Ray Stevens - "Gitarzan" (Music Video) [from Get Serious]

[@Layinglow4412]

This guy was a genius not only with music but his comedy along with it . Absolutely timeless . My favorite is about the Mississippi squirrel.

[@kaynesylvar8277]

H s still making music

[@gamertag4521]

He’s still alive and preforming. Check out the most recent videos on this channel.

[@wandabanks6756]

Me too

[@Ag.317]

Oh my gosh, yes! The Mississippi squirrel song is priceless!

[@joehagin9310]

Oh how I remember that song in 69 on a 45. I memorized all the words the day baught it with money I made cutting grass. It catipulted me into stardum! The 5th grade tallent show is where I made my debut lip singing Guitarzan. The choreography was top-notch, I sat up an hour past my bedtime working on it. I was the only student that received a standing ovation including the teachers.. and the rest is history... You can imagine how incredible the story has become with 53 years under my belt to perfect it! Thank you Ray

[@FleaBagBoogie]

I can watch this a million times and it never gets old. FANTASTIC !!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@maryanncampbell3422]

How can anyone not love Ray Stevens!! He's ridiculously funny, love you so much Ray.

[@horsefucker1866]

I agree and it's just great wholesome music all around

[@clearcreek69]

It would be a great cellphone ringtone

[@violet.senderhauf2187]

Gee I don't know ask Paul Bertolino.

[@jaysfunkofavorite1571]

​@@clearcreek69 All of Rays songs are copied writed! So you can't use any of his songs as your ringtone . You,d get in trouble !!

[@UTubeHandlesSuck]

@@jaysfunkofavorite1571 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 Right, you'd get busted by the Cell Phone Police! 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@LordNemoTGH]

My grandparents loved Ray Stevens and listening to him makes me feel like I'm sitting in their living room with them again.

[@Mr54nomore]

I can not believe this came out in 1969...51 years ago. I was 15 years old then and a sophomore in high school. Now that I am 66 years old senior citizen this song still makes me laugh and boogie. It also went to number #8 on the Billboard Charts in 1969. I just love it!

[@itsrainingtacos2446]

this song sucks

[@LemmingFNSR]

And I’ve still got the 45!

[@Pinxy_P]

@@itsrainingtacos2446 Who cares if you don't like it? Who are you to tell them the song sucks? If the song makes them happy, let them enjoy it, it's not hurting anybody.

[@Barca.1182]

Rockafire is more better of this song

[@Mr_MobiL]

I was -38 years old when this came out.

[@heatherlowe7330]

Ray Stevens is the master of catchy tunes that make you smile 😁

[@JoJo1955]

In the 1960s/1970s I played in a family country-music family band. My sister was on drums, brothers were on lead and bass guitar, my mom and dad sang, and I was on the keyboards. We all sang together though and played at least every weekend in every honky tonk and bar in Alaska. This song was one the audience's favorite! My sister on drums sang as Gitarzan's girlfriend and each of us had our parts too. Another one we performed was 'Freddy Feel and His Funky Little Five-Piece Band." OMG - the people roared with laughter. Those were the days that were fun. Thanks Ray Stevens for the entertainment and laughter - I still have your vinyl albums! You're a national treasure to be sure.

[@thomasfoss9963]

In Alaska no less!!!! Give me a hand-- GITARZAN!!!!!!!

[@JulieParker-z4i]

The best uncensored comedian ever!

[@waverider227]

i remember as a 9 year old in 1984 in elementary school music class one rainy afternoon my music teacher introduced us to Ray Stevens and this was the first song i ever heard by him and i was instantly hooked it was soo funny Thank you Mrs. Benson! ive never forgotten!

[@kristinamills6082]

Lol!!

[@ChristineEjem]

My dad tried to torture me with this music in elementary school but couldn't. I liked it too much. Every time he tried to top my mother with Pink Floyd the wall, I liked it instead. Now I'm on one last isolated reunion tour before big brother finally gets me to shut up complaining about how much I hate my mother. I flew over Oz a long time ago.

[@yamama7265]

The streak was very popular when I was back in school

[@waverider227]

@@yamama7265 I still remember the first day of gym class in 6th grade jr high we had to dress for Gym for the 1st time and later shower I remember a little kid name Deacon ran really fast naked through the locker room yelling "Here comes the Deacon STREAK 😆 . We all got a good laugh that day! This song always reminds me of that day !

