The theme to "The Andy Griffith Show" is folksy and whimsical, and it is perhaps the best loved song that Earle Hagen ever came up with. Officially titled as "The Fishin' Hole," the sweet tune is about the joys of pole fishing on summer days and how this favorite pastime encapsulates the joy of living small town life in the South. The song is instantly recognizable, and it will always be synonymous with one of the best sitcoms of all time.
A testament to the working man, the seven little helpers in Walt Disney's first feature-length animated film "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs" whistled a catchy tune that was written by Frank Churchill and Larry Morey. "Whistle While You Work," the cheerful song from the movie's heroine, motivates the seven dwarfs to sing along while she is cleaning up their house. The song, which debuted along with the movie in 1937, is important in pop culture because it is featured in such a landmark film and is a taste for what was to come. After this first film, the Disney company would go on to make many more films that helped spark a children's imaginations.
An icon who was way ahead of her time, Mae West uttered one of the best whistle lines when she said: "If you want me, just whistle. You know how to whistle, don't you? Just put your lips together and blow." The line was very seductive for its time. Brassy, blonde and beautiful, West challenged Depression-era American society with upfront views on sexuality. She was even arrested and sent to jail for performing in a play called "SEX," which she wrote and also produced. She had a long career in Hollywood as both a singer and actress. She died in 1980 of natural causes.
Though it only contains one ascending and one descending note, the Wolf Whistle is one of the most recognized calls in existence. This recognized tune is often given when the whistler physically admires another individual's appearance. The Wolf Whistle was popularized by different cartoons, including Looney Tunes shorts from the 1940s.