Humor that is relatable to everyone without being attackingly offensive to anyone is a dying art! Bless you Mr. Martin for helping all of us laugh at ourselves.
@@trueaussie9230 Unfortunately, yes. I'm a born again Christian, myself, and I thought the song was hilarious. Well written, well thought out and very clever. I remember (and miss) the days when pretty much anyone was fair game and only the overly sensitive "got offended." Now, sadly, it's very much different and "offense" has become a national pastime on all sides of the spectrum.
@@TheDoctor1225 👍 it seems 'offended' has become the default setting for 99% of people these days. Certainly those born after 1980. Fortunately some of us 'old codgers' still know how to laugh at life.
It is just so hard to reconcile him with the fact he's from Waco. TX. I have lived there. I cannot imagine him there. I guess it's just one of those stranger things.
In 2023, Steve Martin was 77. This means that he was 66 when he performed this song. His first child was born in 2012 when he was 66. After I watched this last night, I felt grateful that he has taken such good care of himself that he could do this. Thankful that he loves performing so much!
@@gailcathey5642 Turning 65 in... 5 days. I feel great except for chronic pain, but I've had that since I turned 30, so... Never ever smoked, eat a Mediterranean diet, drink a glass of wine with dinner, walk a lot. I feel great!!!
Love Steve Martin. Total side note: The Steep Canyon Rangers are awesome humans. I taught in a tiny rural Alaskan village during lockdown and they linked up with us to help teach music to my kids. I have so much respect for them. Plus, they are all awesome musicians.
Is it just me? How come no one said anything about the fantastic harmony!? This song had to have been hard to write, hard to sing, meter-wise, and still matches all the harmonies. That's talent.
@@anarchorepublican5954 and I’ve known Christians who DON’T attend church, because of the singing! I love to sing, but I often wonder what it must be like for Christians who don’t. I feel sad for them.
Gospels and Revelation, as opposed to books with Paul the antikrist, explicitly deny the covenant and salvation to foreigners, spouses, and women like you, so no you’re not a Kristian but a Hæretic whether Petrist, papist, or Paulist.
@@anarchorepublican5954 Yeah.... check out Eric Fenby.... not sure if he made a thing of it but he definitely became Catholic because he liked the music and I think rather pissed off Delius who was very anti-religious.
@@anarchorepublican5954 We also attend for marraiges and funerals. We have religious friends and relatives who get married and who die, believe it or not.
Always love Steve Martin - talented on so many levels. I was thinking, "Did he forget us Catholics and our Chant?', but no, he got it in there - so fun!
This is a perfectly written song. Non-believers totally understand that this is a fun song that tells the truth. And believers totally understand that this is a fun song that tells the truth. It is a win win.
@@craigs3056 By that criterion JS Bach's ( remember him - the german chap who wrote settings of the Matthew and John Passions, Cantatas for every sunday of the year several times over, the Mass in B minor, The Magnificat in D major and lots of motets and organ music, to name just some of his religious output) Coffee Cantata is an atheist work. Really?! Might it just be possible that not everything lines up for or against God, but that some pieces of music - even including songs that aren't religious - are neutral, or deal with other aspects of life? Pardon me for suggesting this, but might you be being just a touch closed minded? Oh, and perhaps a bit more dogmatic than is strictly necessary?
I saw Steve Martin in the 1970’s at his absolute zenith- white suit, arrow through head, King Tut - then I saw him again with the Steep Canyon Rangers about a decade ago. Renaissance Man never fails to deliver. Great shows.
All y'all complaining b/c Edie Brickell isn't in the video, NOTE: "Steve Martin And The Steep Canyon Rangers Featuring Edie Brickell Live" is the *** name of the ALBUM. ****
I haven't heard this one in a while and I'm so glad it just popped up. I love this so much! Thank you, Steve Martin, for making me laugh ever since I was a kid. You're the GOAT.
Fantastic harmonies! Reminds of of Sunday mornings at my granny’s house listening to the the gospel quartets on tv before church. Baptist church that is!❤❤❤❤❤❤
Discovered these guys this evening, great stuff! Musical, entertaining, humorous, and really cool songs! Thus is the red video I've listened to, and I haven't been disappointed yet!
Steve Martin's not just a virtuoso banjo player and comedian. He also has a helluva voice.
I'm 34 and just finding out he plays the banjo?
Yay.
Have you ever seen him dance? He has a number with Gregory Hines back in the 1970s that will blow your mind!
