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Song Review: The Streak Song by Ray Stevens
The Streak is a humorous novelty song written and performed by Ray Stevens.
It was released in 1974 and became a major hit, reaching number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
The song’s popularity was largely due to its catchy melody and comedic lyrics, which revolve around a streaker interrupting various public events.
The Streak features a lively and upbeat country-pop sound, typical of Ray Stevens’ style.
The song opens with a catchy guitar riff and quickly jumps into a toe-tapping rhythm.
Stevens’ vocals are energetic and filled with humorous inflections, enhancing the comedic nature of the song.
The Streak tells the story of a streaker, a person who runs naked through public places, causing chaos and surprise.
The lyrics describe a series of events, such as interrupting a baseball game, a wedding, and even a national broadcast.
Each verse presents a humorous situation and captures the reactions of onlookers.
While The Streak may not be a deep or thought-provoking song, it succeeds in its intended purpose of providing light-hearted entertainment and inducing laughter.
Ray Stevens’ comedic timing and delivery add to the song’s charm and make it an enjoyable listen, especially for those who appreciate humorous and novelty songs.
The Streak is a fun and amusing song that showcases Ray Stevens’ talent for combining catchy melodies with comedic lyrics.
It remains a memorable hit from the 1970s and continues to entertain audiences with its lighthearted humor.
Lyrics The Streak
Hello, everyone, this is your action news reporter
With all the news that is news
Across the nation
On the scene at the supermarket
There seems to have been some disturbance here
Pardon me, sir, did you see what happened?
Yeah, I did
I’s standin’ over there by the tomaters
And here he come
Running through the pole beans
Through the fruits and vegetables
Nekkid as a jay bird
And I hollered over t’ Ethel
I said, “Don’t look, Ethel!”
But it’s too late
She’d already been incensed.
Boogity, boogity
(There he goes)
Boogity, boogity
(And he ain’t wearin’ no clothes)
Oh, yes, they call him the Streak
(Boogity, boogity)
Fastest thing on two feet
(Boogity, boogity)
He’s just as proud as he can be
Of his anatomy
He goin’ give us a peek
Oh, yes, they call him the Streak
(Boogity, boogity)
He likes to show off his physique
(Boogity, boogity)
If there’s an audience to be found
He’ll be streakin’ around
Invitin’ public critique
This is your action news reporter once again
And we’re here at the gas station
Pardon me, sir, did you see what happened?
Yeah, I did
I’s just in here gettin my tires checked
An’ he just appeared out of the traffic
He come streakin’ around the grease rack there
Didn’t have nothin’ on but a smile
I looked in there, and Ethel was gettin’ her a cold drink
I hollered, “Don’t look, Ethel!”
But it was too late
She’d already been mooned
Flashed her right there in front of the shock absorbers
Boogity, boogity
(He ain’t lewd)
Boogity, boogity
(He’s just in the mood to run in the nude)
Oh, yes, they call him the Streak
(Boogity, boogity)
He likes to turn the other cheek
(Boogity, boogity)
He’s always makin’ the news
Wearin’ just his tennis shoes
Guess you could call him unique
Once again, your action news reporter
In the booth at the gym
Covering the disturbance at the basketball playoff
Pardon me, sir, did you see what happened?
Yeah, I did
Half time, I’s just goin’ down thar to get Ethel a snow cone
And here he come, right out of the cheap seats, dribbling
Right down the middle of the court
Didn’t have on nothing but his PF’s.
Made a hook shot and got out through the concessions stands
I hollered up at Ethel
I said, “Don’t look, Ethel!”
But it was too late.
She’d already got a free shot
Grandstandin’, right there in front of the home team
Oh, yes, they call him the Streak
Here he comes again.
(Boogity, boogity)
Who’s that with him?
The fastest thing on two feet
Ethel? Is that you, Ethel?
(Boogity, boogity)
What do you think you’re doin’?
He’s just as proud as he can be
You git your clothes on!
Of his anatomy
He’s gonna give us a peek
Oh, yes, they call him the Streak
Ethel! Where you goin’?
(Boogity, boogity)
Ethel, you shameless hussy!
He likes to show off his physique
Say it isn’t so, Ethel!
(Boogity, boogity)
If there’s an audience to be found
He’ll be streakin’ around
Invitin’ public critique
Ethelllllll!
