Tall Paul
Annette Funicello
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Chalk on the sidewalk Writin' on the wall Everybody knows it I love Paul Tall Paul, tall Paul Tall Paul, he's-a my all Chalk on the sidewalk (chalk on the sidewalk) 'nitials on a tree ('nitials on a tree) Ev'rybody knows it (ev'rybody knows it) Paul loves me (Tall Paul) With the king-size arms (Tall Paul) With the king-size charms (Tall Paul) With the king-size kiss (He's my all) He's my all!! (Tall Paul is my love, tall Paul is my dream) (He's the captain of the high school football team) He's my mountain He's my tree We go steady Paul and me Tall Paul (with the great big smile) Tall Paul (with the great big eyes) Tall Paul, (with the great big kiss) He's my all Tall Paul, tall Paul Tall Paul, he's my all
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Written by: ROBERTS BOB, RICHARD M. SHERMAN, ROBERT B. SHERMAN
Lyrics © Walt Disney Music Company
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8 facts about this song
Song’s Production"Tall Paul" is a pop song recorded by American singer Annette Funicello, who started her career as a child performer at The Walt Disney Company.
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Song's CreatorsThe song was created by The Sherman Brothers, a well-known songwriting duo. The brothers, Robert and Richard Sherman, are often associated with the music they composed for Disney movies and theme parks.
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Achievements"Tall Paul" was Funicello's highest-charting hit, reaching number seven on the Billboard Pop Singles Chart in 1959.
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Disney's ContributionThe Disney studio had a hand in producing this song. Being produced by Disney, helped her get more exposure as Disney was a big-name production house. Annette Funicello was the first Disney star to cross over successfully into pop music.
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The Sherman Brothers IdentityThe Sherman Brothers are among Disney's most well-known songwriters. They were responsible for beloved scores for movies like “The Jungle Book”, “Mary Poppins”, and “The Aristocats”.
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Historical Significance"Tall Paul" is one of the earliest examples of the mid-20th-century teen idol phenomenon. At the time of its release, many young Americans were fascinated by Funicello's wholesome image and empathized with the message of teen love.
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PresentationThe song is from a female's point of view, addressing her affection for a boy named Paul, who she admires for his height.
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Annette’s CareerThe success of "Tall Paul" marked a turning point in Annette Funicello's career, helping her transition from acting to singing. Despite battling multiple sclerosis later in her life, she continued to be regarded as one of Disney's cherished icons.
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