Let's Get Small (1977)

Recorded in 1977 at The Boarding House in San Francisco and released by Warner Bros. Records, Steve Martin's debut album turned stand-up on its head through joyful absurdism and mock arrogance. Ditching topical satire, Martin donned an arrow through his head and strapped on a banjo, turning the room into a playground of Dadaist silliness. Standout bits like 'Excuse Me,' 'One Way to Leave Your Lover,' and surreal musings on shrinking drugs caught fire across college campuses. The album climbed into the Billboard top ten, attained Platinum certification, and took home the Grammy Award for Best Comedy Recording in 1978, ushering in an era of rock-star comedy.