In a groundbreaking moment of technological innovation and musical history, the IBM 7094 at Bell Labs in New Jersey made history in 1961 as the first computer ever to sing! The iconic song chosen for this milestone was “Daisy Bell (Bicycle Built for Two)” by Harry Dacre. Engineers John Kelly Jr. and Carol Lochbaum programmed the vocals, while the music pioneer Max Mathews contributed the accompanying melody. This early demonstration of computer speech synthesis marked a pivotal moment in the intersection of technology and music, paving the way for future advancements in artificial intelligence and digital creativity.
