Three Little Fishies
Kay Kyser
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Three Little Fishies (Itty Bitty Poo) Kay Kyser (#1 in 1939) - words and music by Saxie Dowell Down in the meadow in a little bitty pool Swam three little fishies and a mama fishie too "Swim" said the mama fishie, "Swim if you can" And they swam and they swam all over the dam Boop boop dit-tem dat-tem what-tem Chu! Boop boop dit-tem dat-tem what-tem Chu! Boop boop dit-tem dat-tem what-tem Chu! And they swam and they swam all over the dam "Stop" said the mama fishie, "or you will get lost" The three little fishies didn't want to be bossed The three little fishies went off on a spree And they swam and they swam right out to the sea Boop boop dit-tem dat-tem what-tem Chu! Boop boop dit-tem dat-tem what-tem Chu! Boop boop dit-tem dat-tem what-tem Chu! And they swam and they swam right out to the sea "Whee!" yelled the little fishies, "Here's a lot of fun We'll swim in the sea till the day is done" They swam and they swam, and it was a lark Till all of a sudden they saw a shark! Boop boop dit-tem dat-tem what-tem Chu! Boop boop dit-tem dat-tem what-tem Chu! Boop boop dit-tem dat-tem what-tem Chu! Till all of a sudden they saw a shark! "Help!" cried the little fishies, "Gee! look at all the whales!" And quick as they could, they turned on their tails And back to the pool in the meadow they swam And they swam and they swam back over the dam Boop boop dit-tem dat-tem what-tem Chu! Boop boop dit-tem dat-tem what-tem Chu! Boop boop dit-tem dat-tem what-tem Chu! And they swam and they swam back over the dam
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Written by: SAXIE DOWELL
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13 facts about this song
Song Origins"Three Little Fishies" was a popular song that was first recorded and released in 1939.
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PerformerKay Kyser, a famous American bandleader, and radio personality, is known for his performance of this song.
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SongwritersThe song was written by Saxie Dowell and Hal Kemp, who were members of the Hal Kemp Orchestra.
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Chart PerformanceIt was an instant hit and took the top position in Billboard Pop Singles chart in the same year of its release.
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GenreThe song can be classified as Oldies pop or novelty dance music.
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Iconic Song"Three Little Fishies" is renowned for its lighthearted and catchy lyrics, making it a children's favorite even to this day.
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Song themeThe song narrates a playful tale of three fish who disobey their mother and venture into the dangerous area which is a delight for kids.
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Song-CoverLater, this song was covered by various artist including The Andrews Sisters and Spike Jones.
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Musical StyleThe song notably features a talk-sing style of vocals, which was a prevalent style during the late 1930s and early 1940s.
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Singing VoiceKay Kyser was renowned for his unique singing voice, particularly his ability to effectively use different inflections and tones, which greatly benefited the performance of "Three Little Fishies."
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Cultural Impact"Three Little Fishies" Is well-known for its cultural impact, remembering the simpler times of the late 1930s, and it's often played on old-fashioned, golden-oldies radio stations.
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AdaptationThe song was also adapted into a colorful children's book, further enhancing its popularity with young audiences.
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Grammy Hall of Fame"Three Little Fishies" was included in the Grammy Hall of Fame, which is a special Grammy award established in 1973 to honor recordings that are at least 25 years old and of significant historical significance.
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