[@waverider227]

@user-kp6xe7ng6h /Now that IS Funny!

[@marshamariner7897]

Ray Stevens.... EVERYTHING is beautiful ❤️🌹🦋....the BEST SONG EVER 🌹🦋💖

[@maxinefreeman8858]

The world’s a better place because of Ray Stevens. We can all laugh.

[@joshuabrooks4907]

Ray turns 81 this year, and his wit is still as sharp as ever.

[@MrNoturaveragerednek]

I knew he was getting up there in age but 81, OMG he won't be with us much longer, I'll lose another part of my childhood when they carry him away in that pine box.

[@katymell7]

I grew up watching his music videos. It's crazy how time flies by

[@michaelmcdonald3268]

He's 82 now

[@babswong792]

I didn't realize he was that age!! Still timeless

[@joshuabrooks4907]

@@babswong792 he'll actually be 83 this year.

[@surrealfarm]

With all the problems and hatred in this country right now, we NEED more Ray Stevens. Just silly, feel good fun and music. THANK YOU RAY, and HAPPY BIRTHDAY.

[@nancyM1313]

Cheers Heidi ✌🏼 We surely do! 2022😷

[@exstock]

Run, Red, run! Boogity boogity. I love that Ray is such a Coasters fan!

[@fyibcauseIcan]

The world needs more of Ray Stevens!

[@DCMill]

@sportster1988 they should really do a live Performance together!

[@Cokie907]

truly blue The world gets more of him each Saturday night with Caba-Ray on PBS. Check your local listings. Ray and his gang are the pride of Tennessee!

[@nolanboles8492]

We can definitely use more of his kind of musical humour in the mainstream.

[@dixiecobb9189]

Yes we do.

[@nanosecond5509]

More than ever.

[@guitardzan5641]

There really never was enough Ray Stevens to go around.

[@larrycree238]

You are soooo right!

[@Grundig305]

This guy is mucho talented, can sing pop, ballads, gospel as well as novelty stuff.

[@maxinenall9950]

I'm 75 and I have always loved every song Ray Stevens put out 🥰 this one was so much fun and the video is hilarious 😂😆

[@bobbrooks8307]

Had the opportunity to see Ray in 2021 in Nashville. An amazing show.

[@JeffreyTappan-bb8rr]

No, he ain't right, never was.

[@someguy4848]

Everything Ray does is great. So much talent.

[@monke.2191]

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[@mikegibbs3030]

Ray Stevens... No.1 singer/entertainer in the world....no one in the world can do what this AWESOME entertainer can do....NO ONE....GO RAY STEVENS!!!!!

[@ivanmay7890]

For some reason, Ray Stevens sense of humor has always stayed the same.

[@CatLives9]

I always love the "SHUT UP BABY, I'M TRYING TO SING!!" part. Always cracks me up lol

[@codythefox5381]

SAME! MY DAD PLAY IT ON HIS PHONE ON THE RADIO AT THE VAN! I Love How Jane Angry At Tarzan For Shouting Louder Than Her Singing. SHUT UP, BABY! I'M TRYING TO SING! Lol I Died Laughing.

[@VG-rj8pn]

Feline Fatale lololololololololololmao

[@ladalekoehler2176]

Feline Fatale That was my mom’s favorite part too and when I hear it I remember her cracking up.

[@fayekramer8314]

Me too ! This is hilarious!Jane is a good sport for becoming "homely and plain".

[@jonahestep1299]

Same!

[@charleskuckel3173]

This song NEVER gets old! I remember listening to ALL of Ray Stevens songs when I was growing up. NO pretence about writing an opera. He wrote funny and entertaining music.

[@jessicatuepker1491]

I always lost it at the ,"Baaaaaby! Baaaaaby! Shut up, Baby, I'm tryin' to sing!"

[@libertybutcherblocks]

😂😂😂😂 Thank you folks!

[@thomasevans3869]

Everyone in a relationship be like

[@wandabanks6756]

Yeah let me do my thing

[@jimmyjennings8956]

Pure genius, you know theres only one Ray Stevens thats for 100 % sure.

[@sherriward281]

He was so funny! Love Ray Steven's! Especially, The Streak.

[@ManuelLopez-gt6lk]

My 4yr. old granddaughter loves it!!! I remember this one from elementary school!!!!

