Ray Stevens - The Mississippi Squirrel Revival is hilarious

[@johntheherbalistg8756]

No, Ali. The squirrel didn't get the Holy Spirit. The squirrel brought the Holy Spirit 😂

[@darkmage212]

That’s one way of putting it! 😂

[@johnvetere]

You said that right. Too funny

[@tracewilson7935]

God used the squirrel to bring justice and god/jesus back into the church, the lyrics ironically say it with “First self righteous” Self righteous means people who believe they don’t need gos or Jesus because their actions on earth means they’ll always be saved

[@Lunzatis_Palemoon]

The great thing about Ray Stevens' songs is they are/were always family friendly so a lot of us actually grew up on these songs. It is something that both kids and adults can enjoy.

[@donaldseale2700]

It's me again Margaret really toes the line of family friendly.

[@Lunzatis_Palemoon]

@@donaldseale2700 Possibly. You have to think, however, about when the song was written. Things were different then. Also, kids, depending on the age, wouldn't understand a lot of the references.

[@donaldseale2700]

@@Lunzatis_Palemoon I definitely agree. You do have to read between the lines with most of it. With exception to the part where he flat out asked her if she was naked. lol

[@clpjones1964]

I'm almost 60 and I grew up listening to Ray Stevens. (And Ray Coniff, Sonny James, etc.)

[@VadulTharys]

"Wait MARGRET DON'T LOOK"

[@fergieferguson2457]

Ray Steven’s is an icon in country music!great story telling in his music good voice lots of hits..

[@ramontorres7028]

Ray Stevens is one of the most creative and talented people in the country. His Gitarzan is a masterful composition. In the song the monkey does a boogie woogie bass line. Gitarzan does the Tarzan yodel IN TUNE to the accompaniment of some bluesy 7th chords. Jane does her soulful "Baby!" and they are all done separately. At the end they all come together in a blended performance which is really funky.

[@nataliefoster4781]

I think a lot of churches need a squirrel set loose!

[@terryyoung3225]

Ray has a beautiful singing voice that on full display in his wonderful song "Everything is Beautiful". Personally, I wish he had produced more songs like that but he enjoyed making songs like this one. He spent some time on the TV show, Hee Haw, and just seemed to love making people laugh. I can't fault that at all.

[@ednafenton7558]

I remember Ray doing an entire album of serious songs. But it didn't do well. The fans wanted him to only record the funny songs.

[@halidenenberg1449]

Have you seen his CabaRay Nashville show on KZbin? It's a nice mix of comedy and serious, with some great vintage covers and guest stars.

[@ednafenton7558]

@Hali Denenberg No, l haven't. I did watch his TV series where he sings his songs and has a guest on each wk with a live audience. Is that the same show?

[@halidenenberg1449]

@@ednafenton7558 Yes. I think they're showing a lot of episodes that haven't been shown in a long time.

[@dagmar.6954]

Ray Stevens is a country & pop singer-songwriter & comedian known for his novelty hits such as "Gitarzan", "Ahab The Arab", "Along Came Jones", "The Streak" and others. But he also did a few serious songs such as "Misty" & "Everything Is Beautiful" which he won a Grammy for in 1970. Home Free recently did a fun cover of this song "The Mississippi Squirrel Revival". Hope you check it out.

[@jamescurfman3284]

Thank you! I was going to mention Home Free's cover but I figured I should look for a similar comment first. :)

[@Wayne-m9i]

I like Santa Claus is watchin' you.

[@davidkennedy6227]

For me this song takes me back to being a kid and my mother playing this song, she would get to laughing so hard , my mother loved to laugh, RIP mom☝️

[@Contridiction-vp3fv]

@davidkennedy227 I bet your mom and my mom are laughing about the two of us watching this video together. My mom loved everything Ray did.

[@karenking5357]

I'm with MOM...me too... I LOVE TO LAUGH!!😂🤣😂🤣😂 AND THE WORLD NEEDS MORE OF IT

[@bcapen1]

My father's favorite song is the Streak by Ray Steven's. You can't listen to it and not smile. And I can remember my Dad's smile.

