Substitutiary Locomotion

David Tomlinson, Angela Lansbury, Disney

About Substitutiary Locomotion

"Substitutiary Locomotion" is a song written by the Sherman Brothers for the 1971 Walt Disney musical film production Bedknobs and Broomsticks, which was sung by "Professor Emelius Browne" (played by David Tomlinson), "Eglantine Price" (played by Angela Lansbury), and the three children. The spell is composed of five magic words: "Treguna Mekoides Trecorum Satis Dee", which were engraved in the Star of Astoroth.


Year:
2002
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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

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16 facts about this song

Film Origin
"Substitutiary Locomotion" is a song featured in the Disney film, "Bedknobs and Broomsticks."
Animated Sequence
This song is part of an iconic animated sequence in which inanimate objects come to life.
Composition
The song's music and lyrics were written by the renowned composing team, the Sherman Brothers.
Release Date
The film and song were released in 1971.
Musical Style
"Substitutiary Locomotion" is written in the style of a traditional musical theatre song.
Academy Awards
"Bedknobs and Broomsticks," the film where the song "Substitutiary Locomotion" appears, won the Academy Award for Best Visual Effects in 1972.
Meaning
The term "Substitutiary Locomotion" is made-up and refers to the magical ability to make inanimate objects move on their own.
Singers
In the film, the song is performed by the main characters, including Angela Lansbury.
Popularity
"Substitutiary Locomotion" is often remembered as one of the catchiest songs from a Disney film of its era.
Cultural Impact
Angela Lansbury's performance of the song has become iconic, and the song itself is often associated with her.
Animation and Special Effects
The song accompanies a scene featuring groundbreaking special effects for its time, as inanimate objects around the room spring to life.
Sherman Brothers
This 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.
Live Performances
Angela Lansbury has performed "Substitutiary Locomotion" live on stage multiple times, including during Disney’s 90th anniversary celebration.
Sequel
The film and song were followed by a sequel named "Beyond Bedknobs and Broomsticks," but "Substitutiary Locomotion" did not appear in it.
Pop Culture References
The song has been referenced in various pop culture media, demonstrating its enduring popularity.
Critic Responses
Upon release, many critics praised "Substitutiary Locomotion" for its catchy melody and clever lyrics.

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