Zip-a-Dee-Doo-Dah
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"Zip-a-Dee-Doo-Dah" is a song from the Disney live action movie Song of the South, released in 1946. The music was written by Allie Wrubel, the lyrics by Ray Gilbert and was published in 1946. It won the Academy Award for Best Original Song.
[edit] Cover versions
- The Jackson 5 covered the song on their first LP, Diana Ross Presents the Jackson 5.
- Actor Tom Hanks sings this song in the 1984 fantasy film Splash.
- On the direct-to-video/album release Simply Mad About the Mouse, a rotoscoped Ric Ocasek sings the song.
- Stevie Brock sings this song on Disney Mania: DisneyMania Vol. 2 CD.
- Aly & A.J. sings this song on Disney Mania: DisneyMania Vol. 3 CD.
- Miley Cyrus sings this song on Disney Mania: DisneyMania Vol. 4 CD.
- Japanese singer Ami Suzuki sings this song for a Disney Music Store Japan special promotion in December 2006.
The group Bob B. Soxx and the Blue Jeans, the Phil Spector trio from Los Angeles, recorded this song in late 1962, which hit number 8 on the Hot 100 Pop hits in 1963, featuring Darlene Love, Robert Sheen, and Fanita James.lolly
[edit] Theme park usage
The song is heard during the finale of the popular Disney theme park ride Splash Mountain, and can be found on many official albums:
- The Official Album of Disneyland and Walt Disney World (1991 CD)
- Disneyland/Walt Disney World: The Official Album (1997 CD)
- Walt Disney World Resort: Official Album (2000 CD) - as part of the ride's soundtrack
- Official Album: Walt Disney World Resort Celebrating 100 Years of Magic (2001 CD) - as part of the ride's soundtrack
- Disneyland Park: The Official Album (2001 CD) - as part of the ride's soundtrack
- A Musical History of Disneyland (2005) - as part of the ride's soundtrack
It can also be heard as part of the queue music for Splash Mountain.
The song has also been used in parades at the theme parks:
- Remember the Magic Parade - the soundtrack can be found on Disneyland/Walt Disney World Music Vacation.
- Share A Dream Come True Parade - the soundtrack can be found on Magic In The Streets: Parade Memories (2001 CD).
- Disney Stars And Motorcars Parade - the soundtrack can be found on Magic In The Streets: Parade Memories (2001 CD).
[edit] Trivia
- The song is also the station melody for the Maihama station of the Keiyo Line in Tokyo, Japan. Directly south of Maihama station, Tokyo Disneyland is located.
| Preceded by "On the Atchison, Topeka and the Santa Fe" from The Harvey Girls |
Academy Award for Best Original Song 1947 |
Succeeded by "Buttons and Bows" from The Paleface |
