Written by	Jeff Moss
Date	1982
Publisher	Festival Attractions, Inc. Backfin Music Company
First	Episode 1955

"Bells" is a Sesame Street song about all the different kinds of bells which ring during the day, including alarm clocks, telephones, school bells and doorbells. It is sung by Anything Muppets wearing sunglasses, with the lead singer performed by Jim Henson.

An abridged version of the song was also performed on the "Bell Channel" in Elmo's World: Bells.

Notes

• The song's writer Jeff Moss also supplies backing vocals. He can be heard scatting the refrain "a-ding a-ding ding dong a-ding a-ding a-ding dong", as both the boy's brother and one of his classmates. Additional performers include Cheryl Blaylock, Brian Muehl, and Ed Christie. Backing vocals also feature Christopher Cerf, Tish Sommers Rabe (who voices the mother), and Ivy Austin (who voices the grandmother).^[1]

• The segment was taped on January 5, 1984, and was directed by Lisa Simon.^[1]

• One of the AM children seen in the classroom is Betty Lou.

Releases

Video

• Sing with Me (2005)

Other

• Numbers (computer game) (released as audio)

Sources