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The Banana Splits
About Tra La La
"The Tra La La Song (One Banana, Two Banana)" is a 1968 pop song, which was the theme song for the children's television program The Banana Splits Adventure Hour. Originally released by Decca Records on the album titled We're the Banana Splits, the single release peaked at #96 on the Billboard Hot 100 on February 8, 1969. The writing of the song is credited to Mark Barkan and Ritchie Adams, who were the show's music directors. However, there are claims that the theme was written by jingle writer N. B. Winkless, Jr. of the Leo Burnett Agency but was credited to Adams and Barkan for contractual reasons. The song is based on the melody of "Shortnin' Bread". In 1995, Hollywood Library released the 1,000-copy limited-edition CD reissue We're the Banana Splits/Here Come the Beagles which, in addition to the original album version, includes an alternate version on the song. It is also the theme song to the popular YouTube show The Foodie Boys.more »
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The Banana Splits
The Banana Splits Adventure Hour was an hour-long, packaged television variety program featuring The Banana Splits, a fictional rock band composed of four funny animal characters. The costumed hosts of the show were Fleegle (guitar, vocals), Bingo (drums, vocals), Drooper (bass, vocals) and Snorky (keyboards, effects).The series was produced by Hanna-Barbera, and ran for 31 episodes on NBC Saturday mornings, from September 7, 1968, to September 5, 1970. The costumes and sets were designed by Sid and Marty Krofft, and the series' sponsor was Kellogg's Cereals. The show featured both live action and animated segments, and was Hanna-Barbera's first foray into mixing live action with animation. more »
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Written by: MARK BARKAN, RITCHIE ADAMS
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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12 facts about this song
Genre Classification"Tra La La" by "The Banana Splits" is classified within the bubblegum pop genre, a type of pop music with an upbeat sound popular in the late 1960s and early 1970s. |
Theme SongThe song served as the theme song for The Banana Splits Adventure Hour, a children's television series that aired from 1968 to 1970. |
Song CompositionThe song was composed by musical duo Ritchie Adams and Mark Barkan, who were known for their contributions to the bubblegum pop genre. |
Chart Performance"Tra La La" managed to reach #96 on Billboard’s Hot 100 chart in 1968. |
Television ShowThe Banana Splits Adventure Hour was not an ordinary show - it combined animated segments with live-action skits, all starring the costumed large-size characters of The Banana Splits band. |
Band MembersThe Banana Splits included characters Fleegle (guitar and vocals), Bingo (drums), Drooper (bass) and Snorky (keyboards). |
Cultural ImpactDespite not being a bankable hit at the time, "Tra La La" has gained cult status due to its association with the nostalgic fervor surrounding The Banana Splits Adventure Hour. |
Song ContentThe lyrics of 'Tra La La' are whimsical and nonsensical, reflecting the fun and playful nature of the children's television show. |
Instrumental CompositionThe song features a prominent use of xylophone, alongside traditional rock band instruments like guitar, drums, and bass guitar. |
RebootThe Banana Splits were rebooted in 2008 and the "Tra La La" song returned as the beloved theme of the show. |
In Popular CultureThe song has popped up in several modern television shows and films, often used ironically or to evoke a specific late 1960s vibe. |
Coronavirus ParodyIn 2020, YouTuber Randy Rainbow used the melody of "Tra La La" for a parody song about the coronavirus pandemic. |
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