Sing a Song of Sixpence
Type: Book
As of November 2026, Sing a Song of Sixpence has been mentioned in one podcast episode on Stuff You Should Know (Nov 2025).
"Sing a Song of Sixpence" is an English nursery rhyme, perhaps originating in the 18th century. It is listed in the Roud Folk Song Index as number 13191. The sixpence in the rhyme is a British coin that was first minted in 1551 and became obsolete in 1980 after the country's transition to the decimal currency system in 1971.
| Mentioned in | 1 episode on 1 podcast (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|
| First heard | Nov 2025 on Stuff You Should Know |
| Author | Traditional (English nursery rhyme) |
Who talks about Sing a Song of Sixpence on podcasts?
Josh Clark brought up Sing a Song of Sixpence; the most recent mention was Nov 2025 on Stuff You Should Know.
- Short Stuff: Pies | STUFF YOU SHOULD KNOW on Stuff You Should Know (Nov 2025) — Josh Clark
What is Sing a Song of Sixpence mentioned alongside?
Sing a Song of Sixpence is most often mentioned alongside 1930s, Stuff You Should Know and Boston cream pie.
Mentioned together: 1930s, Stuff You Should Know, Boston cream pie, Parker House rolls, meat pie, Europe in royal courts of Europe, Amelia Simmons, Florida Keys, Bordon Condensed Milk Company, Ethiopia