A Man Has Dreams facts for kids
"A Man Has Dreams" is a special song from the 1964 Walt Disney movie Mary Poppins. It was written by the famous songwriting team, Richard M. Sherman and Robert B. Sherman.
In both the movie and the stage musical that came out in 2004, the song is sung as a duet. It's like a conversation between two characters: Bert the chimney sweep, played by Dick Van Dyke, and George Banks, played by David Tomlinson.
This song is quite unique because it's sung like a conversation, almost like an opera. This was very unusual for a musical film back then. The tune of "A Man Has Dreams" is actually a slower version of another song called "The Life I Lead". This tune is used as a special musical theme for George Banks, called a leitmotif. It also includes a part of "A Spoonful of Sugar", which is Mary Poppins's own musical theme.
The Song's Journey in the Story
The melody of this song first appears when George Banks walks through his front door. At that point in the movie, the music is cheerful and bouncy. It shows how happy and successful Mr. Banks feels. This earlier version of the song is called "The Life I Lead".
How the Melody Changes
The "The Life I Lead" melody is played several times throughout the film. The final time it's sung, it's called "A Man Has Dreams". This happens when Mr. Banks feels like he has lost everything. The music becomes much sadder and more serious to match his feelings.
Why This Song is Important
"A Man Has Dreams" is a very important song in both the Mary Poppins movie and the stage musical. It helps show how George Banks's feelings and situation change throughout the story. It highlights his journey from feeling successful to feeling lost, and then finding hope again.
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In Spanish: A Man Has Dreams para niños
