Fish and Shellfish in Music

The Beatles' song "Octopus's Garden" was featured on their album "Abbey Road" and was written by Ringo Starr.

In the viral sensation "Baby Shark," the shark's wife is affectionately known as Mommy Shark.

Georges Bizet's opera "The Pearl Fishers" is a romantic tragedy set in Ceylon and features beautiful melodies and exotic instrumentation.

The beloved animated character Nemo is a clownfish, also known as anemonefish, who embarks on an adventurous journey to reunite with his father.

Sebastian, the Jamaican crab, serves as Ariel's loyal advisor and friend in the Disney classic "The Little Mermaid."

Harry Nilsson's song "Fish and Chips" humorously celebrates the classic British dish of fried fish and chips.

In Dvořák's opera "Rusalka," the title character is a water nymph who longs to become human and experience love.

Bobby Darin's song "Shrimp Shack" is an ode to the simple pleasures of enjoying fresh shrimp at a seaside shack.

Ursula, the sea witch, is the primary antagonist in "The Little Mermaid," seeking to obtain Ariel's voice through a magical contract.

Joni Mitchell's song "Big Yellow Taxi" includes the line "They paved paradise and put up a parking lot," referring to the destruction of natural habitats, including trout streams.

Cio-Cio-San, also known as Madama Butterfly, is the tragic heroine of Puccini's opera, who sacrifices everything for her love for Pinkerton.

The Beach Boys' song "Kokomo" includes the line "Off the Florida Keys, there's a place called Kokomo," where "lobster thermidor" is served.

El Gallo, the mysterious narrator and puppeteer in "The Fantasticks," sings the poignant song "Soon It's Gonna Rain".

Nitty Gritty Dirt Band's song "Fishin' in the Dark" is a country classic about the joys of nighttime fishing, particularly for catfish.

The Flying Dutchman is the legendary ghost ship and its captain, who is cursed to sail the seas until he finds a woman who will love him faithfully.