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  2. "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.

    • "Sally Goodin", "Hoedown At Alice's", "Excuse Me"
    • April 28, 1978
    • 2:10 (Single Version) 3:40 (Album Version)
  3. Apr 22, 2023 · Chicago's WLS pushed “King Tut” so feverishly on its airwaves after the exhibit’s run at Chicago’s Field Museum that the song was named the radio station's 11th biggest hit of the year.

    • Dennis Perkins
  4. Martin debuted the song on Saturday Night Live April 22, 1978. It picked up steam that summer and peaked at #17 on August 12. Eleven days later, it was certified Gold, having sold 500,000 copies in America. At first, "The King Tut" was a dance unto itself called "Egyptian Style."

  5. Apr 24, 2024 · The lyrics of “King Tut” are a mix of humorous jabs at ancient Egyptian culture and admiration for the pharaoh’s legacy. Some of the key lines from the song include: “Born in Arizona, moved to Babylonia, King Tut.”. “He gave his life for tourism.”.

  6. The Meaning Behind The Song: King Tut by Steve Martin Introduction: Music has always been a powerful medium for conveying emotions, stories, and even historical events. One such example is the iconic song “King Tut” by Steve Martin. Released in 1978 as a part of his album “A Wild And Crazy Guy,” this song not … The Meaning Behind The Song: King Tut by Steve Martin Read More »

  7. Apr 16, 2024 · The Meaning Behind The Song: King Tut by Saturday Night Live Title King Tut Artist Saturday Night Live (credited to Steve Martin and the Toot Uncommons) Writer/Composer Steve Martin Album N/A Release Date April 22, 1978 Genre Comedy, Novelty Producer N/A One of the show’s most famous early sketches on Saturday Night Live was a …

  8. Steve Martin. Track 10 on A Wild And Crazy Guy. 1 viewer 24.3K views. 6 Contributors. King Tut Lyrics. King Tut (King Tut) Now when he was a young man. He never thought he'd see (King...

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