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{{for2|the album version|Homer's Barbershop Quartet (Medley)}} | {{for2|the album version|Homer's Barbershop Quartet (Medley)}} | ||
{{Song | {{Song | ||
| − | |name= Baby on Board | + | |name= "Baby on Board" |
| − | |image= | + | |image= [[File:Baby on Board Rooftop Performance.png|250px]] |
| − | |singers= [[Dan Castellaneta]]<br | + | |singers= [[Dan Castellaneta]]<br>[[Hank Azaria]]<br>[[Harry Shearer]]<br>[[The Dapper Dans]] |
| − | |characters= [[Homer Simpson]]<br | + | |characters= [[Homer Simpson]]<br>[[Seymour Skinner]]<br>[[Apu Nahasapeemapetilon]]<br>[[Barney Gumble]] |
| − | |length= | + | |length= 0:58 |
| − | |writer= [[ | + | |writer= [[James Campbell]]<br>[[Shelby Grimm]]<br>[[George Economou]]<br>[[Dan Jordan]]<br>[[Jeff Martin]] |
|album= ''[[Songs in the Key of Springfield]]'' | |album= ''[[Songs in the Key of Springfield]]'' | ||
|appearance= "[[Homer's Barbershop Quartet]]" | |appearance= "[[Homer's Barbershop Quartet]]" | ||
}} | }} | ||
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| − | Homer had the idea while he was trying to create a song for The Be Sharps and [[ | + | '''"Baby On Board"''' is a song written by [[Homer Simpson]] as part of his barbershop quartet, [[The Be Sharps]], along with [[Principal Skinner]], [[Apu]] and [[Barney Gumble]]. It was inspired by the small ''{{W|Baby on board}}'' signs placed in vehicles' rear windows, a fad which peaked in 1985. |
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| + | == History == | ||
| + | Homer had the idea while he was trying to create a song for The Be Sharps and [[Marge]] showed him a Baby On Board {{W|Baby on board|sign}} she was going to put in her car. This song ended up being the number one hit of The Be Sharps. Some years after the quartet split, they reunited to sing the song on the rooftop of [[Moe's Tavern]].<ref>"[[Homer's Barbershop Quartet]]"</ref> | ||
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| + | An instrumental version of the song has been heard playing as background music at the [[Kwik-E-Mart]].<ref>''[[The Simpsons: Virtual Springfield]]''</ref> | ||
== Lyrics == | == Lyrics == | ||
| − | :'''Seymour Skinner''' | + | :'''Seymour Skinner:''' |
:Ba-bum, bum bum. | :Ba-bum, bum bum. | ||
| − | :'''The Be Sharps''' | + | :'''The Be Sharps:''' |
:Baby on board, how I've adored | :Baby on board, how I've adored | ||
:That sign on my car's windowpane. | :That sign on my car's windowpane. | ||
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== Behind the Laughter == | == Behind the Laughter == | ||
| − | The Be Sharps and this song, among others, appeared in the [[Season 5|fifth season]] episode "[[Homer's Barbershop Quartet]]" and the [[Season 9|ninth season]] episode "[[All Singing, All Dancing]]. | + | [[File:Baby on Board Sign.png|thumb|right|200px|Homer's inspiration for the song.]] |
| − | + | *The Be Sharps and this song, among others, appeared in the [[Season 5|fifth season]] episode "[[Homer's Barbershop Quartet]]" and the [[Season 9|ninth season]] episode "[[All Singing, All Dancing]]". | |
| − | The song was collectively written by [[The Dapper Dans]] (Harry Campbell, George Economou, Shelby Grimm, and Danny Jordan) and [[Jeff Martin]]. | + | *The song was collectively written by [[The Dapper Dans]] (Harry Campbell, George Economou, Shelby Grimm, and Danny Jordan) and [[Jeff Martin]]. |
| − | This song was also part of the album ''[[Songs in the Key of Springfield]]''. | + | *This song was also part of the album ''[[Songs in the Key of Springfield]]''. |
| − | + | *The singing mixes the regular voice actors singing with that of [[The Dapper Dans]]. | |
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== Appearances == | == Appearances == | ||
*{{ep|Homer's Barbershop Quartet}} | *{{ep|Homer's Barbershop Quartet}} | ||