[@elizabethgaspodnetich4322]

Ray Stevens and Jim Stafford were always fun to listen to! Stafford had a show on tv, and Stevens was always on some show or another, and we never missed either one of them! Those were the good ol days!!

[@LynnD-y1p]

Ray S. Is still alive. Jane - last name is Porter, that’s all I know. Ray was no rapper. This was pure silliness, back in the day. Always my fav, Gitarzan. Ray could sing every part when needed. Showed up on multiple tv shows back then. I thank You Tube for showing it available.

[@ChristineEjem]

I remember when I was in school the adults were concerned about the adult content in Stevens' lyrics. The Sunday School teachers didn''t want any of the children being that educated. Everything is usually fine for me I'm almost dead and about to stay that way. Then, the social workers show up. And God, don't get started about the hissy fit any LCSW will have when hillbillies order educational material through the mail. That was too educational for the adults as far as the Preachers were concerned. They didn't want the parents to know how to argue. The preachers lose out on some of their Christmas wish list when that happens.

[@patttyannhudson]

When I was a kid I absolutely loved these songs 🎵 ❤

[@frankpeter6851]

What a great idea to produce videos for these songs 15 years after they were hits on the radio

[@pamelacain122]

I love Ray stevens. He is totally awsome. There is no one else like him. Thank you Ray. Love you

[@raystevens5829]

Pamela thank you so much how long have you been my fan?

[@pamelacain122]

@@raystevens5829 I have been a fan of yours since I was a child. Thank you so much for laughs. Anytime I'm in the dumps,,I put your music videos on my phone and my blue's go away. Thank you so much. I hope you realize how many people enjoy your music 🎵. You are so awesome 😎 and I can't believe you answered what I wrote. I'm blowed away. I love you man and thanks for all the laughs. God Bless you dude. You are so awesome. Again, thanks for the laughs. Yours Truly Pamela Cain Morgan city Louisiana.

[@raystevens5829]

@@pamelacain122 I'm so honored to have you as my fan Pamela, really means a lot to me Thank you so much How can I be in contact with you ? I will love to add you to my fan club ?

[@margaretcarter6237]

I absolutely love this man and his music 🎶🎵❤ so talented ❤😍💕 God bless you ❤🙏 Ray

[@geraldjohnson848]

Jan.24: Happy birthday Singer-songwriter Ray Stevens. God bless. Thanks for the upload, raystevensmusic. Blessings

[@brittlyle3523]

My buddy and I were concert promoters back in the 80's. We once booked Ray for a gig in Kissimmee at the Osceola rodeo arena, in Florida. We're both Black, but I took on the persona of "Buck Carson". Since my partner's name was on the paperwork, he could only play his role without the "country" name. But "Buck", was a University of Houston "Soil Science" major. We had the cowboy hats, heavy Texas, accents and everything, even rented two horses. When we went to sign the final deal with Ray, just before the concert, he and his band didn't know what to make of these two 20 something Black Cowboys who loved country music and rode around arena on horseback. I STILL have the visual of how Ray looked us up and down in our cowboy outfits. It was and still is hilarious.... When he took and break, I think he thought it would be funny to introduce us as the promoters of his "sold-out" concert. When we rode in on horses and the crowd saw us, they went SILENT!!!! It was drizzling rain and a little cool for Florida, but to his credit, Ray put on a helluva show and didn't flinch. I must say that he's a true professional, in every sense of the word and a consummate showman. Wonder does Ray remember ole' Buck Carson after all these years? LOL

[@barrys4922]

Great story, Buck.

[@brittlyle3523]

@@barrys4922 Thank ya' partner!!

[@glassie6733]

Best wishes Ray...Big love from Down Under 😁🥰❤🇦🇺👍

[@eileenh4772]

Loved Along came John then 69 gitarzan I was 9. Then streaking became popular then the song 72 I was 12. Played for my kids now my granddaughter, Simple singable music, he also wrote Everything is beautiful big song 60s early 70s war protest. Vietnam now so many. Still need these songs

[@misst.e.a.187]

This is in crazy vein of the early Monkees. Fun and mayhem that everyone could enjoy.

[@sylvia520]

The streak is another good one of Mr. Ray Steven sang too 😂

[@marymcwright8980]

Ray Stevens is still with us. And performing. Wow!

