First Time Hearing Ray Stevens - The Mississippi Squirrel Revival Reaction

[@raystevensmusic]

Thanks for checking out my classic music video, glad you enjoyed it!

[@cassandrahepp6445]

Holy Smokes!!! 😲😲😲

[@jenniferboydstun9674]

How amazing!!!!

[@poison2girly]

GASP!

[@latentgamer5762]

The legend himself...... Hope you're well in these times!!!

[@rodneybever9583]

Well I'll be damned!

[@nestea8385]

Ray Stevens is hilarious. SMILE!

[@blakerutherford5243]

Ray Stevens was a comedian/singer. He didn't really do parodies, just original stuff. But I'm willing to bet I wasn't the only one who's Granny had a VHS of his music videos.

[@volo1826]

Never had the VHS, I had the cassette tape growin up

[@clubbprez]

@Blake Rutherford .. confirmed, you weren't lol

[@cherylwilkinson3228]

I think you mean Ray Stevens.

[@clubbprez]

@@cherylwilkinson3228 uh yeah, I totally didn't misread that the first time lol

[@RMJCFaith]

I still have the VHS! I can't even count the number of times I watched it growing up, this brought back so many memories.

[@frannibarr116]

As a pastor's wife, I believe this is one of the funniest songs Ray Stevens wrote. There can be and unfortunately, is so much hypocrisy in the congregation that it sometimes takes a miracle, in any form, including a squirrel to wake them up.

[@annettepeacock9757]

I love this one to I'm a believer but not a church person

[@kayeb7809]

Amen Sister!

[@Farrah300]

Franni Barr, you are absolutely right.

[@thebeardedbrony9586]

As a Preacher's Kid, I can verify this 1,000%!!!

[@johnhurtme]

​@@thebeardedbrony9586 ha I was friends with the preachers kid, they are often the worst. Wasn't Jessie James a preachers kid?

[@Melly01]

Ray Stevens is a singer/song writer/ comedian and also known for the goofy song, "The Streak" from the 1970s. Totally tongue in cheek. ;)

[@darkomtobia]

And Guitarzan

[@fightingforlife1211]

"It's me again, Margaret" also good

[@ritamccartt-kordon283]

@@fightingforlife1211 One of my personal favorites.

[@karinfichtner7479]

Don't forget the Shriner's Convention. Vroom vroom! 🤣

[@cjxj2202]

Boogity boogity!

[@jc-vc7xq]

Ray Stevens is a country legend in his own right known for a lot of comedy songs like this

[@NASHHOTCTV]

I GREW UP LISTENING TO RAY. ILL NEVER FORGET HEARING, "THE STREAK"

[@vandergrad]

Yup... and I'll never forget my friends streaking around their block once after a particularly rowdy party, lololol.

[@stephanietip]

DON'T LOOK ETHEL

[@jvsmith7888]

"The Streak" actually went to number 1 on the billboard charts.

[@TheDominicVlog]

My family was the same, and we still to this day use lines from his songs. "It's me again Margaret." still get's used regularly.

[@kingscorpion7346]

@@stephanietip but it was too late! she done been mooned!

[@luckylady7542]

"It's me again Margaret" is one of his funny songs. "Everything is beautifu" and "Misty" showcase how talented of a singer he really is. Ha you laughed!!❤

[@thomasburt8995]

The Streak and Guitarzan as well

[@robertlafond4804]

They got me again Margaret Are you nakedddddd lol

[@debbieholoquist2059]

Yes, I think we tend to forget that the man can actually sing.

[@ShortStuffMegs21]

Can't forget Santa Claus is Watching You.

[@traviswall1982]

"I'm my own Grandpa"

[@fredmarinovich5477]

Ray Steven's has been making comedy songs for about sixty years

[@pfcampos7041]

Yes, and he is brilliant st it!😁

[@Foutainoflife1]

My favorite line is "seven deacons & the pastor got saved!" That squirrel made the most "holy" among them reevaluate their relationships with the Lord. Great song!

