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@raystevensmusic4 жыл бұрын
Haha! Thanks again, Ty! Also, this was my very first music video ever, it came out in 1985. Also, you nailed it with the influence of "Yakety Sax" by Boots Randolph on this music. Boots was a great friend. Thank you!
@mikeyates79313 жыл бұрын
Mr. Stevens , I just want to say thank You for your music - your songs were the sound track of my childhood - my parents and I always loved your music , Sir .
@Farrah3002 жыл бұрын
Ray, i happen to know that your original version of this great song came out in 1962. I love that version too.
@brendaparker38253 жыл бұрын
He is a ver smart man! Wonderful singer!!
@ralphkern3804 жыл бұрын
Ray originally wrote/performed this in 1962. This is a reworked version.
@mattbrentlinger1078 Жыл бұрын
Possibly one of my favorite Christmas songs EVER!
@BelindaTN5 жыл бұрын
Anyone remember the really old Ray Stevens song "Guitarzan"? It was the character Tarzan as a guitar player. I remember that when I was a kid. My brother loved it, because at the time, he was a huge fan of Tarzan and his movies.
@saremile5 жыл бұрын
Check out Ray Stevens "The Streak" or "Its me again Margaret " those are classics.....his also got a newer one called "Taylor Swift is Stalking me"
@amandarivard21605 жыл бұрын
Agreed. Those are both hilarious
@TheNascarfan9995 жыл бұрын
If you are going to do another Ray Stevens song, I would highly recommend The Streak as the one to do.
@nonieholliman54865 жыл бұрын
I have to hear the one about Taylor Swift is stalking me.
@pirsch8055 жыл бұрын
"DON'T LOOK ETHEL"
@travisadkins52415 жыл бұрын
Those are all funny.
@timcarr64015 жыл бұрын
A serious song by Ray :"Everything Is Beautiful."
@jenniferowens44035 жыл бұрын
I was just trying to remember the name of this song. It’s the only serious one I’ve ever heard Ray Stevens sing. It’s really a beautiful song and video.
@timcarr64015 жыл бұрын
I agree. It's a wonderful classic. I can envision Elvis singing it too.
@michelleschulz49032 жыл бұрын
I just saw the video of the song and fell in love with that song.
@laurenbridges59923 жыл бұрын
Sitting up with the dead is the best one 😂 I grew up with all these songs. Also, too drunk to fish....that's a good one
@toddmayo25575 жыл бұрын
Ray Stevens is a graduate of Juliard. It blows my mind that he decided to do comedic music but I thoroughly enjoy his work.
@lynnarthur14114 жыл бұрын
Ray Stevens is so clever. And one sic Santa stalker 😜 BTW...you are right about that bass lick 👍
@mikerobertson40415 жыл бұрын
He really is everywhere!!
@toddhodges44055 жыл бұрын
Ray Stevens "Sittin up with the Dead" or "Shriners Convention"
@maxinemcclurd12885 жыл бұрын
"Sittin Up With The Dead 'is hilarious!! I don't even know which Ray Stevens video is my favorite,the're all great.
@bigkiding15435 жыл бұрын
Todd Hodges I’m 29 and listed to Ray Stevens as a kid and into adulthood saw and “sittin up with the dead” has always been my favorite.
@shawnj19665 жыл бұрын
Smoky Mountain Bible School Retreat
@solitarybee37145 жыл бұрын
Isn't "Shriners Convention" the one with the line I always remember - "Well just how did you get that big Harley up ON that diving board, Bubba?" lol
@toddhodges44055 жыл бұрын
@@solitarybee3714 yea thats it
@tracyadkins30775 жыл бұрын
The irish bricklayer song, I'm my own grandpa, blue cyclone ( 1 & 2), power tools, juanita & the kids, gourmet resteraunt, sitting up with the dead, the streak, cactus pete & lefty, guitarzan, can he love you half as much as i, southern air, shriners convention, THE HAIRCUT SONG, The pirate song... all are fantasticly hilarious songs by Ray Stevens.
@blessedtj15 жыл бұрын
So many of us grew up on Ray Stevens... brought laughter to us in the worst of times! you have to watch "it's me Margaret"...
@rileyhogan82484 жыл бұрын
The song you are talking about with the certain beat is called Yakety Yak originaly sung by The Coasters. Some of Ray Steven's very first songs (Little Egypt, Along Came Jones, Yakety Yak) were first preformed by The Coasters. In most of Ray Steven's songs that are not based on a country theme have a saxophone in it, and the saxophone is playing that beat.