Pitch and Range! This was a treat.
Ya, he nailed that high note.
@@Bat_ya do a search for Kermit the frog and Steve Martin. They play duelling banjos 🪕
Humor that is relatable to everyone without being attackingly offensive to anyone is a dying art! Bless you Mr. Martin for helping all of us laugh at ourselves.
Don't worry.
Someone will find a way to be offended. 😉😊
@@trueaussie9230I’m not offended by the song… but I am offended by these comments
@@trueaussie9230 Unfortunately, yes. I'm a born again Christian, myself, and I thought the song was hilarious. Well written, well thought out and very clever. I remember (and miss) the days when pretty much anyone was fair game and only the overly sensitive "got offended." Now, sadly, it's very much different and "offense" has become a national pastime on all sides of the spectrum.
@@TheDoctor1225
👍 it seems 'offended' has become the default setting for 99% of people these days.
Certainly those born after 1980.
Fortunately some of us 'old codgers' still know how to laugh at life.
That's because religious people are thin-skinned while atheists like a laugh . Specially on their selves.
Can we just be in awe of the combination of clever lyrics, tight harmonies, and crazy modulations that make up this song?
Amen
That's some god given talent>>>>
@@ThomasMSandoe Awomen
Aben
If you want to go to hell you can.
Steve Martin is a brilliant man.
It is just so hard to reconcile him with the fact he's from Waco. TX. I have lived there. I cannot imagine him there. I guess it's just one of those stranger things.
My hat is off to anyone who can fit the word "existentialism" into a song and make it rhyme!
Absolutely Amazing‼️SO MUCH TALENT FOR ONE GUY!❤️ “Godless Existencialism” ... Way to go Steve! From Indianapolis, IN, USA ♥️M
Right On !
@@marshavanvoorhis5992 h
right there with "Waring Blender"
With "He is risen," no less.
In 2023, Steve Martin was 77. This means that he was 66 when he performed this song. His first child was born in 2012 when he was 66. After I watched this last night, I felt grateful that he has taken such good care of himself that he could do this. Thankful that he loves performing so much!
Please! 66 is the new 40! Stop saying people are old! You will be old one day too.
@@gailcathey5642
Turning 65 in... 5 days.
I feel great except for chronic pain, but I've had that since I turned 30, so...
Never ever smoked, eat a Mediterranean diet, drink a glass of wine with dinner, walk a lot.
I feel great!!!
And the high notes were spot on
You are funny!!!
Terrific, so hilarious. ❤❤❤❤😅...blessed 🐝...
bee with a lower case!
Love Steve Martin. Total side note: The Steep Canyon Rangers are awesome humans. I taught in a tiny rural Alaskan village during lockdown and they linked up with us to help teach music to my kids. I have so much respect for them. Plus, they are all awesome musicians.
Wow!
Thats awsome
Is it just me? How come no one said anything about the fantastic harmony!? This song had to have been hard to write, hard to sing, meter-wise, and still matches all the harmonies. That's talent.
It's not just you. I'm a very experienced harmony singer and am very picky. But I give this one a big thumbs up!
Well, no shit.
Bluegrass is all about the harmonies.
They have been doing this since they were babies besides that Steve would have only the best around him
yer absolutely right!
As an atheist I use to hang my head in shame for not having a song. Now I can walk proud with my head up at last. Hallelujah .
"Watch football in their underpants!" 😂😂😂
Praise God!
You have Blues and Rock & Roll (and Jazz)
@@calebfranks3903
Thank God I'm an atheist.
@@abelis644 I hope that someday you will feel His noodly appendages around you. R'amen.
Can't believe how high Steve Martin can sing. That was awesome and hilarious!
I know, right?
That one surprised me. Lol First the G#/Ab. Then the final A#/Bb. He needs to write some more songs for his upper range.
He's even better straight!
@@billwhite9703
When was he gay?!
Means not being comedic 😊
This is proof that Steve Martin only hangs out with super talented people who really know how to harmonize and of course, Martin Short
😂😂😂
Nice.
@elvis2014 for that song he was wearing a Pharoah outfit and walking like an Egyptian.
? Ref to OMITB? If so, add in Selina, who DOES know how to sing.
extra props for rhyming gregorian chants with underpants.
I love Steve Martin
A genius of comedy
Excellent musician
Awesome writer
And a wild and crazy guy :)
One of my favorite atheists
Took 9 years for this to come around to me, well worth the wait! Better late than never for such a great song! I loved it!
