Winnie the Pooh (song) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids "Winnie the Pooh" |
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| Song by The Disney Chorus | |
| from the album Winnie the Pooh and the Honey Tree | |
| Released | 1966 |
| Songwriter(s) | Robert & Richard Sherman |
The song "Winnie the Pooh" is a very famous tune. It's the main theme for the popular Winnie the Pooh stories and movies. This song helps introduce us to Pooh Bear and all his friends.
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The "Winnie the Pooh" Song
This song is a big part of the Disney brand. It has been used in most Winnie the Pooh products and shows. The song first appeared in 1966. It was in the musical film Winnie the Pooh and the Honey Tree.
Who Wrote the Song?
The talented Sherman Brothers, Robert and Richard Sherman, wrote this song. They also wrote most of the other Winnie the Pooh songs. They have been creating music for Pooh since 1966.
Where Did It First Appear?
The song usually plays at the beginning of the movies. It helps set the scene for the adventures. It was first heard in the short film Winnie the Pooh and the Honey Tree.
What's the Song About?
The lyrics of the song tell you about the characters. It explains what each friend is like. It also describes their relationship with Winnie the Pooh. You learn about Pooh, Piglet, Eeyore, Rabbit, and Owl.
Tigger's Special Introduction
Interestingly, Tigger is not named in this song at first. He is the only main character from the original books left out. Tigger gets his own special song, "The Wonderful Thing About Tiggers." This song plays when he first appears in Winnie the Pooh and the Blustery Day.
However, in the 2011 film Winnie the Pooh, Tigger is finally included. He is named after Kanga and Roo. The line simply adds, "And Tigger, too."
Other Versions and Appearances
The "Winnie the Pooh" song has been in every Pooh film released in theaters. It's also in most of the television series. Famous singers Carly Simon and Ben Taylor performed a version. This was for the soundtrack of Piglet's Big Movie in 2003. A music video was made for their version. It was also included on The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh (1977) DVD.
