The Birds and the Bees

Jewel Akens

About The Birds and the Bees

"The Birds and the Bees" was a 1964 single release by Jewel Akens with a lyric based on the "birds and the bees" idiom commonly referenced with regard to affording young people their introductory sex education. An international hit in 1965, "The Birds and the Bees" was reminiscent of such 1950s' honky tonk-style hits as "Blueberry Hill" by Fats Domino and "Kansas City" by Wilbert Harrison.


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Let me tell ya 'bout the birds and the bees
And the flowers and the trees
And the moon up above
And a thing called "Love"

Let me tell ya 'bout the stars in the sky
And a girl and a guy
And the way they could kiss
On a night like this

When I look into your big brown eyes
It's so very plain to see
That it's time you learned about the facts of life
Starting from A to Z

Let me tell ya 'bout the birds and the bees
And the flowers and the trees
And the moon up above
And a thing called "Love" (Yeah!)

When I look into your big brown eyes
It's so very plain to see
That it's time you learned about the facts of life
Starting from A to Z

Let me tell ya 'bout the birds and the bees
And the flowers and the trees
And the moon up above
And a thing called "Love"

Let me tell ya 'bout the birds and the bees
And the flowers and the trees
And the birds and the bees
And the flowers and the trees
'Bout the birds

And the bees

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Jewel Akens

Jewel Akens (born 12 September 1940, Houston, Texas) is an American singer and record producer. more »

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Written by: HERBERT NEWMAN

Lyrics © SPIRIT MUSIC GROUP

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13 facts about this song

Year of Release
"The Birds and the Bees" was released in December 1964.
Chart Performance
The song peaked at number three on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1965, indicating its high popularity.
Genre
It is categorized as a pop song with elements of rhythm and blues, falling under the 'soul pop' genre.
Songwriter
The song was written by Barry Stuart, who was a popular songwriter during the 1960s.
Cover Versions
It was covered by several artists, including Dean Martin, Alma Cogan, Tampa Red, and Bobby Vinton among others.
Legacy
The song is considered one of the few one-hit wonders of Jewel Akens, contributing significantly to his music legacy.
International Reach
The song was also popular in other countries, peaking at number 2 on the Canadian Singles Chart and number 29 on the UK Singles Chart.
Record Label
The song was released on the Era Records label.
Theme
The song uses imagery drawn from Nature, and it's a love song explaining "the birds, the bees, and the flowers, and the trees," as symbols of love and attraction.
Album
"The Birds and the Bees" appeared on the album of the same name, which was released in 1965.
Successor
"The Birds and the Bees" was followed by "Georgie Porgie," which, despite being well-received, did not achieve the same level of commercial success.
Music Influences
The song is noted for its upbeat, Motown-inspired sound - a fusion of pop and R&B styles that were prominent in the 1960s.
Other Facts
Jewel Akens initially resisted recording this song. Barry Stuart had to trick him into recording it by asking him to give a quick throwaway take, after which Stuart declared it perfect.

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