Don't look Ethel!

Posted: Wednesday, January 23, 2008 by Travis Cody in
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Bwahahahahahahahahahahahahaaa

Jamie over at Duward Discussion put me in mind of the great Ray Stevens.

I won't re-post Ahab the Arab (1962) because Jamie already posted it. Plus, the videos on youtube don't actually have the full version of the song...the last verse is usually cut.

Now while Mr Stevens was a terrific writer of wacky songs like The Streak (1974) and The Mississippi Squirrel Revival (1974). Sorry Matt...



...we should remember that he also penned a wonderful little idealistic ditty called Everything Is Beautiful (1970).



Here's an idea...I'll be who I am, and y'all be who y'all are, and together we'll be tolerant and respectful and rejoice in the things we share in common and the differences that make us unique.

Yeah, I'm an idealist too sometimes.

27 comments:

  1. Jeni says:
    22 January, 2008 23:04

    Why don't you come along with some of the rest of us here in the blogosphere then Trav - sign up for the "Everyday Kindness." Sounds to me like you are already doing that so it wouldn't be like you'd have to learn a whole new theory then.
    (BTW - love the Ray Stevens stuff!)

  1. Schmoop says:
    23 January, 2008 05:33

    I hate Squirrel Revivals. Cheer sTravis!!

  1. the Book of Keira says:
    23 January, 2008 08:41

    I love it... wanna hug it out?

  1. Real Live Lesbian says:
    23 January, 2008 08:43

    Thanks...that just made me smile!

    I remember him from my childhood! His songs still crack me up!

  1. Charles Gramlich says:
    23 January, 2008 08:59

    I always liked this song. Hilarious.

  1. Desert Songbird says:
    23 January, 2008 11:01

    Amen to differences, Travis. Life would be ridiculous if we were all like Matt. *grin*

  1. Coco says:
    23 January, 2008 11:02

    Please visit Coco's blog, and spread the word if you can. Thank you. - Mac

  1. Sandee says:
    23 January, 2008 12:30

    I haven't heard that song in ages. At least Ethel was having a good time. Bwahahahaha. Have a great day Travis. :)

  1. Unknown says:
    23 January, 2008 13:40

    Don't look Ethel! OMG that brings back some memories! Thanks for the reminder, Travis.

  1. Lisa Ryan says:
    23 January, 2008 14:04

    reminds me of my mom, she loves this song! I am an idealist too Trav.

  1. Linda says:
    23 January, 2008 14:56

    I have always enjoyed Ray's songs and gotten a good laugh out of them. I believe that 'Gi-tarzan' was one of my all-time favorites!

  1. Durward Discussion says:
    23 January, 2008 15:18

    Travis you always make me smile. Thank you for that salvation producing squirrel.

  1. Jeff B says:
    23 January, 2008 15:29

    I remember listening to some of his songs on the radio as a kid. Talk about a blast from the past.

  1. Unknown says:
    23 January, 2008 18:07

    BUWAHAHAHAHA! I love Ray!

  1. RW says:
    23 January, 2008 21:10

    Hahahaha thanks I needed a good laugh!!

  1. Amazing Gracie says:
    24 January, 2008 00:48

    He was kind of the Weird Al of my generation, although he didn't use existing singers to spoof. Good stuff...

  1. Vinny "Bond" Marini says:
    24 January, 2008 09:11

    Always enjoyed Ray's songs...

    the funny ones and the serious ones...

    Thanks for a trip down memory lane

  1. Lana Gramlich says:
    24 January, 2008 13:47

    "Don't look Ethel...but it was too late." *ROFL!* Thanks for the belly laugh today. Cheers to the good advice at the end of your post there, too! Rock on, Trav.

    (BTW, my friend has a one-eyed, one-horned flying purple people eater stuffed animal. How cool is THAT?)

  1. Maggie Moo says:
    24 January, 2008 16:35

    Wow...not THERE'S an idea. :)

  1. Travis Cody says:
    24 January, 2008 16:56

    Jeni: I'll look into it.

    Matt: Yeah I know.

    Kyra: Sounds like a plan.

    RLL: Pleased to be of service.

    Charles: He's wacky.

    Songbird: Yikes!

    Mac: Done.

    Sandee: She was a shameless hussy! LOL!

    Pauline: Doesn't it though?

    Lisa: It's fun!

  1. Travis Cody says:
    24 January, 2008 16:59

    Linda: I looked for a video clip of Gitarzan but couldn't find a good one.

    Jamie: **bows, tips hat**

    Jeff: Hilarity would always ensue between me and my sister when we heard these songs.

    Dana: He rocks!

    Roger: Glad I could provide one.

    Gracie: He's so creative.

    V: You are welcome Sir.

    Lana: She'd already been mooned! Oh the people eater...love it!

    Mags: Think it'll catch on?

  1. Julie says:
    24 January, 2008 17:50

    I always knew you were the smart one!

    **hugs hoping to get some big ole brains through osmosis**

  1. Anonymous says:
    24 January, 2008 18:52

    Hah, I've always loved Ray Stevens! Back in high school we always did our cheesy version of "high school musical" (not nearly to the popularity of Disney's version, let me tell you), and one year some guys acted out Ahab the Arab. It was hysterical.

  1. John Holland says:
    24 January, 2008 19:16

    I'm a fan of Mr. Stevens myself, but one of his more recent songs "The New Battle of New Orleans" is a little too right wing and comes fairly close to being racist...

    It's hard to believe that such a song could come from the man that wrote "Everything is Beautiful." We should all respect each other and our differences like you said.

  1. Cinnamon Girl says:
    26 January, 2008 16:01

    Idealists are the reason we as a species have lasted this long ;)

  1. Travis Cody says:
    26 January, 2008 17:27

    Julie: Who me?

    Joely: It definitely makes me smile.

    John: Really? I haven't heard that one, which isn't surprising because I don't listen to a lot of new music.

    Starrlight: Although I can be a realist when necessary, idealism is the fuel for most effective progress. Not just change for the sake of change, but true progress and enlightenment.

  1. JAM says:
    28 January, 2008 15:31

    I always loved his version of the old song "Misty."

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