Splish Splash

Bobby Darin

About Splish Splash

"Splish Splash" is a 1958 novelty rock song performed and co-written by Bobby Darin. It was written with DJ Murray the K (Murray Kaufman), who bet that Darin could not write a song that began with the words, "Splish Splash, I was takin' a bath", as suggested by Murray's mother, Jean Kaufman. The song was credited to Darin and "Jean Murray" (a combination of their names) to avoid any hint of payola. It was Darin's first hit and the song helped to give him a major boost in his career, reaching No. 3 on the U. S. pop singles chart and No. 2 on the R&B Best Sellers chart. "Splish Splash" was Darin's only entry on the C&W Best Sellers in Stores chart, where it peaked at No. 14. In a 1967 interview, Darin claimed that he was so happy about having his first hit that his skin condition cleared up. 


Year:
1988
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Splish, splash, I was takin' a bath
Long about a Saturday night, yeah
A rub dub, just relaxin' in the tub
Thinkin' everythin' was alright

Well, I stepped out the tub
I put my feet on the floor
I wrapped the towel around me and I
Opened the door

And then a-splish, splash
I jumped back in the bath
Well, how was I to know
There was a party goin' on?

There was a-splishin' and a-splashin'
Reelin' with the feelin'
Movin' and a-groovin'
Rockin' and a-rollin', yeah, yeah

Bing, bang, I saw the whole gang
Dancin' on my living room rug, yeah
Flip, flop, they was doin' the bop
All the teens had the dancin' but

There was lollipop with a Peggy Sue
Good golly, Miss Molly was-a even there, too
A- well-a, splish, splash, I forgot about the bath
I went and put my dancin' shoes on, yeah

I was a-rollin' and a-strollin'
Reelin' with the feelin'
Movin' and a-groovin'
Splishin' and a-splashin', yeah

Yes, I was a-splishin' and a-splashin'
I was a-rollin' and a-strollin'
Yeah, I was a-movin' and a-groovin'
We was a-reelin' with the feelin'
We was a-rollin' and a-strollin'
Movin' with the groovin'
Splish, splash, yeah

Splishin' and a-splashin'
One time I was splishin' and a-splashin'
Ooh, I was movin' and a-groovin'
Yeah, I was splishin' and a-splashin'

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Bobby Darin

Bobby Darin (born Walden Robert Cassotto; May 14, 1936 – December 20, 1973) was an American singer who performed in a range of music genres, including pop, rock, jazz, folk, and country. more »

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Written by: BOBBY DARIN, JEAN MURRAY

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10 facts about this song

Artist Background
"Splish Splash" is a song performed by American rock and roll musician Bobby Darin. Bobby Darin was a popular musician, songwriter, and actor in the mid-20th century.
Release Details
Darin released "Splish Splash" as a single on Atco Records in April 1958. The song also served as the title track for his debut album which was released the same year.
Songwriting Credits
"Splish Splash" was co-written by Bobby Darin and radio disc jockey Murray "The K" Kaufman. The pair reportedly penned the song in less than an hour.
Chart Performance
"Splish Splash" peaked at No. 3 on the Billboard Hot 100 and reached No. 2 on the R&B Best Sellers chart. Notably, it was one of Darin's biggest hits.
Iconic Song Status
It is often considered one of the first rock and roll songs to make use of novelty sounds, including water noises.
Grammy Hall of Fame
This iconic song was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 2008, thus recognizing its significant cultural impact.
Song Inspiration
The song was allegedly written as a bet, to see if Darin and Murray could write a song beginning with the words "Splish Splash, I was taking a bath."
Topical Lyrics
The lyrics tell a lighthearted story of a man who, after taking a bath, discovers a party happening in the adjoining room.
Timeless Cover
"Splish Splash" has been covered by a variety of artists, from Elvis Presley to the Muppets, displaying its timeless appeal across generations and genres.
Pop Culture Reference
In the decades since its release, "Splish Splash" has been featured on movie soundtracks, advertisements, and television episodes, demonstrating its long-lasting cultural impact.

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