1974 studio album by Ray Stevens
Boogity Boogity |
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Studio album by Ray Stevens |
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Released | May 1974[1] |
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Genre | Pop, country, novelty, comedy |
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Label | Barnaby, Janus |
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Producer | Ray Stevens |
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Ray Stevens chronology |
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Nashville (1973) | Boogity Boogity (1974) | Misty (1975) | |
Boogity Boogity was Ray Stevens' eleventh studio album, released in 1974, as well as his sixth for Barnaby Records. For this album, Stevens returns to the genres of novelty and comedy. The album was released to capitalize on the success of his hit single "The Streak", which was inspired by the fad of streaking during that time period. Stevens' two songs, "Freddie Feelgood (And His Funky Little Five Piece Band)" and "Bagpipes That's My Bag," were taken from his album Gitarzan and were reissued on this album. The front of the album cover shows Stevens running in a blur, seemingly in the nude, and also contains the phrases "Woosh!!" and "Don't look Ethel!" the latter of which is part of the lyrics to the primary single of the album.
"The Streak" proved to be an even bigger success than Stevens' 1970 hit "Everything Is Beautiful," reaching #1 in the US, Canada, UK, and New Zealand. Its follow-up single, "The Moonlight Special," was lifted from this album but did not fare as well on the charts. Stevens' 1971 single, "Bridget the Midget (The Queen of the Blues)," first appeared on a collection called Ray Stevens' Greatest Hits but was reissued on this album, making its first appearance on a studio album.
Janus Records released a version of the album (#6310 301) with the same artwork but with an extended track listing.[2] Both Barnaby Records and Janus Records were issued by the GRT (General Recorded Tape) Group.
On May 17, 2005, this album and Stevens' album Nashville were re-released together on one CD.
Track listing (Barnaby Records)
Side 2No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
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1. | "The Moonlight Special" | Ray Stevens | 5:12 |
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2. | "Bridget the Midget (The Queen of the Blues)" | Ray Stevens | 3:37 |
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3. | "Heart Transplant" | Ray Stevens, Elkin Rippey | 3:38 |
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4. | "Just So Proud to Be Here" | Ray Stevens | 3:17 |
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Track listing (Janus Records)
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Album credits
- All songs published by: Ahab Music Co., Inc. (BMI)
- Arranged and Produced by: Ray Stevens for Ahab Productions, Inc. and GRT Corp.
- Engineer: Tom Knox
- Art direction: Neil Terk
- Cover photo: John Donegan
- Cover art: Kristin Mull
- Vocals, Siren whistle: Ray Stevens
Charts
Weekly charts
Chart (1974) | Peak position |
Australia (Kent Music Report)[3] | 85 |
The Billboard 200 | 159 |
Billboard Top Country Albums | 10 |
Canadian Albums Chart | 82 |
Singles - Billboard (North America)
References
- ^ "LP Discography: Ray Stevens". LP Discography. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
- ^ a b Original album sleeve notes
- ^ Kent, David (1993). Australian Chart Book 1970–1992 (illustrated ed.). St Ives, N.S.W.: Australian Chart Book. p. 293. ISBN 0-646-11917-6.
1960s albums | |
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1970s albums | - Everything Is Beautiful
- Unreal!!!
- Turn Your Radio On
- Losin' Streak
- Nashville
- Boogity Boogity
- Misty
- Just for the Record
- Feel the Music
- There Is Something on Your Mind
- Be Your Own Best Friend
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1980s albums | |
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1990s/2000s albums | |
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Compilations | - The Best of Ray Stevens (1967)
- The Best of Ray Stevens (1968)
- Greatest Hits (1983 Ray Stevens album)
- Greatest Hits, Vol. 1 (Ray Stevens album)
- Greatest Hits, Vol. 2 (Ray Stevens album)
- His All-Time Greatest Comic Hits
- The Very Best of Ray Stevens
- 20th Century Masters – The Millennium Collection: The Best of Ray Stevens
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Notable singles | |
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Related | |
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Authority control databases | - MusicBrainz release group
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