Birds and the Bees

Jewel Akens

About 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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1994
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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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12 facts about this song

Release Date
The song "Birds and the Bees" was originally released by Jewel Akens in 1965.
Chart Performance
The song turned out to be a massive hit and peaked at number 3 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States.
Signature Song
Despite having a long musical career and multiple recorded songs, "Birds and the Bees" is still considered Jewel Akens' signature song, proving its popularity.
Inspiration
According to some reports, the song was inspired by a child's simple explanation about the birds and the bees, hence the title.
Record Label
The song was released under the record label Era Records.
Songwriters
The song was written by Herb Newman and Barry Stuart.
International Success
It wasn't only a hit in the United States. "Birds and the Bees" also reached number 29 in the UK Singles Chart, showcasing its international success.
Cover Versions
The song's popularity led to several cover versions by other artists, including Dean Martin and Gary Lewis & the Playboys among others.
Music Genre
The song is categorized under the popular music genres of Pop, R&B, and Soul.
Enduring Popularity
Despite being over 50 years old, the song "Birds and the Bees" continues to be played and enjoyed, demonstrating its enduring popularity.
Song Theme
The song carries a simple, happy narrative, speaking metaphorically about the birds and the bees to explain love and relationships.
Tributes
Following Akens' death in March 2013, the song "The Birds and The Bees" was played as tribute in various shows and radios around the world honoring his contribution to music.

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