This song brings back so many memories. I first heard it from my dad when I was around 6 or 7yrs old. That was almost 30 years ago now and to this day it remains one of my favorites. He passed away 4 years ago and I was never able to recover the cassette I had when I stayed with him back then. Thanks for making my childhood absolutely hilarious, Mr. Stevens.
I remember growing up and had an interest in vikings and my dad brought me this song to start teaching me about the historical things in a nice kind of way. I always loved this song
@Michael Eshom: Yes, you are correct! "Erik the Awful" debuted in 1984. The 'He Thinks He's Ray Stevens' album had a CD reissue in 1992 under the title "Mississippi Squirrel Revival" and I assume that's the reason some others had been citing 1992 as the year this song came along. I'm a long time fan of his.
The song is at least 20 years old, so it's not a reference to Eric Holder. Unless Ray has some superpowers we don't know about. But the coincidence seems almost Providential!
Been listening to Ray Stevens since i was 3 years old and still listen to him he always makes me smile and laugh and everything is beautiful will always be his most powerful song
Yeah, when I was younger I did NOT understand what a hickey was, and now I realize that was Ray offering a slightly politer version of the usual last word in "ravage, plunder, pillage, maim and...", well you get it.
My dog was named Erik the awful he was rotten chow (rottwieler and chow.) One of the guys at hubby s work asked who the guy in the front seat wearibg the carhart coat was? Dave (hubby) said that s no guy that s my dog.
Vikings never had horns on their helmets until they were portrayed in operas in the 1800s. Because horns on a helmet are completely impractical for fighting, pillaging, etc., but look mighty impressive onstage.
Me and My uncle favourite songs and video's were i saw elvis in the ufo it's me again Margaret the streak surfing U.S.S.R shriners convention sitting up with the dead guitarzan Mississippi squirrel revival help me make it through the night can he love you half as much as i erik the awful my uncle that i looked up to as a dad god rest his soul was a huge fan of ray stevens and that's how i became a big fan and we also liked santa claus is watching you
Libralord Zodiac i know this is 5 years old but yeah Erik is real, this song is about the famous viking Erik Bloodaxe, you can probably guess what he was like.
+Becky Brooks HE DID "EVERYTHING IS BEAUTIFUL" WHICH IS COMPLETLY SERIOUS. I GREW UP WATCHING A VHS TAPE OF HIS VIDEOS AND THAT WAS THE LAST SONG ON IT.
He actually sang ( and produced other artists ) serious songs at the beginning of his career. He didn't make it big until he stated singing funny songs. They have some of his earlier songs on TH-cam.
Also, I'd like to add, if you're interested in his serious songs he has an album titled A Brighter Day ( although I can only find it in cassette and vinyl form ) that has all serious music ( including some gospel ).
Becky - Everything is beautiful..in its own waaay... . Look it up here on YT. If you don't remember it now, you will when you hear it. But I like his funny stuff best too.
Seems like Obama has gotten to Ray about his political songs and has succeeded in shutting him down... All that's going on in politics and this is what Ray comes up with?
He never fails to make me laugh and brighten my day
me too
This song brings back so many memories. I first heard it from my dad when I was around 6 or 7yrs old. That was almost 30 years ago now and to this day it remains one of my favorites. He passed away 4 years ago and I was never able to recover the cassette I had when I stayed with him back then. Thanks for making my childhood absolutely hilarious, Mr. Stevens.
Erik didn't get your dad, did he?
So crazy
Someone should make a skyrim version of this
I absolutely love Skyrim!!!!
Ah, Ray Stevens. Even now, in the nightmare that is 2020, I can always count on Ray Stevens to put a smile on my face.
Thank you sir, I needed that.
Amen to that
Erik the Awful descendants are still in Washington DC working at the IRS. LOL
I remember growing up and had an interest in vikings and my dad brought me this song to start teaching me about the historical things in a nice kind of way. I always loved this song
Listen to original classic, his mama named him Erik cuz she couldn't spell Aghhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh
Fun fact, viking was a profession.
Yup, in Norse to "go viking" meant to "go raiding".
It is believed that Icelandic is the closest modern language to Norse.
Eric mcgill
This showed up in my feed again after 8 years
@Michael Eshom: Yes, you are correct! "Erik the Awful" debuted in 1984. The 'He Thinks He's Ray Stevens' album had a CD reissue in 1992 under the title "Mississippi Squirrel Revival" and I assume that's the reason some others had been citing 1992 as the year this song came along. I'm a long time fan of his.
This is probably NOT QUITE historically accurate, but it is hysterical all right.
Certain aspects are legit, but only a few.
think what the villagers thought. Something along the lines of "Oh crap".
Love this song. Especially the Washington DC part.
that is funny
Where the descendants of Erik can still be found today, working as special agents for the IRS...
29 years later and listening to it dozens of times, it still makes me laugh
This song is old, but funny how it ties into today.
I haven't heard this song in 30 years. Awesome!
Hey Ray, We need more,more,more of you starring in your unbelievable and funny videos! Show that talent! Love ya! Kat
Jumped a Greek freighter across the Mediterranean Sea to...... Mongolia??? How did they manage THAT??
I love his songs. He is so good
The song is at least 20 years old, so it's not a reference to Eric Holder. Unless Ray has some superpowers we don't know about.
But the coincidence seems almost Providential!
As a former Washington area resident and member of the Norwegian Society of Wash.DC --- I can attest that this is the truth!
how the bloody hell could people dislike this funny as hell song?!?!?!
Em yes we it IS funny. But seriously Nothing funny about hell
There’s only six oars on his 37 oared fjord (I didn’t dislike it a great song)
Loving the part about the IRS. Especially after the news this week. (05/18/2013)
Someone please write down Eriks Call please.
