Julie Andrews got her big break when her stepfather introduced her to Val Parnell, whose Moss Empires controlled prominent venues in London. Andrews made her professional solo debut at the London Hippodrome singing the difficult aria "Je Suis Titania" from Mignon as part of a musical revue called "Starlight Roof" on 22 October 1947.
Andrews gained fame at a young age in 1950s Britain by acting and singing on light entertainment radio programmes such as "Educating Archie". She rose to international prominence after starring in Broadway musicals such as My Fair Lady and Camelot, as well as musical films like Mary Poppins (1964) and The Sound of Music (1965).
Andrews had a major revival of her film career in the 2000s, in children's films such as The Princess Diaries (2001), its sequel The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement (2004), and the Shrek animated films (2004-2007). In 2005, Andrews made her debut as a stage director with a revival of The Boy Friend, in which she also made her Broadway acting debut in 1954.
She was married with Blake Edwards in 1965 until his death in 2010.
Star
Julie Andrews Lyrics
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They possess a gift or two
One of them is this
They have the power to make a wish come true
When you wish upon a star
Makes no difference who you are
Anything your heart desires will come to you
If your heart is in your dream
No request is too extreme
When you wish upon a star
As dreamers do
Fate is kind
She brings to those who love
The sweet fulfillment of their secret longing
Like a bolt out of the blue
Fate steps in and sees you through
When you wish upon a star
Your dreams come true
When you wish upon a star
Makes no difference who you are
Anything your heart desires will come to you
If your heart is in your dream
No request is too extreme
When you wish upon a star
As dreamers do
Fate is kind
She brings to those who love
The sweet fulfillment of their secret longing
Like a bolt out of the blue
Fate steps in and sees you through
When you wish upon a star
Your dreams come true
The song "When You Wish Upon a Star" by Julie Andrews is a classic Disney anthem that has captured hearts for generations. The song speaks about how a star is born with the power to make wishes come true. Whoever you are, whatever your heart desires, fate is kind and brings sweet fulfillment to those who love, like a bolt out of the blue. The song is about the power of hope and optimism, that anything is possible if you believe in it.
The song's message is one of hope and optimism, that no matter who you are, what you want or how impossible it seems, it is possible to achieve your dreams. The lyrics encourage listeners to have faith in life and to believe in the power of the universe to work in their favor. It is also about the power of the universe and fate to conspire in your favor, if only you believe.
The song has played an integral role in the Walt Disney Company's brand for years. It was first featured in the movie "Pinocchio" and has since become a staple in other Disney productions, including the opening theme for Disney movies and TV shows. It is a symbol of hope for not just children, but for people of all ages.
Line by Line Meaning
When a star is born
When a talented and gifted person is discovered
They possess a gift or two
They have innate talents that set them apart
One of them is this
One of their gifts is the ability to make dreams come true
They have the power to make a wish come true
They possess the ability to fulfill the desires and dreams of others
When you wish upon a star
If you make a wish to a talented and gifted person
Makes no difference who you are
It does not matter who you are or your background
Anything your heart desires will come to you
Your wishes and desires will be fulfilled
If your heart is in your dream
If you truly believe and have faith in your dreams
No request is too extreme
No matter how challenging or difficult your dreams may seem
As dreamers do
Just like those who have great aspirations
Fate is kind
Life has a way of working out in your favor
She brings to those who love
Life brings happiness and joy to those who are positive and hopeful
The sweet fulfillment of their secret longing
Their deepest desires are fulfilled without others knowing
Like a bolt out of the blue
Unexpectedly and quickly
Fate steps in and sees you through
The universe intervenes and guides you to success
Your dreams come true
Your wishes and desires are fulfilled
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robtau65
Lyrics:
There once was a girl named Jenny
Whose virtues were varied and many
Excepting that she was inclined
Always to make up her mind
And Jenny points a moral
With which you cannot quarrel
As you will find
Jenny, Jenny
Who's Jenny?
Never heard of Jenny
Jenny made her mind up when she was 3
She herself was going to trim the Christmas tree
Christmas Eve she lit the candles
Tossed the tapers away
Little Jenny was an orphan on Christmas day
Poor Jenny,
Bright as a penny
Her equal would be hard to find
She lost one dad and mother
A sister and a brother
But she would make up her mind
Jenny made her mind up
When she was 12
That into foreign languages she would delve
But at 17 to Vassar
It was quite a blow
That in 27 languages she couldn't say no.
