Lassie greensleeves

1. Was Greensleeves used in Lassie?
2. Did Henry VIII really write Greensleeves?
3. Who whistled the theme to Lassie?
4. Who actually wrote Greensleeves?

Was Greensleeves used in Lassie?

The tune was used (as "My Lady Greensleeves") as the slow march of the London Trained Bands in the 16th and 17th Centuries. ... A rendering of the tune replaced the whistled "Lassie Theme" and was used extensively in later seasons of the Lassie television show, especially during the ending credits.

Did Henry VIII really write Greensleeves?

While 'Greensleeves' probably wasn't written by Henry VIII, it's still an enduring example of Tudor music. Vaughan Williams, one of the 20th century's most popular English composers, was inspired by the piece to compose his Fantasia on Greensleeves, complete with the rich strumming of a harp (listen above).

Who whistled the theme to Lassie?

Lassie (1954 TV series)

Who actually wrote Greensleeves?

According to Wikipedia: A widely-believed (but completely unproven) legend is that it was composed by King Henry VIII of England (1491-1547) for his lover and future queen consort Anne Boleyn.