Jiminy Cricket (Cliff Edwards) Sings When You Wish Upon A Star

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  • Опубліковано 12 гру 2010
  • For many, one of the highlights of a Walt Disney film was the opening song by Jiminy Cricket. Cliff Edwards sings this song beautifully. His high tenor falsetto was very appealing.

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  • @EdmundStAustell
    @EdmundStAustell  11 років тому +33

    I was surprised by the enormous outpouring of affection for this song. It means a lot to a lot of people.

  • @Harley46835
    @Harley46835 5 років тому +16

    Those of us lucky enough to grow up with this song, know how powerful this song is. One of the highlights of watching any Disney toon or film, or special, was always catching this melody/song, whether at the start of the broadcast, or as the broadcast closed out. I, for one, find this song calming, inspiring, and so much more!

  • @rickb9238
    @rickb9238 4 роки тому +12

    I can remember as a kid thinking how great a voice Jiminy had.

  • @billdornan4379
    @billdornan4379 2 роки тому +8

    My daughter and I danced to this song on her wedding day. Precious memory. Thank you so much for posting this. Kindest regards

    • @leeladebris2254
      @leeladebris2254 5 місяців тому +1

      That sounds beautiful, my father passed away three years ago and I'm unmarried, but I wish I could dance with him at my wedding. But I'm happy your daughter had such a beautiful memory. This song is kind of like a hymn. It inspires , love, hope, and, joy

  • @robertboyce7919
    @robertboyce7919 11 років тому +33

    Cliff Edwards was why my father played the Ukulele and played it and sang sons to my mother. They were married for over 60 years. He passed away at 82 and she passed at 90. He played the Ukulele and she would play the piano. Thank you for posting this.

  • @stephenrea5606
    @stephenrea5606 10 років тому +140

    Brings a tear everytime best song from childhood

    • @trolling1178
      @trolling1178 5 років тому

      @@dougberry4819????

    • @gtosrule
      @gtosrule 3 роки тому

      @@dougberry4819 Seems like you have poop where your heart should be

    • @stevegrieb6596
      @stevegrieb6596 2 роки тому +2

      I'm glad I'm not the only old fart listening to this and enjoying it.

  • @tennesseegirl7589
    @tennesseegirl7589 10 років тому +25

    Thank you Walt Disney for a wonderful childhood ! :)

  • @alisonsiegfried9325
    @alisonsiegfried9325 9 років тому +136

    I can close my eyes and be back with my family as a little girl watching Walt Disney on Sunday's

    • @jennaeneria5132
      @jennaeneria5132 9 років тому +1

      how old are you??

    • @alisonsiegfried9325
      @alisonsiegfried9325 8 років тому +4

      really old....

    • @welshmuldoon1
      @welshmuldoon1 8 років тому +3

      +Alison Siegfried exactly how I feel

    • @MAR18GAB
      @MAR18GAB 7 років тому +11

      Me too, as a little girl I used watch Disneyland with my family and enjoyed it every week so this song makes me bring tears in my eyes with joy everytime I listen to it. I love it sooooo much.

    • @CrimsonSunFlower
      @CrimsonSunFlower 7 років тому +3

      Me too. I didn't make it to Disneyland until I was a grown woman. I loved watching the Disney show with Tinkerbell flying around with her wand, and the colors!! I get verklimpt when I hear this song too. I was hoping to see the original singer.

  • @maryinengland3388
    @maryinengland3388 8 років тому +30

    his voice is eloquent, moving and beautiful - he puts so much emotion into such a simple performance - what a special musical talent

  • @aaroncantcope
    @aaroncantcope 11 років тому +4

    This was the first movie I can remember my parents taking me to in the small town where I grew up. It was in the dead of winter. And daddy's car had to go over a steep hill full of ice, snow and mudslides. But it was the best way to go to town from our farm. I've since dabbled in and out of moviemaking myself.
    So high fiddle dee dee. An actor's life for me. Cheers!

  • @kennywohl5178
    @kennywohl5178 8 років тому +16

    best disney song of all time

  • @bigbearjohn
    @bigbearjohn 12 років тому +6

    My favorite song in the universe. Hard to find this on the internet.
    Thanks ever so much!

  • @EdmundStAustell
    @EdmundStAustell  12 років тому +15

    Thank you very much. It is an excellent version, I agree. I never imagined so many people would like it....I thought maybe a couple of hundred, and over 24 thousand have viewed it! That really makes me happy, because I remember when I was a kid how that was often the part of a Disney movie that I like the best.

