Ray Stevens - "Red Hot Chili Cookoff"

[@chucks_88]

Finally, something on my KZbin recommendations that's actually worth watching

[@JustinNichols79]

if you can sit thru Ray Stevens stuff and not get at least a grin, your not human, that's all I can say, cause the man is by far the funniest songwriter ever!

[@mollybamburg7439]

The best part is some songs have happened you can still find the news articles for them in the states

[@Connie1Fan]

You are so right. I ride around with his CDs on my truck, and keeps me smiling even when traffic gets horrible. Ray Stevens is a treasure!!

[@dshocklee]

@@Connie1Fan Whom, What Why, are these CDs you speak of?

[@Connie1Fan]

@@dshocklee Encyclopedia of Recorded Comedy Music 🎶 Ray Stevens

[@survivingbehindliberallines]

​@dshocklee I guess I better not bring up the fact I have Ray Stevens on cassettes. Yes, I am of the age of cassettes. LOL

[@paulmietty7643]

Ray keeps finding humor in everyday life. What a talented songwriter.

[@michaelhendrickson5287]

There is absolutely no one like Ray Stevens. Not every thing he did was funny. "Everything Is Beautiful" is a great song.

[@joshuabrooks4907]

Ray Stevens may be getting older, but his wits are still intact! Keep up the good work, buddy! We love you!

[@MelissaMBrown-j8y]

❤amen

[@marianlincoln9008]

Ray has earned a seat in heaven, for all the joy and mirth his songs have engendered over the years... How could anyone not want him in the Country music hall of fame...

[@Gaspipenicklioni]

Ray is a national treasure.

[@geoffreylane70]

Ray Stevens should be in the Country Music Hall of Flame.

[@cheyennewray9191]

+Geoffrey Lane AMEN!!

[@maudiepoot1]

+Geoffrey Lane they will wait til he's dead so he won't enjoy it.

[@MuttonfudgeRacing]

+Cave Lion Of course.

[@TheMayonakaTenshi]

Geoffrey Lane He deserves it! ☺️

[@joshuawhite4695]

He's in the writers hall of fame

[@gerrymichaud3851]

I've always loved Ray Steven's music. So much fun. I remember when The Streak came out, 2 guys streaked down the street in front of the local radio station in Auburn, Maine.

[@angelabohot7435]

He ain't lying

[@maryanncampbell3422]

I just heard this one this year. As always, Ray Stevens manages to make even simple pleasures like eating chili a event you'll never forget. Thanks Ray, for the funny memories. Love you, man.

[@mollybamburg7439]

This song is based on a true event in a way a judge was sent to the hospital after trying a few spicy chili dishes i remember reading the news article do not remember when just that it was after 2011 for i had my dog when I read it

[@FuelMeOnce]

His songwriting is so good--he doesn't go the obvious routes or choose predictable rhymes. Thank you Ray for entertaining me my entire life

[@ToniKimball]

Ray Stevens is the epitome of patriocity, comedy, and is a genius. He had his first hit when I was in high school, and I've loved him ever since. But the patriotic songs really grab me by the heart. Thanks, Ray! I'm on Broadjam but I will never be able to compare to Ray.

[@karlwelin7932]

Can you imagine making a video with Ray? I bet you'd be breathless from constant laughing

[@susanpound317]

Leave it to Ray Stevens to make us smile again. What a great guy!

[@southernrebel159]

Being from the Great State of Texas, I love Texas chili. But residing in Tennessee, good chili is HARD to find. Thanks Ray for another really good song.

[@redrock717]

Southern Rebel we make chili for taste here, not for calling the fire department for a mouth fire 😂😂

[@dragonsoul2594]

Have any recipes

[@paulsuggs]

I like it hot, but most don't

[@danwade76abc]

@Redrum Just do not ever ask a Texan to put beans in chili

[@meganbennett7354]

But to be fair, some of your chili in Texas would tear the face off of a mere mortal, lol. He's not wrong about that, some of the best I've ever tasted.

[@jokidd4005]

You sir are a riot, please dont ever stop making these fun features

[@gamecubeus]

Ray Stevens, Jim Stafford, and Mary Jane means a great night. Folk/ country comedy is pure genius

[@BigKwell]

Texas chili is NOT for the uninitiated! Another gem from Ray!

