Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (song) facts for kids
"Chitty Chitty Bang Bang" is a very famous song from the 1968 musical movie of the same name. It was even nominated for an Academy Award, which is a big honor in movies! In the film, the song is sung by Dick Van Dyke and Sally Ann Howes. The song is also a big part of Chitty the Musical, which first opened in London in 2002 and then on Broadway in 2005.
Who Wrote the Song?
The song "Chitty Chitty Bang Bang" was written by two brothers, Robert B. Sherman and Richard M. Sherman. They are known as the Sherman Brothers and wrote many other famous songs for movies and musicals.
Other Versions and Fun Parodies
Many artists have sung their own versions of "Chitty Chitty Bang Bang." These include Ferrente and Teicher, the New Christy Minstrels, and even The Chipmunks with David Seville. The Chipmunks added a special part to the song that wasn't in the movie!
The song has also been used for laughs in other shows and movies. For example, it was parodied, which means made fun of in a playful way, in an episode of South Park and in the movie Ace Ventura: When Nature Calls starring Jim Carrey.
A different version of the song was once used in a public information film. This film was for the DVLA in the UK. It showed Chitty Chitty Bang Bang getting a clamp on its wheel because the character Caractacus Potts forgot to pay his road tax! This was a fun way to remind people to pay their taxes.
The Steampunk band Abney Park sometimes plays "Chitty Chitty Bang Bang" during their live concerts.
The Song in the Stage Musical
In Chitty the Musical, the main song "Chitty Chitty Bang Bang" is sung several times. Each time it has a slightly different name or meaning, showing how the car flies or moves. Some of these versions include:
- "Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (Nautical reprise)"
- "Chitty Takes Flight"
- "Chitty Prayer"
- "Chitty Flies Home (Finale)"
