Complete Guide To Singing Fish - The Best Gift You Could Ever Buy

If you've ever wondered who first invented the Singing Fish and why, or just how many Singing Fish have followed "Billy Bass", you're in the right place. Singing fish are still a favorite toy for many people both young and old. It's even been reported that the Queen of England herself is a fan of Singing Fish, and who could blame her?

These mechanical wonder fish have been captivating the minds and hearts of their fans for several years and, for many, are just as enchanting now as they were upon their inception. Stop by and learn some obscure and interesting facts about Singing Fish.

Who is the genius who first invented the singing fish?

The first singing fish was Big Mouth Billy Bass. It was invented by Gemmy industries in 1998.

In a moment of inspiration, while Joe and Barbara Pellettier were driving by a Bass Pro Shops store, Mrs. Pellettieri is believed to have gotten the idea from the stores logo, saying, "What about a singing fish?"

While some great ideas are never put into action, this one was. The rest, as they say is history.

Click here for an article from the New York Times, for more background information.

Big Mouth Billy Bass, featuring two songs:

"Don't Worry, Be Happy" and "Take Me To The River".

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Tommy the Freshwater Trout featuring two songs:

"Rock The Boat" and "Do Wah Diddy Diddy".

Yes, you heard correctly! Rather than worrying about needing to replace those batteries after many hours of your singing fish entertaining you, just see it as an opportunity for new laughs! This video will show you exactly what we're talking about!

Jaws featuring two songs:

"Jaws" Theme Song, and "Mack The Knife".

Find out what makes a singing fish tick... err sing

howstuffworks.com Got inside the singing fish to see exactly how they work!

"Lately it seems that every time you turn around, there's a fish singing a song to you! Boogie Bass, Big Mouth Billy Bass, Rocky Rainbow Trout and other variations have become enormously popular as novelties and gag gifts. You've probably seen one at a store in the mall, at the flea market or on television. Looking deceptively like a normal stuffed fish mounted on a plaque, it is actually a robot that begins to sing and move when someone walks up to it. As the fish swings his head out from the plaque, he lip-syncs to a prerecorded 30-second clip of a popular song or spits out a savvy one-liner. For the unsuspecting viewer, a singing mounted fish can be quite a humorous surprise, which seems to be the key to its charm..." More

If Billy isn't your thing, or you're looking to expand your collection, here is a singing fish called Louie/ He doesn't just sing, but also talks, as well! Check out the link from Amazon for more information.

Get involved and support your favorite singing fish, as as they duel for voting supremacy. Who will be the big fish in the small pond? You decide!

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