Ray Stevens (born Harold Ray Ragsdale) is considered the Weird Al Yankovich of his day. Stevens didn't actually do song parodies, but the man did write, produce, and record some of the funniest stuff on record, such as "Ahab The Arab" (One of the song's characters, Clyde the camel, was named after and in tribute to Clyde McPhatter. He was present at the recording session.) and "Bridget The Midget".
Yet there was a certain degree of parody, or a hint of it, in the comedy. BUT, he could also get serious. And sing. Remember "Mr. Businessman"? "Everything Is Beautiful"? or "Misty"? (Newbies, also check out Mr. Stevens!)
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