@infamoustoker7658 ай бұрын
My favorite Ray Stevens song is, Would Jesus Wear a Rolex.
@legionkahn4 жыл бұрын
If you want a fun Christmas song you can't go wrong with "The Night Santa Went Crazy" by Weird Al.
@jameskirschling78875 жыл бұрын
I'm old(er) so the first songs I remember by Ray Stevens are Guitarzan and Ahab The Arab. Those two will make you laugh. Also check out Sam the Sham and the Pharaohs Little Red Riding Hood, it's actually a pretty good song.
@susancobb9015 жыл бұрын
Another funny Ray Stevens song from the early 60s is called Ahab the Arab (original version). It's right up there with the Mississippi Squirrel Revival
@chrisrush35134 жыл бұрын
My grandparents had this Ray Stevens collection on VHS. This song and the original recording from the 60’s is in my Christmas playlist.
@anitasumpter79105 жыл бұрын
YOU GOTTA LOVE RAY STEVENS
@tomblancett30415 жыл бұрын
Ray Sevens. The Streak.
@jamesdelk8926 Жыл бұрын
They became the Cadillacs shortly or two years later in late 50s early 60s
@linwoodstanley934 жыл бұрын
Ray Stevens is a really funny guy!! You should listen to the streak by him.
@jmtv19635 жыл бұрын
Yakety Yak is the song you were talking about, by The Coasters. Fun song.
@alwaysjeffsbabygirl5 жыл бұрын
Ray Stevens Its Me Again Margaret
@susanchambers13144 жыл бұрын
Ray Stephens is soooo funny, been around a while. All his video are funny some from the 60's Arab. Very talented. Sittin up with the dead will make you shout out laughing
@mikelewis565 жыл бұрын
You should see where he started try the streak his first hit the streak. But he does have one non parity hit serious song call everything is beautiful
@narlycat5 жыл бұрын
hard to believe that Ray Stevens first hit was back in 1961 with Ahab the Arab. So when you mentioned Yakety Yak from the late 50s Ray Stevens was not too far later than that. I once had email correspondence with him. He was performing in Branson MO until he got prostrate cancer if I recall and now he's in retirement I believe.
@loripingrey66255 жыл бұрын
he has two nice songs misty and everything is beautiful
@jasonparker57465 жыл бұрын
Good old Ray Stevens! lol
@ainasong2 жыл бұрын
It’s Memorial Day. It would be incredible if you could react to Ray Stevens’ “Thank You” song and vid. It’s beautiful.
@maxinefreeman88584 жыл бұрын
Do anything Ray Stevens. We all need to laugh. There’s one about the Shriners’s Convention.
@Imokanurnot4 жыл бұрын
I believe if you ever get a chance to see "The Shriner's Convention", you'll find that it hits the bar, and maybe goes over it.
@rockubtzer5 жыл бұрын
That's the tune to Yakety yack! don't talk back
@1odeniseo15 жыл бұрын
My fave Christmas song ......merry Christmas from the family ..by Montgomery gentry
@edford16935 жыл бұрын
I think that the song you were trying to think of is "Yakity Yak" by the Coasters.
@jameskuntz13263 жыл бұрын
Ray stevens is a good Christian gentleman. He sings beautiful Christian music. This is just his goofy way of entertainment that made him popular
@markkmiecik97975 жыл бұрын
As long as you're into the goofy stuff for a while, check out Allan Sherman doing 'Hello Muddah, Hello Faddah' from 1963. This one will make you cry more than the squirrel did.
@silversagerae63535 жыл бұрын
agree you should do the streak. This chorus is an almost carbon copy of the old Novelty tune "haunted house" by jumpin Gene Simmons, another fun one worth checking out.
@sandramiller87014 жыл бұрын
Now play Blue Christmas the black leather jacket concert w Elvis Presley. 68 come back special. This was Elvis Presley favorite Christmas song. Mine to.
@crissyledbetter62704 жыл бұрын
Ray Stevens- its me again Margaret, such a funny song
@dianefiske-foy47174 жыл бұрын
Here’s a good Christmas song for you called Billy’s Christmas Wish - Red Sovine - With Lyrics. It’s one of those talking songs. You best be having tissues handy though, if you’re going to react to it.
@StevenEverett74 жыл бұрын
He was a great artist for pulling the heart strings.
@dianefiske-foy47174 жыл бұрын
So true Steve.
@TheBansheila5 жыл бұрын
You should do the Christmas Can-Can by Straight No Chaser. They're an accapella group. It's a really fun Christmas song.
