The Best of Ray Stevens [Rhino]

• Artist: Ray Stevens
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• Release Date: September 16, 1997
• Type: Compilation (best of)
• Genre: Country

Review

Rhino's The Best of Ray Stevens is a thorough overview of the vocalist/comedian's peak, containing 20 tracks recorded between 1961 and 1977. All of his best-known songs, from "The Streak" to "Everything Is Beautiful," are included on this single disc, making it the one definitive Ray Stevens compilation. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine, All Music Guide

Tracks

Track Title	Composers	Performers	Time
Jeremiah Peabody's Polyunsaturated Quick Dissolving Fast Acting Pleas	Ray Stevens	Ray Stevens	(2:26)
Ahab the Arab (Lyrics)	Ray Stevens	Ray Stevens	(3:50)
Santa Claus Is Watching You (Lyrics)	Ray Stevens	Ray Stevens	(3:21)
Harry the Hairy Ape (Lyrics)	Ray Stevens	Ray Stevens	(2:51)
Unwind	Ray Stevens	Ray Stevens	(3:09)
Mr. Businessman	Ray Stevens	Ray Stevens	(3:43)
Gitarzan (Lyrics)	Ray Stevens, Bill Everette	Ray Stevens	(3:08)
Along Came Jones (Lyrics)	Jerry Leiber, Mike Stoller	Ray Stevens	(3:48)
Sunday Morning Coming Down	Kris Kristofferson	Ray Stevens	(4:29)
Everything Is Beautiful (Lyrics)	Ray Stevens	Ray Stevens	(3:33)
America, Communicate with Me	Ray Stevens	Ray Stevens	(3:15)
Sunset Strip	Ray Stevens	Ray Stevens	(3:38)
Bridget the Midget (The Queen of the Blues)	Ray Stevens	Ray Stevens	(3:41)
Turn Your Radio On	Albert E. Brumley	Ray Stevens	(2:13)
The Streak	Ray Stevens	Ray Stevens	(3:17)
Moonlight Special	Ray Stevens	Ray Stevens	(5:17)
Misty (Lyrics)	Erroll Garner, Johnny Burke	Ray Stevens	(2:57)
I Need Your Help Barry Manilow	Dale Gonyea	Ray Stevens	(3:50)
Shriner's Convention (Lyrics)	Ray Stevens	Ray Stevens	(5:38)
In the Mood	Andy Razaf, Joe Garland	Ray Stevens, Henhouse Five Plus Too	(2:42)

Credits

Patrick Milligan (Project Director), Dan Hersch (Remastering), Hugh Brown (Art Direction), Jim Malloy (Producer), Shelby Singleton (Producer), Bill Inglot (Remastering), Jim Hughes (Project Assistant), Dr. Demento (Liner Notes), Ray Stevens (Piano), Julee Stover (Editorial Supervision), Nancy L. Hopkins (Design), Steven Chean (Editorial Supervision), Dr. Demento (Compilation Producer), Vanessa Atkins (Editorial Supervision), Allyson DeSimone (Project Assistant), Steve Woolard (Research Assistant), Henhouse Five Plus Too (Performer), David McIntosh (Project Assistant), Fred Foster (Producer), Ray Stevens (Vocals), Ray Stevens (Producer)