January 24

QUESTION:

He was born Harold Ray Ragsdale on January 24, 1939, but under his stage name has had a 50+ year career writing and recording songs as diverse as “Ahab The Arab” and “Everything Is Beautiful.” By what name do we know this funny guy? (scroll for answer)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ANSWER:

Ray Stevens, whose other hits have included “The Streak” and “Guitarzan.”