Woodpecker Song

Glenn Miller

About Woodpecker Song

"The Woodpecker Song" (Reginella Campagnola) is originally an Italian song. The music was written by Eldo Di Lazzaro in 1939, while the Italian lyrics were written by Bruno Cherubini (pseudonym "C. Bruno"). The English lyrics were written by Harold Adamson. The song became a hit in 1940, recorded by Glenn Miller and His Orchestra, The Andrews Sisters, and Kate Smith in 1940. The Glenn Miller recording on RCA Bluebird featuring Marion Hutton on vocals reached #1 on the Billboard charts in 1940.  


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He's up each morning bright and early 
To wake up all the neighborhood
To bring to every boy and girlie 
His happy serenade on wood
Hear him pickin' out a melody
Peck, peck, peckin' at the same old tree
He's as happy as a bumblebee
All day long
To serenade your lady
Just find a tree that's shady
And when you hear that 
Tick-a tick tick  tick-a tick tick
Tick-a tick tick sing right along
Come on and try his rhythm
And let your hearts beat with 'im
Just listen to that 
Tick-a tick tick tick-a tick tick

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Glenn Miller

Alton Glenn Miller (March 1, 1904 – missing in action December 15, 1944) was an American big band musician, arranger, composer, and bandleader in the swing era. He was one of the best-selling recording artists from 1939 to 1943, leading one of the best known Big Bands. Miller's notable recordings include "In the Mood", "Moonlight Serenade", "Pennsylvania 6-5000", "Chattanooga Choo Choo", "A String of Pearls", "At Last", "(I've Got a Gal In) Kalamazoo", "American Patrol", "Tuxedo Junction", and "Little Brown Jug". While he was traveling to entertain U.S. troops in France during World War II, Glenn Miller disappeared in bad weather over the English Channel. more »

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Written by: AL STILLMAN, PAUL JAMES MAC-GRANE, PAUL JAMES MC GRANE

Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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12 facts about this song

Song Composition
"Woodpecker Song" is an English adaptation of an Italian song titled "Reginella Campagnola" originally composed by Eldo Di Lazzaro in 1939.
Rendition By Glenn Miller
Famous bandleader and musician Glenn Miller and his orchestra covered the song in 1940, making it extremely popular in the United States.
Andrews Sisters Version
The Andrews Sisters, a famous close-harmony singing group, also recorded their version of "Woodpecker Song" in the same year, 1940.
Chart Performance
When the Glenn Miller version of the song was released, it successfully climbed to number one on the Billboard charts, holding the top spot for six weeks.
Lyrics Censorship
During World War II, the lyrics of "Woodpecker Song" were deemed inappropriate due to a reference to "making love", leading to a syndicated ban on playing the song on the radio.
Versatile Recordings
The song has been covered by many artists across various genres including jazz, swing, and big band, demonstrating its widespread appeal.
Global Reach
The original Italian version of the song, "Reginella Campagnola", was also a hit, showing that the tune was popular in various languages and cultures.
Career Impact
The success of "Woodpecker Song" contributed significantly to the soaring careers of Glenn Miller and The Andrews Sisters in the 1940s.
Influence on Popular Culture
The song has appeared in multiple films and television shows, often used to evoke the spirit of the 1940s era.
Longevity
Despite being released over 80 years ago, the song remains popular among fans of swing music and continues to be played on radio stations dedicated to music from this era.
Film Association
Glenn Miller’s version of "Woodpecker Song" was prominently featured in the 1941 film "Sun Valley Serenade."
Famous Lyrics
The lyrics, "he's up each morning bright and early, to wake up all the neighborhood," are some of the most recognizable lines from the song.

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