Fidelity Fiduciary Bank
Dick Van Dyke, David Tomlinson, Disney
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If you invest your tuppence wisely in the bank Safe and sound Soon that tuppence safely invested in the bank Will compound And you'll achieve that sense of conquest As your affluence expands In the hands of the directors Who invest as propriety demands You see, Michael, you'll be part of railways through Africa Dams across the Nile, fleets of ocean Greyhounds Majestic, self-amortizing canals Plantations of ripening tea All from tuppence, prudently fruitfully, frugally invested In the, to be specific In the Dawes, Tomes, Mousely, Grubbs Fidelity fiduciary bank Now Michael, when you deposit tuppence in a bank account Soon you'll see That it blooms into credit of a generous amount Semiannually And you'll achieve that sense of stature As your influence expands To the high financial strata That established credit, now commands You can purchase first and second trust deeds Think of the foreclosures Bonds! Chattels! Dividends! Shares Bankruptcies! Debtor sales! Opportunities All manner of private enterprise Shipyards! The mercantile Collieries! Tanneries Incorporations! Amalgamations! Banks You see Michael, tuppence, patiently, cautiously trustingly invested In the, to be specific In the Dawes, Tomes, Mousely, Grubbs Fidelity Fiduciary Bank
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Written by: RICHARD SHERMAN, ROBERT SHERMAN
Lyrics © Walt Disney Music Company
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10 facts about this song
Original Origins"Fidelity Fiduciary Bank" is a song from Disney's 1964 film, "Mary Poppins".
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SongwritersThe song was written by the brilliant duo of brothers, Richard M. Sherman and Robert B. Sherman, who were often known as "The Sherman Brothers". They wrote numerous songs for Disney movies.
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PerformersThe song was performed by David Tomlinson, who portrayed the character of George Banks, and the bank's directors in the movie.
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Contextual Story"Fidelity Fiduciary Bank" is a song sung to persuade Michael Banks, the young son of George Banks, to invest his tuppence in the bank.
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Nominated for SuccessThe song aids in understanding the adult world of finance and banking. The whole soundtrack of "Mary Poppins" was nominated for a Grammy award.
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Associated CharactersThe song is heavily associated with the elderly bank directors and George Banks. David Tomlinson’s performance is fondly remembered as a part of this song.
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Musical ThemesMusically, "Fidelity Fiduciary Bank" is a march-time piece, reflecting the seriousness of the banking business while simultaneously illustrating its absurdity through its tongue-twisting lyrics and gruff performers.
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Historical ContextThe song refers to many economic concepts dating back to the Victorian Era such as railways through Africa, tea clippers from Bengal, and the theme of empire building and investments, giving a historical context to the business ventures George Banks was involved in.
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Remade in Sequel"Fidelity Fiduciary Bank" was not featured in the sequel "Mary Poppins Returns". Instead, a similar song called "A Cover is Not the Book" was written as a satirical piece like its predecessor.
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Pop CultureThe song is often remembered for its portrayal of the sober, greed-driven world of banking, and is frequently referred to in pop culture during discussions about the world of finance.
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