Ray Stevens - "The Pirate Song" (Music Video)

Here's the classic Ray Stevens music video for his hilarious song "The Pirate Song"!
www.RayStevens.com

[@jamesweible5357]

My family still quotes from this song. It's a good way to tell someone you don't want something if you use " I don't like it, and I don't wanna do it, it's tacky". Most times we'll use it just to be silly, this song has brought humor to my family for over 30 years.

[@patsysmothermon7861]

I say"Tacky Tacky Tacky !" 😂😂😂

[@aknuk2]

My sister and I would act this whole song out. We knew every word and had a dance we did. It was so fun! Love Ray Stevens!

[@lancesligar5015]

As a man sporting 80 years. I LOVE Ray Steven's talent, he has forgotten more about music than most people ever learned. 😂

[@patsysmothermon7861]

He's an Amazing Pianist !! Started out playing the piano at Church as a teenager. 😊🙏🏻⛪

[@doughesson]

I'd lent this tape to a shipmate back in 87 or so & for weeks afterwards,he talked like the guy wanting to "be a pirate like the Pirates of Penzance". The Chief looked at him kinda funny.

[@wadepenley5201]

Take me back to my childhood! This stuff was toooo funny back then. As a man almost 40 it's still just as funny

[@carmendawnallan8871]

I can relate. I'm early 50's,Gal and grew up with Ray 😊.👍

[@doughesson]

You'd love his CabaRay Nashville show on PBS or online.

[@carmendawnallan8871]

@@doughesson Txs will look,for it .

[@katherinemcclain4959]

I love Ray Steven's. It's always good for a laugh. And they are a clean fun.

[@sashadracule8812]

2020 and still a great song

[@wandaelaine3894]

My Dad bought this cassette tape when it first came out and him and I sat at the kitchen table and listened to the whole thing...we laughed so hard. Good memory for me LOL

[@themisfitpainter2482]

"Captain Long John Blackbeard Peg-leg Patch-eye Hook." best pirate name ever

[@missywiley3140]

what a mouthful.

[@cheetoortiz2361]

@@missywiley3140 That's what she said

[@tyler711howard6]

The best name ever

[@margojohnson4224]

My hubby dressed as a pirate we named him No Beard

[@proudmarinemom2]

Ray all I can say is thank you for all the laughter through the years :)

[@ferretwithagun9886]

I remember watching his videos with my grandma. I really miss those days but we all have to grow up and move on. Lucky for us we have KZbin!!!

[@FriveeDidAThing]

This is my uncle’s favorite song, he sung it all the time when I was a toddler but he never told me it was Ray Stevens 🤣 what a legend

[@natebardwell]

I didn't realize how much I needed this in my life. I was not looking for this, not even remotely. I regret nothing haha

[@kenzieray845]

Sad fact is, I was😭🙃 Cute dog tho

[@charlesneely]

I guess he's not a Democrat

[@Brissieskater1]

I've heard many songs by Ray Stevens but hadn't heard of this one until now. 🤣🤣🤣

[@dragonheart8706]

"I'd rather..." "Rather what!?" "I'd rather... just... sing!"

[@paulaccuardi9071]

Monty Python?

[@thomasschaufler987]

No, No, NOO! Anything but that!

[@TheConsideredLilies]

You’re marrying Princess Lucky whether you like it or not!

[@AM.AM.791]

But the huge.... Tracks of land!

[@kennethbaker4246]

@@thomasschaufler987 . MGM

[@byutube4360]

Gonna tell my kids this was pirates of the Caribbean

[@copperstaterocketguy1640]

It's not??

[@janhoyle1462]

Oh, that’s mean, LOL

[@copperstaterocketguy1640]

It already is!

[@lokigordon6311]

This is the greatest and most underrated comment I've ever seen on any KZbin video ever ❤😂

[@betsyapples23]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@dragon-fy7wk]

My mom and I just simultaneously recalled this song after not thinking about it for at least a decade

[@williambeckham7703]

This and the Blue Cyclone are my favorite

[@houndandhandbag]

I didn't think he played a double role in this song. Thank you for sharing this!

[@saklee1777]

ray does in most of his music videos

[@robertsmithii6947]

Ray is always good for a laugh. Good clean humor

[@janmac218]

Ray Steven thanks for being our National Treasure!

[@samwise_K]

No dumb questions sent me! 😅😂

[@themdwthemdw]

I like Destin's version better.

[@samwise_K]

@@themdwthemdw 🤣 Destin did make it sound pretty good!

[@SuperAverageJason]

Same!

[@jamyers1971]

Likewise, lol!

[@randybarnett2308]

The best Pirates of the Caribbean remake ever!!!☠☠☠☠☠

[@silverstrike6048]

This reminds me of a road trip with friends and one silly bastard that brought a Ray Stevens cassette with this song on it. Very fun trip!

