Laurel heard the tune on the station, and asked Hatley to use it as the Laurel and Hardy theme song. Generally known as "The Dance of the Cuckoos" it was copyrighted with the name "Coo ! coo !
Laurel became familiar with the melody broadcast on the radio, and proposed that Hatley employ it as the theme music for Laurel and Hardy. Usually designated as "The Dance of the Cuckoos," this tune was protected under the name "Coo ! coo !"