Ivan the Rambling Librarian recently informed the Songcrafters that the Library@Orchard is celebrating its 8th birthday soon, and wondered if any of us were keen to write a song to commemorate this special event.
Now the Library@Orchard holds a dear place in my heart, cos I used to go there to borrow books quite often. What I loved about it was its upmarket feel (our very first boutique library ok!), and its fantastic array of books relating to the arts & entertainment.
Hence, I couldn’t resist Ivan’s challenge.
(P.S. Ivan, this little song is just for fun only. Please don’t mention this to your colleagues ok?)
You’re The Library@Orchard (Happy Birthday To You)
Music & lyrics by Jeremy Yew
So it’s your birthday
And you’re eight years old now
Blow out the candles
Make a wish, take a bow
For you were created as a boutique library
Level Five in Ngee Ann City
And even though you relocate
My friends still think you’re great
For you’re the land of the written word
You’re the Library@Orchard
You’re the Library@Orchard
Happy Birthday to you
From Jeremy Yew
And Ivan Chew too
And the Songcraft motley crew
Happy Birthday to you
(Not exactly sure why there’s a slight beeping sound in the background though. Oh, and pardon the bad voice too.)
This is a neat number…you songcrafters are really cool. Not only do you write songs, you love libraries too. Two things close to my heart.
Hey thanks Carrie. Libraries rock!
But alas, his colleagues have a Google alert on library@orchard! And now that they (or rather I) have found you…
Would it be ok to feature this little ditty on our humble blog?
:)
blogs.nlb.gov.sg/orchard
Argh! You found me! (Just kidding.)
Anyway Jillian…sure, if you wish. I’m fine with it. A bit pai seh lah, cos it ain’t really any good…but yup I’m ok with it.
Cheers.
Jeremy, I swear I didn’t tell my colleagues! But that’s only because I only heard it after they discovered your song LOL. Hey, did I hear my name in the song???!!!
Haha, cute!
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Tada!: http://blogs.nlb.gov.sg/orchard/librarian-says/libraryorchard-birthday-song/
:)