  • @stephen4623
    @stephen4623 11 років тому +9

    I have loved this beautiful song sung by this man's unique voice ever since I was a very young child. It still brings tears to my eyes when I listen to it now, and I am now 64. It is simply one of the most beautiful songs ever written. It is so sad that Cliff Edwards died penniless, an alcoholic and a drug addict. But he will never be forgotten thanks to When You Wish Upon A Star.

  • @kshitijsrivastava6440
    @kshitijsrivastava6440 7 років тому +42

    This always makes me cry.The very best Disney songs have that ache that can make you happy and sad in the same moment.This song though, is made of that ache. Just phenomenal stuff

    • @lepireresteavenir
      @lepireresteavenir 5 років тому +1

      kshitij srivastava it’s called nostalgia

    • @mfiorito5550
      @mfiorito5550 Рік тому

      Or those sad songs like in Dumbo - which makes me bawl my eyes out ever since having my own kids.

  • @erin6671
    @erin6671 8 років тому +75

    Disney needs to make a film with 60's - 80's animation and audio. Plus it needs these types of songs oh my god please

    • @DougVandegrift
      @DougVandegrift 8 років тому +10

      +Erin Clive These films were a product of their time so embrace them and never forget

    • @Enigmatism415
      @Enigmatism415 6 років тому +3

      The '70s and '80s were dark decades for Disney.

    • @sutlers2day
      @sutlers2day 6 років тому +3

      And here we are , with even darker times with Bolsheviks trying to take our wonderful freedoms.

    • @muffdingo
      @muffdingo 3 роки тому +3

      More like 30s-60s lol

    • @erin6671
      @erin6671 3 роки тому

      @@muffdingo you’re right, I was quite young when making this comment

  • @mfiorito5550
    @mfiorito5550 Рік тому +1

    What a sweet voice. This makes me cry, and makes me cry when I see my kids hear it for the first time.

  • @emilide3646
    @emilide3646 10 років тому +105

    Simple the best song EVER made

  • @Calixo
    @Calixo 7 років тому +22

    I love this

  • @EdmundStAustell
    @EdmundStAustell  11 років тому +5

    Yes, it goes right to the heart, doesn't it? So many memories, and such lovely singing.

  • @olavuthaug6991
    @olavuthaug6991 8 років тому +10

    Anyway, folks; as a guy who loved Disnney that much a long time ago he did wrote about the life of Walt Disney at school, I falled so much in love with this melody I decided it into my future funeral! That was a long time ago. But still it is my special favourite!

  • @z1522
    @z1522 8 років тому +11

    The magical combination of great Disney songwriting, and choice of Cliff Edwards for both Jiminy's speaking voice and the songs with his unique falsetto, for once without his signature vaudeville comic delivery, adding a very poignant melancholy undertone given his turbulent life. They even cast him as "Uncle Cliff" on the Mickey Mouse Club early 50's TV series as a way to help out.

  • @lauradavidson4326
    @lauradavidson4326 10 років тому +40

    I love this piece the best. So clean, pure and magical at the same time. Perfect.

  • @lorrainehamula9734
    @lorrainehamula9734 9 років тому +28

    There is an ethereal quality to his voice, that sparks new life into your veins. Thanks for sharing.

  • @EdmundStAustell
    @EdmundStAustell  10 років тому +30

    Yes, a remarkably clear an beautiful falsetto voice, just lovely to listen to.

  • @hardlines4
    @hardlines4 9 років тому +12

    One of the most beautiful songs ever

  • @pgligor
    @pgligor 8 років тому +8

    This song brings back some wonderful memories!

  • @darktwistedwitch
    @darktwistedwitch 6 років тому +2

    The most wonderful Disney song ever and Cliff just sings this so beautiful!

  • @kenconklin2131
    @kenconklin2131 Рік тому +1

    Excellent song, very talented man. Soothing voice.

  • @TheScienceboy55
    @TheScienceboy55 9 років тому +12

    One of my favorite songs!

  • @betteramwthanbmw
    @betteramwthanbmw 2 роки тому +2

    What a Song... Tributes to the composers: Leigh Harline (music) & Ned Washington (words) 1940 - and what... a... voice. Brings back beautiful memories ev'rytime I listen to it. Goosebumps and tears.

  • @kingusmcgee
    @kingusmcgee 7 років тому +91

    Many versions to follow, But Cliff Edward's has never been equaled - for my tastes, anyway. Thanks for posting

  • @desertlillie
    @desertlillie 8 років тому +13

    Touches my heart.

