There's a Great Big Beautiful Tomorrow
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There's a great, big, beautiful tomorrow Shining at the end of every day There's a great, big, beautiful tomorrow And tomorrow's just a dream away Man has a dream and that's the start He follows his dream with mind and heart And when it becomes a reality It's a dream come true for you and me So there's a great, big, beautiful tomorrow Shining at the end of every day There's a great, big, beautiful tomorrow Just a dream away
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Written by: RICHARD M. SHERMAN, ROBERT B. SHERMAN
Lyrics © Walt Disney Music Company
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15 facts about this song
Origins"There's a Great Big Beautiful Tomorrow" was created for the 1964 New York World’s Fair as the theme song for the carousel of progress.
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CreatorsThe song was written and composed by the Sherman Brothers, who are known for their contribution to Disney's musical legacy.
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Inclusion in AttractionsIt continues to be played in the Carousel of Progress attraction at the Magic Kingdom Park in Walt Disney World to this day.
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Main MessageThe song’s lyrics convey optimism and excitement about the future and the seemingly endless possibilities of innovation and advances in technology.
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Use in Films"There's a Great Big Beautiful Tomorrow" also appeared in a few films, including "Iron Man 2" and "Tomorrowland."
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Walt Disney's FavoriteThis song was reported to be Walt Disney's personal favorite, according to Richard Sherman.
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Cover VersionsMultiple cover versions of the song have been performed by several artists over the years, including They Might Be Giants.
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Award WinningThe song won a Grammy Award in 1965 for Best Original Score Written for a Motion Picture or Television Show.
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Inspiration for Other SongsIt also served as the inspiration for another popular Disney song, "The Best Time of Your Life," which replaced "There's a Great Big Beautiful Tomorrow" briefly during the 1970s and 1980s in the Carousel of Progress.
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Use in Ad CampaignsThe song has also been used in numerous Disney advertising campaigns over the years.
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Inclusion in Official AlbumsDisney included the song in its official album "The Music of Disneyland, Walt Disney World and Epcot Center."
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SignificanceThe song emulates Disney's overall commitment to embracing the future and the changes it brings.
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Robot Chicken ParodyThe song was parodied in the popular animated stop-motion comedy show "Robot Chicken".
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Use in MerchandiseLyrics from the song have been printed on Disney merchandise, including t-shirts and mugs, as a nod to its enduring popularity.
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Relevance to Today's TechnologyThe song, with its lyrics about optimistic technological advancements, is often held up as evidence of Walt Disney’s visionary attitude towards the role of technology in daily life – a perspective that remains relevant today.
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