Actor Steve Martin returned to the pop charts for the first time since 1981 with a new CD showcasing his banjo-playing prowess, according to a Reuters report.
“The Crow: New Songs for the Five-String Banjo” debuted at Number 106 on the Billboard 200 this week, with a little assist from American Idol, where Martin played the song “Pretty Flowers” to the accompaniment of contestants Michael Sarver and Megan Joy during the show’s finale.
Martin had three comedy albums on the Billboard 200 from 1977 to 1979. His last entry until this week was a hint of things to come with the 1981 LP “The Steve Martin Brothers” featured comedy cuts on side one and banjo music on side two.
After he played on AI, Martin was put on the spot to pick an American Idol winner by host Ryan Seacrest. In true comedic fashion he said that although it was a long shot, he hoped that he would win.
MusicVixen says...
Steve is just a wild and crazy guy.
