Bowman's 1966 debut lampooned Nashville conventions with a mix of original tunes and parodies, featuring guest spots from Nashville's A-list.
- The album was recorded live at the RCA Victor Studio in Nashville. It featured appearances by Waylon Jennings, Willie Nelson, and Merle Haggard. The album reached number 13 on the Billboard Top Country Albums chart.
- The album title is a play on the title of the 1937 song "A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum." The album was produced by Chet Atkins and Steve Sholes. It was Bowman's only release on RCA Victor.
- The album was reissued in 2002 by Legacy Recordings with bonus tracks. It is considered a classic of its genre.
Don Bowman was a country comedian and singer known for his humorous takes on country music and life. This album was released at a time when he was a popular act on the country music circuit.
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