Versions of the song were recorded as far back as 1939 in Greece (titled "At the Fair (The Little Rooster)" ) and in 1958 Brazil (as "Minha Véia" ). Why it's a "Tormentone"
While the song starts as a cheerful educational tune about animal sounds similar to "Old MacDonald Had a Farm", the "official video" narrative includes a few dramatic "lore" points: PULCINO PIO - Il Pulcino Pio (Official video)
The "deeper" reality of the song is that it wasn't an original creation of the 2010s. It has roots in: Versions of the song were recorded as far
The original 2012 video ends abruptly when the chick is run over by a large yellow tractor , accompanied by a loud "brum" sound. For many viewers, this sudden dark twist became the song's defining moment. PULCINO PIO - Il Pulcino Pio (Official video)