"Ahab the Arab" is a novelty song that tells a humorous, albeit historically dubious, story. Despite its controversial lyrical content, it became a surprise hit for Ray Stevens.
- The song was released as a single by Music Manager in May 1962.
- "Ahab the Arab" reached number 5 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
- The single was noted for its spoken-word narrative and exotic, vaguely Middle Eastern-sounding musical arrangement.
Ray Stevens is an American singer, songwriter, and record producer, known for his novelty songs and country and pop hits. "Ahab the Arab" was released early in his career, before his biggest mainstream successes like "The Streak."
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