[@bonniebrewer434]

I live in Pascagoula. We all thought we knew which church he was talking about. We love the song.

[@SparkimusPrime]

I grew up watching his VHS tapes at my grandparents house. I love him so much lol 🖤 He’s definitely still alive. He comments on some of the reactions sometimes

[@Courdorygirl]

Same here, and so did my husband! We love us some Ray!

[@SirLoganMoore]

So did I, Loved them.

[@zombie_biker1804]

Same

[@katrinacash6393]

Ray Stevens made so many funny music videos and he has his own channel here on KZbin where all of his videos can be found. "Gitarzan", "I'm My Own Grandpa", "Sitting Up With The Dead", "The Streak", "It's Me Again Margaret" and "Ahab The Arab" are just some of them definitely worth watching!

[@webymcduck]

I just played this for my nephew's. Told him it was the greatest church song.

[@Tjmac44]

I’m 26 and Ray Steven’s was my first concert! I saw him at a small local theater in my hometown. I love his music so much!

[@laurawillis7235]

I love everything that Ray Stevens did. His songs are so clever, and he picked up on some of the social events of the time. The Streak was written in maybe 1973-74, and it was a thing. Someone streaked on the Academy Awards show that was not planned. Someone I graduated with who had a scholarship at Memphis State to play football got caught streaking, and he was on the Johnny Carson show for it. Others are "It's Me Again, Margaret", "Ahab the Arab", "Along Came Jones", "The Haircut Song", "The Shriner's Convention", "Sitting Up With the Dead" and a gazillion more worth listening too.

[@s.h.6858]

According to all the "on this date the year you were born" things, The Streak was top of the charts in May of '74.

[@CGChief97]

Home Free has released an animated cover of this timeless music video. Ray Stevens has released a great number of serious and light-hearted tunes over the years. The Streak came out in around 1974 when streaking was "the thing to do."

[@stacymoore9836]

In 1970 he made a beautiful song everything is beautiful

[@brendasorenson6186]

Ray nailed it calling it The First Self-Righteous Church! 🤣 I do believe we could use a few more squirrels in our churches!

[@JoellBanks-ri1pn]

The part that always makes me laugh is the part where the squirrel goes in "Sister Bertha".😂😂😂

[@traciemack6168]

His Santy Claus is Watching You and Shriners Convention are a hoot. Everything is Beautiful is one of his lovely serious songs.

[@kathytaylor4673]

Ray Stevens is still alive, and still performing. He has his own theater and performs regularlly. I saw him during Labor Day weekend in Nashville.

[@mikeobrien2451]

Gitarzan is CLASSIC!!!

[@sandrahostetler2396]

I really liked Ray Stevens humor, did anyone else notice that the part where the squirrel got loose he said "some said it was heaven some said it was hell" (1:59) Did KZbin purposely cut out the word Heaven but then left Hell in ??

[@Nicole_Jewell]

One of the all time greatest whenever you need a laugh. Ray Stevens will forever be a comedy legend.

[@roscocsa]

Man, old memories. If you like little short comedy stories may I suggest Windy bagwell. The VW story, rattlesnake church, and german shepherd vs 3 cats.

[@melissaisloud7404]

I grew up listening to Ray Steven in the 80s-90s. He’s the Weird Al of Country. I love his work.

[@pamelafoster2302]

The Streak is another classic from Ray Stevens. Another that never gets old.

[@tiffany4568]

I'm almost 40 and this is one of the first songs I ever learned word for word 😊

[@cdward4893]

I love Ray Stevens. he still performs now and then in nasville at the “CabaRay” his place there

[@CoastalNomad]

Ray has a You Tube Channel that periodacally posts recodings from "CabaRay"........

[@briansigulinsky2512]

Ray Stevens still performs at his club call CabaRay showroom near Nashville. I saw him years ago in Branson Missouri. Love all his music.

[@rons3634]

"I'm My Own Grandpa" is my favorite, but it'll give you a headache if you try to think about it too hard.

[@kevincameron8437]

Ray is a true comedic genius. Check out "I'm my own Grandpa"....it'll make you scratch your head...And yes...Ray is still entertaining us today!! Thanks for the review.

