"House at Pooh Corner" | ||||
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Single by Nitty Gritty Dirt Band | ||||
from the album Uncle Charlie & His Dog Teddy | ||||
B-side | "Travelin' Mood" | |||
Released | April 12, 1971 | |||
Genre | Rock | |||
Length | 2:39 | |||
Label | Liberty | |||
Songwriter(s) | Kenny Loggins | |||
Producer(s) | William McEuen | |||
Nitty Gritty Dirt Band singles chronology | ||||
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"House at Pooh Corner" is a song written by Kenny Loggins, based on the children's book of the same name. It was first performed by the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band on their 1970 album Uncle Charlie & His Dog Teddy.
It is told from the perspective of both Winnie-the-Pooh and Christopher Robin, and serves as an allegory for loss of innocence and nostalgia for childhood. Loggins was a 17-year-old senior in high school when he wrote the song. [1]
Chart (1971) | Peak position |
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Canadian RPM Top Singles [2] | 30 |
U.S. Billboard Hot 100 [3] | 53 |
US Cash Box Top 100 [4] | 38 |
It was later recorded by Loggins and Messina on their 1971 album Sittin' In.