Gitarzan - Ray Stevens, 1969
He's free as the breeze
(Repeat Chorus) --- Although Ray Stevens had success with more serious songs like Everything is Beautiful (1970) - for which he won a Grammy, and Mr. Businessman (1968), he will be forever remembered for his comedy hits such as The Streak, and my favourite, Gitarzan. His forte was definitely as a musical comedian - winning the Music City News Comedian of the Year nine times. He even managed a minor hit in 2002, called "Osama Yo' Mama"... Ray Stevens was inducted into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame in 1980. Here is a later performance of his Grammy-winning song, Everything is Beautiful. I'm pretty sure this isn't supposed to be funny... |