*{{ep|All Singing, All Dancing}} | *{{ep|All Singing, All Dancing}} | ||
| + | *{{ep|Sorry Not Sorry|(parody)}} | ||
| + | *{{game|The Simpsons: Virtual Springfield}} | ||
| + | *{{alb|Songs in the Key of Springfield}} | ||
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| + | == References == | ||
| + | {{Reflist}} | ||
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{{The Be Sharps}} | {{The Be Sharps}} | ||
| + | {{Songs in the Key of Springfield}} | ||
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[[Category:Songs by Homer]] | [[Category:Songs by Homer]] | ||
[[Category:Songs by Apu]] | [[Category:Songs by Apu]] | ||
[[Category:Songs by Seymour Skinner]] | [[Category:Songs by Seymour Skinner]] | ||
[[Category:Songs by Barney]] | [[Category:Songs by Barney]] | ||
| − | [[Category: | + | [[Category:Songs by Dan Castellaneta]] |
| + | [[Category:Songs by Hank Azaria]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Songs by Harry Shearer]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Songs by The Dapper Dans]] | ||
Latest revision as of 01:16, March 19, 2024
- For the album version, see Homer's Barbershop Quartet (Medley).
"Baby on Board"
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Song Information
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"Baby On Board" is a song written by Homer Simpson as part of his barbershop quartet, The Be Sharps, along with Principal Skinner, Apu and Barney Gumble. It was inspired by the small Baby on board signs placed in vehicles' rear windows, a fad which peaked in 1985.
History[edit]
Homer had the idea while he was trying to create a song for The Be Sharps and Marge showed him a Baby On Board sign she was going to put in her car. This song ended up being the number one hit of The Be Sharps. Some years after the quartet split, they reunited to sing the song on the rooftop of Moe's Tavern.[1]
An instrumental version of the song has been heard playing as background music at the Kwik-E-Mart.[2]
Lyrics[edit]
- Seymour Skinner:
- Ba-bum, bum bum.
- The Be Sharps:
- Baby on board, how I've adored
- That sign on my car's windowpane.
- Bounce in my step,
- Loaded with pep,
- 'Cause I'm driving in the carpool lane.
- Call me a square,
- Friend, I don't care.
- That little yellow sign can't be ignored.
- I'm telling you it's mighty nice.
- Each trip's a trip to paradise
- With my baby on board!
Behind the Laughter[edit]
- The Be Sharps and this song, among others, appeared in the fifth season episode "Homer's Barbershop Quartet" and the ninth season episode "All Singing, All Dancing".
- The song was collectively written by The Dapper Dans (Harry Campbell, George Economou, Shelby Grimm, and Danny Jordan) and Jeff Martin.
- This song was also part of the album Songs in the Key of Springfield.
- The singing mixes the regular voice actors singing with that of The Dapper Dans.
Appearances[edit]
Episode – "Homer's Barbershop Quartet" - Episode – "All Singing, All Dancing"
- Episode – "Sorry Not Sorry" (parody)
Video game – The Simpsons: Virtual Springfield 
Album – Songs in the Key of Springfield
References[edit]
The Be Sharps
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| Main members | ||
| Homer Simpson • Apu DeBeaumarchais • Seymour Skinner • Barney Gumble | ||
| Former members | ||
| Clancy Wiggum | ||
| Non-canon members | ||
| Chip Davis* | ||
| Manager | ||
| Nigel | ||
| Albums | ||
| Bethlehem Barbershop • Bigger Than Baby Jesus!! • Bigger Than Jesus • Meet The Be Sharps | ||
| Songs | ||
| "Hello! Ma Baby" • "Goodbye, My Coney Island Baby" • "Sweet Adeline" • "Baby on Board" • "A Be Sharps Surgeon General Warning" | ||
| Medley songs | ||
| "Homer's Barbershop Quartet" | ||
| Awards | ||
| Outstanding Soul, Spoken Word, or Barbershop Album of the Year (1987) |
