Animal Crackers in My Soup
Shirley Temple
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Once Mother said "My little pet You ought to learn your alphabet!" So in my soup I used to get All the letters of the alphabet I learned them all from A to Z And now my Mother's giving me Animal crackers in my soup Monkeys and rabbits loop the loop Gosh, oh gee! but I have fun Swallowing animals one by one In every bowl of soup I see Lions and tigers watching me I make 'em jump right through a hoop Those animal crackers in my soup When I get hold of the big bad wolf I just push him under to drown Then I bite him in a million bits And I gobble him right down! When they're inside me where it's dark I walk around like Noah's Ark I stuff my tummy like a goop With animal crackers in my soup! Animal crackers in my soup Do funny things to me They make me think my neighborhood Is a big menagerie For instance, there's our Janitor His name is Mr. Klein And when he hollers at us kids He reminds me of a lion The grocer is so big and fat He has a big mustache He looks just like a walrus Just before he takes a splash!
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Written by: IRVING CAESAR, RAY HENDERSON, TED KOEHLER
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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5 facts about this song
Song Composition1. "Animal Crackers in My Soup" is a song written by the renowned American songsmith Ray Henderson, along with lyricists Ted Koehler and Irving Caesar.
2. The song first appeared in the 1935 film, "Curly Top," where it was sung by Shirley Temple.
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Song Performance3. Shirley Temple, a popular child actress of the time, popularized the song, and it soon became one of her most representative works.
4. The song showcased Temple’s vocal range at a young age, as she sang it when she was just 7-8 years old.
5. Shirley Temple's infectious charm elevated the song, making it a favorite amongst fans and critics alike.
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Song Content6. "Animal Crackers in My Soup" uses the imagery of playful animal crackers to depict childhood innocence and wonder.
7. The lyrics depict a playful and carefree illusion, as is appropriate for a children's song and movie and was a great fit for Shirley Temple’s image.
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Impact & Legacy8. Today, the song is remembered as one of the highlights of Shirley Temple's filmography, representing the wholesome, family-friendly entertainment of her era.
9. The song has a resounding cultural impact, many people continue to associate it with childhood, nostalgia, and the simple joys of life.
10. The song has been covered by numerous artists over the years, symbolizing its enduring charm and appeal in popular culture.
11. It is commonly used in pop culture references even today, making appearances in films, TV shows, and commercials.
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Miscellaneous12. It is often confused that the song is about the cookie brand "Animal Crackers," but it is not associated with any brand, although the commercial success of the tune did boost the sales of the product in the mid-1930s.
13. In 2005, Shirley Temple’s rendition of "Animal Crackers in My Soup" was included in the National Recording Registry, an archive of sound recordings with cultural, historical, or aesthetic significance.
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