@brith1212 Жыл бұрын
You HAVE to see Ray Stevens The Streak 😂
@lauracosby73825 жыл бұрын
I love Ray Stevens, I grew up listening to him. Sometimes, he was the only funny thing going on in my life.
@robertcash60245 жыл бұрын
Fishbone song - Party at Ground Zero
@staticfate15 жыл бұрын
Someday you need to do "it's me again Margaret" by Ray Stephens. You won't be disappointed. It's comedy gold!!
@jillmiller64125 жыл бұрын
Oh my, yes!!!!
@jamesdelk8926 Жыл бұрын
Later to the Cadillacs
@yolandajohnson86854 жыл бұрын
Ray Stevens: Mr Business Man
@davidleland87295 жыл бұрын
Always fun!
@amymacleod83634 жыл бұрын
Would you please watch "it's me again Margaret" by Ray Stevens. The ending is a surprise. LOL LOL
@cbilky29145 жыл бұрын
A very funny video is Rodney Carrington - ''If I'm The Only One'' it even has Toby Keith in it..LOL
@angiestowe82205 жыл бұрын
Funny!! God bless.
@oldasdirt535 жыл бұрын
Your face says it all. Thanks for the smile.
@saklee17774 жыл бұрын
if ur gonna watch ray steven’s christmas songs, u should listen to his song called the nightmare before christmas/the night santa got arrested. and dont forget to listen to his song too drunk to fish
@mermaidwe27434 жыл бұрын
My favorite Christmas song is grandma got run over by a reindeer
@jlmu25832 жыл бұрын
Glad you are finally looking at this guy. Do the Mississippi Squirrel Revival by Ray Stevens. To to funny
@raymondmoore54765 жыл бұрын
"Help Me Make It Thru The Night" By Ray Stevens is funny as all get out. I really think you would enjoy it. If you check it out, would love to see your reaction.
@BelindaTN5 жыл бұрын
The Streak is a fun one. But you need to know about the streaking thing back in the 70's, I think it was. The first incident of that, that I remember was on the news about some college guys stripping naked except for their socks and running somewhere. I can't remember. I was young, and thought it was the funniest thing ever. Then others got to doing it. They would just run really fast and be gone. like through a campus, a sporting event, anywhere where people were gathered and not expecting, 2 or 3 fellows running naked, with their socks on, as fast as they could. It was hilarious. They would run through, so fast, that you barely caught a glimpse and could not identify them. lol Ray Stephens is known for writing these songs about current events or past events.
@karrencummings68745 жыл бұрын
Definitely see Its Me Again Margaret!!
@jamesdelk8926 Жыл бұрын
The coasters
@patdrips71635 жыл бұрын
The Streak
@southernwanderer79125 жыл бұрын
Your comments are so funny. This is the first time I've heard this, though I'm familiar with Ray Stevens' songs. Very funny.
@truechaos69274 жыл бұрын
you are correct, the song Mississippi Squirrel Revival really did set a bar for Ray Stevens, it is one of his most recognized songs and the one he is most famous for.
@evabyrum33275 жыл бұрын
" The Streak " is really funny by Ray Stevens!!
@757optim5 жыл бұрын
Back when the song was out, "He's everywhere, He's everywhere" got stuck in your head off the AM radio and it never completely left.
@noraseibert40372 жыл бұрын
@MRM Ray Stevens wrote a lot of songs but one he wrote is Everything is Beautiful when people think of Ray they think about his funny songs but he is a truly talented man. Please give @MRM Ray Stevens wrote a lot of songs but one he wrote is Everything is Beautiful when people think of Ray they think about his funny songs but he is a truly talented man. Please give
@beverlysanders42095 жыл бұрын
Listen to everything is beautiful by Ray stephens.i think it's the only serious song he has ever done. He has a very good voice and a great message
@SuperKaren19535 жыл бұрын
Ethel,You get your clothes on!!!! lol.
@StevenEverett74 жыл бұрын
I heard that on the radio when it first came out. It was very popular. Another one that was well known way back when was Ahab the Arab.
@erinesque18894 жыл бұрын
When I was a kid, I always thought he was saying “he’s on his way he’s on his way” My brain is shook now lol
@frost19775 жыл бұрын
need to just do a ray stevens day.
@mikeadams26775 жыл бұрын
Ray is funny, and I like his music, but he also has some good serious songs too. I suggest looking up, Everything is Beautiful.
@oldschool724 жыл бұрын
Listen to his most famous song from 1970.. Everything Is Beautiful.....