[@Farrah300]

I like that line because that is something you never hear about even under normal circumstances.

[@denisehoma5977]

It’s me again Margaret , Shriners convention , The streak , Arab the Arab , Gitarzan and a serious one is Everything is beautiful

[@christinadowdican3268]

Don't forget Misty. Another serious one. You just can't go wrong with Ray Stevens

[@melissap1575]

He did a couple recently.. One was about Bin Ladin and the other about washing hands.

[@karenking5357]

(IT'S CALLED "AHAB" THE ARAB...NOT ARAB THE ARAB

[@randykerchmar5296]

OMG, yes, The Shriner's Convention.

[@ellenl.5581]

Ray Stevens is a national treasure to those who lived 50 years ago and he still lives. I love him and always will.

[@toodlescae]

This, The Streak and Sitting Up With The Dead are my favorites. And don't forget I Am My Own Grandpa....lol. Ray Stevens was 100% original.

[@steve2275]

its me again magaret kzbin.info/www/bejne/aojFY6GQh5ukmKc

[@jacqueinebuss5514]

He will always make you smile the the music he sings. Enjoy it for some good fun.😄

[@randallevans150]

Ray Stevens was a staple around my family. Very mild comedy, but brings back so many memories of my dad and uncles laughing uncontrollably.

[@maryglover4376]

LOL poor Mr Boyd. First meet with Ray Stevens is an eye opener isn't it? Almost all his songs are tongue in cheek. Love him!

[@_S.D._]

Ray Stevens is a hoot! There are so many good ones to pick from. His songs aren't parody just comedy.

[@michaellovetere8033]

Loved his video about immigrants....hahah..

[@jamesmcmurrin8177]

Though when you think about it, comedy is a parody of reality. 😉

[@tammyt3434]

He's done a cover that came darn close to parody. 'Take the Ribbon from my Hair'

[@ashleypenn7845]

Ray is a national treasure. He's in his 80s and still going. I have his complete box set and almost every one of his songs is funny as heck. We play it on road trips a lot.

[@mamaflush9945]

OMG oodness! Ray Stevens is a real Gem... lol You've got to do "THE STREAK" !!!

[@jackwells8107]

I came because of Ray Stevens, but I love your voice and the way you react. Ray Stevens was a huge comedian when I was younger, and I know generations that have had sore ribs from laughing with his comedy.

[@jbs2763]

Ray Stevens is one of the OGs of comedy music

[@christinanavarre8389]

Ray Steven's is a fantastic story teller. At 64 I Always love hearing this one again.

[@emmett-amber5456]

He is a blast! I don't think you'd regret any thing you chose from him. I hope you go down that rabbit hole.

[@donrogers1337]

His songs weren't meant for deep thought, they were just fun songs.

[@coletedeux]

Everything is Beautiful in its own way

[@rustydaboyrobot]

They were thought provoking if you looked deep enough. 😊

[@iriejane3099]

With a small message, ✌️😉

[@searchingfororion]

Uhhm, "Would Jesus Wear a Rolex" certainly came from a deep place, and while a fun song, he was still *very strongly* making a point there. Also his more recent work became too political for me to enjoy and it ruined the experience for me. But hey, what do I know? Everyone else is talking about the same four songs from the same release. They are clearly more informed than *I* whom listened to his post 2000 releases...

[@jmmurphy9702]

This guy needs to loosen up and learn how to live like real Americans.

[@KarenCatMom2]

One of the best and a really nice man. This man is in his '80s and is still performing. He opened a club in Nashville Tennessee about 2 years before covid hit. We went to his New Year's Eve show there and it was fabulous. It's called CabaRay! He's just reopened!! Ray us a three-time Grammy award winner. His song Everything is Beautiful gained one granny. It's well worth the listen. I think he started out writing songs in Nashville for country artists. He's mostly classified as country/pop. We listened to him when I was young and I introduced my children to him. We had a couple of his albums on cassettes and listened to him on every road trip we made as a family and that was quite a few. My favorite of his comedy songs and they're all originals by the way, are The Streak, The Shriners Convention, and Guitarzan!

