Woody Woodpecker

November 25, 1940 stands as the date when Knock Knock premiered in theaters, introducing Woody Woodpecker to the world for the first time. This specific day often triggers confusion in databases because no single studio album titled Woody Woodpecker was released on that date. The character's enduring popularity led to decades of scattered novelty records and children's LPs issued by labels like Golden Records and Decca throughout the 1950s and 1960s.

The franchise's musical identity centers on the 1948 hit The Woody Woodpecker Song. Written by George Tibbles and Ramey Idriss, this track performed by Kay Kyser and His Orchestra climbed to #16 on the Billboard Best Sellers in Stores chart. Mel Blanc provided the iconic manic laugh and voice for the shorts from 1940 until 1948, while Ben Hardaway co-created the character and voiced him briefly during the late 1940s before Blanc reclaimed the role.

Modern collections now bundle these historical tracks with scores from recent productions like the 2024 animated film Woody Woodpecker Goes to Camp. Earlier releases featured whimsical titles such as Woody Woodpecker March and My Little Brown Uke, capturing the spirit of the Golden Age of Animation. While no single authoritative album bears the exact title Woody Woodpecker from 1940, the music remains a vital part of the character's legacy across various compilations. [edit]