[@riverlee1265]

My dad introduced me to Ray Stevens a couple years ago. I just bought one of his CDs to play in my pickup truck yesterday, and I had a couple friends riding with me so I slapped it on in there and they had never heard anything like it. Once Ray got started they were havin' a blast. we cruised around town with our windows down just listening to it havin' a good laugh. I'll never forget that night, Its so sad that hes starting to get old, there's nobody else like ol' Ray Stevens.

[@Firesteel888]

This guy was cool before cool became cool. He wrote great cool songs, entertaining and was original.

[@sandyballard4040]

Jacob Khan well done with your family 🔙 Sandra LA ballar ddsteverayballard

[@sandyballard4040]

sandy Kay Ballard Ray Steve I 😍 you saandrakayballardlpvehegod

[@dragonsoul2594]

He's way past cool

[@hughmcaloon6506]

Was? Dude's still alive, according to Wikipedia!

[@jesseshinn6857]

Very much alive and still performing and sounds great

[@virginiachavez7605]

Thanks for the MIles Of Smiles that come from Your MUsic on LIfe Circumstances!!

[@colinglass7929]

Absolute classic One of the Funniest records ever made brilliant Ray Stevens

[@kmilburn1385]

to see and hear my parents laughing at Ray Stevens when I was growing up ''Priceless'' my parents are not with me no more but when I play this I can hear my parents laughing...

[@badmoonrising3861]

KMilburn Good.

[@lesterfrothinger3451]

I know the feeling, listening to him reminds me of my mom who passed a few years back.

[@funch357]

They're both good. I also like Stevens's "The Streak"kzbin.info/www/bejne/jqXdoIirbNxgj68 And don't forget Jim Stafford's "Wild Wood Weed" & "Spiders & Snakes."

[@lewkaplanski7616]

Right on!!!

[@markcondari1629]

This is a comedic work of art. Hilarious!

[@RANDYCHUTE]

I love you Ray Stevens you been my baby since I've been three your my guide to go oohoohhohh I love you and the world 🌎❤

[@Ellen-hs7zb]

The country rapper - whichever song I'm listening to is my fave.

[@CityGirlCountry]

One of my favorite all-time performers.

[@danvincent4130]

More Of Ray Anyday... What A Talent!!!!!

[@RobertoPoncebk]

G-TARZAN was a huge radio hit down here in Mexico and ALONG CAME JONES too! Both were and still are quite chatchy and lyrics hold a very imaginative and innocent depth as well. Nice pop musical journey to you!

[@gowinallen8126]

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[@kevinandmonicadickens1422]

Had the album at home growing up. Remember listening over and over and staring at the album jacket. Good stuff.

[@BigJDawg4523]

Thank you Ray!

[@jackpowasnik6952]

Haven’t thought about this song since I was a kid back in 1969. No idea why it popped into my head tonight but sure glad it was here. There was no video of this in ‘69.

[@Connie1Fan]

Still put a smile on my face.. so silly and funny. Many years driving on the road, had his cassets to listen to and make me laugh.. still have them! Love Ray Stevens!! ❤

[@viescotty3577]

LOVE THIS ONE ESPECIALLY. I can go sleep happy now. Thanks. ❤

[@hiyapal7719]

I believe that this is the first song that I ever heard of Ray Stevens; and I was introduced to his music, and this song, by my dad, when I was a child. Makes me miss my dad. =( ♡

[@Milesco]

I have fond memories of listening to this song with my friends back in the 1970s when I was a little kid. Loved it then, love it now. :-)

[@bitofbrownshuga3061]

One of the many fond memories I have taking road trips with my folks way back in the day. RIP Momma and Daddy.I ❤❤

[@Hercules1-v9m]

Who dislikes a masterpiece like this?!?!?!

[@milascave2]

Amzing how many comical songs I heard in the background while doing something else were written by this guy.

[@crystalmcgillis5274]

"Shut Up Baby, I'm Tryna Sing". We had the 45 growing up lol

[@allanbarsness6076]

love this song

[@Sean-me4fv]

I like how the crowd is going crazy in the record and laughing their heads off.

[@raystevens5829]

Sean thank you for your support how long have you been my fan?

[@Sean-me4fv]

@@raystevens5829 since the time I was a child in the 1990s

[@raystevens5829]

@@Sean-me4fv I'm so honored to have you as my fan Sonshine, have you been to any of my concert?