Ahem...YEEEEEEEEEEOWWWWWWW!!!
Ahem....YEEEOWWWWWWWW!!!
I’m going to Bergen, Norway next week, so I had to listen to this childhood favorite
Been listening to Ray Stevens since i was 3 years old and still listen to him he always makes me smile and laugh and everything is beautiful will always be his most powerful song
He looks like Yosemite Sam. 😂🤣
I LOVE THIS VIDEO RAY STEVENS
Happy birthday ray stevens ive listened since 12 years old im 43 now cant get enough your the best
Well, Erik was one of his popular songs. I'm suprised at the use of cartoons, but still...
I can't be the only one listening in 2020
Oh wow,I had no idea it was old. You are right,it ties into today & probably always will tie into "today" whenever today is.
lol Love it. I knew it was going to eventually tie into DC.
I think he blew a fuse at the end.
Yeah, when I was younger I did NOT understand what a hickey was, and now I realize that was Ray offering a slightly politer version of the usual last word in "ravage, plunder, pillage, maim and...", well you get it.
I had to share this with a friend named Eric!
this is a funny song
My dog was named Erik the awful he was rotten chow (rottwieler and chow.) One of the guys at hubby s work asked who the guy in the front seat wearibg the carhart coat was? Dave (hubby) said that s no guy that s my dog.
Brings back so many memories of my dad showing it to us kids
My mom showed him to me 😊
Sounds like the vikings were then what radical Islam is today!!!
Vikings never had horns on their helmets until they were portrayed in operas in the 1800s. Because horns on a helmet are completely impractical for fighting, pillaging, etc., but look mighty impressive onstage.
The horned helmets were used for ceremonial purposes.
Well you can't blame everyone thinking Vikings wearing helmets with horns since I'm sure it would've intimidating.
Me and My uncle favourite songs and video's were i saw elvis in the ufo it's me again Margaret the streak surfing U.S.S.R shriners convention sitting up with the dead guitarzan Mississippi squirrel revival help me make it through the night can he love you half as much as i erik the awful my uncle that i looked up to as a dad god rest his soul was a huge fan of ray stevens and that's how i became a big fan and we also liked santa claus is watching you
This song will forever be remembered in my heart.
Sad fact. Vikings didn't wear horns☹
This is really fantastic!
his mama named him Eric BC she,didn't know how to spell ahhhhh
I played this in protest of the Minnesota VIKINGS beating the New York Giants!
Hmmmm...so why didnt Erik and his heathens end up in Minnesota?
1 of those IRS figures looked like
Trump
😄😆
Is it just me or does it look like the Foglios drew this
The fact I got a uncle named Eric makes this funny
Original much better
Erik..........
Eric?????
Eric Holder?????
I enjoy reading other people comments.
The original version of this song was on the album "he thinks he's Ray Stevens"
is erik real or just a product of this video?
Libralord Zodiac i know this is 5 years old but yeah Erik is real, this song is about the famous viking Erik Bloodaxe, you can probably guess what he was like.
www.bbc.co.uk/history/ancient/vikings/bloodaxe_01.shtml
Now you know who I am
People are trying to turn this song political? Are you kidding me???
Cause it does turn a little political
needs to get back on his meds, us swedes are kind and good, except the socialists in Minnesota! yah hey dare!
I own the same plastic hat, and I am hairy
Love...LOVE...LOVE
Nobody could make him stop saying that. Is he in a lot of pain, or what?
I’m part Viking!!
That's just awful!😉
This boy is smooth up nuts. All the way to the banks. Yes, I said banks. He can't keep all of his money in one bank. He has too much for just one.
I know that guy
YEEEEOOOOOOWWWWW !!!
Viking Fans rejoice
*Firde fir de fiske fee de forde fide fike!*
I love my Norwegian heritage.
That me am erik
I am I Will
XD
Enough Said
This song for some reason gave me god awfull nightmares as a kid LOL!!!!!
Well, he told you...You could run but you could not hide.......lol
AUUUGH!
I am actually a descendant of Vikings
So you work for the IRS?
Eric is the silliest song he s made!👹👹👹👹👹😘👹😘👹👹👹👹👹👹👹👹
Another brilliant song by Ray Stevens.
OKAY!
Eric never yelled bork bork bork!!
My dad recommended me this song
Love ya :)
Original is better
redpilotsun?
What fun
Prrrtuurrpurrrturrrrr!
lol
Is it at all possible for you to sing a serious song? I hope not! :)
(I think Misty is the only serious song I've ever heard from you)
+Becky Brooks HE DID "EVERYTHING IS BEAUTIFUL" WHICH IS COMPLETLY SERIOUS. I GREW UP WATCHING A VHS TAPE OF HIS VIDEOS AND THAT WAS THE LAST SONG ON IT.
+texasgungeek Just had to thumbs up another texan that grew up on that vhs.
He actually sang ( and produced other artists ) serious songs at the beginning of his career. He didn't make it big until he stated singing funny songs. They have some of his earlier songs on TH-cam.
Also, I'd like to add, if you're interested in his serious songs he has an album titled A Brighter Day ( although I can only find it in cassette and vinyl form ) that has all serious music ( including some gospel ).
Becky - Everything is beautiful..in its own waaay... . Look it up here on YT. If you don't remember it now, you will when you hear it. But I like his funny stuff best too.
I haven’t heard this song in probably 20 years but every now and then it pops into my head
Damn Ray.... My ancestery says I'm Norwegian and Scandinavian.... As well a mixture of other things
Seems like Obama has gotten to Ray about his political songs and has succeeded in shutting him down... All that's going on in politics and this is what Ray comes up with?
@fuzzypaws17, This song was written back in the 70, or 80 dude
Obama couldnt silence him :)