Woodpecker Song
Glenn Miller
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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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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.
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Rendition By Glenn MillerFamous bandleader and musician Glenn Miller and his orchestra covered the song in 1940, making it extremely popular in the United States.
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Andrews Sisters VersionThe Andrews Sisters, a famous close-harmony singing group, also recorded their version of "Woodpecker Song" in the same year, 1940.
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Chart PerformanceWhen 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.
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Lyrics CensorshipDuring 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.
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Versatile RecordingsThe song has been covered by many artists across various genres including jazz, swing, and big band, demonstrating its widespread appeal.
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Global ReachThe original Italian version of the song, "Reginella Campagnola", was also a hit, showing that the tune was popular in various languages and cultures.
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Career ImpactThe success of "Woodpecker Song" contributed significantly to the soaring careers of Glenn Miller and The Andrews Sisters in the 1940s.
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Influence on Popular CultureThe song has appeared in multiple films and television shows, often used to evoke the spirit of the 1940s era.
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LongevityDespite 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.
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Film AssociationGlenn Miller’s version of "Woodpecker Song" was prominently featured in the 1941 film "Sun Valley Serenade."
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Famous LyricsThe 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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