I've Got No Strings facts for kids

"I've Got No Strings" is a famous song from Walt Disney's classic animated movie Pinocchio. It was sung by Dickie Jones, who was the voice of Pinocchio.

In the movie, Pinocchio sings this song while dancing with many different kinds of puppets. These puppets include ones from Holland, France, and Russia. The music for the song was created by Leigh Harline, and the words (lyrics) were written by Ned Washington. The song first came out in 1940.

The original recording with Dickie Jones was released by Victor Records in the United States. It was also released by EMI on the His Master's Voice label in the United Kingdom.

Other Artists Sing "I've Got No Strings"

Many artists have performed or used "I've Got No Strings" in their own ways.

Live Performances and Recordings

• In 1941, The Andrews Sisters and The Glenn Miller Orchestra sang the song live. This performance was part of "The Chesterfield Broadcasts."
• Barbra Streisand recorded her version of the song in 1965. It was included on her album My Name Is Barbra.
• In 1967, Diana Ross and The Supremes recorded the song for a Disney album they planned. However, their version was not released until 1987. It appeared on their album The Never-Before-Released Masters.
• The Gipsy Kings covered the song in 1991. They gave it a flamenco style, and most of the lyrics were in Spanish. This version was for the Disney album Simply Mad About the Mouse.
• In 1995, Alvin and the Chipmunks and The Chipettes included their cover of the song on their album When You Wish Upon a Chipmunk.
• The boy band NSYNC used the song to start their "No Strings Attached" concert tour. They would come down from the ceiling onto the stage as the song played.

The Song in Other Media

• In 2003, the rapper Immortal Technique used a part of the song in his single "Freedom of Speech." This song was on his album Revolutionary Vol. 2.
• The song was featured in a commercial for Beats By Dre headphones. Many famous people appeared in the commercial, like Pharrell Williams and Nicki Minaj.
• On the TV show Dancing with the Stars, Nick Viall and his dance partner Peta Murgatroyd danced to this song. This happened during a special Disney-themed night.
• In the 2009 movie Gamer, Terry Crews' character, Hackman, briefly sang the song.

"No Strings" in Other Stories

The idea of "no strings" has been used in other movies and TV shows, often with a deeper meaning.

Avengers: Age of Ultron

A slower, darker version of "I've Got No Strings" was used in the trailers for Avengers: Age of Ultron. In this movie, the character Ultron compares himself to a puppet who has broken free. He even quotes the first part of the song throughout the film, showing he is no longer controlled by anyone.

Legends of Tomorrow

In the TV show Legends of Tomorrow, the heroes learn that their actions have been controlled. Captain Cold says, "There are no strings on me" as he makes a big sacrifice. This shows he is rejecting the idea of being someone else's puppet. Earlier, in The Flash TV show, Captain Cold also said "No strings on me" to Barry Allen.