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STEVE MARTIN AND THE TOOT UNCOMMONS
King Tut
1978 Canada 7” single

A little whimsy and nostalgia to end my night before bed.

I remember watching an old re-run of SNL as a kid where Steve Martin was dressed in pharaoh garb performing this ridiculous song. I remember saying “What the hell was THAT?!?!”

The “uncommons” are actually members of the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, and that SNL performance was where this was born; a completely ridiculous novelty song written about the Treasures Of Tutankhamun travelling exhibit that toured through American cities for three years (1976-1979).

Steve Martin is a fucking genius.

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In Luxor, Egypt, on the Hot Air Balloons today. Check out my other photos too, on Pixelfed

https://pixelfed.social/p/drrjv/918166283281622633

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On this day in 1925, the last of three coffins was opened to reveal the mummy and golden mask of King Tut; its first time being seen in 3,250 years.
Made of 18k to 23k gold, it weighs 23 pounds and is over 21 inches long (54 centimetres, 2 kilograms). The god depicted is Osiris but the face is Tut's. His eyes are lapis, quartz, and obidian (pupils).
#KingTut #Egyptian #tomb of #King #Tutankhamun #golden #mask #inscribed #pyramid #coffin my #mummy #Cairo #museum https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mask_of_Tutankhamun#Discovery

On this day in 1925, the last of three coffins was opened to reveal the mummy and golden mask of King Tut; its first time being seen in 3,250 years.
Made of 18k to 23k gold, it weighs 23 pounds and is over 21 inches long (54 centimetres, 2 kilograms). The god depicted is Osiris but the face is Tut's. His eyes are lapis, quartz, and obidian (pupils).
#KingTut #Egyptian #tomb of #King #Tutankhamun #golden #mask #inscribed #pyramid #coffin my #mummy #Cairo #museum https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mask_of_Tutankhamun#Discovery

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45 Years Ago: Steve Martin's 'King Tut' Becomes a Surprise Hit
Steve Martin premiered his parody song 'King Tut' during the April 22, 1978, episode of 'Saturday Night Live.'

https://ultimateclassicrock.com/steve-martin-king-tut/

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@ria0331 and I went to #KingTut #Immersive Exhibit last night in #Chicago and we had a blast! We even saw the #HolidayTrain on the #CTA it was on the #BrownLine definitely recommend going to this great event!