Linus and Lucy

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"Linus and Lucy" is a jazz piano piece written by Vince Guaraldi and made popular in many of the Peanuts animated television specials.

Although originally intended only for the Peanuts characters Linus and Lucy van Pelt, the piece has come to be recognized as the theme music of the media property in general.

Pianists who play in public venues where requests are taken find that it is among the most frequently requested pieces.

"Linus and Lucy" is often heard in various businesses such as department stores over the Muzak.

The piece has also been used as background music on The Weather Channel's local forecast segments.

Most recently, the song was used by the Ford company for its "Simple" promotion, and in Westpac bank's Australia and New Zealand advertising campaign.

Covered by

• David Benoit on Best of David Benoit: 1987-1995
• Stuart Hamm, as part of "Quahogs Anyone? (119, 120 Whatever It Takes)" on The Urge
• Gary Hoey on Endless Summer II Soundtrack
• JFA (Jody Foster's Army) on Mad Gardens EP
• Less than Jake live at the Alachua Music Harvest on January 15th, 1995
• Wynton Marsalis Septet on Joe Cool's Blues
• Dave Matthews Band at [various concerts]
• Rhythm Pigs on Rhythm Pigs & I'm not crazy...
• George Winston on Linus & Lucy: The Music Of Vince Guaraldi
• Andrew York on Perfect Sky
• [Various Sources] on Archive.org

Remixers

• The Ronin Syndicate