Tubby the Tuba
Danny Kaye
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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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Written by: GEORGE KLEINSINGER, PAUL TRIPP
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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.
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PerformerRenowned entertainer, Danny Kaye, recorded the song in 1962, introducing it to a larger audience.
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Song PlotThe 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.
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Album"Tubby The Tuba" appears on Danny Kaye’s album "Knock on Wood," and is one of his most famous children’s songs.
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AnimationIn 1947, the music was transformed into a cartoon. This animation was nominated for an Academy Award.
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CollaborationThe song was covered by the famed ensemble, The Manhattan Transfer, on their 1994 album titled "The Manhattan Transfer meets Tubby the Tuba".
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The Manhattan Transfer’s VersionThe quartet’s rendition of the song was a 12-minute jazz monologue and is one of the longest ones on the album.
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Literary AdaptationPaul Tripp adapted the song's story into an illustrated children’s book, also titled "Tubby the Tuba."
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Unique Song StructureUnlike many children's songs, Tubby the Tuba has a clear narrative storytelling structure, which is more like a short story than a song.
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Symphony OrchestraThe original "Tubby the Tuba" score is actually composed for a symphony orchestra, making it more complex musically than its simplified children’s song arrangements.
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ImpactThe song helps to promote acceptance of individuality and pursuing personal dreams, contributing to its enduring popularity.
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