[@ppt1150]

Elwin Coldiron db x x

[@ppt1150]

Elwin Coldiron

[@bethanysmith5856]

My dad says a good Texas chili will make a Texan cry and a yank feint

[@marhawkman303]

@@bethanysmith5856 I love the ending. The nurse lady eats the chili makes a face like "enh tastes fine to me" and walks off. :D But that's how it goes. People who like hot peppers just devour things flavored with them, and people who don't like them scream in pain at a single taste.

[@kellyrayburn4093]

If I ever judged one of these, they'd probably look at me like I had lost my mind. "Sure I'll judge your chili cook off. Just make sure there's a gallon of milk and something to drink it out of." That stuff has some serious heat and (for me, at least) the only thing that kills the fire is milk.

[@woohaa27]

Ray Stephen's the best rapper out there

[@dianahammerton4862]

I love ray Stevens sings, they never fail to make me smile

[@geraldbaker6339]

The greatest I saw him in wichita in the 70s with donna fargo and he has only gotten better with time thank you ray stevens

[@-.NYX.-]

You really are brilliant!!! and TY so so much for all you have given us

[@HoulieMon]

Ray is a class act ! Thanks for all the laughs !

[@staceyupper2562]

I HAVE LOVED YOU FROM YOUR BEGINNING. TRULY. THANK YOU RAY AND GOD BLESS YOU ALWAYS

[@ronmangrum7073]

Mr. Ray Stevens, they say laughter is the best medicine. You are the main doctor! Oh and Clyde told me to tell you hi! Love you man

[@twtnk9]

im worried about myself at my age i cant stop loving ray stevens and his work,

[@jennifursun3303]

+William Tweedie me niether

[@BigBoss5001]

Its like hearing a funny story from your grandpa

[@tracyhumes394]

That is very true it's about time they put this great Entertainer in the Country Music Hall of Fame let you know they only do what they want to do he's one of the funniest country comedians in the history of funny he doesn't curse he just makes a joke out of seeing things in everyday life writes it down makes it comical genius to do probably will have to wait till Ray passes on then I'll put Ray Stevens in the Country Music Hall of Fame then but I'll tell you what it don't matter I love this man he's one of the funniest people I ever listen to God bless Ray Stevens and I keep these great great Ray Stevens videos coming

[@strangesoren2694]

I grew up on your music, gods I've missed humor like yours...the music scene isn't the same without you.

[@tiffanyscott357]

He's still alive

[@strangesoren2694]

I'm well aware.

[@BadWebDiver]

Ray Stevens and Weird Al Yankovich are 2 of the funniest songwriters in history!

[@3nickyboyk]

SAME!

[@edwardroberson8634]

We need a collaboration between them

[@3nickyboyk]

@@edwardroberson8634 O, Sweet Gold! Y E S!

[@fredferd965]

Yes! And that gal strutting around with him isn't so bad either!!!!

[@raerncornerproduction6073]

you need to listen to cledus t judd as well then you might like him

[@martinfarwell864]

Ray's a national treasure! Love his comedy. What a talented man!

[@-.NYX.-]

Mr Stevens... My Love, you have ALWAYS delighted.. ( no ref to the mississippi squirell forward ))

[@sonyafox3271]

Squirrel not squirell! You might want to learn how to spell it! There’s no reference to the song because, he’s singing a completely different song so, why would he have to do that to please you? Duh, learn to use your common sense!

[@saklee1777]

lol i love all these songs ray makes. especially when hes making fun of the government.

[@elainerudy3161]

Ray I just love you please keep them funny songs coming

[@saws_n_stuff]

Another great work by Ray Stevens - right up there with "It's Me Again Margaret", and the "Haircut Song." I love the steel guitar work too!

[@danielblauser9375]

"My uvula's on fire" Ray always hits the mark!!

[@kj6356]

😂😂😂😂Gosh I love you Ray so much. I hope to meet you someday & you had best give me a big hug! 😘.

[@reggieholder576]

best comedian ever.don't care who you are.

[@gorikuri]

Blue flames were priceless!

[@timgibson608]

Ray is the best

[@TheCaveman46]

The only man who could possibly pull off using "solar plexus" and "uvula" to create comedic gold! What a legend! 💘😎😜😝😛😂

[@Vonrak]

Thank you sir for all the great times with your wit and musical genius 😎

[@roadtripsandcampfires6752]

LOVE IT. Nailed it, too LOL. I learned from my dad (C.V. Wood bought from him) who learned from his uncle, who learned from his dad who served it first in 1911. Still being made today. Dad judged cook-offs since early 80's and I went to a lot of fun ones. The worse thing is to come upon a cook-off and everyone is just doing their thing and being quiet with no decorated booths at all. Your spirt warms my soul.

