Can We Fix It?

Bob the Builder

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"Can We Fix It?" is the name of the theme song, written by Paul K. Joyce, from the children's television programme Bob the Builder, produced by Hot Animation. The song's title is derived from the main character's catchphrase. The chorus of the song features this phrase prominently, as well as the response, "Yes we can!" "Can We Fix It?" became a UK Christmas number one single in 2000, beating Westlife's "What Makes a Man" to the top spot. It was the biggest-selling single of the year in the United Kingdom, appearing 10th on the decade-end chart and 80th on the all-time UK best-sellers list. The song has sold over one million copies in the United Kingdom according to the Official Charts Company. In September 2001, the song reached number one in Australia, becoming the ninth best-selling single of the year there. It also reached number three in Ireland. A second single by Bob, "Mambo No. 5", with the lyrics adapted from Lou Bega's 1999 hit version, also reached number one a year later. An album entitled The Album followed, which debuted at No. 4 in the UK Albums Chart, and included a cover of Elton John's "Crocodile Rock". 


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Bob the builder
Can we fix it?
Bob the builder
Yes we can!

Scoop muck and dizzey and roley too
Loftey and wendy 
Join the crew
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Bob the Builder

Bob the Builder is a British children's animated television show created by Keith Chapman. In the original series, Bob appears in a stop motion animated programme as a building contractor, specialising in masonry, along with his colleague Wendy, various neighbours and friends, and their gang of anthropomorphised work-vehicles and equipment. The show is broadcast in many countries, but originates from the United Kingdom where Bob is voiced by English actor Neil Morrissey. The show was later created using CGI animation starting with the spin-off series Ready, Steady, Build!. In each episode, Bob and his group help with renovations, construction, and repairs and with other projects as needed. The show emphasises conflict resolution, co-operation, socialisation a… more »

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Written by: PAUL JOYCE

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11 facts about this song

Release
"Can We Fix It?" was released on December 4, 2000, as a single by Bob the Builder, a character from the children's TV show of the same name.
Chart Performance
The song topped the UK Singles Chart for 3 weeks, making Bob the Builder one of the few animated characters to achieve a number 1 hit in the UK.
Song Origin
The song originated from the catchphrase of the character Bob the Builder from the TV show. The full phrase is "Can we fix it? Yes, we can!"
Certification
The song was certified Double Platinum in the UK, selling over 1.52 million copies as of 2016. It was also the UK's biggest selling single of 2000.
Writer
Paul K. Joyce composed the song. He is also the composer for the "Bob the Builder" TV series.
U.S Performance
In the U.S, the song was not as successful as in the UK. The song peaked only at number 100 on the Billboard Hot Singles Sales chart.
Parodies
The song has been parodied several times. For instance, British comedian Peter Kay parodied the song with the title "Big Bob and the Dolly Mixtures – Can We Rock It?”.
Record Label
"Can We Fix It" was released under the record label BBC, which is the same company that aired the "Bob the Builder" TV show.
Album
The song also features in the platinum-selling album ‘Bob the Builder: The Album’.
Christmas Number One
The song secured the coveted Christmas Number One spot for 2000 in the UK, beating Westlife's cover of "What Makes a Man".
Cultural Impact
The song’s catchy tune and simple lyrics, along with its association with a popular children’s character, have resulted in it becoming a cultural phenomenon, particularly in the UK.

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