Let's Go Fly a Kite
Londoners, Dick Van Dyke, David Tomlinson
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With tuppence for paper and strings You can have your own set of wings With your feet on the ground You're a bird in a flight With your fist holding tight To the string of your kite Oh, oh, oh! Let's go fly a kite Up to the highest height! Let's go fly a kite and send it soaring Up through the atmosphere Up where the air is clear Oh, let's go fly a kite! When you send it flyin' up there All at once you're lighter than air You can dance on the breeze Over 'ouses and trees With your first 'olding tight To the string of your kite Oh, oh, oh! Let's go fly a kite Up to the highest height! Let's go fly a kite and send it soaring Up through the atmosphere Up where the air is clear Let's go fly a kite!
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Written by: Richard Sherman, Robert Sherman
Lyrics © Walt Disney Music Company
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10 facts about this song
Historical Fact"Let's Go Fly a Kite" is a song from the 1964 Disney film "Mary Poppins," which starred Dick Van Dyke and Julie Andrews. It was not directly sung by Dick Van Dyke but was performed by the cast including David Tomlinson and Glynis Johns who played Mr. and Mrs. Banks.
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Songwriting FactThe song was composed by two famous songwriters who specialized in music for children's films and musicals, Robert B. Sherman and Richard M. Sherman, known as the Sherman Brothers.
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Cinematic FactThe song is used in the closing scene of the film, serving as a musical symbol of the healing and restoration of the Banks family.
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Performance FactAlthough Dick Van Dyke did not sing "Let's Go Fly a Kite" in the film, he did perform the song in a special live appearance at Disneyland in 2016 to celebrate his 90th birthday.
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Pop Culture FactThe song has become a staple of Disney music and has been covered by various artists, featured in numerous albums, and performed in many concerts globally.
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Plot FactIn the context of the film, the song is a turning point - marking a significant change in the character of Mr. Banks, who reconnects with his children as they fly a kite together.
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Impact FactDue to its uplifting melody and joyful theme, "Let's Go Fly a Kite" is still used as a therapeutic tool for children and adults in workshops and therapy sessions to channel positive emotions and build relationships.
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Historical Fact #2The song along with the rest of the "Mary Poppins" original musical score has gained remarkable attention, even winning Oscars for Best Original Score (by Richard and Robert Sherman) and Best Original Song (for "Chim Chim Cher-ee").
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Production & Legacy FactThe process and challenges of convincing P.L. Travers (the author of Mary Poppins) for the movie adaptation and the creation of its music, including "Let's Go Fly a Kite," is depicted in the 2013 movie, "Saving Mr. Banks." The song appears in a crucial scene of this movie as well.
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Influence FactThe song has transcended generations and is still remembered as one of Disney's classic songs, contributing to the continued popularity of Mary Poppins — inspiring a sequel, a Broadway musical, and countless performances worldwide.
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