Steve Martin debuted this song on the April 22, 1978 episode of "Saturday Night Live." The song went over so well that it was released as a single that summer. It reached #17 on the BILLBOARD charts in August 1978. Can be heard on Martin's second comedy album, A WILD AND CRAZY GUY (which also came out in 1978). Lyrics & Music By Steve Martin. Tutankhamun, or better known as King Tut, is an 18th dynasty pharaoh who inherited the throne at a young age. His reign was short-lived and upon his death he quickly faded into the sands of Egypt. Once forgotten, King Tut now remains one of Egypt's grandest icons. He continues to hold the world's fascination and yet he still continues to puzzle the world's leading experts. So many stories surround this pharaoh that at times it can be daunting.