  • @baldeagle9052
    @baldeagle9052 12 років тому +1

    My dad took me to see Pinnochio at the theater when I was a youngster and I heard Jiminy Cricket sing this song and I have loved this song ever since. It brings back fond memories of childhood days. Thank you so much for being able to listen to it again and thanks for You Tube for being the vehicle to presenting it.

  • @rbrammley
    @rbrammley 7 років тому +39

    The words to this song were written by Ned Washington, who received a Oscar for it, I was bless to hold that Oscar in my hand in the home of his Daughter Karen Hinen.

  • @ThomHager
    @ThomHager 8 років тому +13

    Love it, Love it, LOVE IT!!! This is the song Brenda and I walked down the isle after saying, "I Do".

    • @mazashaz5093
      @mazashaz5093 7 років тому +1

      +Thom Hager
      Aww, that's so cute! How long have you been married?

    • @helenbailey8419
      @helenbailey8419 2 роки тому

      How wonderful.I hope you are happy together.

  • @bazla123
    @bazla123 9 років тому +183

    I have to say it. This is wayyy better then let it go!

    • @jogy7415
      @jogy7415 6 років тому +8

      bazla123
      The most classic song in Disney
      Is when u wish upon a star

    • @legendherograndvideos1043
      @legendherograndvideos1043 6 років тому +13

      bazla123 I agree the movies and songs that the Walt Disney company made in the year 1937-2000 are better than the movies that the Walt Disney company makes now

    • @Harley46835
      @Harley46835 5 років тому +1

      @@legendherograndvideos1043 Greatly due to quality standards that Disney held to, until at least the last decade or so..... I strongly doubt that Walt, or Roy would allow their business and legacy, let alone their family name become so P.C., nor do I believe they would stand for much of the business practices that Disney has allowed, or committed over the last 10+ years. Walt took some risks, but he had high quality standards, many which he would not alter, even if it cost him or his company social/political standing. I think Walt would have gutted the managing groups and likely placed a price cap on much or most of the ticket and other prices that are forced on most who want to visit the parks currently. I strongly doubt Walt Disney would allow many of the films that have been labeled or allowed to claim association with the Disney brand, to do so, if he'd have been around today...... I wonder why his daughters and their grandkids sold their legacy out, so easily

    • @josiemack5890
      @josiemack5890 3 роки тому +2

      nahhhhhhhhh disagree let it go slaps

    • @tybaldt
      @tybaldt 3 роки тому

      You can’t love something without knocking something that other people love?

  • @darrelltiencken2194
    @darrelltiencken2194 7 років тому +1

    The tone, the high notes are simply beautiful.

  • @cowboybear100
    @cowboybear100 10 років тому +5

    Loved this song when I was little & I still love it now.....

  • @margot9230
    @margot9230 10 років тому +6

    Such a beautiful song and singer.........

  • @Kirbsta0208
    @Kirbsta0208 2 роки тому +1

    The theme for Disney, so magical.

  • @makuhita4714
    @makuhita4714 10 років тому +7

    Such a beautiful voice. RIP

  • @johnalvarez3038
    @johnalvarez3038 8 років тому +8

    Beautiful song.

  • @22lyric
    @22lyric 3 роки тому +1

    Came to UA-cam because a contestant on American idol just sang this song. I love Cliff's voice so much! Goosebumps!

  • @MrJimmymac48
    @MrJimmymac48 12 років тому +1

    I think this may be the best Cliff Edwards version of ' When You Wish Upon a Star' that I have heard. What a talent, what clarity and pureness in both diction and tone! It's the type of recording that you can listen to over and over without ever tiring of hearing it! What a great legacy from such a supreme classic entertainment artist !

  • @henrikmichael1875
    @henrikmichael1875 8 років тому +7

    such a good song! timeless

  • @kshitijsrivastava6440
    @kshitijsrivastava6440 7 років тому +1

    the sheer feelings from this song.....

  • @tenorschofield
    @tenorschofield 8 років тому +8

    Sweet and tender memories come to me...oh boy! those where more happy days for all us...my best regards to you my dear maestro,thanks for sharing this divine song.All the best in this new year 2016!!!

