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Original Reading Rainbow Theme Singer Stuns 'The View' Audience
1 May
Summary
- Original singer of Reading Rainbow theme song appeared on The View.
- Tina Fabrique performed the iconic 'Butterfly in the Sky' song.
- LeVar Burton also discussed his time on the beloved PBS show.
During a recent appearance on The View, LeVar Burton was joined by a special guest from his iconic PBS show, Reading Rainbow. Tina Fabrique, the original singer of the show's theme song, "Butterfly in the Sky," surprised the studio audience.
Fabrique performed the well-loved song, bringing back fond memories for many viewers who grew up with the program. The touching moment was shared on social media, where fans expressed how inspirational the lyrics were during their childhood. Burton also spoke about his experiences with Reading Rainbow, recalling a recent commencement ceremony where graduates sang the theme song in his honor.
Fabrique, who initially recorded the theme song in just a few takes, expressed her long-held surprise at the song's profound impact. The theme song, created by composer Steve Horelick and lyricists Dennis Neil Kleinman and Janet Weir, has continued to resonate with audiences, even going viral as a TikTok sound in 2022.