[@roadtripsandcampfires6752]

AND MILK IS WHAT ONE DRINKS AFTER A HOT BOWL .. never,,, ever,,, water! You need to coat the tongue. That's why hot suet chili is so damn fine.

[@gorignak64850]

Another great work by Ray Stevens - right up there with "It's Me Again Margaret", and the "Haircut Song." I love the steel guitar work too! reminds me of Blue Cyclone more

[@KCCAT5]

So happy to see you still making us laff with music...I grew up with you.😁💖

[@matthewlivermanne4441]

Your a national treasure. They should be a statue of you somewhere.

[@TheTrinityKid]

Ray Stevens. Enough said.

[@annshear688]

Love to listen to Ray’s songs! Have annoyed them for years.

[@1beni]

a good short version of a much longer and much funnier rendition of the "Texas Chili Cook Off" both are funny

[@allenlovell1604]

Forgot Homer and Jethro, Stan Freberg, and some others from 40 years ago are sure to burst your sides laughing 😃 so hard ! If KZbin can find them and post these gems, you'll be howling and rolling on the floor.

[@kennyhall2928]

Ray is such an entertainer there is no way you won't laugh when listening to his songs.

[@montanaboy3777]

My friend Ray....been decades since I first heard you when I was a teen and you were putting out "the streak" and from then on...we were best friends as you just continued to crank out one funny after another. I enjoy all your music and your wonderful sense of humor that come out during your songs. Never have you lowered yourself too obscene vocals...or dirty lines..just pure family entertainment!! I have nothing but the highest respect for you and the family that supports you though out the years!! God bless you and thank you for doing the song "Stand up" - our nation needed that song and hope people will wake up in time to turn us around!! God bless you & your family & the friends that are all behind the scenes making it all come together. God has used you too get through too us......been a pleasure!! Thank you!!

[@carolbridges6484]

I grew up in Texas. Several decades ago I went to the Czech festival in a little town called West. West is located south of Dallas-Fort Worth, in central Texas. They were having a chili cookoff, and each team entry had a snappy name for their concoction. I took a few samples but passed on the one called Goat's Head Chili because I was full. Not ten minutes later as I stood at another booth I turned around to see the GHC team lifting something out of their cooking pot. It was a goat's head. That NEARLY put me off chili altogether.

[@DavidRJR]

great 1 Uncle Ray , you keep putting out great hits , love it :-)

[@ARLimon74]

I love Ray Stevens! This is GRRRRREAT!

[@RonHelton]

"And you sir, what would you like to order?" "One Texas chilli please with extra salsa". ; )

[@sonyafox3271]

You might want to say a bowl of chili!

[@MuttonfudgeRacing]

I'm nervous starting a new store.But Ray Steven's videos has taken that all away.Thanks Ray.You're a blessing.

[@MuttonfudgeRacing]

Store #548

[@ybsirius3201]

I think I've had some of that Chili. HOT damn!

[@maryanncampbell3422]

This is the first time I've heard this song. Great song AND, I'll take your word about Texas Chili, sight unseen or tried.

[@melissamariebrown1892]

I think Ray Stevens is in the country music hall of fame

[@williamsroberto6598]

Hello, Melissa how're you doing, I guess you're Ray stevens big fan?

[@deniecedonnafield4749]

What a singer...WOW!

[@iam5692]

We love you Ray Stevens.

[@Wiccan1081]

my father was a canadian and my mother a good old cali fire belly so my dad made chili that ate the bottom out of the pot great song reminded me of it keep em coming yall

[@kaitiscarlett9022]

Great rhymes!

[@rainyrrrr4183]

Prayers for health, love you Ray.

[@tammywelch7539]

N these hard times we are living in Ray's music and humor is just what I need to laugh and keep a smile on my face.

[@raystevens5829]

Tammy thank you so much

[@hmmmhm3185]

Aye.

[@jasondavidstapleton8337]

i love all his songs there all number 1

[@ResidentBob79]

Texas chili - the arch enemy of Preparation H!

[@baleighbarton18]

I love your songs Ray Steven!!

[@emiliosugarenti1165]

i live in wales people ,,this guy is ace

[@sandraoss326]

He is so Intelligent and writes the best songs

[@electronicgrandpa7974]

im so glad your still around

[@clydedvaz1937]

Love his work , Legend, hope he does have his name one day in the hall of fame

[@victorwadsworth821]

This would be a good one to have the Statler Brothers sing background.