Poor Jenny,
Bright as a penny
Her equal would be hard to find
To Jenny I'm beholden
Her heart was big and golden
But she would make up her mind
Jenny made her mind up at 22
To get herself a husband was the right thing to do
So she got herself all dolled up
In her satins and furs
And she got herself a husband
But he wasn't hers!
Poor Jenny,
Bright as a penny
Her equal would be hard to find
Deserved a bed of roses
But history discloses
That she would make up her mind
Jenny made her mind up at 51
That she would write her memoirs before she was done
The very day her book was published, history relates
That were wives who shot their husbands
In some 33 States.
Poor Jenny,
Bright as a penny
Her equal would be hard to find
She could give cards in spadies
To many other ladies
But she would make up her mind
Jenny made her mind up at 75
That she would live to be the oldest woman alive
But gin and rum and destiny
They play funny tricks
And poor Jenny kicked the bucket
At 76...
Poor Jenny,
Bright as a penny
Her equal would be hard to find
Poor Jenny,
Bright as a penny
Her equal would be hard to find
Jenny, Jenny, Jenny, Jenny
Jenny points a moral with which you cannot quarrel
Makes a lot of common sense
Jenny and her saga
Prove that you're gaga
If you don't keep sitting on the fence
You know that Jenny and her story
Point the way to glory
For all man and womankind
Anyone with vision
Comes to this decision
You mustn't make up
Shouldn't make up
Never, ever, never make up
Your mind
robtau65
Lyrics:
There once was a girl named Jenny
Whose virtues were varied and many
Excepting that she was inclined
Always to make up her mind
And Jenny points a moral
With which you cannot quarrel
As you will find
Jenny, Jenny
Who's Jenny?
Never heard of Jenny
Jenny made her mind up when she was 3
She herself was going to trim the Christmas tree
Christmas Eve she lit the candles
Tossed the tapers away
Little Jenny was an orphan on Christmas day
Poor Jenny,
Bright as a penny
Her equal would be hard to find
She lost one dad and mother
A sister and a brother
But she would make up her mind
Jenny made her mind up
When she was 12
That into foreign languages she would delve
But at 17 to Vassar
It was quite a blow
That in 27 languages she couldn't say no.
Poor Jenny,
Bright as a penny
Her equal would be hard to find
To Jenny I'm beholden
Her heart was big and golden
But she would make up her mind
Jenny made her mind up at 22
To get herself a husband was the right thing to do
So she got herself all dolled up
In her satins and furs
And she got herself a husband
But he wasn't hers!
Poor Jenny,
Bright as a penny
Her equal would be hard to find
Deserved a bed of roses
But history discloses
That she would make up her mind
Jenny made her mind up at 51
That she would write her memoirs before she was done
The very day her book was published, history relates
That were wives who shot their husbands
In some 33 States.
Poor Jenny,
Bright as a penny
Her equal would be hard to find
She could give cards in spadies
To many other ladies
But she would make up her mind
Jenny made her mind up at 75
That she would live to be the oldest woman alive
But gin and rum and destiny
They play funny tricks
And poor Jenny kicked the bucket
At 76...
Poor Jenny,
Bright as a penny
Her equal would be hard to find
Poor Jenny,
Bright as a penny
Her equal would be hard to find
Jenny, Jenny, Jenny, Jenny
Jenny points a moral with which you cannot quarrel
Makes a lot of common sense
Jenny and her saga
Prove that you're gaga
If you don't keep sitting on the fence
You know that Jenny and her story
Point the way to glory
For all man and womankind
Anyone with vision
Comes to this decision
You mustn't make up
Shouldn't make up
Never, ever, never make up
Your mind
The xNYr
Thanks for that Rob!
Maria Shouse
Thank you!🙂
Shams Arefin
Julie sings it SO clearly u dont need any lyrics hahaha
Rebecca Brown
I very much appreciate the lyrics.
Rachel DeRosier
I can hear the vibrating in Julie's voice that she didn't do voiceovers afterwards, that she sung while she was dancing. Woman never lost it, talent and dedication that is. ❤
Emily Wilson
Rachel DeRosier they added those vibrations during the recording to make it seem more realistic
Woody Pride
@Emily Wilson I wondered if they may have done that, its quite well done
Simon Ramsay
@Emily Wilson did they?
Ethan Nielson
The song was prerecorded with the tremors in her voice ‘acted’ in to appear she was being tossed about on stage. This number was definitely not sung live. It took weeks of rehearsal and 90% of all the stunts were done by Julie because of the close-ups involved. There was no CGI in 1967 when this picture was filmed, so all special effects were practical.