'' (1979) was
Steve Martin 's third album.
When it was released, the album wasn't as well-received as his previous two albums (''
Let's Get Small '', ''
A Wild And Crazy Guy ''). However, at this point in his career, Martin was in the midst of writing the screenplay for his first starring role in the motion picture, ''
The Jerk ''. As a result, he spent less of his time working on material for his stand-up career. As a result, the album was his first to not make the Top 10 on
Billboard's Pop Albums Chart , peaking only at #25. The album was also his first to not go Platinum; it was, however, certified
Gold .
One track was simply a humorous reading of a short story from his book ''
Cruel Shoes '' accompanied by a banjo solo in the background. The track "Drop Thumb Medley" is an instrumental
Banjo performance.
This album was nominated in 1979 for a
Grammy Award for
Best Comedy Album .
Martin also starred in a
Television Special of the same name for
NBC in 1980.
#"Born to Be Wild" – 5:49
#"The All Being" – 1:24
#"
McDonald's /Men's Underwear" – 3:11
#"Drop Thumb Medley" – 2:10
#"Googlephonics" – 3:06
#"Hostages" – 1:13
#"Cruel Shoes" – 2:17
#"Comedy Is Not Pretty" – 3:26
#"How to Meet a Girl" – 3:47
#"Rubberhead" – 0:56
#"
Jackie O. and
Farrah F. " – 3:39
#"You Can Be a Millionaire" – 2:55
