Stay Awake (Mary Poppins song) facts for kids
"Stay Awake" is a gentle song from the 1964 Walt Disney film Mary Poppins. It was written by the talented brothers Richard M. Sherman and Robert B. Sherman. This song is a special type of tune called a lullaby, which is sung to help someone fall asleep.
In the movie, the magical nanny Mary Poppins (Julie Andrews) sings "Stay Awake" to the children, Jane and Michael. The children don't want to go to bed at first. But as Mary Poppins sings this calming song, they start to yawn and slowly drift off to sleep. It shows how even when kids want to stay up, a soft lullaby can help them relax and rest.
The Song's Journey
"Stay Awake" has been loved by many people over the years. Because it's such a classic lullaby, several famous artists have recorded their own versions of the song.
Who Has Covered "Stay Awake"?
Many musicians have shared their unique take on this Mary Poppins tune. Here are some of the artists who have recorded "Stay Awake":
- Duke Ellington
- Collin Raye
- Harry Connick Jr
- Louis Prima
- Suzanne Vega
- The Innocence Mission
- Celtic Woman
- Brian Wilson included it on his album In the Key of Disney, which came out on October 25, 2011.
- Hayley Westenra
It's interesting to note that this song is not part of the 2004 stage musical version of Mary Poppins. The musical chose to feature other songs from the film or new ones.
