House at Pooh Corner (song)
Encyclopedia
"House at Pooh Corner" is the title of a song that was written by Kenny Loggins
, based on the popular children's book
of the same name. The song was first performed by the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band
on their 1970 album Uncle Charlie & His Dog Teddy
and then performed by Loggins and Messina
on their 1971 album Sittin' In.
.
The song was covered in 2007 by Australian artist Josh Pyke
for radio station Triple J
. The live recording was then released on the third volume of the station's Like a Version
compilation CDs.
Kenny Loggins
During the next decade, Loggins recorded so many successful songs for film soundtracks that he was referred to as, King of the Movie Soundtrack.He began with "I'm Alright" , "Mr. Night", and "Lead the Way" from Caddyshack...
, based on the popular children's book
The House at Pooh Corner
The House at Pooh Corner is the second volume of stories about Winnie-the-Pooh, written by A. A. Milne and illustrated by E. H. Shepard. It is notable for the introduction of the character Tigger, who went on to become a prominent figure in the Disney Winnie the Pooh franchise.- Plot :The title...
of the same name. The song was first performed by the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band
Nitty Gritty Dirt Band
The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band is an American country-folk-rock band that has existed in various forms since its founding in Long Beach, California in 1966. The group's membership has had at least a dozen changes over the years, including a period from 1976 to 1981 when the band performed and recorded...
on their 1970 album Uncle Charlie & His Dog Teddy
Uncle Charlie & His Dog Teddy
Uncle Charlie & His Dog Teddy is the 1970 album from The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band that contains the hit song "Mr. Bojangles". The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band is notable for having many charting albums and singles. The album reached #66 on US charts. Three singles charted: "Mr...
and then performed by Loggins and Messina
Loggins and Messina
Loggins and Messina are an American rock-pop duo consisting of Kenny Loggins and Jim Messina who achieved their success in the early to mid 1970s...
on their 1971 album Sittin' In.
Other versions
In 1994 Loggins re-recorded the song (with an additional verse) as "Return to Pooh Corner". It appears on his album of the same titleReturn to Pooh Corner
Return to Pooh Corner is a children's music album by soft rock singer Kenny Loggins. Released in 1994, it features songs written by John Lennon, Rickie Lee Jones, Paul Simon, and Jimmy Webb, along with several other traditional children's songs. It was a successful album for Loggins, selling over...
.
The song was covered in 2007 by Australian artist Josh Pyke
Josh Pyke
Josh Pyke is an Australian singer-songwriting musician.-Beginnings and Feeding the Wolves :Josh Pyke was in his first band by age 12 and played his first performance in front of 650 parents and students at his primary school graduation. Playing guitar and initial song writing efforts came aged 14...
for radio station Triple J
Triple J
triple j is a nationally networked Australian radio station intended to appeal to listeners between the ages of 18 and 30. The government-funded station is a division of the Australian Broadcasting Corporation...
. The live recording was then released on the third volume of the station's Like a Version
Like A Version
Like a Version is a segment on the Australian radio station Triple J. It was created by Mel Bampton as part of the Mel in the Morning program. Currently the segment pops up whenever artists are available and willing to do it, though mainly on the Breakfast show...
compilation CDs.
Chart Performance (The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band)
| Chart (1971) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| U.S. Billboard Hot 100 | 53 |
| Canadian RPM Top Singles | 30 |