| "Shriners Convention" | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single by Ray Stevens | ||||
| from the album 'Shriners Convention' | ||||
| B-side | "You're Never Goin' to Tampa with Me" | |||
| Released | February 12, 1980 | |||
| Genre | Country | |||
| Length | 5:33 | |||
| Label | RCA Records | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Ray Stevens | |||
| Producer(s) | Ray Stevens | |||
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"Shriners Convention" is a song written and recorded by American musician Ray Stevens. It is based on Stevens' experiences at an Atlanta hotel where an actual Shriners convention was being held.[1]
Shriners have taken the song as good-natured humor, and have even welcomed Stevens' participation in fundraising activities, as his fame attracts more attendees to charity events. It has been suggested that Stevens' presence indicates that Shriners have a sense of humor about themselves, making the group seem more accessible.