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"Tubby the Tuba" is the title of a 1945 song with lyrics written by Paul Tripp and music composed by George Kleinsinger. The original 1946 recording featured Victor Jory's narration. A second recording, released on the Decca label in 1947, was spoken and sung by Danny Kaye. The song traces its origins back to World War II, following the attack on Pearl Harbor. After Tripp and Kleinsinger performed their first musical piece, the tuba player quipped: "You know, tubas can sing, too. " With this in mind, Tripp wrote the tale of a tuba who found a melody to play, and the pair then made a song out of it. It was not until the war ended that they finally had a hit with "Tubby". The sales success of the tune prompted George Pal to make a 1947 Puppetoon based on it, which was nominated for a Best Animated Short Oscar. It was followed by a 1975 animated feature, which was the first of its kind to take advantage of computer technology. There have been spinoffs involving two other characters from the song, Peepo the Piccolo and Celeste. The Manhattan Transfer recorded an album featuring the character, their only one for children, in 1995; it contained the three sequel songs called "The Further Adventures of Tubby the Tuba", "Tubby the Tuba Joins the Circus", and Tubby the Tuba Meets a Jazz Band". 


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Tubby (Tim Hauser)
Alone am I, me and I together.
If I went away from me, 
How unhappy I would be,
Me and I, oh my.

Bullfrog (Alan Paul)
Bug-Gup! Bug-Gup!
Lovely evening!
Bug-Gup! Bug-Gup!
I said. "lovely evening!"
Clunk! Clunk! Clunk!
I said, "Bee-oo-tiful evening!"
Hello! Bug-Gup!
Hello! Bug-Gup!
Hello!

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Danny Kaye (born David Daniel Kaminsky; 18 January 1911 – 3 March 1987) was a celebrated American actor, singer, dancer, and comedian. His best known performances featured physical comedy, idiosyncratic pantomimes, and rapid-fire nonsense songs. more »

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Written by: GEORGE KLEINSINGER, PAUL TRIPP

Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.

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11 facts about this song

Historical Origin
"Tubby the Tuba" is a children's song which was first written by Paul Tripp and George Kleinsinger in 1941.
Performer
Renowned entertainer, Danny Kaye, recorded the song in 1962, introducing it to a larger audience.
Song Plot
The song tells the heartfelt story of a tuba named Tubby who wants to play a melody, unlike the rest of the tuba family that tends to play rhythm.
Album
"Tubby The Tuba" appears on Danny Kaye’s album "Knock on Wood," and is one of his most famous children’s songs.
Animation
In 1947, the music was transformed into a cartoon. This animation was nominated for an Academy Award.
Collaboration
The song was covered by the famed ensemble, The Manhattan Transfer, on their 1994 album titled "The Manhattan Transfer meets Tubby the Tuba".
The Manhattan Transfer’s Version
The quartet’s rendition of the song was a 12-minute jazz monologue and is one of the longest ones on the album.
Literary Adaptation
Paul Tripp adapted the song's story into an illustrated children’s book, also titled "Tubby the Tuba."
Unique Song Structure
Unlike many children's songs, Tubby the Tuba has a clear narrative storytelling structure, which is more like a short story than a song.
Symphony Orchestra
The original "Tubby the Tuba" score is actually composed for a symphony orchestra, making it more complex musically than its simplified children’s song arrangements.
Impact
The song helps to promote acceptance of individuality and pursuing personal dreams, contributing to its enduring popularity.

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