Hawaiian War Chant

Music by	Johnny Noble and Prince Leleiohaku
Lyrics by	Ralph Freed
Date	1936 (English version)

"Hawaiian War Chant" is a popular and iconic song evoking the sounds and language of Hawaii. The song was a staple of the big band era in the 1930s and 1940s, and Spike Jones and his orchestra later recorded a more uptempo version, with a comic prologue. The song also featured at Disneyland's "The Enchanted Tiki Room" attraction, and in their film The Lion King.

The pigs performed the song as the opening number in episode 320 of The Muppet Show.

In 2002 and 2005, Louise Gold included the song in her cabaret act, as part of an "Around the World with the Muppets" medley.

Releases

Audio

• The Muppet Show Music Album
• Muppet Hits Take 2 (1994)

Video

• The Muppet Revue (1985)
• It's the Muppets: More Muppets, Please! (1993, non-American releases only)