[@911Truther69]

I still remember the original version of this from the 70's. My Dad and I used to listen to it on (ready?) an 8-Track Tape! ;~D Love ya, ray!! Keep on doing what you do! :-D

[@trallfraz]

Along with the James Bond riff, I think it leans heavily towards Monty Python (if they were smart enough to think of it first). Love it Ray!!!

[@moultriemanicmechani]

Yes! From Monty Python and the holy Grail ! The kid in the tower scene, the one who needed to be rescued .

[@olivepoola9153]

I frickin love this song!! Anybody else start singing the hokey pokey?

[@bryanshull7976]

Ray Stevens is still kicking you go ray keep doing it as long you can.sometimes you have to be silly.eat your heart out Captain Morgan.😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀

[@FSCforal]

love from over the pond ! :)

[@cruisematt8585]

From a 40 year old who has been watching The Pirates of Penzance since I was 2 or 3 I completely concur with this statement

[@gordontheengineswifedr.nirmal]

I grew up with Ray Stevens songs as a kid. Had s crush on him as a kid too. lol he’s awesome Lmfao when he smacks his hips!!!!

[@carlaaustin7223]

Love the song and his name is a mouth full.

[@sonicmario64]

I had no idea there was a music video made for this song, which I enjoy listening to every now and then. :D

[@EricEbac22]

+Casey Decker This was made around 1992, and it's a re-record; the original version was recorded about ten years earlier.

[@doughesson]

+EricEbac22 1986 is when I got the "He Thinks He's Ray Stevens" tape.

[@aprilsmith1652]

His gayest song but one of his funniest songs ever. I grew up listening and watching Ray Stevens ever since I was born. My dad and I are big fans. We saw him live for my 8th birthday. I cried because he left before we could meet him

[@mysticmaverick1]

What will Ray think of next....he is an absolute genius!

[@triciad.weston8183]

My 23 year old daughter puts this record on for her friends often!!! We LOVE it! This is one of our favorites. I like to wait until the first chorus and come dancing into the den singing it. You know, to impress the young people. 🤣😂 (ahem…embarrass her friends FOR her. She’s not embarrassed she jumps right in!) I used to love to play Hugo The Human Cannonball for the kids in their gross stage of life!😬 We quote Ray Stevens songs so much! He’s a comical genius and, honestly, one Great Singer! So easy to harmonize with!

[@kyky8886]

6 words for you.. I WANT TO SING AND DANCE

[@musikmadchen3]

LOL Love this! Pirates of Penzance references, Bond theme incorporated into the music...LOVE!

[@anxietyofmandella9601]

I just referenced this to my wife and she had no idea what it was. Here I am 😂

[@rolrcstr65]

LOVE! LOVE! LOVE THIS!! Ray is soooo Awesome!!!

[@virgilsizemore3651]

Love it STILL to thos day.... they could never play it on mainstream radio.... but I LOVE Ray Stevens' music

[@BigJDawg4523]

There's always that one person who always wants to do something different. But in this occasion, it's hilarious!!! I love it!.❤

[@mikegrey5663]

Let’s see the musicians now days try singing or come up with a song like this

[@vibechecked7522]

Danny Gonzalez

[@vibechecked7522]

Look up his music

[@reinbewpastel]

I haven’t heard this since I was a kid 😂😂

[@_GhostFox_]

Oh! Glad to see this one!

[@russellj.s.257]

My daughter who is now 10 turned me on to this three years ago while I was taking her to Disneyworld for her first time.

[@jimotakucr]

I just discovered this today and I love it!

[@deewesthill1358]

There is funny stuff, and then there is nonstop laugh riot stuff. This falls into the latter category! 😄😁😆😅😂🤣 😝😍🤩

[@bettyhouk8727]

Love💕💕💕💕💕Ray Stevens. “Songs” (most of them) 👍👍👍👍

[@cierakitty]

I needed a good laugh this morning...thank you

[@jeostar4229]

Season 3 of Our Flag Means death looks fire 🔥🔥🔥

[@dopescoper_yt5067]

Nobody: Me and the boys: 0:16

[@hughvane]

The Pirate Song is a totally new one to me, I thought I knew most of RS' songs. This would have gone down an absolute treat on the Muppet Show.

[@Lazy_eye_blobFish]

No I am 26 and I grew up on this song, still one of my absolute favorites and will always be one of my absolute favorites. What I love about Ray is that he has this cheap cheesy corny feel to his music videos and it's not cheap feeling it just looks that way and it's so Charming because it's comedy and comedy you don't need a lot of big flashy stuff this is just perfect, I love Ray Stevens for everything that he's done especially the Mississippi Squirrel Revival because I'm from Mississippi.

[@tomfreimann7105]

Love this, used it when talking about "The Pirates Of Penzance"

[@earlmorton9764]

Mme Liones... Mahalo for sharing.

[@CFLynn224]

I probably had not heard this song in twenty years. But suddenly, it was running through my head at work today, and I have no clue why. And so here I am. Is this insanity?

