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Wikipedia article
"'Hushabye Mountain'" is a ballad by the songwriting team Robert and Richard Sherman. It appears twice in the 1968 Albert R. Broccoli motion picture 'Chitty Chitty Bang Bang': first as an idyllic lullaby by Caractacus Potts (Dick Van Dyke) to his children; and later when the children of Vulgaria have lost all hope of salvation. The song is also featured prominently in the 2002 and 2005 stage musical versions.
Other versions
performed the song in 2001 for his concert DVD 'David Gilmour in Concert'.
The song was first released in a version by Tony Bennett in June 1968, before the film and its soundtrack were released. "Hushabye Mountain" has since been covered by many artists. Bobbie Gentry, Julie London, Monty Sunshine and Wendy Craig also recorded the song in 1968. Alvin and the Chipmunks covered the song for their 1969 album 'The Chipmunks Go to the Movies'.
Singer Stacey Kent recorded a version of this song for her 2001 album 'Dreamsville',. Retrieved 30 September 2021. British cellist Julian Lloyd Webber recorded the song on 'Unexpected Songs' (2006),[https://www.julianlloydwebber.com/2017/04/unexpected-songs/ Unexpected Songs review]. 'JulianLloydWebber.com'. Retrieved 30 September 2021. Hayley Westenra recorded a version for her album 'Hushabye' (2013),[https://www.classicfm.com/artists/hayley-westenra/news/free-royal-baby-album-hushabye/ Babies born on Royal Baby's birthday to receive Hayley Westenra CD], 13 June 2013. Classic FM. Retrieved 30 September 2021. Pink Martini and the von Trapps recorded a version for their 2014 collaboration album 'Dream a Little Dream', British comedian Alexander Armstrong performed it for his album debut 'A Year of Songs' (2015),[https://www.classicfm.com/radio/shows-presenters/alexander-armstrong/debut-album-a-year-of-songs/ Listen to Alexander Armstrong sing from his debut album, A Year of Songs], 23 September 2015. Classic FM. Retrieved 24 September 2021. British comedian Jason Manford included the song on his album 'A Different Stage' (2017),Foster, Ian (21 October 2017) [https://mytheatremates.com/album-review-jason-manford-a-different-stage/ Album Review: Jason Manford A Different Stage]. 'My Theatre Mates'. Retrieved 24 September 2021. American Belz Hasidic singer Shulem Lemmer covered the song on his album 'The Perfect Dream' (2019),Elisa Bray (October 7, 2018). [https://www.thejc.com/culture/features/the-voice-from-the-belz-1.470584 "The voice from the Belz; A Belz Chasid from Brooklyn's life changed forever when the CEO of the classical arm of Universal Records stumbled across his Youtube video,"] 'The JC'. and English actress and television personality Amanda Holden recorded her version for her 2020 debut album 'Songs from My Heart'.[https://www.heart.co.uk/radio/shows-presenters/heart-breakfast-jamie-theakston-amanda-holden/amanda-holden-releases-debut-album-songs-from-my-heart/ Amanda Holden releases debut album Songs From My Heart], 2 October 2020. Heart UK. Retrieved 24 September 2021.
Pink Floyd guitarist David Gilmour performed the song at his 2001-2 semi-acoustic solo performances, as captured on the 'David Gilmour in Concert' DVD. In October 2017, Belly released a cover of the song, as part of a PledgeMusic campaign for their new album.Hojsak, Sarah (7 November 2017) [https://thekey.xpn.org/2017/11/07/belly-hushabye-mountain/ Listen to Bellys Hushabye Mountain cover, their first recording in 22 years]. 'The Key' - "Discover Philly's Best Local Music". WXPN. Retrieved 30 September 2021. It was also included on their 2018 EP 'Feel', released as a Record Store Day exclusive.
In popular culture
*A version of the song was used in a Boots commercial for their Full Impact No.7 mascara, directed by Dougal Wilson.
*The song was recorded by Danny Elfman as the character Jack Skellington for the film 'The Nightmare Before Christmas' (1993), but was ultimately not used.
*Dakota Fanning sang the song in Steven Spielberg's 2005 release of 'War of the Worlds'.Kermode, Mark (3 July 2005) [https://www.theguardian.com/theobserver/2005/jul/03/features.review7 Be afraid, very afraid - again]. 'The Guardian'. Retrieved 30 September 2021.
*A cover by Maggie Szabo was used in a 2016 episode of 'Criminal Minds'.Wolfe, Douglas (28 January 2016) [https://www.tvfanatic.com/2016/01/criminal-minds-season-11-episode-13-review-the-bond/ Criminal Minds Season 11 Episode 13 Review: The Bond]. 'TV Fanatic'. Retrieved 30 September 2021.
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Category:1968 songs
Category:1968 singles
Category:1960s ballads
Category:Dick Van Dyke songs
Category:Alvin and the Chipmunks songs
Category:David Gilmour songs
Category:Songs from Chitty Chitty Bang Bang
Category:Tony Bennett songs
Category:Songs written by the Sherman Brothers
Category:Songs about mountains
Category:United Artists Records singles
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