There's a Great Big Beautiful Tomorrow facts for kids
Quick facts for kids "There's A Great Big Beautiful Tomorrow" |
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| Song by Rex Allen (original Disneyland version), and Jean Shepherd (current) | |
| from the album The Music of Disney: A Legacy in Song | |
| Published | 1964 |
| Genre | Show tune |
| Label | Walt Disney |
| Songwriter(s) | Richard M. Sherman, Robert B. Sherman (Sherman Brothers) |
"There's A Great Big Beautiful Tomorrow" is a famous song from Disney. It is the main song for two popular Disney attractions. These are Walt Disney's Carousel of Progress at Walt Disney World and Innoventions at Disneyland. The song was also used in a part of the Epcot ride called Horizons.
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The Song's Message of Hope
The song "There's a great big beautiful tomorrow, shining at the end of every day" is full of hope. It talks about being excited for new things. This feeling matches the themes of the attractions it is used in. These attractions often show how technology can make life better.
The song also reflects how Walt Disney himself thought about the future. Richard Sherman, who helped write the song, once said it was like Walt's own theme song. Walt Disney was very positive about the future. He truly believed that good things were always coming. He loved seeing people smile.
Walt Disney's Optimism
Marty Sklar, who worked closely with Walt Disney, also shared this idea. He said that Walt Disney always looked forward to better things. The Sherman Brothers wrote this song especially for Walt. They really meant it as a tribute to his hopeful spirit. It was truly Walt's anthem.
Where Else the Song Appears
The song "There's a Great Big Beautiful Tomorrow" has been used in other places too.
Early Promotional Use
Walt Disney and the Sherman Brothers sang the song together. This was for a short film. It was sent to General Electric before the 1964 New York World's Fair. You can find this film on a special DVD set called Walt Disney Treasures Tomorrow Land.
An instrumental version of the song was also used. It played during a film where Walt Disney talked about his plans for EPCOT. This film was made to show people in Florida the value of his big project.
Modern Appearances
The band They Might Be Giants made their own version of the song. It was a bonus track on the soundtrack for the Disney movie Meet the Robinsons.
In 2015, ESPN used the song in a commercial. The ad was for NCAA Football Signing Day. It showed baseball caps from major college football teams.
The song also appears at the end of a short film. This film is called Fun with Mr. Future. The main character sings it. It was also featured in the 2015 Disney movie Tomorrowland. This happened during a scene at the 1964 New York World's Fair.
