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"Who's Afraid of the Big Bad Wolf" is a popular song written by Frank Churchill with additional lyrics by Ann Ronell, which originally featured in the 1933 Disney cartoon Three Little Pigs, where it was sung by Fiddler Pig and Fifer Pig (voiced by Mary Moder and Dorothy Compton, respectively) as they arrogantly believe the Big Bad Wolf (voiced by Billy Bletcher) is not a serious threat. The song's theme made it a huge hit during the 1930s and it remains one of the most well-known Disney songs, being covered by numerous artists and musical groups. Additionally, it was the inspiration for the title of Edward Albee's 1963 play Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?more »
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Who's afraid of the big bad wolfThe big bad wolf, the big bad wolfWho's afraid of the big bad wolfTra la la la laLong ago there were three pigsLittle handsome piggy wigsFor the big, bad the very big, very bad wolfThey did not give three figsNumber one was very gayAnd he built his house with hayWith a hey hey toot he blew on his fluteAnd he played around all dayNow number two was fond of jigsAnd so he built his house with twigsHey, diddle diddle he played on his fiddleAnd danced with lady pigsNumber three said, "Nix on tricksI shall build my house with bricks"He had no chance to sing or dance'Cause work and play don't mixHa, ha, ha, the two little do little pigsJust winked and laughed ah, wooWho's afraid of the big bad wolfThe big bad wolf, the big bad wolfWho's afraid of the big bad wolfTra la la la laCame the day when fate did frownAnd a wolf blew into townWith a gruff huff puff, he puffed just enoughAnd the hay house fell right downOne and two were scared to deathOf the big bad wolf's breathBy the hair of your chinny chin I'll blow you inAnd the twig house answered yesNo one left but number threeTo save that piglet familySo when they knocked, he fast unlockedAnd said come in with meNow they all were safe insideBut the bricks hurt wolf's prideSo, he slid down the chimney and oh, by JimineyIn a fire he was friedOh, oh, oh, the three little free little pigsJust winked and laughed, ah, wooWho's afraid of the big bad wolfThe big bad wolf, the big bad wolfWho's afraid of the big bad wolfTra la la la laTra la la, tra la laTra la la la la la la la la la laWho's afraid of the big, big, bigBad wolf
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The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS), commonly referred to as Disney, is an American diversified multinational mass media corporation headquartered in Walt Disney Studios, Burbank, California, United States. It is the largest media conglomerate in the world in terms of revenue. Founded on October 16, 1923, by Walt and Roy Disney as the Disney Brothers Cartoon Studio, Walt Disney Productions established itself as a leader in the American animation industry before diversifying into live-action film production, television, and travel. Taking on its current name in 1986, The Walt Disney Company expanded its existing operations and also started divisions focused upon theatre, radio, music, publishing, and online media. In addition, it has created new divisions of t… more »
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Written by: ANN RONELL, FRANK CHURCHILL
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10 facts about this song
ProductionThe song "Who's Afraid of the Big Bad Wolf" is a renowned song from the Walt Disney cartoon production "The Three Little Pigs," which was released in 1933. |
ComposersThe song was composed by Frank Churchill, with additional lyrics by Ann Ronell. |
ContextIt's used in the story as a motif for the pigs' attitude towards danger when dealing with the Big Bad Wolf, expressing their careless and reckless nature. |
Popularity and ImpactDuring the 1930s, it was a hit, and it became a symbol during the Great Depression, offering relief and delivering a message that fear and dread were not resolutions to adversity. |
Cover VersionsOver the years, many artists have recorded cover versions of the song, including Barbra Streisand, LL Cool J, and the Green Jelly. |
Reused in FilmsAside from its initial use, the song was also reused and included in several Disney's movies like 'Who Framed Roger Rabbit' and 'Get A Horse.' |
AdaptationsThe song has also been parodied and adapted in various forms. Most notably, it was altered into a winning campaign song for Franklin D. Roosevelt's successful 1932 presidential campaign. |
AwardsThe cartoon "Three Little Pigs" that features the song "Who's Afraid of the Big Bad Wolf" won the 1934 Academy Award for Best Animated Short Film. |
SignificanceDespite its preliminary appearance as a children cartoon song, it played a key role in establishing Walt Disney as a significant figure in the entertainment industry, setting a standard for other animated musicals. |
Language VersionsBesides English, the song has been translated into many languages all over the world, reflecting its popularity and cultural impact. |
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