Substitutiary Locomotion
David Tomlinson, Angela Lansbury, Disney, Ian Weighill, Cindy O'Callaghan, Roy Snart
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Treguna Mekoides Tracorum Satis Dee Substitutiary locomotion Mystic power that's far beyond the wildest notion It's so weird, so feared, yet wonderful to see Substitutiary locomotion come to me Treguna Mekoides Tracorum Satis Dee Treguna Mekoides Tracorum Satis Dee I don't want locomotiary substitution Or remote intransitory convolution Only one precise solution is the key Substitutiary locomotion it must be Treguna Mekoides and Tracorum Satis Dee Substitutiary locomotion Lovely substitutiary locomotion You make substututiary history With Treguna Mekoides and a little help from me With Treguna Mekoides and Tracorum Satis Dee
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Written by: RICHARD SHERMAN, ROBERT SHERMAN
Lyrics © Walt Disney Music Company
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16 facts about this song
Film Origin"Substitutiary Locomotion" is a song featured in the Disney film, "Bedknobs and Broomsticks."
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Animated SequenceThis song is part of an iconic animated sequence in which inanimate objects come to life.
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CompositionThe song's music and lyrics were written by the renowned composing team, the Sherman Brothers.
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Release DateThe film and song were released in 1971.
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Musical Style"Substitutiary Locomotion" is written in the style of a traditional musical theatre song.
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Academy Awards"Bedknobs and Broomsticks," the film where the song "Substitutiary Locomotion" appears, won the Academy Award for Best Visual Effects in 1972.
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MeaningThe term "Substitutiary Locomotion" is made-up and refers to the magical ability to make inanimate objects move on their own.
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SingersIn the film, the song is performed by the main characters, including Angela Lansbury.
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Popularity"Substitutiary Locomotion" is often remembered as one of the catchiest songs from a Disney film of its era.
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Cultural ImpactAngela Lansbury's performance of the song has become iconic, and the song itself is often associated with her.
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Animation and Special EffectsThe song accompanies a scene featuring groundbreaking special effects for its time, as inanimate objects around the room spring to life.
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Sherman BrothersThis song is one of many Disney classics penned by the Sherman Brothers, the legendary Disney songwriting duo behind Mary Poppins and The Jungle Book among others.
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Live PerformancesAngela Lansbury has performed "Substitutiary Locomotion" live on stage multiple times, including during Disney’s 90th anniversary celebration.
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SequelThe film and song were followed by a sequel named "Beyond Bedknobs and Broomsticks," but "Substitutiary Locomotion" did not appear in it.
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Pop Culture ReferencesThe song has been referenced in various pop culture media, demonstrating its enduring popularity.
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Critic ResponsesUpon release, many critics praised "Substitutiary Locomotion" for its catchy melody and clever lyrics.
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