The Perfect Nanny facts for kids
"The Perfect Nanny" is a fun song from the classic 1964 Walt Disney movie, Mary Poppins. You hear it right at the start of the film. This song helps us understand what the children, Jane and Michael Banks, are looking for in a new nanny.
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About "The Perfect Nanny" Song
This song is a big part of the Mary Poppins movie. It even has a special tune that plays throughout the film, like a musical reminder of the children. This kind of repeating tune is called a leitmotif. It helps you remember the characters every time you hear it.
Who Wrote the Song?
The music and words for "The Perfect Nanny" were created by two very talented brothers, Richard M. Sherman and Robert B. Sherman. They wrote many famous songs for Disney movies.
What's the Song About?
The song is sung by the characters Jane Banks and Michael Banks. In the movie, they are trying to write an advertisement for a new nanny. But instead of writing what their strict father wants, they sing about their own ideas. They want a nanny who is kind, fun, and likes to play games, not just someone who is very strict.
The Song in the Musical
"The Perfect Nanny" also appears in the Cameron Mackintosh 2004 stage musical. The words are the same as in the movie. However, the music in the musical version is a bit faster and more lively than the original film's arrangement.
