Happy Birthday (Sharon, Lois & Bram album) facts for kids

Happy Birthday
Studio album by Sharon, Lois & Bram
Released	1988
Genre	Children's music
Length	44:00
Label	Elephant Records A&M Records Drive Entertainment
Sharon, Lois & Bram chronology
Stay Tuned (1987) Happy Birthday (1988) Car Tunes (1989/1990)

Happy Birthday is the ninth music album from the beloved children's group Sharon, Lois & Bram. It first came out in 1988. This album was created to celebrate Sharon, Lois & Bram's 10th year of making music together. That's why it has a "birthday" theme!

Album Versions and Releases

The first versions of this album were called "Happy Birthday." They were released by Elephant Records and A&M Records. You could buy them on CD, cassette, and even on a record (LP). This was the last album by Sharon, Lois & Bram that was available on a record.

The "Elephant Party" Re-releases

In 1996, Elephant Records released the album again. This time, they changed the name to "Elephant Party." The cover art was different too. It showed a cartoon elephant bursting out of a birthday present. Sharon, Lois & Bram looked surprised in the picture. This new version added the song "Ha-Ha, This-A-Way." However, it did not include the song "Puff the Magic Dragon."

Later in 1996, Drive Entertainment released the album in the United States. They also called it "Elephant Party." The cover for this version was yellow. It showed Sharon, Lois & Bram with Elephant, surrounded by balloons. This edition came with a fun "pin-the-tail on the elephant" game. It also had a fold-out sheet with lyrics for most of the songs. But this version removed several songs that were on the original album.

There was also an idea to re-release "Happy Birthday" under the title "The Elephant Party." This planned version would have used the same album cover as the original "Happy Birthday" album. But for some reason, this idea was never fully released.

Release Dates Overview

• 1988: Elephant Records (LP Record, Cassette, CD)
• 1990: A&M Records (LP Record, Cassette, CD)
• 1996: Elephant Records (Cassette, CD)
• 1996: Drive Entertainment (Cassette, CD)

Featured on Television

The process of making the "Happy Birthday" album was shown on TV. It was part of an episode called "Making A Record." This episode was from Season 5 of Sharon, Lois & Bram's Elephant Show. The 30-minute show explained how a music album is created. It showed everything from start to finish. The episode featured several songs from the new album. It also included some older favorite songs. This was all part of celebrating Sharon, Lois & Bram's "10 Years Singing" anniversary.

Awards and Recognition

The "Happy Birthday" album received special recognition:

• American Library Association Award, Notable Children's Recording (1988)
• Parent's Choice Award, Classic Audio (1993)

Songs on the Album

Here is a list of the songs featured on the "Happy Birthday" album:

• "Happy Birthday To You"
• "Happy Birthday Jig 1"
• "We're All Together Again"
• "If I Knew You Were Coming I'd've Baked A Cake"
• "Fish & Chips & Vinegar"
• "Jock-A-Mo"
• "Being Five"
• "I'm Five"
• "Turn Around"
• "Simple Gifts"
• "I Had An Old Coat"
• "Boomps-A-Daisy"
• "You're the Same As I Am"
• "Charoumena Genethlia"
• "Sto Lat"
• "Tsu Dayn Geburtstog"
• "Petit Papa"
• "Las Mañanitas"
• "Apples, Peaches, Pears & Plums"
• "The Unbirthday Song"
• "Happy Birthday Jig 2"
• "Happy Birthday Jig 3"
• "Walk Right In"
• "One, One Cinnamon Bun"
• "Everybody Eats When They Come to My House"
• "When I Was One"
• "Going Over the Sea"
• "Puff, the Magic Dragon"*
• "Roses Red"
• "Birthday Hallelujah"
• "Sarah the Whale"
• "Farmer in the Dell"
• "When You Wish Upon A Star"
• "String Quartet"
• "Happy Birthday Waltz"
• "Happy Birthday Jig 4"

(*) This song was not included on the "Elephant Party" album released by Drive Entertainment in 1996. (**) This song was not included on the "Elephant Party" album released by Elephant Records in 1996.