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20 Comedy Hits

Ray Stevens · 1995

69 min · 20 tracks · country · novelty music

A playful blend of country and novelty, with humorous storytelling and catchy melodies that invite laughter.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • lighthearted sing-along moments
  • steady pace for easy listening
  • playful storytelling with humor
  • great for group gatherings
  • for road trip fun

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking serious or deep content
  • prefer complex musical arrangements

Where this album fits

Career context
By 1995, Ray Stevens was well-established in the novelty music scene, having achieved fame with hits like 'The Streak' in the early 1970s. '20 Comedy Hits' served as a retrospective collection showcasing his comedic songwriting prowess while appealing to both nostalgic fans and new listeners. This album followed the commercial success of his previous releases, reinforcing his status as a staple of American humor in music.
Stylistic neighbors
Jerry Reed· Buck Owens· Roger Miller

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 The Streak 3:18
  • 2 Shriner’s Convention 4:24
  • 3 Gitarzan 3:17
  • 4 Ahab, the Arab 3:48
  • 5 Bridget the Midget (The Queen of the Blues) 3:40
  • 6 Super Cop 4:39
  • 7 The All‐American Two Week Summer Family Vacation 3:25
  • 8 The Ballad of Jake McClusky 3:44
  • 9 The Motel Song 2:51
  • 10 Teenage Mutant Kung Fu Chickens 3:22
  • 11 Tabloid News 2:43
  • 12 Back in the Doghouse Again 3:07
  • 13 A Little Blue‐Haired Lady 2:45
  • 14 Sittin’ Up With the Dead 3:56
  • 15 Jack Daniels, You Lied to Me Again 2:35
  • 16 Help Me Make It Through the Night 2:25
  • 17 Used Cars 3:49
  • 18 Barbeque 3:19
  • 19 Where Do My Socks Go? 3:45
  • 20 This Ain’t Exactly What I Had in Mind 4:00

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