[@georgeconstable6684]

Ray Steven's we love this one ! It's really true too ! (BRENDA CONSTABLE, Abilene Texas)

[@mcfrdmn]

Lovely song & muisical performance !

[@twtnk9]

I have just enjoyed some of my favorite ray stevens songs there are so many.thank you jennifur sun.

[@Widowandtwoboys]

another great song

[@richdavis4007]

Fun musical comedic entertainment makes me laugh and feel good every time.

[@baybayrivera6835]

i love this guy I've been watching him since i was little

[@UncleSurf]

Dang it Ray. That IV Bag. Looking at my arms and back of hands where they stuck the needles to keep me alive, the black and blue marks kinda fade away when I'm watching you. Heck, I just hurt myself laughing, dang you🤣🤣🏄

[@petergant1379]

The kind of selfi nflicted pain that's actually good for you!

[@Shakespearelover1717]

Ray Stevens is an amazing talent!! He’s been legendary since the days of the streakers!!🤣

[@ACcountryFan]

Although quite a few people mentioned that it was too expensive, Ray DID release a project loaded with his versions of classic novelty songs in a box set called The Encyclopedia of Recorded Comedy Music. Promo video clips should be available on the right hand side of the screen. He included a few Tea Party recordings on the bonus CD and he included re-recordings of some of his own novelty songs but the bulk of the project consists of his versions of novelty/comedy songs from the '30s to the '70s

[@robertpcook]

If you can read this whole story without laughing, then there’s no hope for you. I was crying by the end. This is an actual account as relayed to paramedics at a chili cook-off in Texas. “Recently, I was honored to be selected as a judge at a chili cook-off. The original person called in sick at the last moment and I happened to be standing there at the judge’s table, asking for directions to the Coors Light truck, when the call came in… I was assured by the other two judges (Native Texans) that the chili wouldn’t be all that spicy; and, besides, they told me I could have free beer during the tasting, so I accepted and became Judge 3.” Here are the scorecard notes from the event: CHILI # 1 - MIKE’S MANIAC MONSTER CHILI Judge # 1 - A little too heavy on the tomato. Amusing kick. Judge # 2 - Nice, smooth tomato flavor. Very mild. Judge # 3 (Frank) - Holy crap, what the hell is this stuff? You could remove dried paint from your driveway. Took me two beers to put the flames out. I hope that’s the worst one. These Texans are crazy. CHILI # 2 - EL RANCHO’S AFTERBURNER CHILI Judge # 1 - Smoky, with a hint of pork. Slight jalapeno tang. Judge # 2 - Exciting BBQ flavor, needs more peppers to be taken seriously. Judge # 3 - Keep this out of the reach of children. I’m not sure what I’m supposed to taste besides pain. I had to wave off two people who wanted to give me the Heimlich maneuver. They had to rush in more beer when they saw the look on my face. CHILI # 3 - ALFREDO’S FAMOUS BURN DOWN THE BARN CHILI Judge # 1 - Excellent firehouse chili. Great kick. Judge # 2 - A bit salty, good use of peppers. Judge # 3 - Call the EPA. I’ve located a uranium spill. My nose feels like I have been snorting Drano. Everyone knows the routine by now. Get me more beer before I ignite. Barmaid pounded me on the back, now my backbone is in the front part of my chest. I’m getting red-faced from all of the beer. CHILI # 4=2 0- BUBBA’S BLACK MAGIC Judge # 1 - Black bean chili with almost no spice. Disappointing. Judge # 2 - Hint of lime in the black beans. Good side dish for fish or other mild foods, not much of a chili. Judge # 3 - I felt something scraping across my tongue, but was unable to taste it. Is it possible to burn out taste buds? Sally, the beer maid, was standing behind me with fresh refills. This 300 lb. Woman is starting to look HOT … Just like this nuclear waste I’m eating! Is chili an aphrodisiac? CHILI # 5 - LISA’S LEGAL LIP REMOVER Judge # 1 - Meaty, strong chili. Jalapeno peppers freshly ground, adding considerable kick. Very impressive. Judge # 2 - Chili using shredded beef, could use more tomato. Must admit the jalapeno peppers make a strong statement. Judge # 3 - My ears are ringing, sweat is pouring off my forehead and I can no longer focus my eyes. I farted, and four people behind me needed paramedics. The contestant seemed offended when I told her that her chili had given me brain damage. Sally saved my tongue from bleeding by pouring beer directly on it from the pitcher. I wonder if I’m burning my lips off. It really ticks me off that the other judges asked me to stop screaming. CHILI # 6 - VARGA’S VERY VEGETARIAN VARIETY Judge # 1 - Thin yet bold vegetarian variety chili. Good balance of spices and peppers. Judge # 2 - The best yet. Aggressive use of peppers, onions, garlic. Superb. Judge # 3 - My intestines are now a straight pipe filled with gaseous, sulfuric flames. I crapped on myself when I farted, and I’m worried it will eat through the chair. No one seems inclined to stand behind me except that Sally. Can’t feel my lips anymore. I need to wipe my butt with a snow cone. CHILI # 7 - SUSAN’S SCREAMING SENSATION CHILI Judge # 1 - A mediocre chili with too much reliance on canned peppers. Judge # 2 - Ho hum, tastes as if the chef literally threw in a can of chili peppers at the last moment **I should take note that I am worried about Judge # 3. He appears to be in a bit of distress as he is cursing uncontrollably. Judge # 3 - You could put a grenade in my mouth, pull the pin, and I wouldn’t feel a thing. I’ve lost sight in one eye, and the world sounds like it is made of rushing water. My shirt is covered with chili, which slid unnoticed out of my mouth. My pants are full of lava to match my shirt. At least during the autopsy, they’ll know what killed me. I’ve decided to stop breathing. It’s too painful. I’m not getting any oxygen anyway. If I need air, I’ll just suck it in through the 4-inch hole in my stomach. CHILI # 8 - BIG TOM’S TOENAIL CURLING CHILI Judge # 1 - The perfect ending, this is a nice blend chili. Not too bold but spicy enough to declare its existence. Judge # 2 - This final entry is a good, balanced chili. Neither mild nor hot. Sorry to see that most of it was lost when Judge # 3 farted, passed out, fell over and pulled the chili pot down on top of himself. Not sure if he’s going to make it. Poor fella, wonder how he’d have reacted to really hot chili? Judge # 3 - No report.

