What was the name of the Laurel and Hardy theme song,and who wrote it?

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What was the name of the Laurel and Hardy theme song,and who wrote it?

Question #144028. Asked by lavendria.
Last updated Mar 22 2017.
Originally posted Mar 21 2017 9:00 PM.

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ceetee

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"The Dance of the Cuckoos" was composed by Roach Films musical director Marvin Hatley, originally for the company radio station. This link explains why Stan Laurel requested it as a them tune.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Laurel_and_Hardy_music

Mar 21 2017, 10:49 PM

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This tune is also used as an attention grabber for children when the Hemglass brand ice cream truck comes in Sweden. Listen to a radio promotional (with orchestral arrangement) here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wQvpazuOi58

Mar 22 2017, 11:58 AM