Nobody's Problems facts for kids
"Nobody's Problems" is a song from the 1971 Walt Disney musical movie Bedknobs and Broomsticks. It was written by the famous Sherman Brothers, Robert and Richard Sherman. The talented Angela Lansbury sang this song. However, it was cut from the movie before it was released. The song was thought to be lost for many years. Later, when the film was restored, "Nobody's Problems" was added back. You can hear it on the remastered CD from the 1990s. In the song, Angela Lansbury sings with Irwin Kostal playing the piano.
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Why the Song Was Important
This song was a special moment in the movie's original music. Angela Lansbury's character, Eglantine, sings about feeling lonely. She tries to convince herself that she is better off by herself. But the music itself sounds sad, which makes her words seem ironic. The Sherman Brothers felt that losing this song was a big blow. They believed it made Eglantine's character less understandable.
Other Versions of the Song
The Sherman Brothers had planned for "Nobody's Problems" to be a repeating theme. They even wrote lyrics for the children in the film to sing earlier. These lyrics were similar, like "Nobody's Problems are we."
Oscar Nominations for the Film
Another song from Bedknobs and Broomsticks was nominated for an award. "The Age of Not Believing", also sung by Angela Lansbury, was nominated for a Best Song Oscar. The entire musical score for the film was also nominated for an Oscar that year. These were the fourth and fifth Oscar nominations for the Sherman Brothers.
Restoration of the Film
The extended version of Bedknobs and Broomsticks was released on DVD in 2001. This was to celebrate the film's 30th anniversary. When the restored film was shown, the audience gave a standing ovation. This happened after the song "Nobody's Problems" was featured. The restoration also allowed the film to be heard in stereo sound for the first time. Even though the music was recorded in stereo, the original film was released in mono sound.
See also
In Spanish: Bedknobs and Broomsticks para niños