[@iknowheis]

Ray Stevens had many great songs and this one is one of the most hilarious!

[@tammyleonhardt1339]

Ray Stevens performed at my elementary school back in the 70’s! It was a fundraiser and the gym was packed! He’s a good guy making people laugh and helping them to enjoy a break from the pressures of the world.

[@claranielsen9330]

Lol You will have to do the streak. There was a fad back in the 70s where people would run naked through football stadiums and other events funny af. Thats the jest of that song. Most all his music is original if not all. Convoy was another novelty song that was made for a movie but that is not Rays song but similar parody style . Love ya Mr.Boyd!

[@guylagalindo2430]

Tammy, this is exactly true. His songs brought great joy.

[@debrahunter6035]

My son showed me this video.Mainly because I rescued a squirrel 🐿 and he thought it was cute.Whatever it takes God needs to be first place in our lives.🙏🏻✝️

[@sonjacottle788]

Ray Stevens is a legend. Some of my favorites include The Streak, It’s Me Again, Margaret and Camp Wheretheheckarewe

[@tsc6454]

He's a great comedian but also did a song Everything is Beautiful....gorgeous song. The man is brilliant

[@stephanietip]

He is a master of funny and messed up songs.Try Sitting up with the dead,oh,and The Streak.DONT LOOK ETHEL(you Will understand that part when you hear the Streak)

[@JeshuaSquirrel]

Two votes for "Sitting Up With the Dead". By the way, that was an actual practice done in the country. My mom said she did that a few times for loved ones.

[@TresTrefusis]

Sittin up with the Dead is my favorite of his and I think I've heard them all. Add a third vote for that one here.

[@TrulyHighContrastArt]

she'd already been MOONED

[@stephanietip]

@@TrulyHighContrastArt and Ethel liked it.lol

[@kevinmonceaux2101]

The Streak is a Ray Stevens classic. It's been one of my favorites since I was a kid, along with The Cajun Streak by Belton Richard: www.KZbin.com/watch?v=sAjMKlseI2k Sadly I only understand a word or three here and there. I should have learned Cajun French from my parents when I was young. From the lyrics I could find, the Don't Look Ethel equivalent line from The Cajun Streak is "Clotilde, regarde pas ça, non chère!"

[@imabakedpotato]

I grew up listening to this 🤣🥰 I sang along the whole time.

[@mach1driver960]

Love Ray Stevens! He has a handful of great songs. "The streak" is another great one.

[@OT_DM]

A handful? He has a couple hands and a big sack full!

[@kimberlycaldwell3124]

Waitwaitwait!!!! Did you LOL?!?!?😲 😂😂 This is an original song. He did many comedy songs, but also had a couple of very beautiful serious ones. I LOVE HIM!

[@TraciKReacts]

He's just a wonderful classic, loved listening to him growing up!

[@JonHolida2]

Every year for Christmas I play his song " Santa Claus is watching you" its a family tradition 🤣🤣

[@micheleneely9272]

He's Everywhere!

[@shaunfoskey9958]

As a GA native I obviously am a Ray fan. Guitarzan is a great one.

[@mistybenefield5796]

Bayyyyyybayyyyyyy

[@shaunfoskey9958]

@@mistybenefield5796 SHUT UP BABY...I'M TRYIN TO SANG! LOL!!!

[@vikiallen9756]

I’m a native Louisianaian(is that a word🤔). Always got such a kick out of his songs.

[@rebeccabesherse5162]

“Jeremiah Peabody's Polyunsaturated Quick-Dissolving Fast-Acting Pleasant Tasting Green and Purple Pills”

[@beckyphipps9206]

Lol I heard that in my head 😁

[@zero61sr]

Yes sir, things like this DO happen! Though this song does exaggerate it just a bit. Being raised in the south I've been a part of such antics as a boy. What fun it was! Thank you sir for your reviews of different songs and styles of music.

