Boogity Boogity is the 11th studio album by Ray Stevens, released in 1974, and 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. 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 number one in the US, Canada, the 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.Original album sleeve notes Both Barnaby Records and Janus Records were issued by the 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) All tracks were written by Ray Stevens, except where noted.
Track listing (Janus Records) All tracks written by Ray Stevens, except where noted.
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)PeakpositionAustralia (Kent Music Report)85The Billboard 200159Billboard Top Country Albums10Canadian Albums Chart82
Singles - Billboard (North America) YearSingleChartPosition1974"The Streak"Billboard Hot 1001Canadian RPM Top Singles1Canadian RPM Country Tracks1Canadian RPM Adult Contemporary Tracks1UK Singles Chart1New Zealand Singles Chart1Irish Singles Chart2Australian Singles Chart2Billboard Hot Country Singles and Tracks3Billboard Adult Contemporary12"The Moonlight Special"Billboard Hot 10073Canadian RPM Top Singles59Canadian RPM Adult Contemporary Tracks26
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