On Top of Spaghetti
Tom Glazer
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On top of spaghetti all covered with cheese I lost my poor meatball when somebody sneezed It rolled off the table, it rolled on the floor And then my poor meatball rolled out of the door It rolled in the garden and under a bush And then my poor meatball was nothing but mush. The mush was as tasty as tasty could be, And early next summer it grew to a tree. The tree was all covered with beautiful moss It grew great big meatballs and tomato sauce. So if you eat spaghetti all covered with cheese, Hold on to your meatball and don't ever sneeze.
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Written by: TOM GLAZER
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14 facts about this song
Song Origin"On Top of the Spaghetti" is a popular children's song written and first recorded by folk singer Tom Glazer in 1963.
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Inspiration SourceThe song is set to the tune of the traditional folk song "On Top of Old Smoky", thereby making it a parody.
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Song ContentThe lyrics of the song tell a humorous story of a lost meatball that was sneezed off a pile of spaghetti and rolled away, later becoming a tree.
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Success LevelIn 1963, "On Top of Spaghetti" reached number 14 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
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Album AppearanceThe song appeared on Tom Glazer's album titled '...Sings Honk-Hiss-Tweet-GGGGGGGGGG and Other Children's Favorites'.
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Pop Culture Impact"On Top of Spaghetti" has been covered by numerous artists, and it is often sung at summer camps and in school classrooms.
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Lifetime Achievement of the SingerTom Glazer, who is both the songwriter and the performer of "On Top of Spaghetti," is also known for his work as a social activist and author.
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Fiscal Success"On Top of Spaghetti" was considered one of the most financially successful compositions for Tom Glazer.
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Lyrics ContinuityThe storyline of the runaway meatball in the song continues in two follow-up songs titled "Don't Sit Down" and "I'm Looking Over."
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Musical Style"On Top of Spaghetti," while a children's song, also falls under the genre of Folk music because of its use of the traditional "On Top of Old Smoky" melody.
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InstrumentationThe original recording of "On Top of Spaghetti" features Tom Glazer's vocal performance with simple guitar accompaniment.
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Cultural InfluenceThe song has been translated and performed in many different languages around the world, demonstrating its widespread popularity and influence.
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Hospital ReferenceThe song may indirectly teach children about germs spreading through sneezing, as the meatball causes a commotion after being sneezed off the spaghetti.
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Song LongevityOver half a century after its release, "On Top of Spaghetti" remains a staple in children's music, highlighting its timeless appeal.
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