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"King Tut" is a novelty song performed by Steve Martin and the Toot Uncommons (actually members of the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band), about the Egyptian pharaoh Tutankhamun and the Treasures of Tutankhamun traveling exhibit that toured seven American cities from 1976 to 1979.
Sep 10, 2013 · Steve Martin performs his funky musical parody "King Tut," which satirizes the popularity of the King Tut exhibit. Aired 05/22/78#SNLSubscribe to SNL: https:...
Apr 22, 2023 · Steve Martin premiered his parody song 'King Tut' during the April 22, 1978, episode of 'Saturday Night Live.'
Jan 23, 2009 · Watch Steve Martin's hilarious performance of "King Tut" live in 1979, a classic comedy song that mocks the craze over the ancient Egyptian pharaoh.
Jun 24, 2018 · Playing off the popularity of the traveling exhibit of the Treasures of Tutankhamen, actor and comedian Steve Martin debuted his parody song 'King Tut' on an episode of Saturday Night Live in the spring of 1978.
Apr 24, 2024 · When Steve Martin released his catchy single “King Tut” in 1978, it captured the attention of the world. The song not only charted on the music Billboard rankings, but it also earned a Grammy nomination and became a staple in Martin’s live performances. But what is the story behind the song, and why did it resonate so deeply with audiences?
Jul 3, 2023 · King Tut is performed by Steve Martin on Saturday Night Live. “I’d like to talk seriously, just for a moment,” Steve Martin said on the April 22, 1978, episode of Saturday Night Live.
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With King Tut top of mind in America due to the Treasures of Tutankhamun traveling exhibit that crossed the country 1976-1979, Steve Martin released "King Tut" as a single on April 28, 1978.
Aug 14, 2021 · To celebrate his birthday, here's Steve performing KING TUT on Saturday Night Live in 1978. Nearly three months after it was featured in the skit, the novelty tune peaked at #17 on the Billboard Hot 100.