@LeannWebb615 жыл бұрын
I think you'll enjoy Jr. Brown singing "My Wife Thinks Your Dead" Jr. Brown has a deep rich voice his style is a little retro and his signature instrument is the "guit-steel" double neck guitar, a hybrid of electric guitar and lap steel guitar. (The video to this song is funny as the song too)
@sfulton12254 жыл бұрын
That's my childhood every Christmas we would listen to this song
@edwardchascsa41915 жыл бұрын
He can be serious, listen to everything is beautiful. One side of the spectrum to the other.
@StevenEverett74 жыл бұрын
This song also showcases his singing ability.
@lkreinmiller-author3 жыл бұрын
One reactor said Ray Stevens had to be Weird Al's uncle.
@kathrynnard94924 жыл бұрын
Watch The Streak. His greatest.
@Dangerously645 жыл бұрын
First time I'm hearing this song from Ray Stevens. I don't know why, but the way he says things near the end of the song reminds me of Cliff Huxtable.
@wheelzwheela5 жыл бұрын
Anyone interested in Ray Stevens really should check out his serious music. Not everything he does is humorous he did some really fine music.
@Popson2wheels4 жыл бұрын
Ray Stevens is doing all the voices on his songs. Great reactions.
@heff54524 жыл бұрын
Check out the streak And shriners convention
@samic10515 жыл бұрын
Hey there Renaissance Man, I am a computer illiterate type of person I have a 24 year old daughter who is now on the east coast of Canada with my sister so I don't know the computer very well especially since my daughter went East. So I am very happy I discovered you and a couple of others on this and really love watching your podcast. I just wanted to wish you and your family a very very Merry Christmas and I hope God blesses all of you take care and thank you for what you do...🍻🎄🎁🎶🎶🇨🇦🇺🇸🤗👍
@sirdukeusa32894 жыл бұрын
I love anything by Ray Stevens, he's the King of song comedy.
@mikerobertson40415 жыл бұрын
Ray Stevens is known for his comedy, but he is truly a fine musician, and a pretty good singer. Should should do a reaction to two songs in the same video: first, Johnny Matthis' rendition of MISTY, and then Ray Stevens' take on the same song. Johnny's was hugely popular, but Ray won an Grammy for his.
@GaOutlawVinyl5 жыл бұрын
It’s Me Again Margret is his best song.
@deboEbo325 жыл бұрын
Check out The Streak by Ray Stevens...so, dang, funny!
@BIGBLOCK50220065 жыл бұрын
Another classic Ray Stevens song is Guitarzan.
@heatherlowe73303 жыл бұрын
Never seen that one by Ray Stevens, but it was hilarious. And I love how you tried not to laugh but couldn't help yourself ☺️
@nauvoogamefarm88355 жыл бұрын
Sittin up with the dead.
@hedunlap4 жыл бұрын
Check out Ray Stevens "Guitarzan"
@stonecoldcowboy18174 жыл бұрын
Not only is he a good comedian but, something that is not too common anymore, he is clean!!!
@smallblockchevyman5 жыл бұрын
lol you might do power tools or the bricklayers song or the haircut song
@Tuesdays_Gone5 жыл бұрын
Ray Stevens is an absolute NUT! The first crazy song that I remember by him is The Streak. He's funny. He also did Osama, Your Mama.
@TheAskthelonely495 жыл бұрын
My first one I remember is "The Streak" too! He was a favorite in our household growing up but I kinda lost track. Is he still alive and if so is he still recording? Hope MRM does a reaction video to this song. I love watching his face and hearing his comments, especially with the funny videos.
@Tuesdays_Gone5 жыл бұрын
askthelonely49, I think he’s still around. I’m not sure if he’s still recording. He did a serious song in the 70s, Everything Is Beautiful. Have you heard it?
@TheAskthelonely495 жыл бұрын
Yes...one of his more serious songs. He can do both. Thanks for the update!
@venoofnecona39065 жыл бұрын
any ray stevens
@vallidavis69145 жыл бұрын
Rattlesnake Revival, or Ahab the Arab
@maryrichardson13183 жыл бұрын
Please react to Jim Stafford "I Don't Like Spiders and Snakes" and "Wildwood Weed"
@amandaevans60135 жыл бұрын
I love Ray Stevens must of his songs are funny, but Misty is one you should hear. Its one song he's not doing comedy with. I think you would like it the lived one from late 80s or early 90s is the best.
@tiny_mouse64485 жыл бұрын
The Steak or Sitting up with the Dead are my favorites by Ray Stevens.