His All-Time Greatest Comic Hits
Ray Stevens · 1990
35 min · 10 tracks · country music
A playful blend of humor and catchy melodies that showcases Ray Stevens' unique style of novelty country music.
Top tracks — play these first
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The Streak Start here — This track epitomizes Stevens' comedic genius, utilizing rapid-fire storytelling to capture the absurdity of a public nudity craze that swept through America in the 1970s.
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Mississippi Squirrel Revival — In this song, Stevens combines whimsical narrative with clever wordplay to tell the fantastical tale of a squirrel causing chaos in a church service, reflecting his signature style.
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Would Jesus Wear a Rolex — This track offers sharp social commentary wrapped in humor, questioning materialism in religion while maintaining an upbeat tempo that makes it both thought-provoking and entertaining.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album effectively combines humor and catchy melodies, showcasing Stevens' unique style within novelty country music.
What we noticed
- The album features a consistent use of humorous storytelling, with each track presenting a comedic narrative that engages the listener.
- Most tracks employ a mid-tempo rhythm, creating a laid-back atmosphere that complements the playful lyrics.
- Several songs include call-and-response elements, inviting listener participation and enhancing the novelty aspect of the music.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- lighthearted storytelling with humor
- steady pacing for easy listening
- for group sing-alongs
- short bursts of comedic joy
Maybe skip if you
- prefer serious, introspective themes
- seek deep emotional narratives
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Fan Favorite — Highlights Stevens' humor and catchy melodies, cherished by dedicated fans.
- Themes
- public nudity craze· church chaos· materialism in religion
- Career context
- By the time 'His All-Time Greatest Comic Hits' was released in 1990, Ray Stevens had established himself as a prominent figure in novelty music, known for his humorous storytelling and catchy tunes. This album compiles some of his most beloved tracks, following a successful run in the late 1970s and 1980s with hits like 'The Streak' and 'Ahab, the Arab.' It reflects a peak period in his career where he solidified his reputation as a comedic artist within the country genre.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Jerry Reed· Buck Owens· Roger Miller
Tracklist
- 1 The Streak Start here 3:19
- 2 Shriner's Convention 5:37
- 3 Would Jesus Wear a Rolex 2:49
- 4 Mississippi Squirrel Revival 3:46
- 5 Gitarzan 3:17
- 6 It’s Me Again, Margaret 3:34
- 7 Ahab, the Arab 3:48
- 8 In the Mood 2:43
- 9 Freddie Feelgood 2:50
- 10 Bridget the Midget 3:38
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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