[@wordgiesworld5483]

Dude has an awesome grasp of vocabulary. The way he can twist a story is a gift. Shriner’s Convention and It’s Me Again, Margaret are two of my favorites.

[@OcotilloTom]

Being a 77 year old Southerner, (Louisiana) I remember those days and some places haven't changed that much.

[@kristigiles7846]

Sister Bertha Better-than-you. Hahaha

[@LayDeeTee1]

You missed the line... "...all the way down to the amen pew, which sat Sister Bertha Better Than You..." 😂 I've always loved Ray Stevens songs!

[@amberbucknall3072]

You have to do the streak 😂😂😂

[@sarahortiz821]

Love Ray Stevens! Reminds me of my Nanny & Poppop. When we were kids his music was the only music we, the grandkids and them could compromise on during car rides. We grew to love it and it makes me reminisce every time I hear one of his songs. This one & the streak are the best!!

[@TheSurvivalist58]

If this song doesn't make you giggle like a schoolgirl, you have issues 😂

[@pennydreadfull]

There is no overtly religious ess in this song. The father son and holy ghost was refering to the assasinations of JFK, Bobby Kennedy and MLk Jr. The Devil is in reference to the Rolling Stones, snd Lennon is referring to John Lennon. But glad you liked it, one of my all time faves!

[@CAHummingbird]

My first live concert in 1970 was Three Dog Night and a band unknown at the time called The Doobie Brothers. Over the years, I’ve seen them several times including Chuck after they split. I challenge you to check out their entire catalogue.

[@matthewlee6168]

I grew up listening to Ray Stevens (back in the 70's and 80's). I have always loved his songs.

[@Krob039]

This is music comedy.🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@JohnPaul-hm2ys]

I'm My Own Grandpa is one of my favorites. A well thought out set of twists and turns explain the title. Ray was very popular when I was a kid, as was the streaking craze.

[@barbrabakuhnlehner]

I absolutely love the Mississippi squirrel song

[@laattardo]

I've been lucky enough to see him live. He is hilarious. Just shines happiness and joy. My favorite song is Its Me Again Margaret

[@beenieween1e]

This kind of hokey silly comedy country is great! I grew up on this songs and songs like it- I think my wife has a cousin in Pascagoula, we went there once and I can confirm not much is there except the people that love it lol

[@Francesdaniel]

I’m 70 . My dad and I used to sing this song and we would laugh our heads off when we got to the part of “ the gator lost his mind “. A fine childhood memory . My dad has been gone 13 years now . How I miss him

[@s.h.6858]

That song is great. And hilarious. But I think you have the comment on the wrong video. This video is the one with the squirrel in the church.

[@s.h.6858]

I'm sorry for your loss. But I am glad your father was such a man to be missed, and that he lives on in your memory.

[@robinstewart2506]

The crazy thing is squirrels getting inside churches actually happens more often than most people know. Ray Stevens is a legend! Ya gotta listen to his other songs, especially 'The Streak"!

[@galinaxgirl3002]

For me, the reason it's so funny, is because if you grew up in the South and attended a small church back in the 70s or 80s, this could have actually happened! I love in the video where the woman that he husband's name got named has him by the EAR coming out of the Church. Ray has such a unique ability to turn things into such hilarious songs and videos. He is a one man wonder in the music industry.

[@christineirving4491pluviophile]

Ray Stevens, the man seems to have been around forever and long may he continue to be. The man is incredibly talented and has given us beautiful songs like 'Misty' and 'Everything is Beautiful' to the madly giggle worthy 'It's Me Again Margaret' 'Taylor Swift is Stalkin' Me!' ' I'm My Own Grandpa' and of course 'The Streak.'

[@cjok8367]

I had forgotten this song. Thanks for bringing back to mind.

[@lindatyler6396]

love Ray Stevens,his song Everything is Beautiful is worth listening to

[@pamprier4710]

I was raised in Missouri, and grew up hearing Ray Stevens songs. Lol. Many years later, I shared them with my own kids. It's fun to see the younger generations enjoying the laughter, also.

