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45 Years Ago: Steve Martin’s ‘King Tut’ Becomes a Surprise Hit
Ultimate Classic Rock ^ | April 22, 2023 | Dennis Perkins

Posted on 04/22/2023 7:20:37 PM PDT by nickcarraway

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They also showed it before “The Jerk” in theaters.


41 posted on 04/23/2023 12:59:47 PM PDT by dfwgator (Endut! Hoch Hech!)
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Stoned out of his gourd and still pulled off a feat of great showmanship.

Even though Martin has played "King Tut" on banjo in his late-70s stand-up concerts, his work with Steep Canyon Rangers for 17 years has provided "Be Still Moses", but no "King Tut". He refuses to play it.

42 posted on 04/24/2023 4:43:42 AM PDT by StAnDeliver (Tanned, rested, and ready.)
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