Can We Fix It?

"Can We Fix It?" is the name of the theme song from the children's television programme Bob the Builder. It was written by Paul K. Joyce and produced by Hot Animation. The song's title is derived from the catchphrase of the programme's titular character, and the chorus of the song features this phrase prominently, as well as the response, "Yes we can!" Vocals on the song are provided by Neil Morrissey, who voiced Bob at the time of the track's recording.[2] It was released as a single on 4 December 2000 in the United Kingdom.

This article is about the theme song. For the video game, see Bob the Builder: Can We Fix It?

"Can We Fix It?"
Single by Bob the Builder
from the album Bob the Builder: The Album
B-side"Bob's Line Dance"
Released4 December 2000 (2000-12-04)[1]
Recorded1999
Genre
Length3:09
Label
Songwriter(s)Paul K. Joyce
Producer(s)Grant Mitchell
Bob the Builder singles chronology
"Can We Fix It?"
(2000)		 "Mambo No. 5"
(2001)

"Can We Fix It?" became the UK Christmas number one single of 2000, beating Westlife's "What Makes a Man" to the top spot. It was the biggest-selling single of the year in the United Kingdom, appearing 10th on the decade-end chart and 80th on the all-time UK best-sellers list. The song has sold over one million copies in the United Kingdom according to the Official Charts Company.[3] In September 2001, the song reached number one in Australia, becoming the ninth best-selling single of the year there.

A second single by Bob the Builder, "Mambo No. 5", with the lyrics adapted from Lou Bega's 1999 hit version, also reached number one on the UK chart in September 2001. An album entitled The Album followed, which debuted at No. 4 in the UK Albums Chart.[4]

Critical reception

The song was rated 8/10 by Stylus Magazine, saying "kids TV themes getting to number one is a thing to be savoured, especially when a) it stops pretentious tosh like "Stan" from reigning at the top of the charts b) when it actually has a much better 2-step beat than any of the garage number ones from the previous 18 months."[5]

Track listings

Charts

Certifications
Region CertificationCertified units/sales
Australia (ARIA)[19] 2× Platinum 140,000^
United Kingdom (BPI)[20] Platinum 600,000^

^shipments figures based on certification alone

References
  1. Sexton, Paul (16 December 2000). "Novelty Tunes Have Good Shot at Top Spot on Brit Christmas List" (PDF). Billboard. Vol. 112 no. 51. p. 15. Retrieved 10 October 2020.
  2. Can We Fix It? (UK cassette single sleeve). BBC Records. 2000. WMSS 6037-4.
  3. Sedghi, Ami (4 November 2012). "UK's million-selling singles: the full list". The Guardian. Retrieved 4 November 2012.
  4. "Bob the Builder: Artist Chart History". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 26 December 2020.
  6. Can We Fix It? (UK enhanced CD single liner notes). BBC Records. 2000. WMSS 6037-2.
  7. Can We Fix It? (Australian enhanced CD single liner notes). BBC Records, Universal Music Australia. 2000. 116 037-2.
  8. "Australian-charts.com – Bob the Builder – Can We Fix It?". ARIA Top 50 Singles.
  9. "Eurochart Hot 100 Singles" (PDF). Music & Media. Vol. 18 no. 3. 13 January 2001. p. 11. Retrieved 10 February 2020.
  10. "The Irish Charts – Search Results – Can We Fix It". Irish Singles Chart.
  11. "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company.
  12. "Official Independent Singles Chart Top 50". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 17 November 2018.
  13. "Yearly Best Selling Singles" (PDF). British Phonographic Industry. Archived from the original (PDF) on 24 September 2010. Retrieved 10 September 2020.
  14. "2001 ARIA Singles Chart". ARIA. Retrieved 10 October 2020.
  15. "Year in Review – Eurochart Hot 100 Singles 2001" (PDF). Music & Media. Vol. 18 no. 52. 22 December 2001. p. 14. Retrieved 10 February 2020.
  16. "Ireland – Top Singles for 2001". Allcharts. Archived from the original on 5 May 2012. Retrieved 16 December 2018.
  17. "The Official UK Singles Chart 2001" (PDF). UKChartsPlus. Retrieved 16 December 2018.
  18. "The Noughties' Official UK Singles Chart Top 100". Music Week. London, England: United Business Media. 30 January 2010. p. 17.
  19. "ARIA Charts – Accreditations – 2001 Singles". Australian Recording Industry Association. Archived from the original on 10 August 2020. Retrieved 17 November 2018.
  20. "British single certifications – Bob the Builder – Can We Fix It?". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved 17 November 2018.
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