[@jasminedeathbringer]

@@Sean-me4fv it's not really him

[@Sean-me4fv]

@@jasminedeathbringer yes you’re right

[@razcann3597]

I have been looking for this for ages Thanks so much for the music video. When i was little I only ever heard it on the radio many times & loved it when it came on. Now being able to hear it & ALSO see it is magic. Thanks Ray, The best of health to you.

[@pattibrooks1907]

Cute song loved it when I was 13 when it first came out in 1969 !

[@kennethpack1963]

Drives you crazy ,Ray is something else, love him...

[@boaterbil]

A national treasure.

[@n3uro42]

Had to look this song up again. Was reminiscing to my youngest about an album called Fun Rock I used to play all the time in the 70s. This was one of my favorites!

[@joanneadahk124]

Still loooove this. In tears laughing

[@randybarnett2308]

Been looking for this song a long time it's a funny song, but what a gem🙂👍👍🤗

[@OlBlueshound]

Absolutely Fabulous how funny and cool is this!! Timeless one and only..

[@roseandcodie4178]

Ray, You Doing Great. You Are The Best. Keep Up The Good Work.Listening To You Is Fabulous. Thank You So Much, May God Be With You Always. Thank You. 😇🙏🏻😎

[@lorriemcgee5562]

I went to Save-Co in Tucson and bought this on a 45 as soon as I could, after hearing it on KTKT.

[@patwillan3762]

LOVE all of Ray's songs, there so funny.

[@kimbalion49]

this song is so much fun- I'm glad they put a video to it!

[@socalshutterbug]

Doctor Dimento played this almost every week on his Sunday show. 😅

[@williamiannucci2740]

I haven't been able to laugh for over 2 yrs no lie. Thanks Stevens

[@joshuachapman5483]

my wife and I love Ray Stevens songs he is great

[@SqeakyToy]

He's got a pet monkey and he likes to get drunky and sing boogie woogie and it sounds real funky. Let's hear it for the monkey!

[@Maldunn]

My favorite part

[@pattibrooks1907]

I was 13 when this song came out liked ot then like it now

[@debrahabian361]

He's always cracked me up!!!

[@GellyVelly]

Another thing I always loved about Ray is that he so often does different versions of tracks on his albums. Like this is diff than the one on the studio album and I kinda recall there being yet other diff recordings of this track on other albums and he's done that with a bunch of his popular songs. I remember getting tons of his cassettes when I was little and getting excited when I'd hear a new version of a track that I thought I already heard before.

[@MacedoinaChoirs]

Ray Stevens is a Genius.

[@adorablyadorable5665]

This song brought me many good feelings, and was one of my favorites while in the Nam 1968/69/ 70/71 with 57th AHC. Kontum RVN.

[@ardvarq9027]

He's all we can stand!

[@kennyweaver2593]

If ever having a bad day play this song. Or some of his other songs. Been listening to you Mr. Ray Stevens all my life. Love your songs!

[@loriwilber4652]

LOVE the noises! I want these guys to play at a party for me! 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@SlightCurveGrin]

New day an age ! Angel Baby Oldies! Paying tribute to the oldies radio legends ! ShaaowwBabyBubba brought me here!!!! Oldies Forever!!!! Simon, let's Cruz!!!!!

[@762MusicFan]

Love it! Made me laugh! Thank you!!!

[@cvbabc]

Feels like it WAS the stone age the last time I heard this. Thank you Ray, good times. Good times indeed.

[@andythompson7725]

Been.doing this for decades, a real GENIUS!

[@dalehoward3704]

LOVE RAY 💝😚💝😚

[@hardcoreboycottii8754]

Some of the greatest earlier rap of 1969... nice mixing, and funny video too. Thanks for the upload!

[@davidwinship9316]

This Song is SO COOL ! ! ! It's usually the first thing I listen too in the morning while I'm Putting My Boots On & Drinking My Coffee.

[@bennyjazzful]

WOW WOW WOW !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! From a mad keen 73yo Aussie fan. Totally agree with Lupe & Dark Angel.

[@howardpoole5391]

My favorite ray Steven's song

[@louisnicolosi1313]

Can't help it,, I love this one... shut up baby,,, I'm trying to sing... back in High school.. love it..