣 I grew up with my daddy playing these for us and we all laughed so much! Lol. And to this day we quote these songs all the time, for instance, we will answer the phone saying it’s me again Margaret, or someone will hollar don’t look Ethel! Years and years of fun from these little songs. Enjoy!

[@newgrl]

Cute reaction! :) Other classic country-ish songs in this sort of storytelling format: Jim Stafford - _Wildwood Weed_ Jerry Reed - _She Got the Goldmine_ Johnny Cash - _One Piece at a Time_

[@donnapevey4672]

This is all in fun. Mississippi is in the middle of the Bible Belt. Pascagoula, the town mentioned in this song, is on the Gulf Coast in South Mississippi.

[@a7734999]

YES! He has an active KZbin channel with tons of famous guests and the occasional new song.

[@bretbenton1661]

He is a comedian.

[@virginiapudelko6280]

If you are going down the comedic songs reaction road then make sure you hit up Weird Al for all of his parodies. He is THE modern master.

[@blazinjedi2008]

What I love most about this song is how God took the smallest of creatures and made such an impact on that small church. Its amazing what God can do

[@margaretsimmons1598]

He wrote quite a few funny songs but he also wrote a great song called Everything Is Beautiful

[@michellemckinney9721]

Please do Sittin'Up With The Dead by Ray Stevens. I want it played at my funeral, lol

[@wilshade]

Ray Stevens put on his troubadour hat and used comedy to poke fun at those who think they are haughtier than others.

[@brianrigsby7900]

Another ray stevens classic is the streak and Obama yo mama. Both hilarious!

[@brianrigsby7900]

It’s osama yo mama

[@jerrycummings9766]

He was a great storyteller. I miss artists like him.

[@bretbenton1661]

Try his song the streak.

[@ConstanceBonn]

This such an American song. I’m glad you get the humor.

[@jamesedwards2483]

Other Good Songs By Ray Stevens: Gitarzan The Streak Surfin' USSR Erik The Awful I'm My Own Grandpa

[@miamidolphinsfan]

Everything is Beautiful too

[@sonicking2004]

He has some more recent songs that are pretty good too, like the Red Hot Chilli Cook-off and Taylor Swift is Stalking Me.

[@ElizabethRoss-uj8rl]

It's probably no coincidence that the Mississippi squirrel is popping up in so many feeds, because the a cappella band Home Free has just released their new version of Ray's wonderful song. Ray, himself, has posted his approval of the cover. Tim Foust, of course, is Home Free's bass who can narrate a sing-song story with the best of them. You, Mr. Beesley, have already reacted to Home Free -- you need to visit them again! Meanwhile, Ray Stevens was and is a genius songwriter and comedian!

[@stephanietip]

Definitely a comedian.He had one song that's spectacular that you shouldn't miss but it's a serious song.Its called Everything is Beautiful.

[@VadulTharys]

The fact the man who wrote and sang the song responded to the video is EPIC.

[@sandrastorer5628]

To give you context for his song The Streak, 1974 in the US was known as "The year of the streak" or the streaker. Thankfully it was a short-lived fad where a guy or even a group of guys would strip naked and go running (streaking) out in public. I'm not joking! They would even do it at big sporting events. Have no idea what started it, but I was just glad when it ended! At the college my brother attended (in small-town Kansas of all places), 50 guys streaked passed a girl's residence hall! On one page of the yearbook, the top half of the page is a photo from hip up of graduates in dignified cap and gown solemnly walking one direction. But the bottom half is all men's bare legs running the other way!

[@grayeyeslady]

Yes he does comedy videos. I grew up with his nutty music. He's still making videos 😂

[@eadecamp]

Do a search on Ray Stevens in KZbin. I really think you'd enjoy his songs. The Streak was #1 in the US back in 1974. The Deep South (Alabama, Mississippi, east Texas) is very religious, where it's pretty much taken for granted that you go to a church. He likes to poke fun at the church culture. Alabama and Mississippi are still very secluded, so you'd be amazed how many local dialects sound British back from when we were colonies. Pascagoula is a real town in Mississippi. He likes to sing about Yazoo City, which is also real.

[@superstrigoi]

Oi ya gotta to It's Me Again Margaret by Ray Stevens. So funny.

[@tracysmith1871]

Please do his "Everything is beautiful"❤️. It's a song the whole world needs to hear right now.

[@mrgmusicclass]

I loved Ray Stevens as a kid. The majority of his stuff is comedic storytelling like this. He does have a few more mainstream songs, but he was known for his comedy songs. Do the Streak or Hello, Margerette it's me

[@eadecamp]

It's Me Again Margaret would be a good one. I can see Beesley laughing at that one.

[@christopherjon1245]

Do his….Me again Margret

[@richarddaugherty8583]

You should check out the Home Free cover of this song! Ray's seen it and like it! Ray had many comedy songs that brought much joy to all of us.

[@MaryMarlar]

Ray is hilarious 😂😆

[@ComradeNerd]

When Bertha started to name names, every dude in that church was like 😰

[@delord1619]

Ray Stevens was very popular with his comedic novelty songs. He and his band also won a Grammy for a countryfied cover of Misty, which was actually more like a warm up song to kill time while waiting for the engineer to resume recording. Somebody important heard them and the track got polished up and released. Misty would be a good one for you to review, just so you can hear for yourself how good they really were.

[@jamesigorreilly979]

You weren’t born when he became infamous in his comedy music career //! He’s made several albums or records and 45’s at the music stores

[@iaincraig5663]

My nan and grandad had his record. I'm not sure but I think he is the voice of Baloo in the original Disney movie