King Tut
Steve Martin, Steep Canyon Rangers
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King Tut (King Tut) Now when he was a young man, He never thought he'd see People stand in line to see the boy king. (King Tut) How'd you get so funky? (Funky Tut) Did you do the monkey? Born in Arizona, Moved to Babylonia (King Tut). (King Tut) Now, if I'd known They'd line up just to see you, I'd trade in all my money And bought me a museum. (King Tut) Buried with a donkey (Funky Tut) He's my favorite honky! Born in Arizona, Moved to Babylonia (King Tut) Dancin' by the Nile, (Disco Tut) The ladies love his style, (Waltzing Tut) Rockin' for a mile (Rockin' Tut) He ate a crocodile. He gave his life for tourism. Golden idol! He's an Egyptian They're sellin' you. Now, when I die, Don't think I'm a nut, Don't want no fancy funeral, Just one like ole king Tut. (king Tut) He coulda won a Grammy, Buried in his jammies, Born in Arizona, moved to Babylonia, He was born in Arizona, lived in a condo made of stone-a, King Tut
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Written by: STEVE MARTIN
Lyrics © LYNNE GREEN-MELINCOFF D/B/A HOFFMAN HOUSE MUSIC
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15 facts about this song
Origins"King Tut" was written and performed by Steve Martin, an award-winning American actor, comedian, and musician.
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Performance GroupThe song was performed by Steve Martin and The Steep Canyon Rangers, a Grammy-winning bluegrass band from North Carolina.
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Comedy NatureAlthough it presents history through its lyrics, "King Tut" is essentially a comedy song, a reflection of Steve Martin's comedic background.
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Release YearThe song was first released in 1978 as a single.
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Billboard Chart"King Tut" was a commercial success, reaching No. 17 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, an impressive feat for a comedy tune.
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Saturday Night LiveIt gained widespread popularity after Martin's performance on the TV show "Saturday Night Live."
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Egyptian PharaohThe song centers on the famous Egyptian Pharaoh Tutankhamun, also known as King Tut.
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Album"King Tut" later appeared on Martin’s comedy album "A Wild and Crazy Guy."
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Gold RecordThe single eventually sold over a million copies, earning it a gold record certification.
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Parodies"King Tut" has been widely covered and parodied. One of the most notable parodies was performed by "Weird Al" Yankovic.
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Criticism of Museum ExhibitThe song was actually a response to the commercialization of King Tutankhamun's travelling exhibit in the late 1970's, which Martin apparently found excessive.
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PurposeSteve Martin has stated that he wrote the song to remind people that King Tut was "a person" and "not just an artifact."
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Re-releaseIn 2019, Steve Martin and The Steep Canyon Rangers released a bluegrass version of "King Tut."
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ImpactDespite being a comedy song, "King Tut" arguably increased public interest in ancient Egyptian culture at the time of its release.
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LongevityMore than 40 years after its original release, "King Tut" remains one of Steve Martin's best-known songs.
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