In Celebration of the Human Voice - The Essential Musical Instrument

Splish Splash

Music by Bobby Darin, Lyrics by Jean Kaufman

"Splish Splash" is a 1958 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.

Release Date: 1958

Songbooks, Arrangements and/or Media

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Roger Emerson : Rock Around the '50s

Hello Baaaaaaaby! Get ready to rock around the clock with songs and interesting fun facts from the era of sock hops, Elvis and doo-wop. These easily-produced Express Musicals are perfect for a short program in the spring or fall, community outreach events, or as part of a larger program. Short narrations for up to 23 speakers set up the songs. The Teacher Edition features piano/vocal arrangements and choreography, reproducible program narration and fun facts from the '50s. The Singer Edition 20-pak features singer vocal parts in attractive full color spreads. To perform with recordings, there are 2 options. A Performance/Accompaniment CD is available separately. For cost-saving value, the Performance Kit Audio includes the Teacher Edition, Singer 20-Pak and audio recordings via digital access. Songs include: Rock Around the Clock, Mister Sandman, Jailhouse Rock, Yakety Yak, Splish Splash, La Bamba. About 25 minutes. Suggested for grades 4-8.

Songlist: La Bamba, Jailhouse Rock, Mister Sandman, Rock Around The Clock, Splish Splash, Yakety Yak

Let's All Sing : Let's All Sing Songs of the '50s

Step back in time to the '50s - when Elvis was King, poodle skirts and saddle shoes were the rage, and the Twist, Mashed Potato, Pony and Jerk took over the dance floor! Rock 'n' Roll was here to stay, and performing greats like Elvis Presley, Chuck Berry, Bill Haley and the Comets, Buddy Holly took the world by storm! What a great decade of fun music, rockin' radio and hep dancing. This one-of-a-kind collection of rock 'n' roll favorites includes fresh, new arrangements and rockin' orchestrations by Alan Billingsley. The PVG Score offers fully accompanied songs for piano and voice, with vocal parts in the Singer Edition. These songs will 'hit the mark' with rock 'n' rollers of all ages! 12 songs. Available: Piano/Vocal/Guitar Edition, Singer Edition, Singer Edition 10-Pak, Performance/Accompaniment CD. For all ages!

Songlist: At The Hop, Rockin' Robin, Blue Suede Shoes, La Bamba, Chantilly Lace, Get A Job, Hound Dog, Jailhouse Rock, Jambalaya (On The Bayou), Rock And Roll Is Here To Stay, Rock Around The Clock, Splish Splash

Various : Jukebox Time Machine

You've never seen anything like our amazing jukebox time machine! Just insert a quarter to travel to a past decade where Roxie, the time machine tour guide, will share a few nostalgic fun facts before dropping the needle on some of the greatest pop hits of all time. Feature up to 32 speakers on the minimal-rehearsal-required script, while all the kids sing and dance along to iconic songs from the 1930s to the 2000s! Complete choreography included. Approximately 40 minutes. Recommended for grades four and up.

Songlist: Jukebox Time Machine, Music! Music! Music!, She Loves You, Dancing Queen, Splish Splash, Vogue, Don't Stop Believin', Breakaway, It Don't Mean a Thing If It Ain't Got That Sing, Sing, Sing, Jukebox Time Machine: Finale, Jukebox Time Machine: Bows, Jukebox Time Machine, Music! Music! Music!, She Loves You, Dancing Queen, Splish Splash, Vogue, Don't Stop Believin', Breakaway, It Don't Mean a Thing If It Ain't Got That Sing, Sing, Sing, Jukebox Time Machine: Finale, Jukebox Time Machine: Bows, Jukebox Time Machine, Music! Music! Music!, She Loves You, Dancing Queen, Splish Splash, Vogue, Don't Stop Believin', Breakaway, and more

Bobby Darin : Bobby Darin Songbook

25 songs from Bobby Darin's long and fruitful career.

Songlist: About A Quarter To Nine, Artificial Flowers, Beyond The Sea, Bill Bailey, Won't You Please Come Home, Call Me Irresponsible, Clementine, Dream Lover, Eighteen Yellow Roses, Hello, Dolly!, Hello, Young Lovers, If I Were A Carpenter, Lazy River, Lovin' You, Mack The Knife, More (Ti Guarder˜ Nel Cuore), Multiplication, A Nightingale Sang In Berkeley Square, Queen Of The Hop, Simple Song Of Freedom, Splish Splash, That's All, Things, What'd I Say, You Must Have Been A Beautiful Baby, You're The Reason I'm Living

Let's All Sing : Let's All Sing Songs of the '50s

Step back in time to the '50s - when Elvis was King, poodle skirts and saddle shoes were the rage, and the Twist, Mashed Potato, Pony and Jerk took over the dance floor! Rock 'n' Roll was here to stay, and performing greats like Elvis Presley, Chuck Berry, Bill Haley and the Comets, Buddy Holly took the world by storm! What a great decade of fun music, rockin' radio and hep dancing. This one-of-a-kind collection of rock 'n' roll favorites includes fresh, new arrangements and rockin' orchestrations by Alan Billingsley. The PVG Score offers fully accompanied songs for piano and voice, with vocal parts in the Singer Edition. These songs will 'hit the mark' with rock 'n' rollers of all ages! 12 songs.ShowTrax CD includes a full performance of the primary voicing and an accompaniment only track

Individual Folios

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Kirby Shaw : Splish Splash

This 1958 Bobby Darin pop hit is fun and easy to sing! Available: TBB, 2-Part, 3-Part Mixed, ShowTrax CD. Performance Time: Approx. 1:40.

Arranger: Kirby Shaw | Composer: Bobby Darin | Lyricist: Jean Kaufman Performed By: Bobby Darin

Sally K. Albrecht : Splish Splash

Bobby Darin's hit from the '50s is set as an easy-to-assemble partner song, complete with suggestions for bath brush choreography. So come on, join the party that's already going on! Featured on "Reaching for the Stars" choral movement DVD 00-39928.

Arranger: Sally K. Albrecht | Composer: Bobby Darin | Lyricist: Jean Kaufman Performed By: Bobby Darin