[@babecat2000]

Also from Missouri hello.

[@pamprier4710]

@@babecat2000 Hi!! I'm in southeastern MO; what area are you in?

[@babecat2000]

@@pamprier4710 near st.louis

[@clpjones1964]

I was just a little girl when my Mom bought a Ray Steven's album. I still have it. (I'm pushing 60 years old.) My favorite song was "The Streak" which was popular when streaking was an American fad in the early 70s.

[@tylerbuckley4661]

Back in 1976 i was blessed to see Ray Stevens at the Macon county Illinois Fair in concerte it was great

[@sally7210]

Saw Ray Stevens in Nashville at his dinner theater a couple of years ago. He did all of his hits of course…”Arab the Arab”, “The streak” and “The Mississippi Squirrel “ Great show! 🤗

[@kenhayhurst374]

I grew up listening to Ray Stevens. "The Streak" is a must. For more along the same lines; Jim Stafford, "Wildwood Weed", "I Don't Like Spiders and Snakes", "My Girl, Bill". Jim is also a master guitarist on par with Roy Clark and Glen Campbell. Or you could try Tom T. Hall, "A Week In a Country Jail", "Old Dogs and Whiskey".

[@anjoleeeickhoff6800]

All of his songs are good, usually hilarious with a few serious songs that are just as great! He’s a fantastic storyteller with a great voice and comedienne all in one. “It’s Me Again Margaret,” “Shriner’s Convention,” “The Blue Cyclone,” and “Ahab the Arab,” and “The Streak,” just to name a few funny songs. He has tons of hits. Plus he’s a really nice guy who loves Jesus and loves our Country.

[@bjwoolbright7708]

Clean comedy he has over 70 years in music

[@timwilson3153]

Holy shit, talk about diggin up a part of my past! Wow, thank you so much!

[@karinwolf3645]

I'm an old hippie rocker, but this song was really well loved by all of us when it came out!! Thank you for bringing it back to my attention!! 💋💖💋💖😄😄

[@brianfuller757]

Ray Stevens is a legend.

[@meemermarie1977]

Lol home free did an animated, cover of this song. Ray stevens was impressed

[@brendawhitman6917]

I used to love to watch his videos, they were always clean, and good-hearted light fun.

[@jennifergarrett1449]

Ray Stevens is hilarious, hes a great comedian too

[@christinagrammer1414]

I remember hearing this when I was very very young. My father was a stern man in many ways, Vietnam Vet turned a very religious and conservative preacher, but occasionally his since of humor would show. When we would go on road trips we would listen to ray Stevens, beach boys, Eagles and Red Sovine (who sang Teddy Bear). We would listen to them on old cassette tapes in the car while we drank R.C. cola with peanuts. Man, those were the days. Music like this is just good for the soul. Especially when it can tie you to your childhood and take you back to happier times.

[@ronjones1077]

I was in 7th grade in 1962-63 when Ray did a massive hit called Ahab The Arab....& his camel named Clyde. I still laugh thinking about it to at age 73. When he did the song The Streak I got and still the personalized license plates for my 66 Corvette that is called STREAK up here in Alaska.

[@jamescowsert2128]

"Kissing you goodbye" worth A listen!! Also Ray Stevens

[@brand-EE]

My grandpa used to listen to this and belly laugh till he cried!! I love this, and I miss my PawPaw! ❤❤

[@yvonnemeyer6810]

I have grown up with Ray Stevens, he has so many songs when my family needed funny/light heartedness we would turn to Ray for music the great outdoors and My Cousin Vinny for movies. God bless. ❤❤

[@kathysanders6115]

My mom had his cassettes when I was little. My best friend and I will listen to them now and just laugh until we cry. Brings back so many memories. His Sitting up With the Dead video was filmed next door to my cousin’s house. Love Ray Stevens ❤

[@Mrs.Frankenstein]

Ray is a legend! Sitting up with the Dead is my favorite!!

[@toodlescae]

I love Ray Stevens. The Streak and Sittin' Up With The Dead are hilarious. I still sometimes sing bits of Ahab the Arab as well.

