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  Why does HAL sing "Daisy, Daisy" in 2001: A Space Odyssey? (kottke.org)
In 1962, Arthur C. Clarke was touring Bell Labs when he heard a demonstration of a song sung by an IBM 704 computer programmed by physicist John L. Kelly.
The song, the first ever performed by a computer, was called "Daisy Bell", more commonly known as "Bicycle Built for Two" or "Daisy, Daisy".
A clip of a 1963 synthesized computer speech demonstration by Bell Labs featuring "Daisy Bell" was included on an album for the First Philadelphia Computer Music Festival.
www.kottke.org /06/04/hal-daisy-2001   (239 words)

  
  Classic Bells: Selling & Restoring Vintage Horse & Sleigh Bells
The petal bell has been made by American and British craftsmen for at least 400 years (1) and is found on all types of bell straps.
The petal bell is easily distinguished from all other horse bells by its ring of four to eight daisy-like petals or horseshoes circling the top, divided evenly by a single throat (slit) that has rounded ends.
From the bells we have seen, William E. made petal bells and round ridge, egg, stamped egg, and "eastlake" bells in the 1 1/4" to 1 3/8" size range.
classicbells.com /Info/BellDesign/Petal/Petal.htm   (1800 words)

  
 Daisy Bell - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
"Daisy Bell" was composed by Harry Dacre in 1892.
It is said that a real Daisy inspired the song: "Daisy" the Countess of Warwick, Frances Evelyn Maynard, one of the wealthiest and most desirable English women of the period.
Memorable performances of "Daisy Bell" have included an arrangement by Max Mathews programmed on an IBM 704 which inspired an a cappella solo by Douglas Rain as HAL 9000 in 2001: A Space Odyssey.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Daisy_Bell   (603 words)

  
 Chris Komuves's Home Page -- The Daisy Bell Page
This song (by Harry Dacre, 1892), also sometimes referred to as, "A Bicycle Built for Two" was on my mind a lot, so here's more than you ever wanted to know and hear about it.
His friend (the songwriter William Jerome) remarked lightly: 'It's lucky you didn't bring a bicycle built for two, otherwise you'd have to pay double duty.' Dacre was so taken with the phrase 'bicycle built for two' that he decide to use it in a song.
That song, Daisy Bell, first became successful in a London music hall, in a performance by Kate Lawrence.
chris.kom.com /daisybell.html   (605 words)

  
 Student raises £49,000 for Tsunami Relief
Daisy Bell, a 20-year-old psychology student, has raised over £49,000 for tsunami relief by auctioning celebrity postcards.
Daisy sent off blank postcards to some of the country's best known artists, musicians and celebrities and was amazed to recieve over 300 replies from the likes of Paul McCartney, Damien Hirst, Tracy Emin, Liz Hurley and Charlotte Church.
In March daisy recruited the help of two of her friends, also University of Edinburgh students, Marianna Chidley and Mary Ramsden, and they helped to developed the idea of the postcard art auction.
www.ed.ac.uk /news/051003daisybell.html   (303 words)

  
 Bell Family Papers: Time Line of Alexander Graham Bell, 1880-1889
Bell is elected to the National Academy of Sciences.
Bell establishes the Volta Bureau as a center for studies on the deaf.
Bell meets six-year-old blind and deaf Helen Keller in Washington, D.C. He helps her family find a private teacher by recommending that her father seek help from Michael Anagnos, director of the Perkins Institution for the Blind.
lcweb2.loc.gov /ammem/bellhtml/1880.html   (353 words)

  
 Daisy Bell
Daisy Bell Harry Dacre, 1892 Harry Dacre, 1892 Mandolin tablature by Elizabeth T. Knuth, 2003 Key: G Waltz.
HAL 9000 computer sings "Daisy" as it is being disassembled.
Words and music to "Daisy Bell" are in the public domain worldwide, although this arrangement is mine.
www.users.csbsju.edu /~eknuth/mandotab/daisybel.html   (235 words)

  
 Daisy - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Daisy is an abbreviation or nickname for Margaret or Maggie.
Daisy Miller, an 1878 novella by Henry James or its eponymous character.
Daisy (television commercial), aired by the Lyndon B. Johnson campaign in the 1964 presidential election
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Daisy   (320 words)

  
 Lyrics: Daisy Bell   (Site not responding. Last check: )
It won't be a stylish marriage, I can't afford a carriage But you'll look sweet upon the seat Of a bicycle built for two.
The significance of this song lies in the fact that it is one of the first song to be programed and sung by a computer using speech synthesis.
In the movie “2001”, Daisy Bell is sung by a machine HAL 9000 (♪ daisy_hal 9000.wav), of the refrain:
xahlee.org /Periodic_dosage_dir/sanga_pemci/daisy_bell.html   (417 words)

  
 BBC NEWS | Scotland | Tsunami auction raises thousands
The Edinburgh event was the brainchild of student Daisy Bell, whose uncle Robin Needham died in the disaster.
Inspired by the loss, Daisy sent off blank postcards to the country's best known artists, musicians and celebrities and was astounded when replies came flooding back.
Daisy said of her inspiration for the fundraiser: "My uncle's death naturally caused my family immense grief but it was his loss to the international aid and development world that has inspired me to take on this project.
news.bbc.co.uk /1/hi/scotland/4299304.stm   (403 words)

