词条 | Portobello Road (song) |
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"Portobello Road" by the Sherman Brothers is a song, specifically a waltz (3/4) about Portobello Road in London, England (Set in the 1940s). It was written for the 1971, Walt Disney musical film production Bedknobs and Broomsticks. It is sung by David Tomlinson about a street where, to this day– {{Cquote| Anything and everything a chap can unload Is sold off the barrow in Portobello Road}} There is an extensive dance sequence where different groups including Scots, Jamaicans, British Army soldiers, Australian soldiers and Indians dance to the song's theme played in various styles. ChorusPortobello road, Portobello road Street where the riches of ages are stowed. Anything and everything a chap can unload Is sold off the barrow in Portobello road. You’ll find what you want in the Portobello road. Literary Sources
TriviaThe whole musical number set up is very similar to the "Consider Yourself" number from Oliver! in which butchers, policemen, carnival entertainers and fishmongers all dance in separate segments of the musical number. {{DEFAULTSORT:Portobello Road (song)}} 4 : Songs from Bedknobs and Broomsticks|1971 songs|Songs about London|Songs written by the Sherman Brothers |
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