This little old (atheist!) lady in Wales agrees!
I recommend "pretty little one" by Steve Martin and the steep canyon rangers
I’m really sorry I haven’t heard this sooner. I just love it. Bravo!!'
As a Christian who loves almost all types of Christian songs, I loved this. And yes, we do have great songs too.
...I've known of Atheists who attend Church ...just for the Singing...
@@anarchorepublican5954 and I’ve known Christians who DON’T attend church, because of the singing! I love to sing, but I often wonder what it must be like for Christians who don’t. I feel sad for them.
Gospels and Revelation, as opposed to books with Paul the antikrist, explicitly deny the covenant and salvation to foreigners, spouses, and women like you, so no you’re not a Kristian but a Hæretic whether Petrist, papist, or Paulist.
@@anarchorepublican5954 Yeah.... check out Eric Fenby.... not sure if he made a thing of it but he definitely became Catholic because he liked the music and I think rather pissed off Delius who was very anti-religious.
@@anarchorepublican5954 We also attend for marraiges and funerals. We have religious friends and relatives who get married and who die, believe it or not.
Steve Martin is a national treasure, and the Steep Canyon Rangers are great!
I love that it was written with such humor and Witt in the southern quartet genre. Very smart.
What stunning harmonies. Worth the price of admission by itself.
How have I went through my life and missed this gem by Steve Marin? Brilliant! Just Brilliant!
Besides being hilarious, gotta give him some serious credit for killing that high note!!!!🎤😮🎵
Yay! We get roll-n-roll🎉❤
Love this! Reminds me of listening to Primitive Baptists singing. No instruments and very harmonious. Excellent!
Always love Steve Martin - talented on so many levels. I was thinking, "Did he forget us Catholics and our Chant?', but no, he got it in there - so fun!
I was waiting for Buddhists and Muslims, etc.. ;-)
That would have been nice
If I’d known of this song before I’d have arranged to have it played at my Father’s memorial service. ❤😢❤
awwwww
I'll make a note to my kids.
This is a perfectly written song. Non-believers totally understand that this is a fun song that tells the truth. And believers totally understand that this is a fun song that tells the truth. It is a win win.
It's hilarious and sad at the same time.
Actually any song that isn't about religion is an atheist song.
@@VeeVeeVeeV I know, mind boggling isn't it.
@@craigs3056 By that criterion JS Bach's ( remember him - the german chap who wrote settings of the Matthew and John Passions, Cantatas for every sunday of the year several times over, the Mass in B minor, The Magnificat in D major and lots of motets and organ music, to name just some of his religious output) Coffee Cantata is an atheist work. Really?! Might it just be possible that not everything lines up for or against God, but that some pieces of music - even including songs that aren't religious - are neutral, or deal with other aspects of life? Pardon me for suggesting this, but might you be being just a touch closed minded? Oh, and perhaps a bit more dogmatic than is strictly necessary?
@@robertdavidson8028 god doesn't exist.
Great song from a brilliant dude and his amazing band!!
I played this for my super religious dad. He laughed and laughed! ❤️
This is brilliant! Clever, funny lyrics; great harmony, arrangement, and voices. Bravo!
Hey, Steve, I didn't know you could hit notes like that! Well done!
That was impressive!
I’ve only just found out! Truly very impressive!
It's a blessing! 🤪😝
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Steve Martin does it again!!! I’m Catholic and find it hilarious!!!
That anyone is a catholic is hilarious.
I'm Catholic too and it is hilarious Steve Martin does everything funny as hell, even when he sings and performs on stage
A classic is born. Again. It will be forever hilariously good.
First time I heard this. I love it and I 'm a believer.
Watching nine years later and all I can say is, WORD!!!! 😂😂😂
This is one of the greatest songs ever written. Not kidding. No hyperbole.
I just found this. Awesome! Now I finally have a hymn too. I love the "he is always lower case".
Again, my favorite. PLEASE DO NOT retire from music.
As an atheist, this lovely song just highlights all the perks imo.
true 😎
Exactly 😅
That's great - reminds us of our common humanity and invites us all to laugh at ourselves, but not in a bad way.
Never gets old.
This was GREAT and YES! We did sing Gregorian Chant but no more 😢! What great talent!!❤
I never knew that Steve Martin could sing so well!
That was wonderful! And Steve gets more handsome every year!