[@marlenalinne7958]

That song is pure Ray Stevens and it's wonderful.

[@Urugami45]

A couple of my favorites are Shriners Convention and 'Ned Nostril and his South Seas Paradise Put Your Blues on Ice Cheap at Twice the Price Band'. But yeah, he's a fun rabbit hole to get into.

[@lmallen6367]

Ray Stevens is one of the best story tellers.

[@NathanThurberMusic]

Sitting up with the dead is another good one from him.

[@Comrade_mommy]

Omg y’all taking me back to vacation bible school at my grandma’s in South Carolina. My mom was an atheist so my grandma made sure to put me into every freaking event at her church when I’d come visit for the summer. (They were appalled by me bc I didn’t know any bible verses and thought Noah’s arc was a fairy tale.) But they’d sometimes let us have these fun days when they weren’t teaching us about our lord and savior and they’d play Ray Steven’s music for us kids. The 1st year I thought he was hilarious, my last year (I was 12) I had decided he was corny af. But this song makes me think of my time surrounded by ppl with intense southern accents at my grandmother’s free will Baptist church, trying to get me (I was severely ADHD) to remember just one bible verse. They resorted to bribery and a combo of cheese popcorn and bubble gum finally resulted in me learning one bible verse. I still remember part of it, something like ~for god so loved the world he gave his only begotten son so we might not perish and have everlasting life.

[@SousChef77]

John 3:16 The Gospel in a Nutshell. One year, we made slips of paper printed with that verse that would go in and out of a nutshell that a very talented man (Tony Udemi) made for us to make this VBS craft. Good times.

[@757optim]

Imagine someone offering you the greatest gift in the world. Greater than all of the gifts of the world combined. And you just turn away. It happens every moment of every day.

[@Comrade_mommy]

@@SousChef77 when I went to Salvation Army camp I used that verse I learned so they wouldn’t think I was a complete heathen. I didn’t know it was a religious camp, I just knew poor kids like me got to go to camp. I think I got saved 4 times at that camp. I didn’t know it was supposed to be a one off thing, and the ppl seemed so happy every time they saved me. I remember one old, lady gave me a sharks tooth bc I started crying, and I remember not understanding why she looked so happy even though I was legit bawling. Later I realized my reaction would give some one like her the feels. That my tears were a testament to my emotional reaction to Jesus.

[@lizwhittleston5963]

Zoeyx3 you are lucky to have a grandma who loved you so much.

[@donnabost4445]

Ray Stevens is a BLAST, comedy keeping it just within the limits *as they say* hahahaha other songs THE STREAK, SiTTIN UP WITH THE DEAD, ITS ME AGAIN MaRGARETE, and a few others, he did serious stuff too "EVERYTHING IS BEAUTIFUL" is a must Enjoy!!! and TY

[@skyepuppy7763]

Ray Stevens is known for his '60s song, "Ahab the Arab," complete with his camel named Clyde. That's always been my favorite of all of his songs.

[@rcombs8077]

When I was a kid my grandpa had a VHS tape of Ray Stevens with about 10 or so music videos. This was a blast from the past.

[@_S.D._]

I think everyone's grandparents had that video lol. It was my favorite to be honest. I'd watch it every time I'd visit my grandparents and go home singing Sittin' Up With The Dead for the next week.

[@purplelisa1960]

I have that tape!

[@justanotherwhitegirla7093]

@@_S.D._ Same

[@TresTrefusis]

Yep same!

[@jessicanolte5822]

Same!!! Loved it. I was raised strict Catholic and it was something I was given that I thought was surprising. I laughed and laughed.

