Great Remake of My Arrangement of “Pop Goes The Weasel” for the Animated Series “I Am Weasel”
Composer and arranger Bill Fulton created a memorable television signature with the Bill Fulton I Am Weasel theme. Specifically, he crafted this energetic arrangement of “Pop Goes the Weasel” for the classic animated series. Years later, the piece gained fresh attention through a cover by Geek Music on YouTube. Released in July 2022, that modern remake highlights the lasting appeal of Fulton’s work for 1990s television animation.
Scoring a Cartoon Network Classic
Animator David Feiss created I Am Weasel for Hanna-Barbera Cartoons. The series premiered on Cartoon Network on July 15, 1997. Initially, the show aired as a featured segment on the popular cartoon Cow and Chicken. However, the concept proved so successful that network executives made it a standalone series in June 1999.
Across 53 episodes, the plot followed the rivalry between the brilliant Weasel and his envious friend I.R. Baboon. Acclaimed actors Michael Dorn and Charlie Adler voiced the two contrasting lead characters. In addition, the program earned widespread praise for its slapstick humor and energetic musical underscore.
Crafting the Opening Arrangement
To establish the show’s upbeat tone, Fulton adapted the nineteenth-century tune “Pop Goes the Weasel” into a brisk opener. Meanwhile, writer Richard Pursel contributed the quirky lyrics that introduced the title characters. Furthermore, American indie-pop singer April March sang the lead vocals for the opening sequence. Consequently, their collaboration produced one of the most recognizable themes of Cartoon Network’s late-1990s lineup.
The 2022 Geek Music Remake
Decades afterward, nostalgia for 1990s television scores inspired new studio tributes to classic cartoon music. For example, the UK-based ensemble Geek Music released a faithful July 2022 remake of the Bill Fulton I Am Weasel theme. Because Fulton’s fast-paced arrangement remained central to the show’s charm, the tribute preserved his lively orchestration. Finally, readers can explore more of Fulton’s television scoring through his arrangements, composition, and orchestration credits.
Year(s): 2022-2022
Bill Fulton role: Bill Fulton (IMDb) theme and background music composer
Production: I Am Weasel
Episode: 79 episodes
Media Category: Cable or Network TV
Production Co: Cartoon Network, Hanna-Barbera Productions, Warner Bros. Animation
Director/Producer: David Feiss
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