The Perfect Nanny
Karen Dotrice, Matthew Garber, Disney
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Jane Banks: [Spoken] Wanted a nanny for two adorable children [Sung] If you want this choice position Have a cheery disposition Rosy cheeks, no warts! Play games, all sort You must be kind, you must be witty Very sweet and fairly pretty Take us on outings, give us treats Sing songs, bring sweets Never be cross or cruel Never give us castor oil or gruel Love us as a son and daughter And never smell of barley water If you won't scold and dominate us We will never give you cause to hate us We won't hide your spectacles So you can't see Put toads in your bed Or pepper in your tea Hurry, Nanny! Many thanks Sincerely, Jane and Michael Banks: Jane and Michael Banks.
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Written by: Richard Sherman, Robert Sherman
Lyrics © Walt Disney Music Company
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10 facts about this song
The Perfect Nanny" OriginThe song, "The Perfect Nanny," is a piece from the much-acclaimed Walt Disney film titled "Mary Poppins" that was released in 1964.
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SongwritersThe song was created by the critically acclaimed songwriting duo, Richard M. Sherman and Robert B. Sherman, famously known in the entertainment industry as the Sherman Brothers.
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Characters in SongIn the film, it is sung by the characters Jane and Michael Banks, performed by Karen Dotrice and Matthew Garber respectively.
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Content of songIn "The Perfect Nanny", Jane and Michael are singing about the qualities they are seeking in a nanny. The song serves as an advertisement for what they hope their new nanny would be like.
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Relation to PlotThe song plays an integral part in setting the entire premise of "Mary Poppins" when the children's ideas are essentially brought to life when the ‘perfect nanny,’ Mary Poppins, arrives after the song ends.
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Parts of actual AdvertisementThe song is notable because it uses actual lines from the advertisement written by the children in P.L. Travers' original book, from which the film is adapted.
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Mary Poppins SingingMary Poppins doesn't sing "The Perfect Nanny." Surprisingly, unlike most songs from the movie, Mary Poppins (Julie Andrews) does not actually sing this song.
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Impact of Song"The Perfect Nanny" helps to underline the stark contrast between the children's vision of an ideal nanny and their father's more draconian views, setting a conflict that is woven throughout the rest of the narrative.
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Song’s PopularityDespite not being as renowned as other songs from the movie, "The Perfect Nanny" is appreciated for its lyrics and the clever use in the screenplay.
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Stage Musical VersionIn the stage musical version of "Mary Poppins," the song remains relatively the same, with only a few changes to the lyrics.
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