If I Knew You Were Coming I'd've Baked a Cake

Written by	Al Hoffman, Bob Merrill and Albert J. Trace
Date	1950
Publisher	Golden Bell Songs, Bob Merrill Songs, EMI Music Publishing

Template:Firstbox "If I Knew You Were Coming I'd've Baked a Cake" was a hit song in 1950, originally recorded by Eileen Barton. It lasted 15 weeks on the Billboard charts, peaking at #1.

Two versions of the song were recorded for Sesame Street. Ernie performed the song during the first season while baking a cake for a very hungry Cookie Monster. The Count and Cookie Monster later recorded another version of the song, which has appeared on various singles and albums.

Releases

Audio

• C is for Cookie (1974)
• Sesame_Street_Singles#cisforcookiecake (single, 1976)

Video

• Sesame Street: 40 Years of Sunny Days (2009)
• Shalom Sesame Show 4: The People of Israel (1986) (dialogue in English, song in Hebrew)
• Sesame Street: 40 Years of Sunny Days (2009)

See also

• Cookie Monster Songs