Ray Stevens Santa Claus Is Watching You Reaction

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[@raystevensmusic]

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!

[@mikeyates7931]

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 .

[@Farrah300]

Ray, i happen to know that your original version of this great song came out in 1962. I love that version too.

[@brendaparker3825]

He is a ver smart man! Wonderful singer!!

[@ralphkern380]

Ray originally wrote/performed this in 1962. This is a reworked version.

[@mattbrentlinger1078]

Possibly one of my favorite Christmas songs EVER!

[@BelindaTN]

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.

[@saremile]

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"

[@amandarivard2160]

Agreed. Those are both hilarious

[@TheNascarfan999]

If you are going to do another Ray Stevens song, I would highly recommend The Streak as the one to do.

[@nonieholliman5486]

I have to hear the one about Taylor Swift is stalking me.

[@pirsch805]

"DON'T LOOK ETHEL"

[@travisadkins5241]

Those are all funny.

[@timcarr6401]

A serious song by Ray :"Everything Is Beautiful."

[@jenniferowens4403]

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.

[@timcarr6401]

I agree. It's a wonderful classic. I can envision Elvis singing it too.

[@michelleschulz4903]

I just saw the video of the song and fell in love with that song.

[@laurenbridges5992]

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

[@toddmayo2557]

Ray Stevens is a graduate of Juliard. It blows my mind that he decided to do comedic music but I thoroughly enjoy his work.

[@lynnarthur1411]

Ray Stevens is so clever. And one sic Santa stalker 😜 BTW...you are right about that bass lick 👍

[@mikerobertson4041]

He really is everywhere!!

[@toddhodges4405]

Ray Stevens "Sittin up with the Dead" or "Shriners Convention"

[@maxinemcclurd1288]

"Sittin Up With The Dead 'is hilarious!! I don't even know which Ray Stevens video is my favorite,the're all great.

[@bigkiding1543]

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.

[@shawnj1966]

Smoky Mountain Bible School Retreat

[@solitarybee3714]

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

[@toddhodges4405]

@@solitarybee3714 yea thats it

[@tracyadkins3077]

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.

[@blessedtj1]

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"...

[@rileyhogan8248]

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.

[@infamoustoker765]

My favorite Ray Stevens song is, Would Jesus Wear a Rolex.

[@legionkahn]

If you want a fun Christmas song you can't go wrong with "The Night Santa Went Crazy" by Weird Al.

[@jameskirschling7887]

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.

[@susancobb901]

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

[@chrisrush3513]

My grandparents had this Ray Stevens collection on VHS. This song and the original recording from the 60’s is in my Christmas playlist.

[@anitasumpter7910]

YOU GOTTA LOVE RAY STEVENS

[@tomblancett3041]

Ray Sevens. The Streak.

[@jamesdelk8926]

They became the Cadillacs shortly or two years later in late 50s early 60s

[@linwoodstanley93]

Ray Stevens is a really funny guy!! You should listen to the streak by him.

[@jmtv1963]

Yakety Yak is the song you were talking about, by The Coasters. Fun song.

[@alwaysjeffsbabygirl]

Ray Stevens Its Me Again Margaret

[@susanchambers1314]

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

[@mikelewis56]

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

[@narlycat]

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.

[@loripingrey6625]

he has two nice songs misty and everything is beautiful

[@jasonparker5746]

Good old Ray Stevens! lol

[@ainasong]

It’s Memorial Day. It would be incredible if you could react to Ray Stevens’ “Thank You” song and vid. It’s beautiful.

[@maxinefreeman8858]

Do anything Ray Stevens. We all need to laugh. There’s one about the Shriners’s Convention.

[@Imokanurnot]

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.

[@rockubtzer]

That's the tune to Yakety yack! don't talk back

[@1odeniseo1]

My fave Christmas song ......merry Christmas from the family ..by Montgomery gentry

[@edford1693]

I think that the song you were trying to think of is "Yakity Yak" by the Coasters.

[@jameskuntz1326]

Ray stevens is a good Christian gentleman. He sings beautiful Christian music. This is just his goofy way of entertainment that made him popular

[@markkmiecik9797]

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.

[@silversagerae6353]

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.

[@sandramiller8701]

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.

[@crissyledbetter6270]

Ray Stevens- its me again Margaret, such a funny song

[@dianefiske-foy4717]

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.

[@StevenEverett7]

He was a great artist for pulling the heart strings.

[@dianefiske-foy4717]

So true Steve.

[@TheBansheila]

You should do the Christmas Can-Can by Straight No Chaser. They're an accapella group. It's a really fun Christmas song.

