Strap in, folks—Dorothy the Dinosaur has traded her rose garden for the Wild West, tipping her Wiggles-logo cowboy hat as she saddles up. Probably not the image you had in mind while grooving to ‘Hot Potato’ at your fifth birthday party, but here we are. Wanted posters—er, album cover art—proudly declare Wiggle Up! Giddy Up! And, of course, the ‘U’ is shaped like a horseshoe because how else would you know it’s official?
OG Wiggle Anthony Field is still steering the big red… stagecoach? You probably remember him rocking the blue skivvy, but this time, he’s brought some country heavyweights along for the ride. The late, great Slim Dusty saddles up for a nostalgic throwback to the 2000s Wiggles classic ‘I Love to Have a Dance with Dorothy’—because nothing says vintage Wiggles like a dinosaur who can boot-stomp. And then, there’s the queen of rhinestones herself—Dolly Parton, whose blowout defies gravity no matter the genre. Yup, she’s officially ‘Friends!’ with The Wiggles, pulling out her signature mosaic guitar for the glitter-written title track and later blessing us with ‘We Will Always Be Friends’ when the album drops.
And if you thought that was it—bless your heart, we’re just getting started. Tribute time! The ensemble puts a Wiggles twist on ‘9 to 5’ with ‘Counting 1 to 5’ (because who needs girl math when we have Wiggles math?) and slows things down with a dreamy cover of ‘Love Is Like a Butterfly.’
Which Wiggle Are You?
Now, back in the day, while most of us at the adults’ table were stomping out the ‘Nutbush’ to The Wiggles, there was a whole other squad—the OG squad: Anthony, Jeff, Greg, and Murray. Sure, the current lineup is cool, but let’s be real—our nostalgia belongs to the ones now cracking their backs before every performance. So, in honor of that golden era, we’re calling them back for a little shuffling, a little country twang, and, most importantly, to lasso you up with the OG Wiggle you’re most like—based entirely on your favorite Dolly Parton song. Yeehaw, nostalgia lovers, let’s ride.
‘Here You Come Again’
Lost in a dazzling mirage of goofy poses—because let’s be real, one of you could never be enough, superstar—’Here You Come Again.’ You’re the bopping, show-stealing life of the party, impossible to forget… even if some poor soul suffers a momentary lapse in judgment and leaves you on read. This tune was Dolly’s first Grammy win, snagging Best Female Country Vocal Performance. And speaking of vocal legends, do you know who else has pipes? That’s right—The Wiggles’ OG frontman, Greg. So, throw on a yellow shirt and get ready to take center stage.
‘In a Deep Sleep’
If you can rattle off every Wiggles member as effortlessly as you prance through ‘Here Come the Reindeer,’ then the moment you see the word sleep, you’ll know exactly who you are (shh… it’s Jeff). Don’t worry; we won’t rudely jolt you awake—we respect the sacred art of beauty sleep. That said, we might just slip Dolly’s ‘In a Deep Sleep’ onto the playlist at the softest possible volume. This dreamy, lullaby-like, unreleased gem from The Complete Trio Collection (1986) features Dolly harmonizing with fellow icons Linda Ronstadt and Emmylou Harris. Sweet dreams, sleepyhead!
‘9 to 5’
Who knew a quick trip to the nail salon was all it took to spark the funky beat of ‘9 to 5?’ Well, Dolly did. The rhythmic clacking of her acrylic nails (and honestly, the girly in us needs to know what color she was rocking that day—Dollies, drop the details!) perfectly mimicked the sound of a typewriter. Now, throw in a bold horn section, a saucy guitar riff, and… oh yeah, you knew the moment we said guitar, right? Naturally, we’d want Murray from The Wiggles to jam it out with Dolly. Those two could probably talk instruments for hours—honestly, we’d pay to listen in.
‘Jolene’
Now, if we were to crank the Wiggly alarm clock (yes, the one featuring Dorothy, Wags the Dog, Henry the Octopus, and a certain swashbuckling Feathersword) way back, we’d unearth some prime Wiggles trivia. Do you know Anthony? Before he became the captain of the blue skivvy brigade, he actually rocked a green one—nah, true story! But here’s the real deep cut: before Paul Paddick perfected his “rrrrs” as Captain Feathersword in 1995, Anthony was the one brandishing the feather sword. So, if ‘Jolene’—a character-driven song fueled by passion, drama, and undeniable flair—is your ultimate Dolly anthem, well, it’s obvious. You’re him.
So, which OG Wiggle did you get matched up with? Maybe we’re kindred spirits… or maybe you’re totally different. There’s only one way to find out—hit us up on social media: Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.
Ready to have a wiggly good time? The gang’s going balls to the wall fun for their Bouncing Balls International Tour this year, ricocheting through Australia, the UK, the USA, and Canada. And hey, it’s only fair that the little ones get the same epic childhood we did. Get those little feet moving and start streaming Wiggle Up, Giddy Up! from March 7th. See you there, partner!
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