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Ray Stevens With The Merry Melody Singers - Ahab The Arab
Review by Mbui Suleiman
Ahab The Arab, the album by Ray Stevens with The Merry Melody Singers, is a fun and energetic collection of songs that will transport listeners to the Middle East. The album features Stevens' signature humor and wit, as well as his impressive vocal range and musical talent.
The standout track on the album is undoubtedly the title track, "Ahab The Arab," which tells the story of a wealthy sheik who falls in love with a belly dancer. Stevens' playful lyrics and catchy melody make this song an instant classic, and it's easy to see why it became such a big hit when it was released in 1962.
Other highlights include "Scratch My Back (I Love It)," a playful duet with The Merry Melody Singers that showcases Stevens' comedic timing, and "The Battle of Kookamonga," a hilarious parody of the classic western song "Ghost Riders in the Sky."
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Tracks
| Track | Duration | Preview |
|---|---|---|
| Ahab, The Arab | 2:47 | |
| Harry The Hairy Ape | 2:47 | |
| It's Been So Long | 2:03 |
Video
Images
Catalog Numbers
- C-30129
- 6052 278
- 45470
- 45-AMT 1184
- 127 043 MCF
- 45-212
- 71966
- MRC 1001
Labels
MercuryListen online
- lytte på nettet
- ascolta in linea
- escuchar en línea
- écouter en ligne
- kuunnella verkossa
- lyssna på nätet
- ouvir online
- online anhören
- online luisteren
Formats
- Vinyl
- 7"
- 45 RPM
- Single
- Reissue
- 4-Prong Push-Out Centre
- Solid Centre
- Promo
- Tri-Star Push-Out Centre
Companies
| Role | Company |
|---|---|
| Published By | Lowery Music Co. Inc. |
| Distributed By | Phonodisc, Inc. |
| Made By | Hed Arzi Ltd. |
Credits
| Role | Credit |
|---|---|
| Producer | Shelby Singleton |
| Conductor | Jerry Kennedy |
| Written-By | Ray Stevens |
| Vocals | Ray Stevens |
Barcodes
- Rights Society: BMI
- Matrix / Runout (A Side / Label): 7XYW 23402
- Matrix / Runout (B Side / Label): 7XYW 23403
- Rights Society: Mecolico
- Matrix / Runout (A Side / Label): 127 043.1 F
- Matrix / Runout (B Side / Label): 127 043.2 F
- Matrix / Runout (A Side): YW.23402
- Matrix / Runout (B Side): YW.23403
- Matrix / Runout (A Side / Label): 7XYW23402 45
- Matrix / Runout (B Side / Label): 7XYW23403 45
About Ray Stevens With The Merry Melody Singers
Real Name
- Harold Ray Ragsdale
Name Vars
- B. Stevens
- Harold Ray \
- Ragsdale
- J. Stevens
- R Stevens
- R, Stevens
- R. Stephens
- R. Steven
- R. Stevens
- R. Stevnes
- R..Stevens
- R.Stevens
- Rat Stevens
- Ray
- Ray \
- Stevens
- Ray Steven
- Steven
- Stevenson
- [Ray Stevens]
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Aliases
- Henhouse Five Plus Two
- Harold Ragsdale
He makes sure all of his grandkids listen to it whenever we go over to his Christian, conservative, capitalist, household????