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It is commonly used to teach the alphabet to children in English-speaking countries. "The ABC Song" was first copyrighted in 1835 by Boston music publisher Charles Bradlee. The melody is from a 1761 French music book and is also used in other nursery rhymes like "Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star", while the author of the lyrics is unknown. Songs ...
ABC song or similar terms may refer to: . The ABC Song, or Alphabet song, a popular alphabet song for children first copyrighted in 1835 "ABC" (The Jackson 5 song), 1970 "ABCs" (song), a 2008 song by K'naan
The upbeat lyrics compare learning to love to learning the alphabet. "ABC" was nominated for the Grammy Award for Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals in 1971. 50 Cent told NME that the song was the first he remembered hearing: "I've always loved MJ, so I guess it was probably a good place to start music: right here, with the ABCs."
The lyrics and title of the song are a tribute to R&B and soul singer Smokey Robinson. In the United States, Robinson's single " One Heartbeat " and ABC's "When Smokey Sings" were ranked in the Billboard 100 pop chart simultaneously for several weeks, including the week ending 3 October 1987, in which both songs ranked in the top 10.
Swingin' the Alphabet" is a novelty song sung by the Three Stooges (Moe Howard, Larry Fine, and Curly Howard) in their 1938 short film Violent Is the Word for Curly. It is the only full-length song performed by the trio in their short films, and the only time they mimed to their own pre-recorded soundtrack.
Here Come the ABCs is the second children's album and eleventh studio album by alternative rock band They Might Be Giants, aimed at young children learning the alphabet.The CD and DVD were originally released separately but have since been released as a combo.
"Apple Pie ABC" is an old and enduring English alphabet rhyme for children which has gone through several variations since the 17th century. Its educational function is to describe the interaction of children with the pie in alphabetical order, placing it at the very start of The Oxford Dictionary of Nursery Rhymes .
"Tears Are Not Enough" is the debut single by English pop band ABC. It was released on 16 October 1981 [5] on two formats (7" and 12"). The two singles versions of the song are both different from the version on their debut studio album, The Lexicon of Love (1982). Originally produced by Steve Brown, it was remixed for the album by Trevor Horn.