Singing Science Records

Singing Science Records is a collection of six records that illustrate science through song. They were produced in the 1950s and early 60s by Hy Zaret and Lou Singer; they were preformed by Tom Glazer, the 1940s folk musician who wrote “On top of Spaghetti.” Our Singing Science selections start with a song covered by They Might Be Giants:

Space Songs

• “Why Does The Sun Shine” (2:40 mp3)

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• “Constellation Jig” (2:04 mp3)

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• “Zoom A Little Zoom” (2:09 mp3)

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Energy and Motion Songs

• “Engines” (1:14 mp3)

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• “Kinetic and Potential Energy” (1:56 mp3)

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• “Thumbnail Sketch of Atomic Energy” (1:39 mp3)

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Nature Songs

• “What is an Insect” (2:40 mp3)

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• “Song of the Rocks” (3:26 mp3)

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For complete mp3 albums visit Singing Science Records and explore science in a fun and inventive way.