Don't Let Me Down (Disney song) facts for kids
"Don't Let Me Down" is a fun song from the 1971 Walt Disney musical movie, Bedknobs and Broomsticks. It was written by the famous Robert and Richard Sherman. In the movie, the song is sung by the talented Angela Lansbury. She sings it as a reply to David Tomlinson's song, "Eglantine", where he tries to convince her to join his magic show. Sometimes, this song is cut from TV versions of the film.
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About the Song
"Don't Let Me Down" is a special moment in Bedknobs and Broomsticks. It shows the playful back-and-forth between the characters played by Angela Lansbury and David Tomlinson. David Tomlinson's character, Professor Browne, is trying to impress Miss Eglantine Price (Angela Lansbury). He wants her to join his traveling magic act.
The Story Behind the Song
Miss Price is a witch-in-training who is learning real magic. Professor Browne, on the other hand, performs stage magic, which is just tricks. He tries to convince her that his kind of magic is better. Angela Lansbury's song is her witty response. She explains why her real magic is much more exciting than his stage tricks. The song adds a lot of humor and charm to the movie.
The Sherman Brothers
The song was written by the Sherman Brothers, Robert B. Sherman and Richard M. Sherman. They are a very famous songwriting team. They wrote many beloved songs for Disney movies. Some of their other well-known songs include those from Mary Poppins, The Jungle Book, and Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. They were known for creating catchy tunes and clever lyrics that fit perfectly with the stories.
Bedknobs and Broomsticks Movie
Bedknobs and Broomsticks is a fantasy musical film. It mixes live actors with animated cartoon characters. The movie is set in England during World War II. It tells the story of Miss Eglantine Price, an apprentice witch. She takes in three children who have been evacuated from London during the war. Together, they go on a magical adventure using a flying bed. They try to find a special spell that can help Britain win the war.
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In Spanish: Bedknobs and Broomsticks para niños
