A-Tisket, A-Tasket
The Platters · Other Songs - The Platters
A green and yellow basket
I bought a basket for my mommie
On the way I dropped it
I dropped it, I dropped it
Yes on the way I dropped it
A little girlie picked it up
And took it to the market
She was truckin' on down the
Avenue without a single thing to do
She was peck, peck, peckin' all around
When she spied it on the ground
A-Tisket A-Tasket
She took my yellow basket
And if she doesn't bring it back
I think that I shall die
(Was it red?)
No, no, no, no
(Was it brown?)
No, no, no, no
(Was it blue)
No, no, no, no
Just a little yellow basket
A-Tisket, A-Tasket
Released in 1957, "A-Tisket, A-Tasket" by The Platters remains a definitive example of the doo-wop and vocal group genres that dominated the late 1950s. The track features the group's signature call-and-response style, where the male backup singers provide a rhythmic, percussive foundation that highlights the lead vocalist's melodic phrasing. As one of the most recorded songs of the era, it has been covered by countless artists across various genres, cementing its status as a cultural touchstone. The song's enduring popularity stems from its catchy structure and the seamless blend of jazz influences with traditional vocal harmonies, making it a staple in the discographies of musicians who sought to emulate the sound of the 1950s.