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Ziggy Marley Reflects on Arthur Theme as Fans Realize He Sang It

His new comments show how a quiet credit can trail a cultural touchstone for decades.

Overview

  • Marley said in a recent interview that he is only now grasping the reach of Arthur’s “Believe in Yourself” as more fans learn he is the voice.
  • He recorded the theme when the PBS Kids show launched in 1996, and the same track opened episodes through the finale in 2022.
  • Marley has said he penned the song, though some reports credit Judy Henderson as writer and Jerry DeVilliers as arranger for the show.
  • He joked he would have negotiated a better contract if he had known the tune and the series would endure for so long.
  • His work with children’s media spans decades, including music for Sesame Street and a 2025 kids’ book titled Pajammin.