Heigh-Ho facts for kids
Quick facts for kids "Heigh-Ho" |
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Six of the Seven Dwarfs (top center, right to left; Doc, Grumpy, Happy, Sleepy, Bashful, and Sneezy; Dopey cannot be seen) walking across a log while singing the song.
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| Song by Roy Atwell, Otis Harlan, Billy Gilbert, Pinto Colvig, Scotty Mattraw | |
| from the album Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs | |
| Released | January 1938 |
| Recorded | 1937 |
| Composer(s) | Frank Churchill |
| Lyricist(s) | Larry Morey |
"Heigh-Ho" is a very famous song from Walt Disney's 1937 animated movie Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. Frank Churchill wrote the music and Larry Morey wrote the words.
The Seven Dwarfs sing this song as they work in their mine. They dig for sparkling diamonds and shiny rubies. It is one of the most well-known songs from the film. It is also the first time the seven dwarfs appear in the movie. Other songs the dwarfs sing include "Bluddle-Uddle-Um-Dum" (their washing-up song) and "The Silly Song".
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What "Heigh-Ho" Means
The words "heigh-ho" were first used a long time ago, around 1553. They meant someone was yawning, sighing, or feeling tired.
Later, it mixed with the phrase "hey-ho." This phrase first appeared in print in 1471. The Oxford English Dictionary says "hey-ho" came from sailors. They used it to keep a rhythm when they were pulling ropes or lifting heavy things on ships.
Early Recordings of the Song
The song was recorded by Horace Heidt and his band, the Brigadiers, in January 1938. The Kings and Glee Club sang the vocal parts.
This recording became very popular. It reached number 4 on the music charts in April 1938. It stayed on the charts for 10 weeks, showing how much people loved it.
"Heigh-Ho" in Disney World
The song "Heigh-Ho" has appeared in many other Disney projects over the years.
- Donald Duck sings this song in two cartoons: "The Volunteer Worker" and "The Riveter."
- You can hear the song at the end of Walt Disney's Enchanted Tiki Room. This is a popular show at Disneyland and Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom.
- The song is also a big part of the Seven Dwarfs Mine Train ride at Disney theme parks. This ride takes you on a journey through the dwarfs' mine.
- In 1955, Jack Pleis included the song on his album Music from Disneyland.
- The song was also part of the 1979 stage musical based on the 1937 film.
"Heigh-Ho" in Other Shows and Movies
"Heigh-Ho" has also popped up in many non-Disney shows and movies.
- In the TV show The Goodies, the main characters and the dwarfs sang the "Heigh-Ho" tune. This was in their special episode called Snow White 2.
- In the 1988 Disney animated movie Oliver & Company, a character named Tito sings "Heigh-Ho, Heigh-Ho, it's home from work we go." He sings this when he is trying to rescue Jenny.
- In the TV show Boy Meets World, which Disney produced, Eric talks about waking up early. Alan replies, "Someone was in the shower singing hi-ho, hi ho." Then Eric finishes the line with "It's off to work we go."
Musical Covers of "Heigh-Ho"
Many different music groups have recorded their own versions of "Heigh-Ho."
- The group Mannheim Steamroller covered the song on their 1999 album Mannheim Steamroller Meets the Mouse.
- Los Lobos recorded a Spanish version of the song for their 2009 album Los Lobos Go Disney.
- On the 2011 album V-Rock Disney, the Japanese band Cascade covered this song. This album features Japanese rock artists singing Disney songs.
- In 2012, on the album Disney – Koe no Oujisama Vol.2, the Japanese voice actor Hiroshi Kamiya sang his own version of the song.
- In the 2013 movie Saving Mr. Banks, you can hear a lively jazz version of "Heigh-Ho." This happens when Mrs. Travers is getting a tour of the Disney studio.
See also
In Spanish: Heigh-Ho para niños
