Composer

:

Harry Dacre

Genre

:

Vocal

Style

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Vocal Music

Compose Date

:

1892

Average_duration

:

3:25

"Daisy Bell, A Bicycle Built for Two" is a popular song composed by Harry Dacre in 1892. The song was first published by Francis, Day & Hunter in London and quickly became a hit in both the United Kingdom and the United States. The song's premiere is not well-documented, but it is believed to have been performed in music halls and vaudeville shows throughout the 1890s. The song is composed of three verses and a chorus, with a simple melody and catchy lyrics. The chorus is the most well-known part of the song, with the famous refrain "Daisy, Daisy, give me your answer, do / I'm half crazy all for the love of you / It won't be a stylish marriage / I can't afford a carriage / But you'll look sweet upon the seat / Of a bicycle built for two." The song's popularity was due in part to the rise of the bicycle as a popular mode of transportation in the late 19th century. The lyrics describe a man's desire to take his sweetheart for a ride on his bicycle, promising her a simple but happy life together. The song's upbeat tempo and optimistic lyrics made it a favorite among audiences of all ages. "Daisy Bell, A Bicycle Built for Two" has been covered by numerous artists over the years, including Nat King Cole, Glenn Miller, and even the computer HAL 9000 in the film 2001: A Space Odyssey. The song's enduring popularity is a testament to its simple charm and catchy melody, which continue to delight audiences more than a century after its composition.

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