"Hikky Burr" was the Grammy-nominated theme song for ''
The Bill Cosby Show
''The Bill Cosby Show'' is an American sitcom television series, that aired for two seasons on NBC's Sunday night schedule from 1969 until 1971, under the sponsorship of Procter & Gamble. There were 52 episodes made in the series. It marked Bill ...
'', and was also released as a well-known single in 1969. It was written and performed by
Quincy Jones
Quincy Delight Jones Jr. (born March 14, 1933) is an American record producer, musician, songwriter, composer, arranger, and film and television producer. His career spans 70 years in the entertainment industry with a record of 80 Grammy Award n ...
and
Bill Cosby
William Henry Cosby Jr. ( ; born July 12, 1937) is an American stand-up comedian, actor, and media personality. He made significant contributions to American and African-American culture, and is well known in the United States for his eccentric ...
. It is known for its nonsense lyrics. It is on the album ''
Smackwater Jack
''Smackwater Jack'' is a 1971 studio album by Quincy Jones. Tracks include the theme music to '' Ironside'' and ''The Bill Cosby Show''.
Track listing
# " Smackwater Jack" (Gerry Goffin, Carole King) – 3:31
# "Cast Your Fate to the Wind" (Vin ...
''. "Hikky Burr" was featured on the album ''
The Original Jam Sessions 1969
''The Original Jam Sessions 1969'' is an album by Quincy Jones and Bill Cosby that was released in 2004. The album was recorded as backing music for ''The Bill Cosby Show'' in 1969.
Track listing
Hidden tracks
Personnel
* Quincy Jones - Comp ...
'', and on ''
The Best of Bill Cosby: 20th Century Masters Millennium Collection''.
References
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Comedy television theme songs
1969 songs
Quincy Jones songs
Songs written by Quincy Jones