  
 'Daisy's Tempest' at The Priestley Centre for the Arts, Friday 26 to Saturday 27 October, 2001
Daisy Bell and Jack Prince were once a famous acrting duo.
Desperate to return to playing classic roles, she is forced by her dwindling resources to accept a humble part in 'The Tempest', and finds herself on a steep learning curve.
Through Daisy, the play explores a number of themes, such as coping with loss and change, self-discovery, youth and age, and learning through theatre.
www.mypriestley.org.uk /show.php?sid=daisy   (192 words)

  
 Daisy, Perennials, Flower Seeds, Plants, Seeds, Bulbs at Garden Gifts Galore
Shasta daisy, Leucanthemum x superbum (formerly Chrysanthemum maximum) is cultivar developed in California (U.S.) and is a perennial growing to a height of 60 - 90 cm.
Marguerite Daisy, Argyranthemum frutescens is a perennial plant used in horticulture.
Daisy (television commercial), aired by the Lyndon Johnson campaign in the 1964 presidential election.
gardengiftsgalore.com /daisy_150.htm   (225 words)

  
 Vintage Fenton Daisy & Button Bell - C33-191
A unsigned Fenton bell in the colonial blue pattern in the daisy and button pattern.
Bell measures 6" high and has a ribbed handle with a ruffled bottom rim.
This bell was introduced before the Fenton logo was used and was retired in 1967.
www.rubylane.com /shops/searay/item/C33-191   (192 words)

  
 Interesting Information about Daisy Bell.   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Subject: Daisy Daisy - complete and unexpurgated The magazine "Australian Cyclist" has a column with articles from "The Australian Cyclist" of 100 years ago.
Daisy Bell There is a flower within my heart, Daisy Daisy!
When the road's dark we can both despise Policeman and lamps as well; There are bright lights in the dazzling eyes Of beautiful Daisy Bell!
www.cs.uwaterloo.ca /~arpepper/Cycling/daisy100.html   (462 words)

  
 Daisy Bell (Additional Choruses)
Daisy Bell (Additional Choruses) Additional chorus versions follow: Harry, Harry, here is your answer true.
Daisy, Daisy, give me your answer do I'm half crazy, just to make love to you You make me all hot and sexy So let us call a taxi My kind of fun, just can't be done On a bicycle built for two.
Daisy, Daisy, send me some email, do I'm half-crazy all for a byte of you I can't afford a modem I don't know how to code 'em But you'd look good Upon a node Of the internet built for two.
www.traditionalmusic.co.uk /song-midis/Daisy_Bell_(Additional_Choruses).htm   (440 words)

  
 RARE Carnival Glass Daisy Cut Bell - Old Fenton - 0802-882
This rare bell was made by Fenton in the early 1900's.
This awesome bell measures about 6 inches tall to the top of the handle and nearly 3 inches across the bottom bell opening.
This is a perfect bell and it would be a wonderful and rare addition to any carnival glass collection.
www.rubylane.com /shops/dr54eagle/item/0802-882   (203 words)

  
 Daisy Bell - Compare Prices, Reviews and Buy at NexTag - Price - Review
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www.nextag.com /daisy-bell/search-html   (315 words)

  
 Daisy, Daisy
I'll bet you used to think the popular music-hall ditty was actually called Daisy, Daisy.
And there was a real Daisy who inspired the song — the Countess of Warwick, Frances Brooke, one of the most desirable women of those times, and one of the wealthiest.
For a while she was the mistress of the Prince of Wales (subsequently Edward VII), and they say that he once gave her an ankle bracelet inscribed "Heaven’s Above".
www.bikwil.com /Vintage06/Daisy-Daisy.html   (217 words)

  
 Max V. Mathews -- Bicycle Built for Two/The 2nd law
His friend, the songwriter William Jerome, remarked lightly: 'It's lucky you didn't bring a bicycle built for two, otherwise you'd have to pay double duty.' Dacre was so taken with the phrase 'bicycle built for two' that he decide to use it in a song, which he titled "Daisy Bell".
There was a real Daisy who inspired the song— the Countess of Warwick, Frances Brooke, one of the mose desirable women of those times, and one of the wealthiest.
Mathews' arrangement of "Daisy Bell" is nearly as 'old time' for us now as Dacre's tune was in 1961.
sfsound.org /tape/Mathews.html   (971 words)

  
 Sing Along With Me--A Bicycle Built for Two
Yet I am longing to share the lot Of Beautiful Daisy Bell!
Ped'ling away down the road of life, I and my Daisy Bell!
You'll be the bell(e) which I'll ring, you know!
www.singalongwithme.com /bicyclebuilt   (171 words)