[@brendadickenson6743]

Most of Ray Stevens are going to make you smile, if not laugh out loud!😂😂😂

[@joejoebrian1014]

He is an incredibly gifted songwriter. You should try his song "Everything is Beautiful" it's his only serious song. It shows his range of talent. To be able to sing a song like "The Mississippi Squirrel Revival" and then sing something as beautiful and powerful as "Everything is Beautiful" is a very impressive feat.

[@MarsJenkar]

Not his only serious song, but definitely his biggest, and his more serious material like "Misty" and "Turn Your Radio On" gets overshadowed by his comedy.

[@jeffreylocke8808]

Ray Stevens is one my favorite artists who knows how to inspire and entertain. And make you think too.

[@Slizzo82]

I remember driving to Florida every year with my dad in the car, and he had a few tapes of Ray Stevens albums. They were all great listens, and would have us in tears as we were making our way down I-95. Good memories of his songs.

[@jessicawhite5144]

“Sitting up with the Dead” was always one of my favorites!

[@klingkong9790]

I actually seen Ray Stevens live in Branson Missouri when I went on vacation with my grandparents as a kid

[@pattypickard5570]

Ray Stevens songs are made for the purpose of putting a smile into your day.

[@melissaisloud7404]

I absolutely love watching people discover this song. Ray Stevens brings back so many childhood memories.

[@BlueEyedPandaBearH.O.G.4Ever]

OMG I love Ray Stevens' songs he is a laughter genius!!!💯❤️🔥💯❤️🔥💯❤️🔥

[@DanOKC]

Ray has a talent of poking fun that everyone can relate too. You can't over think it though, he is stuck at a 16 year old mentality when everything was funny, even if his songs were hitting close to home.

[@cyndisanimaladventures6370]

THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!!!!!!!! You are the first person to ever think about the squirrel 🐿️ being in the box when he's poking the holes. That's the first thing I think of every time I see the video. You Sir are fantastic!

[@ScottMStolz]

His most memorable is: Ray Stevens - "The Streak" (Music Video)

[@louellacharlton4425]

this is one of my favorite Ray Stevens songs. Tyvm

[@carolynsaint6263]

It's Me Again, Margaret is my favorite. The Haircut song

[@tamaryth400]

Mr. Boyd, Ray Stevens is a comedian, and most of his original musical pieces are hilarious. I hope you enjoyed it.

[@glothdrogen]

The town actually existed and they gave Ray Stevens the key to the city I think in the mid 80s for putting them on the map

[@Destiny1st]

oh my gosh, I dont know what was more fun, the song or your reactions LOL! oh man I needed that!

[@ninline2000]

He did serious music too. One of his best hits was "Everything Is Beautiful." He won a Grammy in 1971 for Best Male Pop Vocal Performance with that one.

[@suprchickn7745]

#1 on the Billboard Hot 100 too

[@jam3sbarry198]

He is SOOO AMAZING and Very Funny !! " The Streak " " It's Me Again Margaret " and " Sitting Up With the Dead " are My FAVORITE Songs of his !!

[@alphawolf8437]

The haircut song by Ray Stevens is great too!

[@linzyaz920]

I ABSOLUTELY LOVE THAT YOU REACTED TO THIS! So fun and awesome!

[@lefty3141591]

Ray Stevens combined comedy with good music. Very few of his songs are parodies. A couple are covers. I'll suggest "The Brick layers Song" and "The Haircut Song".

[@michelerainey4167]

Oh I was so happy to see this! I think every kid in the south heard Ray Stevens by the age of 8! He has so many good ones! I kinda giggled a little when you did with britches...cause I say it, all the time! It great seeing this...made me smile!!

[@vandergrad]

Okay, who's the sneaky person who set our man up for Ray Stevens without any warning??? LOLOL... so many great, exceedingly silly songs came from the mind of this man!

[@Tomtanker57]

I am 72yrs old, and I have been a Ray Steven's fan, ever since the first one hit the air-waves! Thank You Ray, for a lifetime of comedy, and beautiful music 🎶 ❤😊

[@anthonycurby4606]

Other Ray Steven's songs you might enjoy: The streak, it's me again Margaret, ahab the Arab.