[@odiekarone]

Robert P Beeby Hillarious!! 😂🌶👻👏🏻👏🏻

[@ezrabrooks12]

Robert P Beeby/// YOUR REPLY WAS FUNNY AS HELL!!!! I LAUGHED SO HARD I WAS CRYING WHILE READING IT!!!!!

[@reaganriddle1583]

Why did you take that much time to type this lol

[@smc1942]

Thanks for all the belly laughs! This ol' Texan loved every word. A thorough report. Nicely done!

[@christopherdean1326]

I thought i'd read something like that before somewhere! I think it was back in the early days of my connecting to this internet thing, late nineties. Oh my god, the internet in the previous century!!!!!!

[@bernardenejones8620]

I've been listening to Ray Stevens since the 70s when he came out with The Streak he is funny

[@lelonfurr4583]

only TEXANS can really appreciate this!

[@red5685]

Just the laugh I needed today!

[@mindycosby8812]

Such great memories of all my family listening to these songs and rolling laughing lol 🤪🤣😂🤣🤣

[@roseveltelliott1304]

been a fan long time .

[@tswain92]

Just listening to this song made my throat start to burn. 😆

[@dovbarleib3256]

Years ago I learned that after hot spicy food, one should eat pasta or bread. It cools the esophagus better than cold water.

[@gegeschannel8836]

Always love Ray Stephens

[@LC-ht7sg]

Thanks Ray. Everything is beautiful.

[@joshuabrooks4907]

Ray may be getting older, but he's still laugh-out-loud funny!

[@marydhappart4785]

Mississippi squirrel revival

[@jokesluciano9295]

TY RAY! :) :) :) :) :) :) :)

[@Jaxie777]

Love you Ray....PS: A spoonful of sugar will cool it down.

[@sonyafox3271]

No, it doesn’t, drinking a glass of water or milk, which is what we’re taught early on, duh! Sugar only makes things with heat taste sweet and, does nothing to cool down your throat, duh!

[@sonyafox3271]

No, again it only makes the food taste sweet, it doesn’t do nothing to cool down your throat like water or milk, it helps cools down the burn of those chilies or peppers, we learn this as child early on, something the Mexicans have taught us!

[@malairtebitcoin3651]

Love you Ray but being a proud Texas Irishman I love this stuff. if not goto Ireland

[@jangoebel3582]

Love, love, love Ray Steven’s!

[@josiahgritsavage8120]

Man this has got a lot of fire puns