Oh how I love this song and it brings back so many amazing childhood memories for me. “Skinnamarinky dinky dink Skinnamarinky do,
I love you!”
You know the lyrics and once you start singing it, I am sure a big smile will be on your face as the lyrics warm your heart. To celebrate over 40 years of singing their beloved signature song, “Skinnamarink,” on TV, in recordings, and at thousands of live performances, iconic children’s musicians Sharon & Bram will release an all-new version of the song, titled “Skinnamarinky Two,” available now.
Distinguishing itself with a new introductory verse and additional lyrics by Sharon’s daughter, Randi Hampson, “Skinnamarinky Two” also serves as a tribute to the late Lois Lilienstein, who was, for 20 years, Sharon & Bram’s performing partner in the trio Sharon, Lois & Bram. It was Lois who introduced “Skinnamarink” to Sharon & Bram when they were gathering tunes for their first album. The trio performed it in their very first public concert in 1978 and went on to close all of their concerts with the song.
“Skinnamarink” is one of those melodies that has found a place in the hearts of families the world over, even in countries where English is not the primary language. “Imagine — ‘skinnamarink’ might be someone’s first English word!” declares Sharon Hampson with a twinkle in her eye. The song closed each episode of Sharon, Lois & Bram’s top-rated children’s television shows The Elephant Show on Nickelodeon and Skinnamarink TV on TLC. To date, over 18 million people have viewed The Elephant Show’s “Skinnamarink” on YouTube. There is no doubt that, as the years go by, this song will continue to symbolize the very best of humanity: friendship, joy, and love.
“What does “skinnamarink” mean? You may not find its definition in a dictionary, but the meaning is clear to the generations of children who sang along: friendship, happiness, sharing, community and, ultimately, love. This song has been sung in weddings and in classrooms. It can be fun and silly – especially with the accompanying actions! And it has a way of bringing people together.” …Read more
While searching on You-Tube I found the original song performed on Sharon, Lois & Bram’s Elephant Show:
“Skinnamarinky Two” is illustrated in the new, best-selling picture book from Penguin Random House, Sharon, Lois & Bram’s Skinnamarink.
Since 1978, Sharon Hampson and Bram Morrison have been pre-eminent in all aspects of family entertainment across North America as members of the trio Sharon, Lois & Bram. Together, the threesome produced 21 full-length albums, beginning with their iconic, triple platinum One Elephant, Deux Éléphants. They have appeared in every major concert hall in Canada and many of the most prominent venues in the United States including Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, The Kennedy Center, and the White House. They have received countless awards, including Gold and Platinum Records and JUNO awards for Best Children’s Album, and have sold millions of albums worldwide. For their years of work providing the best in participatory music for children and their families, Sharon & Bram, along with Lois, were inducted into The Order of Canada, their country’s highest honor.
Having recently retired from touring, Sharon & Bram are now engaged in other creative ventures, including the release of a series of singles that will soon be heard on their first duo album. Released in September 2019, their picture book, Sharon, Lois & Bram’s Skinnamarink, is already a critically acclaimed best-seller, gracing every lyric of “Skinnamarinky Two” with delightfully imaginative illustrations by Qin Leng.
Sharon & Bram’s recently released singles, “The Drum Song,” “Different,” “The Colour Song,” “Talk About Peace,” and “The Hug Song,” are available for purchase at iTunes, Amazon, Google Play, and other digital retailers.
