"The Ballad Of Davy Crockett" was introduced on ABC's television series Disneyland, in the premiere episode of October 27, 1954. In the film actor Fess Parker is shown performing the song on a log cabin set in frontiersman clothes, accompanied by similarly attired musicians. The familiar refrain of "Davy, Davy Crockett" is heard throughout the song, which sings of the man's praises. Archie Bleyer, president of Cadence Records, heard the song and called Bill Hayes to gauge his interest in recording it. This version was released in February 1955 and catapulted at no.1 in the United States and no.2 in United Kingdom. Another version by Fess Parker reached no.6 in the USA and no.3 in UK.