MN90: Dave Frishberg’s Bill

MN90: Minnesota History in 90 Seconds · May 15, 2026 · 1m · transcript

1975 – St. Paul composer and lyricist Dave Frishberg was known for hits like "I’m Hip" and "Peel Me a Grape." Now he was being asking to write a song for a cartoon music video series, Schoolhouse Rock. And could he make the lyrics about a bill becoming a law? Here’s Britt Aamodt.

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Editor: Britt Aamodt

Producer: Britt Aamodt

Editorial support: Emily Krumberger

Mixing & mastering: Chris Harwood

Image: Schoolhouse, ca 1913 [credit: Collection Minnesota Historical Society]

Audio credit: Dave Frishberg, "I'm Hip" from Dave Frishberg Classics

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