[@theresasmock8655]

Nope just a cute flash back. Lol. Just a grandma of eight talking. This too shall pass. God bless

[@ndb_1982]

I DID THE SAME THING!!!! The day before yesterday, I had , I want to sing and dance, I want to sing and dance. Stuck in my head. My 11 year old thought I was crazy. Until I googled just those words and came up with Ray. Lol

[@HollisKing]

My daughter and her dance team did a routine to this song!

[@Emily-cw7tj]

😂

[@daisyheart5385]

I love this song

[@lovelearnandgrow2853]

ARRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR! A Pirate song for me mateys! :) Love it!!! :)

[@PatRock1983]

I think thats the James Bond music in the background.

[@loriwilber4652]

First time I've heard this song. HILARIOUS!

[@terryheasley7027]

This just isn't fair, Ray!! I was in high school when your song "The Streak" came out, but watching this video I see you don't look any older than me. Maybe you even look younger! I am so glad I accidentally found your KZbin channel today...I didn't even know you had a channel. You are still so awesome!

[@seekoie]

wooo hoo! My favorite song! (well one of them) Thanks :-)

[@Hutzjohn]

This is really sick and demented. I love it! P.S. Keep up the good/great work Ray.

[@SwampNymph522]

Is it just me or does the "I Want to Sing and Dance" refrain sound like the "Hokey Pokey"?

[@king_of_dreams7655]

I never understood the opening line when I was younger. An adult joke went way over my head.

[@ryanrose9020]

Which part?

[@TheFoxSummoner]

Song still slaps I swear hahah

[@wheelzwheela]

To be honest “a little lime in it” wouldn’t have hurt anything back in the day when it came to survey. Ray is a pretty bright guy there’s no way he missed that.

[@gwsaunders]

How That Was Quite a Dream Ray !!!!

[@tomtm27]

wow cool song 10/10

[@emmaalmanza2182]

My friend came to school one morning singing this😂

[@irmacourt]

Just love this video it's awesome

[@margaretwardlow5500]

Love This!

[@stoogel]

Imma tell my kids this was "Our Flag Means Death"

[@barrygioportmorien1]

One of my all time favourites by Ray. My grandsons love this also, they're 9 and 7......

[@choicewoods889]

I LOVE THIS VIDEO RAY STEVEN'S

[@coulterdittman]

This is what it's come to. I'm doing this instead of studying

[@Chrispbacon94]

“I don’t like it and I’m not doing it.”

[@CFLynn224]

"It's tacky. Tacky, tacky, tacky."

[@smash591]

Me too!

[@katy1770]

Saaame😂😂

[@irmacourt]

Thank you for this

[@keantha4149]

Anytime me and my dad disagree on something I will absolutely go "I don't like it. I don't like it and I don't wanna do it. TACKY! TACKY TACKY!"

[@cedricstone6608]

This is a funny show ! Thanks !

[@christopherwhiddon2033]

I'm here because a guy at work was talking about two dudes who play pirates in a theater who were married. I said, "well, I guess they split the bootie". He nearly doubled up laughing. I asked if he ever heard this song, nope too young. Ray Stevens is such a mess.

[@captainbuzzkill4658]

Gross two hairy pirates splitting each other's booty open. I can't unseen it now! 🤢 🤮

[@tammyjohnson4826]

Havent laughed so much in long time!!!

[@Elhak7]

The perfect song for today

[@kimosborne7665]

When I went to camp some counselors performed this song

[@ruthboykin9873]

Love it!

[@Sporkinator]

3 people didn't want to sing and dance and were forced to walk the plank.

[@roepleyfoxyfangirl4894]

I died luaghing

[@michaelalger8114]

Love it a lot matey

[@jessehurkman2684]

Ugh it keeps stopping at my fave parts of this song

[@pixietwitch]

One of my favorites in high school! The original recording is a much better tempo, though. I did a killer lip sync for a theater project with this song my senior year.

[@BuntyLoveBaby]

Feels like Bond when they talk, then the hokey pokey haha.

[@billhuber2964]

WTF ? WOW RAY , YOU DONE IT AGAIN BUDDY !

[@scuba4516]

Love this song

[@reddwolffe]

That's is awesome! !

[@brylancaldwell1556]

This feels like an acid trip

[@mellowhansen2274]

I've never met a pirate, but if I did he would want to sing and dance

[@honeybfly25]

Haha I used to do this as a lip sync as a kid... I just looked it up for the first time in my adult life now

[@AntwerpCum-uv8oe]

This is my childhood and it still is I’m only 12

[@snakeslayer831]

Proof that fairies can bewitch noble pirates

[@themudbloodjedi8390]

Wow! Ryan George really went all out on this Pirates of the Caribbean Pitch Meeting. ;) (haha, is funny cause Ray is playing two guys like Mr George! aaahhhh hah)