Birds and the Bees
Jewel Akens
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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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12 facts about this song
Release DateThe song "Birds and the Bees" was originally released by Jewel Akens in 1965.
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Chart PerformanceThe song turned out to be a massive hit and peaked at number 3 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States.
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Signature SongDespite having a long musical career and multiple recorded songs, "Birds and the Bees" is still considered Jewel Akens' signature song, proving its popularity.
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InspirationAccording to some reports, the song was inspired by a child's simple explanation about the birds and the bees, hence the title.
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Record LabelThe song was released under the record label Era Records.
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SongwritersThe song was written by Herb Newman and Barry Stuart.
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International SuccessIt 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.
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Cover VersionsThe song's popularity led to several cover versions by other artists, including Dean Martin and Gary Lewis & the Playboys among others.
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Music GenreThe song is categorized under the popular music genres of Pop, R&B, and Soul.
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Enduring PopularityDespite being over 50 years old, the song "Birds and the Bees" continues to be played and enjoyed, demonstrating its enduring popularity.
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Song ThemeThe song carries a simple, happy narrative, speaking metaphorically about the birds and the bees to explain love and relationships.
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TributesFollowing 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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