[@brith1212]

You HAVE to see Ray Stevens The Streak 😂

[@lauracosby7382]

I love Ray Stevens, I grew up listening to him. Sometimes, he was the only funny thing going on in my life.

[@robertcash6024]

Fishbone song - Party at Ground Zero

[@staticfate1]

Someday you need to do "it's me again Margaret" by Ray Stephens. You won't be disappointed. It's comedy gold!!

[@jillmiller6412]

Oh my, yes!!!!

[@jamesdelk8926]

Later to the Cadillacs

[@yolandajohnson8685]

Ray Stevens: Mr Business Man

[@davidleland8729]

Always fun!

[@amymacleod8363]

Would you please watch "it's me again Margaret" by Ray Stevens. The ending is a surprise. LOL LOL

[@cbilky2914]

A very funny video is Rodney Carrington - ''If I'm The Only One'' it even has Toby Keith in it..LOL

[@angiestowe8220]

Funny!! God bless.

[@oldasdirt53]

Your face says it all. Thanks for the smile.

[@saklee1777]

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

[@mermaidwe2743]

My favorite Christmas song is grandma got run over by a reindeer

[@jlmu2583]

Glad you are finally looking at this guy. Do the Mississippi Squirrel Revival by Ray Stevens. To to funny

[@raymondmoore5476]

"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.

[@BelindaTN]

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.

[@karrencummings6874]

Definitely see Its Me Again Margaret!!

[@jamesdelk8926]

The coasters

[@patdrips7163]

The Streak

[@southernwanderer7912]

Your comments are so funny. This is the first time I've heard this, though I'm familiar with Ray Stevens' songs. Very funny.

[@truechaos6927]

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.

[@evabyrum3327]

" The Streak " is really funny by Ray Stevens!!

[@757optim]

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.

[@noraseibert4037]

@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

[@beverlysanders4209]

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

[@SuperKaren1953]

Ethel,You get your clothes on!!!! lol.

[@StevenEverett7]

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.

[@erinesque1889]

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

[@frost1977]

need to just do a ray stevens day.

[@mikeadams2677]

Ray is funny, and I like his music, but he also has some good serious songs too. I suggest looking up, Everything is Beautiful.

[@oldschool72]

Listen to his most famous song from 1970.. Everything Is Beautiful.....

[@LeannWebb61]

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)

[@sfulton1225]

That's my childhood every Christmas we would listen to this song

[@edwardchascsa4191]

He can be serious, listen to everything is beautiful. One side of the spectrum to the other.

[@StevenEverett7]

This song also showcases his singing ability.

[@lkreinmiller-author]

One reactor said Ray Stevens had to be Weird Al's uncle.

[@kathrynnard9492]

Watch The Streak. His greatest.

[@Dangerously64]

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.

[@wheelzwheela]

Anyone interested in Ray Stevens really should check out his serious music. Not everything he does is humorous he did some really fine music.

[@Popson2wheels]

Ray Stevens is doing all the voices on his songs. Great reactions.

[@heff5452]

Check out the streak And shriners convention

[@samic1051]

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...🍻🎄🎁🎶🎶🇨🇦🇺🇸🤗👍

[@sirdukeusa3289]

I love anything by Ray Stevens, he's the King of song comedy.

[@mikerobertson4041]

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.

[@GaOutlawVinyl]

It’s Me Again Margret is his best song.

[@deboEbo32]

Check out The Streak by Ray Stevens...so, dang, funny!

[@BIGBLOCK5022006]

Another classic Ray Stevens song is Guitarzan.

[@heatherlowe7330]

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 ☺️

[@nauvoogamefarm8835]

Sittin up with the dead.

[@hedunlap]

Check out Ray Stevens "Guitarzan"

[@stonecoldcowboy1817]

Not only is he a good comedian but, something that is not too common anymore, he is clean!!!

[@smallblockchevyman]

lol you might do power tools or the bricklayers song or the haircut song

[@Tuesdays_Gone]

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.

[@TheAskthelonely49]

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_Gone]

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?

[@TheAskthelonely49]

Yes...one of his more serious songs. He can do both. Thanks for the update!

[@venoofnecona3906]

any ray stevens

[@vallidavis6914]

Rattlesnake Revival, or Ahab the Arab

[@maryrichardson1318]

Please react to Jim Stafford "I Don't Like Spiders and Snakes" and "Wildwood Weed"

[@amandaevans6013]

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_mouse6448]

The Steak or Sitting up with the Dead are my favorites by Ray Stevens.

[@tiny_mouse6448]

Streak*