Amen to that.
Harmonies are exceptional, to the good that is.
Saw this at the Old Town School last night. Steve Martin is master of all arts!
Hello Dear
How are youdoing today?
Yes we do, Steve. Been singing them since the 60's.
One of the greatest SNL performers of all time
Steve just keeps getting better with age!
How fantastic is he? That was so fantastic and actually a great song
Thank you Steve Martin! This is such a fun song and makes me smile every time I listen to it!! Much love!!
I could listen to that every day and not get tired of it.
I will return for refreshers on this magnificent chorus
Well who knew he could sing
That takes faith to sing so high!
Not really. Just an impressive set of pipes, a diaphragm in fighting form, and a healthy dose of chutzpah. 😂
thank you Steve Martin you are a treasure in my heart....
Seeing Steve Martin, even a still image, automatically gives me a chuckle.
Simply fab.
Pure Steve Martin!
Steve msrtin was always crearive with music even with the arrow on his head comedy at its greatest
Steve is a great actor singer comedian musician dancer mentor and friend
Wow. I've never heard any of this music and I'm blown away. Steve...you're one talented MOFO. ❤
I saw Steve Martin in the 1970’s at his absolute zenith- white suit, arrow through head, King Tut - then I saw him again with the Steep Canyon Rangers about a decade ago.
Renaissance Man never fails to deliver. Great shows.
Pee-in-your-pants funny, never gets old. And so well performed, great vocals, great writing.
love it, music is the greatest. thanks for the fun.
I love this funny little hymn. An instant classic.
Brilliant. There’s a song in the heart of every believer.
Steve, you rock! May you always be obsequious, purple, and clairvoyant.
I love this and he’s so right!!!!
Atheists have rock and roll!!!
All y'all complaining b/c Edie Brickell isn't in the video, NOTE:
"Steve Martin And The Steep Canyon Rangers Featuring Edie Brickell Live" is the *** name of the ALBUM. ****
How did I miss this!
I'm not an atheist, but I appreciate the humor and talent in this❤
This song was great 👍
This never gets old.
Catholic me came here prepared to be offended and ended laughing out loud,
This is hilarious
Ruben Medina So did I
Awesome tight harmonies ❤🎉
Brilliant . . . and Well Done!
Nice hat! Nice Galax licks! Nice clawhammer old fashion traditional folk banjo keyword extravaganza
❤❤ LOVE THIS & Steve ❤❤
Amen! 😅❤
We got us one now though!🤣
This song was featured on KXCI 91.3 in Tucson
How wonderful!!
This song needed now more than ever.
Steve Martin at his best
after six years still love this
I haven't heard this one in a while and I'm so glad it just popped up. I love this so much! Thank you, Steve Martin, for making me laugh ever since I was a kid. You're the GOAT.
So, it's so funny ❤❤❤ and 😂 great comedy
Perfection! Another CLASSIC!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Absolutely beautiful, Miss Patsy ❤
One of the best hymns ever! Thanks up there with the Wesleyan hymn anthology 😂.
Hello Katherine
How are you doing today?
Perfectly said!! Laughed the whole time. Im the BASF...Born Again Spirit Filled 🎉🎉🎉
I love this group!
Fantastic harmonies! Reminds of of Sunday mornings at my granny’s house listening to the the gospel quartets on tv before church. Baptist church that is!❤❤❤❤❤❤
Love it! I'm a baptist ❤ Sundays are wonderful when you are in tune with He who made the heavens and the earth! 😃
I am lovin' this for sure!
I'm a atheist and this is... brilliant. "The 'he' is always lower case." ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️
And I think they said/sang we have rock n roll. And Sundays off. Who could ask for anything more 😁
@@dorothybarrett1853 Christians! 🙂
you are entitled to your beliefs and me mine, protect the US Constitution
Hey I know you're an atheist but after you die please keep us posted on your end-of-life experience.
@@heavnnnsent I won’t be able to because I’ll be dead. Just like you will be.
Do not touch my anointed one. Steve has been doing this for years! Prayers for him, because God is his vindicator
I love this!
Love the modulation
Outstanding
Steve is a badass legend icon idol mentor and friend
Thank you for a song.
Killer voice Mr. Martin!
Tim Minchin: "Hold my beer."
Discovered these guys this evening, great stuff! Musical, entertaining, humorous, and really cool songs! Thus is the red video I've listened to, and I haven't been disappointed yet!