Steve Martin and The Steep Canyon Rangers:
Atheists Don't Have No Songs
As anyone that has followed to career of Steve Martin knows, he is a multi-hyphenate talent:
comedian, magician, actor, director, musician, writer of skits, songs, novels, screenplays, Broadway shows, ...
Many people do not know that music (and playing the banjo in particular) was one of his first loves, and was an integral part of his early stand-up routines.
So in a way it was no surprise when in 2009 Steve Martin starting playing and performing with The Steep Canyon Rangers. They released 2 albums and toured together, and then in 2014 they released a live CD/DVD and PBS special that featured Martin's unique blend of comedy and bluegrass.
This song showcases his songwriting talent as well as his singing talent. My hat is off to anyone who can fit the word "existentialism" into a song and make it rhyme!
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