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A Wild and Crazy Guy is an album by American comedian Steve Martin released in 1978. It reached number two on Billboard's Pop Albums Chart. [2] The album was eventually certified double platinum. It contains the hit novelty single "King Tut", backed up by the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band performing under the name, the Toot Uncommons. [3]
Briefcase Full of Blues is the debut album by the Blues Brothers, released on November 28, 1978, by Atlantic Records. It was recorded live on September 9, 1978, at the Universal Amphitheatre in Los Angeles, when the band opened for comedian Steve Martin. The album consists of covers of blues and soul songs from the 1950s to 1970s.
Stephen Glenn Martin (born August 14, 1945) is an American comedian, actor, writer, producer, and musician. Known for his work in comedy films, television, and recording, he has received many accolades, including five Grammy Awards, a Primetime Emmy Award, a Screen Actors Guild Award, and an Honorary Academy Award, [1] in addition to nominations for two Tony Awards.
Steve Birnbaum, the creator of The Band Was Here, has learned the art of blending history with the present moment. On his Instagram, he lines up iconic album covers, movie stills, and rare photos ...
Let's Get Small (1977) is an album by American comedian Steve Martin. It includes "Excuse Me", a comedy bit whose title went on to become a national catchphrase. The album went platinum and peaked at No. 10 on the Billboard Pop Albums Chart. It was recorded at The Boarding House in San Francisco, California. [citation needed]
(1979) is an album by the American comedian Steve Martin. It was recorded at The Boarding House in San Francisco, California , where his previous two albums were also recorded. When released, the album was not as well-received as his previous two albums ( Let's Get Small , A Wild and Crazy Guy ).
Like the Beatles cover, this album-less track soared to the top of the Billboard Hot 100 chart. It was later featured on 1977's "Elton John's Greatest Hits Volume 2."
To this day, the song gets regular airplay on Sirius XM on their 70s on 7 station. Martin has performed "King Tut" live in a bluegrass arrangement with the band Steep Canyon Rangers on several occasions. One of these performances was released on the 2011 album Rare Bird Alert. [7]