  • @arthurthroovest558
    @arthurthroovest558 9 років тому +28

    I suppose Uptown Funk may have a nostalgia value 50 years from now. But the comments won't match those that you read here. There's a quality in Cliff Edwards' delivery that will never be repeated. A gentler time when folk were, by and large, kinder and more thoughtful. A vital piece of social history, beautifully produced

    • @epicrobert24
      @epicrobert24 9 років тому +1

      Of course they won't match, you're comparing two different songs. One is a song with deep lyrics while the other is a catchy tune to dance to.

    • @forrestdupre5812
      @forrestdupre5812 9 років тому +2

      epicrobert24 What happened to "Fate steps in and sees you through?"

  • @shriyasinha4494
    @shriyasinha4494 10 років тому +8

    Such a sweet voice :')

  • @tony056
    @tony056 10 років тому +7

    Love this song. Thanks for the memories. :)

  • @colinowenuk
    @colinowenuk 7 років тому +1

    This was one of the few 78s we had that played on our radiogram! What memories of happier times.

  • @michaelfbyrne
    @michaelfbyrne Рік тому +1

    This song is pure optimism. It got Neil to the Moon.

  • @bfbdesk
    @bfbdesk 9 років тому +3

    Debuted in Pinocchio it was a magical moment that swept everyone away. I will never forget where I was when that happened.

  • @IcedKwoffe
    @IcedKwoffe 4 роки тому +1

    There's something about that audio quality from the 40s-60s that just makes the song special

  • @bethida51
    @bethida51 7 років тому +1

    Such a tender voice, very appealing to children.Hearing it agin a lways brings back fond memories.

  • @fargglad1
    @fargglad1 7 років тому +1

    swedish christmas memories... * sheds a tear *

  • @nicholsonderek
    @nicholsonderek 9 років тому +3

    just bought the disney cd for christmas with all the disney songs on them and this one is still the best by far

  • @davidcarpenter9491
    @davidcarpenter9491 5 років тому

    My mother read me the book in 1949👦
    I saw the movie in 1955.
    The emotion it brings to a 75 year old man is beyond my ability to put into words. You tube has been
    Such a joy as I find things I never expected to see sgain👍🌸
    Thanks Mom

  • @michaelkamboures6860
    @michaelkamboures6860 4 роки тому +1

    Nobody sings like this anymore. The vocal harmonies are beautiful (especially near the end of the song).

  • @mazashaz5093
    @mazashaz5093 7 років тому +1

    This song made me believe in hope. It's absolutely beautiful.

  • @sarahm2501
    @sarahm2501 4 роки тому +2

    This song make me soooo happy ❤❤

  • @falconbmx22
    @falconbmx22 10 років тому +1

    One song that brings back the good old day. Brings so much happiness! Love it

  • @bill16119
    @bill16119 10 років тому +1

    One of my all-time favorite songs. "Fate is kind......" Such a pretty melody.

  • @sutlers2day
    @sutlers2day 6 років тому

    On my grandson's 5th birthday in 2009, we surprised him with a trip to Disney World.... as we stood that night looking at the castle… across the sky ( on a wire ) flew Jiminy Cricket with that beautiful song playing , the boy turned back to me and said "Grammy this is the best birthday EVER". I almost cried he was so sincere and sweet. I want to take the now teenaged grandson back this Fall. Wishing on a star right now!

  • @VinnieSutra
    @VinnieSutra 5 років тому

    One of my most favortie songs of all time, sung the way it should. Brings back joyous memories of days long past, and hope for the days to come.

  • @XaviMazzic
    @XaviMazzic 10 років тому +7

    The best song ever

  • @anamariagutierrez2019
    @anamariagutierrez2019 7 років тому

    The By gone Era movie songs, have that Ingenuity & Romance that makes you feel like a child again.

  • @aidanmccarthy6883
    @aidanmccarthy6883 2 роки тому

    I remember this song fondly, while as a young child hearing it over the radio whilst being washed in a tub in front of the fire on Saturday nights.
    A tearful reminder of times and people long long gone…..

  • @Vegas-cs8co
    @Vegas-cs8co 8 років тому +1

    I love this song so much! When all hope is lost, simply wish upon a star!♡

  • @aaroncantcope
    @aaroncantcope 11 років тому

    Thanks to UA-cam, these memories are preserved.

  • @fiveorsixgirls
    @fiveorsixgirls 11 років тому

    yes, this brings me right back to my childhood and a smile and tear to my face. xxxxx

  • @rareboy13
    @rareboy13 10 років тому +2

    The magic isn't gone, it waiting to be seen again. It will, remember my name.

  • @jasonhan6530
    @jasonhan6530 5 років тому

    This song always brings tear...

