It's intentionally a stupid song. At the climax of the film, Dr. Terwilliger forces 500 piano students to play "the greatest song in the world: 10 Dancing Fingers." , He's so vain he thinks his dumb little piece is worthy of conscripting 500 boys and brainwashing all their parents to play his stupid piece on his humongous piano. Watch the whole movie and you'll understand.
I sing this song to my preschool class and they love it. My assistant teachers look at me like I'm crazy though cuz I'm the only one that's ever heard of this move, much less seen it.
Nice tune, but I prefer by far, from the same movie, nostalgic "Dream stuff" (can't manage to find it on youtube), gloomy "Elevator song" or boisterous "Doe-me-doe duds".
Have you noticed that Tommy plays the piano piece on the white keys : that is, he is playing the piece in the key of C . However, the sound track is playing the piece in the key of Bb ! (Of course, it's someone else actually playing the piece ). Strange that they would play it in Bb...
I always wanted a t-shirt like this little guy. My mother did eventually get me one, and the denim jeans and Keds.. She knew I would be happy if I could look like an American kid...Oh boy what memories, I had a great childhood growing up in the 50s
Why do I suspect she's going to whack him with that thing in her right hand if he doesn't get it right?
GreatDarkSpot 1 month ago
Nice
DogDays124 5 months ago
can you upload the boys part?
mymayapapaya 11 months ago
@mymayapapaya What do you mean, "the boys part" ?
kfspiano 11 months ago
@kfspiano when he sings the song... it's funny
mymayapapaya 11 months ago
@kfspiano In the complete scene of this number, I believe Tommy Rettig also sings the song.
olddude521 3 months ago
anyone have a clip of those creepy conjoined beard twins on the roller skates? that's what i remember best from that movie
kutiekatz90 1 year ago
I LOVE THIS JAM!
thejooch 1 year ago
This was corny even in the 1950s, when the movie was made. That's part of what the film is about. lol.
Nonamearisto 1 year ago
It's intentionally a stupid song. At the climax of the film, Dr. Terwilliger forces 500 piano students to play "the greatest song in the world: 10 Dancing Fingers." , He's so vain he thinks his dumb little piece is worthy of conscripting 500 boys and brainwashing all their parents to play his stupid piece on his humongous piano. Watch the whole movie and you'll understand.
stravinskyrocks 1 year ago
I love this movie! brings back memories.
twirlerchica 2 years ago 2
I sing this song to my preschool class and they love it. My assistant teachers look at me like I'm crazy though cuz I'm the only one that's ever heard of this move, much less seen it.
SkystheLimit0831 2 years ago 6
too bad i cant find the music for this...
and i do so wish i could find more of this on youtube
victrolajake 2 years ago
same here I got it recorded on DVR and I'll put it on a DVD at some point
EllaKiyaBeatleGirl 2 years ago
Nice tune, but I prefer by far, from the same movie, nostalgic "Dream stuff" (can't manage to find it on youtube), gloomy "Elevator song" or boisterous "Doe-me-doe duds".
minastronasse 3 years ago
To me, this song unfortunately comes across as sappy, not catchy. I think I would've been annoyed by it when I was a little kid.
hebneh 3 years ago
i love this movie
waedvm 3 years ago
Have you noticed that Tommy plays the piano piece on the white keys : that is, he is playing the piece in the key of C . However, the sound track is playing the piece in the key of Bb ! (Of course, it's someone else actually playing the piece ). Strange that they would play it in Bb...
kfspiano 3 years ago
Yes, I noticed that too!!! Nice eye!!!
DANNYTHEBAKLAMAN 3 years ago
@kfspiano It's a clarinet piano! or any other Bb instrument I suppose....
InfectedFire57 2 years ago
i love this movie i wish i can find thw whole movie
vanillammmmm 3 years ago
I love this part
TanBarbieGirlxox 3 years ago
This is the catchiest toon ever! Brings me back so many memories. (wait, I'm not from the 50's, I used to watch this in the early 90's :))
hacker54189 3 years ago
It's the best Dr.Seuss film and one of the best fantasy films ever made.
12dave9 3 years ago
i wish i could play piano like that
ravenhawk1326 4 years ago
Best Dr Seuss movie ever! X3 Once I hear this song I get it stuck in my head all day! XD
sailorstar14 4 years ago 2
I always wanted a t-shirt like this little guy. My mother did eventually get me one, and the denim jeans and Keds.. She knew I would be happy if I could look like an American kid...Oh boy what memories, I had a great childhood growing up in the 50s
dekedude 4 years ago 7