Alvin for President
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"Alvin for President" is a song by fictional musical group, Alvin and the Chipmunks
. The song was released as a single in 1960 and would become the group's last chart entry on Billboard's Pop Singles Chart
. This recording used the same music bed as another song "I Wish I Could Speak French." The song was later adapted as a musical sequence on The Alvin Show
.
, becoming their first single to fail to reach the Top 40. It would also become the group's last chart entry not only on the Pop Singles Chart (later known as Billboard Hot 100), but on any Billboard chart until 1992, where their rendition of "Achy Breaky Heart
", a song originally sung by Billy Ray Cyrus
, would peak at #72 on Billboard's Hot Country Singles & Tracks.
who during the 1960 presidential campaign commented in a note to Bagdasarian that "I'm glad to know that I have at least one worthy opponent." He was not referring to Richard Nixon
.
Alvin and the Chipmunks
Alvin and the Chipmunks is an American animated music group created by Ross Bagdasarian, Sr. in 1958. The group consists of three singing animated anthropomorphic chipmunks: Alvin, the mischievous troublemaker, who quickly became the star of the group; Simon, the tall, bespectacled intellectual;...
. The song was released as a single in 1960 and would become the group's last chart entry on Billboard's Pop Singles Chart
Billboard Hot 100
The Billboard Hot 100 is the United States music industry standard singles popularity chart issued weekly by Billboard magazine. Chart rankings are based on radio play and sales; the tracking-week for sales begins on Monday and ends on Sunday, while the radio play tracking-week runs from Wednesday...
. This recording used the same music bed as another song "I Wish I Could Speak French." The song was later adapted as a musical sequence on The Alvin Show
The Alvin Show
The Alvin Show is an American animated television series. It was the first to feature the singing characters Alvin and the Chipmunks, although a series with a similar concept The Nutty Squirrels Present had aired a year earlier...
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Chart performance
After the success of The Chipmunks previous four charting singles, which all had reached the Top 40, it was hoped that "Alvin for President" would do the same. Instead, the single reached #95 on Billboard's Pop Singles ChartBillboard Hot 100
The Billboard Hot 100 is the United States music industry standard singles popularity chart issued weekly by Billboard magazine. Chart rankings are based on radio play and sales; the tracking-week for sales begins on Monday and ends on Sunday, while the radio play tracking-week runs from Wednesday...
, becoming their first single to fail to reach the Top 40. It would also become the group's last chart entry not only on the Pop Singles Chart (later known as Billboard Hot 100), but on any Billboard chart until 1992, where their rendition of "Achy Breaky Heart
Achy Breaky Heart
"Achy Breaky Heart" is a hit country music song written by Don Von Tress. Originally titled "Don't Tell My Heart", its name was later changed to "Achy Breaky Heart" and was recorded by Billy Ray Cyrus on his 1992 album Some Gave All. As Cyrus' debut single and signature song, it made him famous and...
", a song originally sung by Billy Ray Cyrus
Billy Ray Cyrus
William "Billy" Ray Cyrus is an American country music singer, songwriter, actor and philanthropist, who helped make country music a worldwide phenomenon...
, would peak at #72 on Billboard's Hot Country Singles & Tracks.
Other cultural impact
The song caught the attention of John F. KennedyJohn F. Kennedy
John Fitzgerald "Jack" Kennedy , often referred to by his initials JFK, was the 35th President of the United States, serving from 1961 until his assassination in 1963....
who during the 1960 presidential campaign commented in a note to Bagdasarian that "I'm glad to know that I have at least one worthy opponent." He was not referring to Richard Nixon
Richard Nixon
Richard Milhous Nixon was the 37th President of the United States, serving from 1969 to 1974. The only president to resign the office, Nixon had previously served as a US representative and senator from California and as the 36th Vice President of the United States from 1953 to 1961 under...
.