Splish Splash
Bobby Darin
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Splish, splash, I was takin' a bath Long about a Saturday night, yeah A rub dub, just relaxin' in the tub Thinkin' everythin' was alright Well, I stepped out the tub I put my feet on the floor I wrapped the towel around me and I Opened the door And then a-splish, splash I jumped back in the bath Well, how was I to know There was a party goin' on? There was a-splishin' and a-splashin' Reelin' with the feelin' Movin' and a-groovin' Rockin' and a-rollin', yeah, yeah Bing, bang, I saw the whole gang Dancin' on my living room rug, yeah Flip, flop, they was doin' the bop All the teens had the dancin' but There was lollipop with a Peggy Sue Good golly, Miss Molly was-a even there, too A- well-a, splish, splash, I forgot about the bath I went and put my dancin' shoes on, yeah I was a-rollin' and a-strollin' Reelin' with the feelin' Movin' and a-groovin' Splishin' and a-splashin', yeah Yes, I was a-splishin' and a-splashin' I was a-rollin' and a-strollin' Yeah, I was a-movin' and a-groovin' We was a-reelin' with the feelin' We was a-rollin' and a-strollin' Movin' with the groovin' Splish, splash, yeah Splishin' and a-splashin' One time I was splishin' and a-splashin' Ooh, I was movin' and a-groovin' Yeah, I was splishin' and a-splashin'
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Written by: BOBBY DARIN, JEAN MURRAY
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10 facts about this song
Artist Background"Splish Splash" is a song performed by American rock and roll musician Bobby Darin. Bobby Darin was a popular musician, songwriter, and actor in the mid-20th century.
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Release DetailsDarin released "Splish Splash" as a single on Atco Records in April 1958. The song also served as the title track for his debut album which was released the same year.
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Songwriting Credits"Splish Splash" was co-written by Bobby Darin and radio disc jockey Murray "The K" Kaufman. The pair reportedly penned the song in less than an hour.
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Chart Performance"Splish Splash" peaked at No. 3 on the Billboard Hot 100 and reached No. 2 on the R&B Best Sellers chart. Notably, it was one of Darin's biggest hits.
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Iconic Song StatusIt is often considered one of the first rock and roll songs to make use of novelty sounds, including water noises.
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Grammy Hall of FameThis iconic song was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 2008, thus recognizing its significant cultural impact.
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Song InspirationThe song was allegedly written as a bet, to see if Darin and Murray could write a song beginning with the words "Splish Splash, I was taking a bath."
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Topical LyricsThe lyrics tell a lighthearted story of a man who, after taking a bath, discovers a party happening in the adjoining room.
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Timeless Cover"Splish Splash" has been covered by a variety of artists, from Elvis Presley to the Muppets, displaying its timeless appeal across generations and genres.
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Pop Culture ReferenceIn the decades since its release, "Splish Splash" has been featured on movie soundtracks, advertisements, and television episodes, demonstrating its long-lasting cultural impact.
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