Rubber Duckie
Sesame Street
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Well, here I am in my tubby again And my tubby's all filled with water and nice fluffy suds And I've got my soap and washcloth to wash myself And I've got my nifty scrub brush to help me scrub my back And I've got a big fluffy towel to dry myself when I'm done But there's one other thing that makes tubby time the very best time of the whole day And do you know what that is? It's a very special friend of mine my very favorite little pal Rubber duckie you're the one You make bath time lots of fun Rubber duckie I'm awfully fond of you Rubber duckie joy of joys When I squeeze you, you make noise Rubber duckie you're my very best friend it's true Oh, every day when I make my way to the tubby I find a little fellow who's cute and yellow and chubby Rub-a-dub-dubby Rubber duckie, you're so fine And I'm lucky that you're mine Rubber duckie, I'm awfully fond of you Hey, rubber duckie would you like me to scrub your back with my little nifty scrub brush? You would okay, how's this? Hey, you want me to scrub behind your ears? Oh, I see you don't have any ears, do you? Well, how about your tummy? Scrub his little duckie tummy Oh, he's ticklish oh-hoo Oh, every day when I make my way to the tubby I find a little fellow who's cute and yellow and chubby Rub-a-dub-dubby! Rubber duckie, you're so fine And I'm lucky that you're mine Rubber duckie, I'd like a whole pond of Rubber duckie, I'm awfully fond of you
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Written by: Jefferey A Moss
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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14 facts about this song
Origin"Rubber Duckie" is a song sung by the character Ernie, a muppet from the beloved children's show, "Sesame Street".
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ComposerThe song was written by veteran Sesame Street songwriter, Jeffrey Moss.
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Release Date"Rubber Duckie" initially aired during a February 1970 episode of Sesame Street's first season.
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Billboard Chart HistoryBy August 1970, "Rubber Duckie" was performing so well it reached No. 16 in Billboard's Hot 100 chart.
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Grammy Nomination"Rubber Duckie" was nominated for a Grammy in 1971 for Best Recording for Children.
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Sung by PuppeteerErnie, the joyful primary performer of the song, is voiced by Jim Henson, the creator of The Muppets.
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Pop Culture SignificanceThe song has enjoyed enduring popularity and has become a cultural touchstone, often appearing in various TV shows, films, and other forms of media in the years since its release.
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Album ReleaseThe song, along with other tracks from the show, was included in the album "The Sesame Street Book & Record," which was also a Grammy winner.
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CelebrationIn appreciation of the song, January 13th has been unofficially designated as National Rubber Duckie Day in the U.S.
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Cover Versions"Rubber Duckie" has been covered by numerous artists in various forms, including Little Richard's rock and roll version for a Sesame Street album in 1994.
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Translated VersionsThe song has been translated and performed in various languages around the world, exemplifying its universal appeal.
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Puppeteer SwitchAfter Jim Henson's death in 1990, puppeteer Steve Whitmire took over as the voice of Ernie and sang the song in the following years.
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Iconic Bathtub PropThe Rubber Duckie, the focal point of the song, has since become an iconic bathtub prop for children globally.
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Legacy"Rubber Duckie" remains one of the most famous songs in the history of children's television, even 50 years after its original air date.
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