Whistle While You Work
Adriana Caselotti, Disney
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Just whistle while you work And cheerfully together we can tidy up the place So hum a merry tune It won't take long when there's a song to help you set the pace And as you sweep the room Imagine that the broom Is someone that you love And soon you'll find you're dancing to the tune When hearts are high the time will fly so whistle while you work
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Written by: FRANK CHURCHILL, LARRY MOREY
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10 facts about this song
Song Creation"Whistle While You Work" was a song created for Walt Disney's first full-length animation feature, "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs" in 1937.
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Composer IdentityThe song was composed by Frank Churchill, and the lyrics were written by Larry Morey.
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Singer IdentityAdriana Caselotti, an Italian-American actress and singer, voiced as Snow White and sang "Whistle While You Work" in the film.
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Lyrics MotiveThe song has a theme of making hard work easier by whistling a cheerful tune while you work, which was depicted by Snow White cleaning the dwarf's house with the help of woodland creatures.
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Popularity"Whistle While You Work" is considered one of the most memorable songs from the movie and has been widely recognized as one of Disney's most iconic songs.
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Film SuccessThe success of "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs," along with the popularity of songs like "Whistle While You Work," helped to solidify Disney's reputation as a leader in animation and family entertainment.
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Soundtrack ReleaseThe song was released as part of the official "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs" soundtrack, which was the first commercially issued film soundtrack by Walt Disney Productions.
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Cultural Recognition"Whistle While You Work" has been covered by numerous artists, used in other films and commercials, and has generally been ingrained in popular culture worldwide.
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Adriana Caselotti CareerCaselotti was only 18 when she was chosen out of 150 contenders to voice and sing as Snow White. Her rendition of songs like "Whistle While You Work" made her a Disney legend.
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LegacyThe song is often linked with positive connotations of work and is frequently played in various workplace settings, showing its enduring impact. It remains a kickoff song to start a working day in plenty of places.
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