Zip-A-Dee-Doo-Dah

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About Zip-A-Dee-Doo-Dah

"Zip-a-Dee-Doo-Dah" is a song composed by Allie Wrubel with lyrics by Ray Gilbert from the Disney 1946 live action and animated movie Song of the South, sung by James Baskett. For "Zip-a-Dee-Doo-Dah", the film won the Academy Award for Best Original Song and was the second in a long line of Disney songs to win this award, after "When You Wish upon a Star" from Pinocchio (1940). In 2004 it finished at number 47 in AFI's 100 Years...100 Songs, a survey of top tunes in American cinema. The song is influenced by the chorus of the pre-Civil War folk song "Zip Coon", a "Turkey in the Straw" variation: "Zip a duden duden duden zip a duden day". 


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2005
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Zip-A-Dee-Doo-Dah 
Zip-A-Dee-A 

My oh my, what a wonderful day
Plenty of sunshine heading my way
Zip-A-Dee-Doo-Dah
Zip-A-Dee-A

Mister bluebird on my shoulder
It's the truth
It's actual
Everything is satisfactual

Zip-A-Dee-Doo-Dah
Zip-A-Dee-A
Wonderful feeling
Wonderful day

Yeah

Zip-A-Dee-Doo-Dah
Zip-A-Dee-A

My oh my, what a wonderful day
Plenty of sunshine heading my way
Zip-A-Dee-Doo-Dah
Zip-A-Dee-A

Mister bluebird on my shoulder
It's the truth
It's actual
Everything is satisfactual

Zip-A-Dee-Doo-Dah
Zip-A-Dee-A
Wonderful feeling
Wonderful day

Oh yeah

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Zip-A-Dee-Doo-Dahhh
Zip-Zip-Zip-A-Dee-A
Zip-A-Dee-Doo-Dahhh

Mister bluebird on my shoulder
It's the truth
It's actual
Everything is satisfactual
Everything is satisfactual
Everything is satisfactual

Zip-A-Dee-Doo-Dah
Zip-A-Dee-A
My oh my, what a wonderful day
Plenty of sunshine heading my way
Zip-A-Dee-Doo-Dah
Zip-A-Dee-A

Wonderful feeling
What a wonderful day
Wonderful feeling
What a wonderful day
Wonderful feeling
What a wonderful day
Wonderful feeling
What a wonderful day
Wonderful feeling (zip-a-dee-doo-dah)
What a wonderful day
Wonderful feeling (zip-a-dee-doo-dah)
What a wonderful day
Wonderful feeling (zip-a-dee-doo-dah)
What a wonderful day

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Written by: Allie Wrubel, Ray Gilbert

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12 facts about this song

Release Information
"Zip-a-Dee-Doo-Dah" is a song composed by Allie Wrubel with lyrics by Ray Gilbert from the Disney 1946 live action and animated film Song of the South, sung by James Baskett.
Academy Award Recognition
In 1947, the song won the Academy Award for Best Original Song, reinforcing the high-quality nature of the Disney classics.
Time Period
Despite the controversy surrounding the film due to its portrayal of African American stereotypes, "Zip-a-Dee-Doo-Dah" holds a timeless place in Disney's roster of acclaimed songs.
Disney Parks
"Zip-a-Dee-Doo-Dah" has become synonymous with the Disney theme parks, especially Disneyland and Disney World, often playing in background loops and in parades.
Criticism and Controversy
The song originates from the film Song of the South, which Disney has disowned due to its outdated and controversial depiction of slavery and black people post- American Civil War reconstruction era.
Cultural Impact
Despite the controversy, the song itself has had a widespread impact, being covered by dozens of artists over the years, and it has been included in many Disney-related productions and merchandise.
Notable Performances
Notable artists have covered the song, such as Louis Armstrong, Miley Cyrus, and the Dave Matthews Band, demonstrating its broad appeal and enduring popularity.
Disney Media
Apart from the original film, the song is also featured in different animation compilines and TV programs from Disney.
Turn of Phrase
The phrase "Zip-a-Dee-Doo-Dah" has even entered the vernacular, often used to convey a feeling of happiness.
Exclusion from Disney+
One interesting fact is that despite Disney's efforts to distance themselves from the original Song of the South film, the song "Zip-a-Dee-Doo-Dah" was not excluded from the launch of the Disney+ streaming service.
Ride Inspired
The song inspired a popular Disneyland ride Splash Mountain, where it is played as part of the soundtrack.
Use in Advertising
Beyond its use in film and music, "Zip-a-Dee-Doo-Dah" has also been used in advertising, notably in a commercial for Florida's orange juice.

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