[@kathrinebeard1685]

Ray Stevens is a Legend in so many ways. His satire and comedy has been around for many years. I'm 53 and I grew up listening to him. He writes his own and does his own voices. I could be wrong but I'm sure he does all his own mixing. He Does sing Amazing Gospel music as well. Check out The Streak Gitarzan, Ahab the Arab, Surfing in the USSR. HONESTLY I CAN'T REMEMBER ALL OF THEM,SOO GOOD.So funny and clean.

[@baskervillebee6097]

Ray Stevens has written and sung clever novelty songs since the 60s. He's always a favorite.

[@atheinasophiajade1044]

I love your listening to older classics I grew up on! Tks it so fun seeing you enjoying the music. God bless.

[@kricejr]

The streak is hilarious

[@charlottebrookssprinkles1424]

Ray Stevens is a comedic artist! He is a legend!

[@davidwilkinson2234]

I grew up on Ray Stevens. You should react to his song "the Streak"

[@countduckula9977]

Thanks for posting this video as I have never heard of this track. Ray is better known for his comedic track "The Streak", but he can sing as you can hear on "Misty" & "Everything Is Beautiful". All worth a listen.

[@davidwilkinson2234]

Ray Stevens was my very conservative and religious baby boomer parents' version of weird al.

[@jamesweible5357]

I've loved this song for YEARS, Ray has a bunch of great ones.

[@jessicacole9502]

Sitting up with the dead is AMAZING

[@jappperon7012]

As i was singing along i was reminded of another guy i keep next to Ray stevens, Cledus T judd, 1st song i heard of his was " my cell mate thinks im sexy"

[@lindacantu9885]

Lots of churches need a squirrel revival. Thanks for sharing.

[@noraseibert4037]

Ray Stevens is also the one who wrote Everything is Beautiful.

[@kathleenr.3508]

Oh my goodness, this brought back SO many wonderful memories of listening to Ray Stevens with my Dad. (And belting out the tunes together as we drive home from various things!)

[@stevedavis5704]

One of my favorites is the song “I’m my own Grammpa.”

[@debbiedugay8574]

You can't stay in a bad mood when you listen to Ray Stevens...........I hope you check out more of his work. Thank you for being so interesting!!!!!

[@suzanneanderson6921]

Ray Stevens is definitely comedic, love.

[@Ron_EZ]

This is a classic!! 🤣🤣🤣 This was played on the "Dr Demento" show!

[@donnabrockable]

Ray Stevens did loads of funny songs but he also did some serious yet lovely songs. Everything is Beautiful is one. I have been one of raystevensmusic channel for a while and he loves anyone who reacts to his songs! Love you Ray!

[@lorijones8147]

He is a comedy singer.. BIG in the late 70s.. we had all his records when I was a child..

[@jeffreybarnes6965]

An amazing story teller and a wonderful sense of humor. Ray was a true entertainer who knew how to put a smile on people's faces.

[@gregprince2523]

All of Ray's songs will stick in your noggin forever!! Ahab the Arab The Streak Shriners....... OMGEEEE brings back memories from my 8 track!

[@the_idiot_terror1960]

Ray Stevens is a national treasure please do more

[@kathymobley6303]

It was nice to see you laugh a bit. Let loose. Laugh alot. Life is short and nobody is getting out of this alive. And the endorphins you get from laughter and joy are priceless.

[@AuthorTLGray]

Ray Stevens is hilarious. Yes, he's a singing comedian. You MUST do more. You'll love it.

[@alankohn6709]

You can not help but smile listening to Ray Stevenson's songs they are some of the funniest songs and the are all just a laugh from probably most famous 'The Streak' to his more recent 'Taylor Swift Is Stalking Me' and you wont go far wrong listening to some more

[@chhardin2]

Love your coolness, openess, and your voice.