Mississippi Squirrel Revival
| "Mississippi Squirrel Revival" | |
|---|---|
| Song | |
| B-side | "Ned Nostril"[1] |
"Mississippi Squirrel Revival" is a song by American country music singer Ray Stevens. It is a single from his 1984 album He Thinks He's Ray Stevens.
Content
The song is about an incident occurring in a church, where the narrator sneaks a squirrel into the church. The squirrel sneaks into patrons' clothing, causing them to jump around and inciting a revival.
History
Originally, the song was not intended to be a single, but it was rush-released due to three stations playing it. Stevens felt that is release would help re-establish him as a novelty artist after several unsuccessful albums mostly composed of serious material.[2]
Chart performance
| Chart (1984-85) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| U.S. Billboard Hot Country Singles | 20[1] |
| Canadian RPM Country Tracks | 32 |
References
- ^ a b c Whitburn, Joel (2012). Hot Country Songs 1944 to 2012. Record Research, Inc. p. 322. ISBN 978-0-89820-203-8.
- ^ "Stevens Nuts over 'Squirrel'". Billboard: 39, 42. December 8, 1984.