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First computer to sing - Daisy Bell (video)
youtube.com - 11/2/2009
First computer to sing - Daisy Bell (video)
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"Daisy Bell" was composed by Harry Dacre in 1892. In 1961, the IBM 7094 became the first computer to sing, singing the song Daisy Bell. Vocals were...

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The real HAL 9000
Boing Boing Gadgets — An IBM sings Daily Bell in 1961. Fails to descend into madness. More! [YouTube]

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