The Best of Ray Stevens cover

The Best of Ray Stevens

Ray Stevens · 2004

38 min · 12 tracks · country · novelty music

A playful blend of country and novelty sounds with whimsical storytelling that invites laughter and reflection.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • light-hearted storytelling with humor
  • playful reflections on everyday life
  • steady pacing for easy listening
  • for group sing-alongs
  • short tracks for quick enjoyment

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer serious, introspective themes
  • dislike playful and whimsical tones

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2004, 'The Best of Ray Stevens' encapsulates the artist's career spanning over four decades, showcasing his unique ability to blend humor with music. By this time, Stevens had established himself as a pioneer of novelty songs, following earlier successes like 'Everything Is Beautiful' and 'The Streak,' which helped define his signature style.
Stylistic neighbors
Jerry Reed· Buck Owens· Roger Miller

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Jeremiah Peabody's Poly Unsaturated Quick Dissolving Fast Acting Pleasant Tasting Green and Purple Pills 2:22
  • 2 Ahab the Arab 3:45
  • 3 Harry the Hairy Ape 2:48
  • 4 Freddie Feelgood (And His Funky Little Five Piece Band) 2:50
  • 5 Mr. Businessman 3:39
  • 6 Gitarzan 3:09
  • 7 Everything Is Beautiful 3:31
  • 8 Turn Your Radio On 2:11
  • 9 The Streak 3:15
  • 10 Misty 2:53
  • 11 Shriner's Convention 5:36
  • 12 Would Jesus Wear a Rolex 2:46

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