Who's Afraid of the Big Bad Wolf?

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About Who's Afraid of the Big Bad Wolf?

"Who's Afraid of the Big Bad Wolf" is a popular song written by Frank Churchill with additional lyrics by Ann Ronell, which originally featured in the 1933 Disney cartoon Three Little Pigs, where it was sung by Fiddler Pig and Fifer Pig (voiced by Mary Moder and Dorothy Compton, respectively) as they arrogantly believe the Big Bad Wolf (voiced by Billy Bletcher) is not a serious threat. The song's theme made it a huge hit during the 1930s and it remains one of the most well-known Disney songs, being covered by numerous artists and musical groups. Additionally, it was the inspiration for the title of Edward Albee's 1963 play Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? 


Year:
1997
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Who's afraid of the big bad wolf
The big bad wolf, the big bad wolf
Who's afraid of the big bad wolf
Tra la la la la

Long ago there were three pigs
Little handsome piggy wigs
For the big, bad the very big, very bad wolf
They did not give three figs

Number one was very gay
And he built his house with hay
With a hey hey toot he blew on his flute
And he played around all day

Now number two was fond of jigs
And so he built his house with twigs
Hey, diddle diddle he played on his fiddle
And danced with lady pigs

Number three said, "Nix on tricks
I shall build my house with bricks"
He had no chance to sing or dance
'Cause work and play don't mix

Ha, ha, ha, the two little do little pigs
Just winked and laughed ah, woo

Who's afraid of the big bad wolf
The big bad wolf, the big bad wolf
Who's afraid of the big bad wolf
Tra la la la la

Came the day when fate did frown
And a wolf blew into town
With a gruff huff puff, he puffed just enough
And the hay house fell right down

One and two were scared to death
Of the big bad wolf's breath
By the hair of your chinny chin I'll blow you in
And the twig house answered yes

No one left but number three
To save that piglet family
So when they knocked, he fast unlocked
And said come in with me

Now they all were safe inside
But the bricks hurt wolf's pride
So, he slid down the chimney and oh, by Jiminey
In a fire he was fried

Oh, oh, oh, the three little free little pigs
Just winked and laughed, ah, woo

Who's afraid of the big bad wolf
The big bad wolf, the big bad wolf
Who's afraid of the big bad wolf
Tra la la la la

Tra la la, tra la la
Tra la la la la la la la la la la
Who's afraid of the big, big, big
Bad wolf

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Written by: ANN RONELL, FRANK CHURCHILL

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13 facts about this song

Creation
"Who's Afraid of the Big Bad Wolf?" was written by Frank Churchill and originally produced by Walt Disney in 1933 as part of the cartoon, "Three Little Pigs."
Pop Culture Impact
The song became an anthem during the Great Depression, representing an uplifting mindset during a tough economic period.
Awards
The cartoon, "Three Little Pigs," which features the song, won the 1934 Academy Award for Best Animated Short Film.
Recurring Theme
The song serves as a recurring theme throughout the Three Little Pigs series, underscoring the pigs' defiance against the Big Bad Wolf.
Notable Performer
The original performer of the song was Billy Bletcher, the man who voiced Big Bad Wolf, along with Pinto Colvig, Mary Moder and Dorothy Compton, who voiced the pigs.
Parodies and Covers
The song has been covered and parodied by numerous artists and personalities across the years, including Barbra Streisand, LL Cool J, and Green Jelly.
Not Just for Children
Although written for a children's cartoon, the catchy tune and uplifting message of the song made it popular with people of all ages.
Lasting Legacy
Even decades after its initial release, the song continues to be recognized and used in pop culture, including in Disney park attractions and various movies.
Ongoing Relevance
The song was included in the American Film Institute's list of the 100 greatest songs in film history.
Multiple Versions
While the original version is most popular, there are many different versions of the song, including ones in which the Big Bad Wolf catches and eats the pigs.
In Advertising
The song was used in a 1933 Western Electric advertisement promoting the company's noise-reducing telephones.
Influential
The song's success established Walt Disney Studios as a major player in the animation industry during the early 1930s. It also had a significant influence on the direction of animated shorts that followed, placing stronger focus on character development and storytelling.
Big Bad Wolf" Phrase
The song helped popularize the phrase "big bad wolf" as a metaphor for fear or a challenging force.

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