On Top of Spaghetti facts for kids
Quick facts for kids "On Top of Spaghetti" |
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| Song by Sharon and the Lollipops | |
| Published | 1962 |
| Composer(s) | music from "On Top of Old Smoky" |
| Lyricist(s) | Sharon Ruth, Philip Anders |
"On Top of Spaghetti" is a super fun and well-known children's song. It's a silly story about a runaway meatball! The song uses the tune of an older folk song called "On Top of Old Smoky". It tells what happens when a meatball rolls off a plate of spaghetti and goes on an adventure.
The Song's Journey
This catchy song became very popular thanks to folk singer Tom Glazer and the Do-Re-Mi Children's Chorus. Their version came out in 1963. It's the most famous way people know the song today.
Early Recordings
Before Tom Glazer's hit, other artists recorded similar songs. In 1961, a DJ named Dick Biondi released "The Pizza Song." It used the same tune as "On Top of Old Smoky." Then, in 1962, Sharon and the Lollipops recorded "On Top of Spaghetti." This version was reviewed by Billboard magazine that same year. A Swedish version of the song was also released in 1962 by a group called Snopporna.
Tom Glazer's Popular Version
Tom Glazer's longer version of "On Top of Spaghetti" was released in 1963. It quickly became a hit! This fun song even reached number 14 on the Billboard Hot 100 music chart.
- Rise Up Singing, page 175
