The Happy Whistler

"The Happy Whistler" is a song written and performed by Don Robertson. It reached #6 on the U.S. pop chart and #8 on the UK Singles Chart in 1956.[1]

"The Happy Whistler"
Single by Don Robertson
B-side	"You're Free to Go"
Released	March 1956
Genre	Pop
Length	2:25
Label	Capitol
Songwriter(s)	Don Robertson
Don Robertson singles chronology
"The Happy Whistler" (1956) "Every Day That I Live" (1956)

The song was ranked #43 on Billboard magazine's Top 50 singles of 1956.[2]

Other charting versions

• Cyril Stapleton featuring Desmond Lane released a version of the song as a single which reached #22 on the UK Singles Chart in 1956.[3]

Other versions

• Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis Trio released a version of the song as a single in 1956, but it did not chart.[4]
• Boots Randolph released a version of the song on his 1960 album Boots Randolph's Yakety Sax.[5]
• Ernie Fields released a version of the song as a single in 1961, but it did not chart.[6]
• The Echoes released a version of the song as a single in 1963, but it did not chart.[7]
• Jimmie Haskell and His Orchestra released a version of the song as the B-side to their 1965 single "Boom".[8]
• Sandy Nelson released a version of the song on his 1970 album Groovy.[9]
• Reginald Dixon released a version of the song as part of a medley with the songs "Willie Can" and "The Poor People of Paris" on his 2009 compilation album Reginald Dixon at the Organ.[10]

Popular culture

• In the 1960's and 1970's, "The Happy Whistler" was the theme song for the Channel 2 children's TV show, "Doctor Max and Mombo" based out of Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

References

1. "Don Robertson, "The Happy Whistler" Chart Positions". Retrieved August 24, 2018.
2. "1956's Top Popular Records" Billboard January 26, 1957: 60
3. "Cyril Stapleton featuring Desmond Lane, "The Happy Whistler" Chart Position". Retrieved August 24, 2018.
4. "Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis Trio, "The Happy Whistler" Single Release". Retrieved August 24, 2018.
5. "Boots Randolph, Boots Randolph's Yakety Sax". Retrieved August 24, 2018.
6. "Ernie Fields, "The Happy Whistler" Single Release". Retrieved August 24, 2018.
7. "The Echoes, "The Happy Whistler" Single Release". Retrieved August 24, 2018.
8. "Jimmie Haskell and His Orchestra, "Boom" Single Release". Retrieved August 24, 2018.
9. "Sandy Nelson, Groovy". Retrieved August 24, 2018.
10. "Reginald Dixon, Reginald Dixon at the Organ". Retrieved August 24, 2018.