Song Information:
- Title: “Splish Splash”
- Performer/Co-Writer: Bobby Darin
- Year: 1958
Details:
- Song Origin: “Splish Splash” is a rock song performed and co-written by Bobby Darin in 1958.
- Collaboration: Co-written with DJ Murray the K (Murray Kaufman), who challenged Darin to create a song starting with “Splish splash, I was takin’ a bath,” suggested by Murray’s mother, Jean Kaufman.
- Crediting: To avoid payola implications, the song was credited to Darin and “Jean Murray,” a combination of their names.
- Impact: This marked Darin’s first hit, significantly boosting his career.
- Chart Performance:
- Reached No. 3 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
- No. 2 on the R&B Best Sellers chart.
- No. 14 on the C&W Best Sellers in Stores chart.
- Recording:
- Date: April 10, 1958
- Studio: Atlantic Studios (New York, New York)
- Genre: Rock and roll, novelty song
- Length: 2:12
- Label: Atco #6117
- B-side: “Judy Don’t Be Moody”
- Release Date: May 19, 1958
About The Song
“Splish Splash” is a song written by Bobby Darin and Jean Murray. It was recorded by Bobby Darin and released as a single in 1958. The song became a hit, reaching No. 3 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. “Splish Splash” is known for its catchy and upbeat rock and roll style, and it remains one of Bobby Darin’s most well-known and popular songs.
The lyrics of the song tell a humorous story about a guy who is taking a bath and gets interrupted by a party. The character in the song then rushes to get ready to join the festivities. The upbeat and lively nature of the song, along with Darin’s energetic performance, contributed to its success and enduring popularity.