On this date in 1962, AHAB THE ARAB by RAY STEVENS entered the Billboard Hot 100 at #70 (Jun 28, 1962) This novelty song is about a "sheik of the burning sands" named Ahab. Every night he hops on his camel named Clyde on his way to see Fatima, who is the best dancer in the Sultan's harem. Ahab's visits with Fatima don't sit well with the Sultan, and the two end up escaping on Clyde, and living happily ever after. Asked by NashvilleGab if he's ever received any criticism for the song, Stevens rep

#FlashbackFriday Way, way back to Ray Stevens performing "Ahab The Arab" live on television in 1962!!! This black and white video is the earliest tv appearance Ray has in his | Ray Stevens