1) Dick Jones (born February 25, 1927)… Read Full Bio ↴There are two Dickie Joneses.
1) Dick Jones (born February 25, 1927) is an American actor who achieved some success as a child and as a young adult, especially in B-Westerns and television. He is best known as the voice of Pinocchio in the 1940 Walt Disney film.
2) Marvin Richard "Dickie" Jones (born December 7, 1916). "This fiddler is an obscure character from the heyday of Western swing, showing up on recordings by several different territory bands from the '40s and '50s, including the Blue Ridge Playboys with the young Floyd Tillman and sharing a three-way co-writing credit on the nonsensical "Jolie Blon Likes the Boogie" with none other than Bob Wills himself.
This is not the same Dick Jones who started out as a child actor and was the original voice of Pinocchio, but there is an interesting overlap: that Jones specialized in stunts with horses and assisted Gene Autry on many an occasion; Autry had been active on the Western swing circuit, even hiring the fiddler Dickie Jones for a gig or three." [from allmusic.com]
Give a Little Whistle
Dickie Jones Lyrics
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And you don't know right from wrong
Give a little whistle, give a little whistle
When you meet temptation
And the urge is very strong
Give a little whistle, give a little whistle
And if you're whistle is weak, yell
Jiminy Cricket
Right
Take the strait and narrow path
And if you start to slide
Give a little whistle, give a little whistle
And always let your conscience be your guide
Take the strait and narrow path
And if you start to slide
Give a little whistle (yoo-hoo)
Give a little whistle (yoo-hoo)
And always let your conscience be your guide
And always let your conscience be your guide
The lyrics to Dickie Jones's song Give A Little Whistle promote being good and doing the right thing even when it is difficult. The song starts by advising listeners on what to do when they are faced with trouble and do not know what action to take. In such situations, the song suggests that one should give a little whistle, which represents asking for guidance or help.
The next verse delves deeper into the idea of inner conflict that one might face when dealing with temptation. The song suggests that in such situations, a person should also give a little whistle, as it represents turning to one's conscience for guidance. The song adds that it is not enough to whistle faintly, rather advises to pucker up and blow the whistle. If one's whistle is not strong enough, the song suggests that yelling "Jiminy Cricket" can help to strengthen it.
The song concludes by providing a final piece of advice to listeners, which is to always let their conscience be their guide. It is a reminder that listening to one's inner voice is crucial during challenging times. Overall, the song promotes being good, seeking help when needed, and staying true to oneself.
Line by Line Meaning
When you get in trouble
Whenever you find yourself in trouble or a difficult situation
And you don't know right from wrong
And you're not sure what the right thing to do is
Give a little whistle, give a little whistle
Whistle to call for help
When you meet temptation
When you're faced with a choice between right and wrong
And the urge is very strong
And it's difficult to resist temptation
Give a little whistle, give a little whistle
Whistle to resist temptation and stay true to yourself
Not just a little squeak, pucker up and blow
Don't hold back, whistle loud and clear
And if you're whistle is weak, yell
And if you can't whistle, make noise in some way to get help
Take the strait and narrow path
Choose the path of righteousness and honesty
And if you start to slide
And if you're in danger of straying from the right path
Give a little whistle, give a little whistle
Whistle to remind yourself of the path you should be on
And always let your conscience be your guide
Listen to your inner voice and follow your moral compass
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Leigh Harline, Ned Washington
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@JacobParadis
RIP Cliff Edwards and RIP Dickie Jones
@KBAFourthtime
R.I.P., both of you.
@stephaniesmith2098
Love this! His voice is great xx
@michaelscribner6299
Who these 3 people are that clicked the dislike button your mean
@alexanderip1003
Gideon the Cat and Dishonest John Worthington and the Coachman (2 more villains expected)