  
 Kurrajong Scarecrow Festival 2004 -- Bicycle Built For Two
The actual story of Daisy Bell and her romance has been lost in the past.
The bicycle is bedecked with bells, flowers and ribbons and has a sweeping curvy design like beautiful curvy Daisy.
Daisy's little sister, Alice, is the flower girl and Harold's little brother, Harry, is the page boy.
www.scarecrows-in-motion.com.au /daisy-bell-scarecrows.html   (658 words)

  
 eBay - daisy button bell, Glass, Pottery Glass items on eBay.com   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Collectors Bell Daisy & Buttons by Mosser Forest Green
Collectors Bell Daisy & Button by Mosser Clear Crystal
Art Deco Glass Green Bell Daisy Button Design Curved Eg
search-desc.ebay.com /search/search.dll?query=daisy+button+bell&...   (471 words)

  
 Daisy   (Site not responding. Last check: )
It won't be a stylish marriage, I can't afford a carriage, But you'll look sweet on the seat Of a bicycle built for two !
Ped'ling away down the road of life, I and my Daisy Bell!
When the road's dark we can despise P'liceman and lamps as well; There are bright lights in the dazzling eyes Of beautiful Daisy Bell!
members.tripod.com /~snow19/daisy.html   (172 words)

  
 Taco Bell - Soddy Daisy, TN, 37379 - Citysearch
A pink and blue color scheme, white tile floors and hacienda-like arched windows combine for a subtle Southwestern motif at this fast-food chain.
Founded in Southern California in 1962 by Glen Bell (who invented the pre-fab hard taco shell), this casual order-at-the-counter Mexican restaurant features classics like tacos, nachos, quesadillas and burritos.
Cut costs on your favorite dishes by ordering off the Big Bell value menu.
www.citysearch.com /profile/9358709   (145 words)

  
 Lyr Req: Daisy parodies
Date: 19 Apr 04 - 06:29 AM I have heard "Daisy, daisy" sung to the Tune" Hail the conquering Hero comes" from Judas Maccabeus by GF Handel,(tune is also used for the Hymn " Thine is the Glory") it needed a little Jemmying to fit but is so Startling it works!!!
Date: 19 Apr 04 - 07:36 AM Daisy itself might have started as a parody - there is a song 'Sarah Sarah, or a donkey-cart built for two', written by Harry Bedford in the 19th century.
It had, however, been effectively a sewer for some hundreds of years, and most of it was covered over well before the Daisy Bell was written (or the invention of the bicycle).
www.mudcat.org /thread.cfm?threadid=68925   (1482 words)

  
 Interesting Information about Daisy Bell.   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Subject: Daisy Daisy - complete and unexpurgated The magazine "Australian Cyclist" has a column with articles from "The Australian Cyclist" of 100 years ago.
Daisy Bell There is a flower within my heart, Daisy Daisy!
Whether she loves me or loves me not, Sometimes it's hard to tell; Yet I am longing to share the lot of beautiful Daisy Bell!
www.math.uwaterloo.ca /~arpepper/Cycling/daisy100.html   (462 words)

  
 [No title]   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Daisy, Daisy give me your heart to do
You'll be the bell we all try to rip you know
Sweet little daisy bell, You'll take the lead in each trip we take
www.blur.com.br /letras2.asp?id=85   (172 words)

  
 Daisy Stitches - Online Cross Stitch Store Featuring Charts, Kits, Threads, Fabric and Supplies
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Please email or use our Contact Form and it will be our pleasure to find it for you and give you a quotation.
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www.daisystitches.com   (333 words)

  
 GNO » “Daisy Bell” - Max Matthews version
Marc Battier gave a fantastic lecture on the history of electronic music the day before yesterday, as one of the master classes held at the conference.
Besides Onde Martinot, Theatrophone, Hammond Organ and other awe-inspiring novelties of the past 100+ years, he played the lovely little tune Daisy Bell (better known as Daisy, daisy), as realized by Max Matthews on an IBM 704 in 1961.
The Bell Labs version of Daisy Bell (realized by Max Mathews) had an impact on the science fiction novel 2001 (and its famous movie adaptation by Stanley Kubrick).
www.chinesenewear.com /gno/?p=405   (371 words)

  
 Daisy Bell | Open Switch   (Site not responding. Last check: )
But that’s not the part that interests me. As I sat there singing, “Daisy, Daisy, give me your answer do…” I got to thinking about how I know this song as opposed to how these senior adults know this song.
For them, the first time they heard Daisy Bell was probably on an old radio or perhaps a record player.
The first (and only) time I heard Daisy Bell was on my personal computer; what’s more it was being sung by a computer.
openswitch.org /2006/11/09/daisy-bell   (364 words)

  
 OHEK - MUSIC HISTORY - DAISY BELL   (Site not responding. Last check: )
One of the most popular "love and romance" songs was "Daisy Bell," (correct spelling) which we know as "a bicycle built for two." It was written by an Englishman, Harry Dacre, who, on his first visit to the United States, brought his bicycle with him.
When he found out he had to pay duty on it, he complained to songwriter Billy Jerome, who told him he was lucky the bicycle wasn't built for two or he'd have to pay twice the duty.
That was inspiration enough for Harry, and that's how that song came about.
www.ohek.co.uk /history/daisy.htm   (95 words)

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