20 Comedy Hits
Ray Stevens · 1995
69 min · 20 tracks · country music
A lively collection of comedic narratives that blend country charm with playful absurdity and catchy melodies.
Top tracks — play these first
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The Streak Start here — An iconic hit that captures the spirit of the 1970s streaking phenomenon, blending humor with catchy hooks that made it a cultural sensation.
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Gitarzan — This track showcases Stevens' clever lyrical play and comedic timing, telling the story of a guitar-playing Tarzan in a memorable and entertaining way.
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Ahab, the Arab — Featuring a catchy chorus and whimsical storytelling, this song exemplifies Stevens' knack for creating characters that resonate through humor.
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Bridget the Midget (The Queen of the Blues) — This track blends humor with musicality, highlighting Stevens' ability to craft songs that are both funny and melodically engaging.
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
- seeking serious or deep content
- prefer complex musical arrangements
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Deep Cut — A solid compilation of comedic songs that showcases Stevens' unique style.
- Themes
- 1970s streaking culture· whimsical storytelling· comedic character sketches
- Career context
- By 1995, Ray Stevens had established himself as a prominent figure in novelty music, following the success of hits like The Streak and Ahab, the Arab. '20 Comedy Hits' serves as a retrospective compilation highlighting his signature humorous storytelling style while drawing on material from earlier in his career.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Jerry Reed· Buck Owens· Roger Miller
Tracklist
- 1 The Streak Start here 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
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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