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Steve Martin skyrocketed from stand-up comedian to national sensation in the late 70s, redefining comedy for a new generation. STEVE IN A BOX: THE WARNER YEARS (1977-1981) captures Martin\u2019s meteoric rise across four albums, showcasing his absurdist humor, surreal routines, and banjo skills.<\/span>
The set includes four albums: Let\u2019s Get Small (1977), A Wild And Crazy Guy (1978), Comedy Is Not Pretty! (1979), and The Steve Martin Brothers (1981).<\/span>
Comedy historian Kliph Nesteroff charts Martin\u2019s journey from small clubs to packed arenas in the set\u2019s liner notes. He also explains how Martin\u2019s self-aware humor was a fresh departure from the political satire of the time. \u201cRather than deconstruct politics like his contemporaries had been doing, Martin deconstructed showbiz itself. It was comedy at the expense of comedy.\u201d<\/span>
Martin\u2019s breakthrough came in 1977 with LET\u2019S GET SMALL, an album that remarkably captured his visual, physical comedy through audio. \u201cThe uninitiated heard clanks and spaces that brought forth laughs, and this minus turned into a plus as the transitions seemed more surreal than they already were,\u201d Martin says. The album was a Top 10 hit and certified platinum.<\/span>
His second album, A WILD AND CRAZY GUY (1978), peaked at #2 and was certified double platinum. The album introduced the hit \u201cKing Tut,\u201d which reached the Top 20 on the singles chart. The popularity of the album\u2019s titular \u2018wild and crazy guy\u2019 was amplified by Martin\u2019s recurring appearances on Saturday Night Live alongside Dan Aykroyd as the Festrunk Brothers. Their catchphrase, \u201cWe are two wild and crazy guys!\u201d became a cultural phenomenon.<\/span>
In 1979, when he released his gold-certified third album, COMEDY IS NOT PRETTY!, Martin was performing to stadium-sized crowds \u2013 an unprecedented feat for a stand-up. As comedian Steve Allen remarked, \u201cFor the first time in the history of comedy, the crowd was reacting like a rock music audience…as if he were The Beatles or The Rolling Stones.\u201d<\/span>
The set concludes with THE STEVE MARTIN BROTHERS, which marked a shift in his career. This album featured not just Martin\u2019s stand-up material but also an entire side of bluegrass banjo performances, hinting at his transition from stand-up to music and film.<\/span><\/p>\n

Rhino\/Warner Records – STEVE IN A BOX: THE WARNER YEARS 1977-1981<\/span><\/h2>\n

Language \u200f : \u200e English
Product Dimensions \u200f : \u200e 1.44 x 12.72 x 12.48 inches; 3.51 Pounds
Manufacturer \u200f : \u200e Rhino\/Warner Records
Original Release Date \u200f : \u200e 2024
Date First Available \u200f : \u200e October 2, 2024
Label \u200f : \u200e Rhino\/Warner Records
ASIN \u200f : \u200e B0DJDL5XBG
Country of Origin \u200f : \u200e USA
Number of discs \u200f : \u200e 4 <\/p>\n

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Steve Martin skyrocketed from stand-up comedian to national sensation in the late 70s, redefining comedy for a new generation. STEVE IN A BOX: THE WARNER YEARS (1977-1981) captures Martin\u2019s meteoric rise across four albums, showcasing his absurdist humor, surreal routines, and banjo skills.<\/span>
The set includes four albums: Let\u2019s Get Small (1977), A Wild And Crazy Guy (1978), Comedy Is Not Pretty! (1979), and The Steve Martin Brothers (1981).<\/span>
Comedy historian Kliph Nesteroff charts Martin\u2019s journey from small clubs to packed arenas in the set\u2019s liner notes. He also explains how Martin\u2019s self-aware humor was a fresh departure from the political satire of the time. \u201cRather than deconstruct politics like his contemporaries had been doing, Martin deconstructed showbiz itself. It was comedy at the expense of comedy.\u201d<\/span>
Martin\u2019s breakthrough came in 1977 with LET\u2019S GET SMALL, an album that remarkably captured his visual, physical comedy through audio. \u201cThe uninitiated heard clanks and spaces that brought forth laughs, and this minus turned into a plus as the transitions seemed more surreal than they already were,\u201d Martin says. The album was a Top 10 hit and certified platinum.<\/span>
His second album, A WILD AND CRAZY GUY (1978), peaked at #2 and was certified double platinum. The album introduced the hit \u201cKing Tut,\u201d which reached the Top 20 on the singles chart. The popularity of the album\u2019s titular \u2018wild and crazy guy\u2019 was amplified by Martin\u2019s recurring appearances on Saturday Night Live alongside Dan Aykroyd as the Festrunk Brothers. Their catchphrase, \u201cWe are two wild and crazy guys!\u201d became a cultural phenomenon.<\/span>
In 1979, when he released his gold-certified third album, COMEDY IS NOT PRETTY!, Martin was performing to stadium-sized crowds \u2013 an unprecedented feat for a stand-up. As comedian Steve Allen remarked, \u201cFor the first time in the history of comedy, the crowd was reacting like a rock music audience…as if he were The Beatles or The Rolling Stones.\u201d<\/span>
The set concludes with THE STEVE MARTIN BROTHERS, which marked a shift in his career. This album featured not just Martin\u2019s stand-up material but also an entire side of bluegrass banjo performances, hinting at his transition from stand-up to music and film.<\/span><\/p>\n

Rhino\/Warner Records – STEVE IN A BOX: THE WARNER YEARS 1977-1981<\/span><\/h2>\n

Language \u200f : \u200e English
Product Dimensions \u200f : \u200e 1.44 x 12.72 x 12.48 inches; 3.51 Pounds
Manufacturer \u200f : \u200e Rhino\/Warner Records
Original Release Date \u200f : \u200e 2024
Date First Available \u200f : \u200e October 2, 2024
Label \u200f : \u200e Rhino\/Warner Records
ASIN \u200f : \u200e B0DJDL5XBG
Country of Origin \u200f : \u200e USA
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