"House at Pooh Corner" is a song written by Kenny Loggins, based on the children's book of the same name. It was first performed by the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band on their 1970 album Uncle Charlie & His Dog Teddy.
It is told from the perspective of both Winnie-the-Pooh and Christopher Robin, and serves as an allegory for loss of innocence and nostalgia for childhood. Loggins was a 17-year-old senior in high school when he wrote the song.
Originally Disney would not allow Loggins to record the song, claiming copyright infringement. Through industry connections, Loggins arranged a meeting with Cardon Walker who was the then-executive VP of the Walt Disney Corporation; Loggins later sang the song at Walker's home in Glendale, prompting Disney to release the copyright.
The song was later recorded by Loggins and Messina themselves on their debut album Sittin' In, released in November 1971, 6 months after the single release of the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band version.