The Woodpecker Song

Glenn Miller

About The Woodpecker Song

"The Woodpecker Song" (Reginella Campagnola) is originally an Italian song. The music was written by Eldo Di Lazzaro in 1939, while the Italian lyrics were written by Bruno Cherubini (pseudonym "C. Bruno"). The English lyrics were written by Harold Adamson. The song became a hit in 1940, recorded by Glenn Miller and His Orchestra, The Andrews Sisters, and Kate Smith in 1940. The Glenn Miller recording on RCA Bluebird featuring Marion Hutton on vocals reached #1 on the Billboard charts in 1940.  


Year:
2004
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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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Glenn Miller

Alton Glenn Miller (March 1, 1904 – missing in action December 15, 1944) was an American big band musician, arranger, composer, and bandleader in the swing era. He was one of the best-selling recording artists from 1939 to 1943, leading one of the best known Big Bands. Miller's notable recordings include "In the Mood", "Moonlight Serenade", "Pennsylvania 6-5000", "Chattanooga Choo Choo", "A String of Pearls", "At Last", "(I've Got a Gal In) Kalamazoo", "American Patrol", "Tuxedo Junction", and "Little Brown Jug". While he was traveling to entertain U.S. troops in France during World War II, Glenn Miller disappeared in bad weather over the English Channel. more »

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Written by: AL STILLMAN, PAUL JAMES MAC-GRANE, PAUL JAMES MC GRANE

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10 facts about this song

Production Data
"The Woodpecker Song" was recorded by Glenn Miller for the RCA Bluebird label and released in 1940.
Chart Performance
The song was a big hit, reaching the number one spot on the Billboard chart that year.
Music Composers
"The Woodpecker Song" was originally composed by Eldo Di Lazzaro with original Italian lyrics titled "Reginella Campagnola". It was later written in English by Harold Adamson.
Cover Artists
"The Woodpecker Song" was performed and used in Hollywood by numerous artists, including Glenn Miller and The Andrews Sisters.
Language Controversy
Despite its popularity, the song was banned by the BBC during World War II because they discouraged songs that referenced the war's events in their lyrics.
Film Appearance
"The Woodpecker Song" was featured in the 1941 cinema classic, "The Gang's All Here."
The Andrews Sisters` Record
The Andrews Sisters' cover of the song was recorded on March 7, 1940, and was their first recording with Decca Records.
Album Inclusion
"The Woodpecker Song" was included in several Glenn Miller collections and anthologies, such as the 2003 release, "The Essential Glenn Miller".
Cultural Reference
The song's lyrics reference a woodpecker, which is a common symbol for persistence and hard work in many cultures.
Vocal Contribution
The vocal responsibilities for Glenn Miller’s version of "The Woodpecker Song" were carried out by Marion Hutton and the Band.

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