[@vernhoke7730]

I vaguely remember this one. His biggest hit was "The Streak". It was on the radio alone back then.

[@terrydelano9998]

Last week I was privileged to visit Whitefish Bay. I knelt at the wreath near the lighthouse and fell to my knees in prayer. A lifetime dream.

[@spikebeans9563]

Enjoy this, know you will. Love Ray's music. Legend he is.

[@kauntykiki]

I am glad you found him. You should look up more of his songs.

[@scottdarden3091]

Home Free does a good cover of this 😊 but I always loved Ray Stevens the Streak 😂😂

[@wdavis1175]

I saw Ray Stevens in Renfro Valley once. There 3 older ladies behind us and they repeated every word he said and really enjoying it. Our 4 daughters thought it was funniest thing they ever saw. They laughed so hard I thought they would pee their pants. We had a wonderful time. 20 years later that still comes up every-now-and-then.

[@christianleatherman7532]

I grew up watching his vhs tape 😂 this is one of my favorites but my all time favorite is The Streak and It's me again Margaret! Sittin up with the dead is another good one!

[@michellewalters7097]

One of my favorite Ray Stevens songs is Sittin' Up With The Dead. I want it played at my funeral, lol😅

[@karenmccain8643]

In 2019 my husband and I were in a road trip through the south and planed to drive along the gulf coast. This song is on our playlist as we both were raised hearing it played in our homes growing up. We love it. On our trip we started seeing freeway signs for Pascagoula. We joked about stopping there to check it out. The closer we got we decided we HAD to do it! We are LDS and we found on the building locator that there is a ward building in town! We stopped and took a picture of us in front of the church and shared it with our families on GroupMe. It made for some really funny conversations! 🤣 That silly little side trip off the highway is one of our best memories of that trip! Pascagoula is a cute little town! ❤

[@ferdnerkel]

"Margaret" is a super one too! Great reaction BTW.

[@601KingMusic]

Born and raised in Mississippi, not even 2 hours from Pascagoula.. Loved this growing up

[@carlprince2866]

Im 58 years old and i remember the first piece of music i ever owned when i was about 4 or 5 years old was a 45 rpm record and one of those old suitcase record players. Ray stevens singing a song titled Speedball . cant remember what was on the other side but anytime you listen to Ray you are in for a treat.

[@terrieormonde2340]

Always love Ray Stevens, since the late 1979-early 80's, he is funny❣️

[@Tomtanker57]

"It's me again Margaret", is another Ray Steven's classic.😊

[@Maggimae2367]

He does in fact. It came out in the’80s when I was just starting adolescence and oh, my name happens to be Margaret. There are some scars. I heard that song from buddies of mine into the ‘90s. It’s funny and nostalgic now but there was a time…😂

[@chrisbirkel]

Saw him at the Carolina Streeet Fair in the early 1980s. He was a good entertainer.

[@latishalarimore7156]

I saw him in Branson Missouri once. He has several cute clean songs.a funny Christmas one is santa is watching you.

[@gen81465]

Now you have to listen to "It's Me Again, Margaret", "The Streak", and "Gitarzan"

[@KathyThomas-m9m]

One of my favorites Ray Steven’s song is “ The Streaker ‘. That will make you laugh through the whole song. Gotta watch it.

[@phineaspepper3530]

My dad introduced me to Ray Stevens--he always liked songs with a humorous bent to them.

[@karendavis2668]

I grew up with his music and watched him perform in Branson, Missouri! He had his own theatre for several years.

[@c.a.norwood34]

I’ve been a Ray Stevens fan since I was a kid in the 80s. What a genius! 🤣

[@mw7584]

And since I was a kid in the 60's!

[@sherireynolds1410]

You definitely need to listen to more of his songs. Theyre just fun.

[@momD612]

Home free covered this recently & it's fabulous! 😂❤

[@jacobvarner9022]

This reminds me of my grandma. She loved this one and "the steak. " i laughed at reading the title

[@loislynncameron9608]

How could you NOT KNOW ABOUT Ray Stevens!!!😮

[@KenMinor-ek1xs]

Pascagoula Mississippi is approximately a 30 minute drive east of Biloxi