  • @connieshaw1645
    @connieshaw1645 6 років тому

    Still love the song at 62 years old. Makes me smile !!

  • @PedroGarcia1961
    @PedroGarcia1961 3 роки тому

    wonderfully endearing...RIP Mr Edwards...you are not forgotten.

  • @nuggetspimp
    @nuggetspimp 11 років тому

    i honnestly get chills listening to this song it brings back so many memories :)

  • @donaldracette4063
    @donaldracette4063 8 років тому +2

    Now this is the way I like to hear the clasics._Uncut,and wonderfull.

  • @EdmundStAustell
    @EdmundStAustell  12 років тому +3

    Thank you, my friend. I love this thing, and apparently a lot of others do too. It was often my favorite part of a Disney movie when I was a kid:-)

  • @cheayunju
    @cheayunju 7 років тому

    Truly one of the greatest American singer/ songwriters of this century.

  • @dambuster6387
    @dambuster6387 6 років тому

    This song is 68 years old as of 2018 , its just timeless master piece, what a voice.

  • @dvulton
    @dvulton 10 років тому +33

    I wanna go to Disneyland now lol

    • @59771006
      @59771006 9 років тому +5

      So do I and at some point in the future I will go to Disneyland.

  • @AlyssaInTheMaking
    @AlyssaInTheMaking 10 років тому +1

    Cliff Edwards has my heart

  • @adriennepanick298
    @adriennepanick298 6 років тому

    Such a beautiful memory

  • @SilverGram
    @SilverGram 6 років тому

    What a nice memories this brings back. My favorite.

  • @lskarin
    @lskarin 11 років тому +2

    The voice caster for Jiminy Cricket was extremely competent. Right into American iconic status.

  • @user-fk6vj9fm8d
    @user-fk6vj9fm8d 6 років тому

    JUST CLOSE YOUR EYES.............AND BE BACK IN CHILDHOOD

  • @wendysugg1199
    @wendysugg1199 5 років тому

    What a range he has! I'll never forget hearing this song when Walt Disney came on the TV.

  • @barbarazahner8283
    @barbarazahner8283 2 роки тому

    Comments of years ago😊. Here's one for the 'now'... 2021. in our masked world. Hoping for the 'shooting' stars this evening, I will surely see one and remember my lovely mum and her hear her voice again... Singing.Cliff Edward's words". When you wish upon a star ".. . I grew up in England.🇬🇧.. Even though I live here 🇨🇭 My heart will always be in London... ♥️

  • @MrTomasGomes
    @MrTomasGomes 11 років тому

    This song is so amazing, it makes me feel something inside that a really can't explain, so many memories, nostalgia... No other song can bring me so much memories and happy moments from my childhood, one of the best songs Disney ever produced, truely a masterpiece.

  • @DanDDirges
    @DanDDirges 11 років тому

    One of the worlds greatest songs!

  • @1238JDM
    @1238JDM 12 років тому

    Awwh, this song reminds me of ma greatest childhood memories. :-) he has a beautiful voice.

  • @mickf9149
    @mickf9149 4 роки тому

    Every kid living in Australia, during the years I was one, at 6.30pm on a Sunday night waited in front of the television. We sat smelling of Palmolive soap, in pyjamas, dressing gowns, and slippers. Our legs crossed, our arms crossed, and with elbows resting upon our knees, we waited in front of the television for this magical song.

  • @petertaylor3600
    @petertaylor3600 6 років тому +8

    Poor old Cliff. I suspect a very unhappy life here. He had the most beautiful voice but I bet he didn;t know it. RIP old man.

  • @leroyanderson2843
    @leroyanderson2843 Рік тому

    I never thought to type in WHO DOES THE VOICE FOR JIMINY CRICKET and as soon as I heard this voice, I knew who it was. Oh. My. Lord. The original singer when I come to see this just minutes ago. Totally moved me to hear this again. MAGICAL!!

  • @stevenyarnell8422
    @stevenyarnell8422 11 років тому

    Pure magic! Cliff Edwards had the voice of an angel; Lord bless him! :)

  • @oreo-sr2pq
    @oreo-sr2pq 6 років тому

    I cry whenever I hear this song, it's too beautiful.

  • @ImQuiteGay
    @ImQuiteGay 9 місяців тому

    It’s wild to think, my grandpa would have only been 4 years old when this song was recorded. And he’s 87.

  • @EvaGehlert_SmallMediumAtLarge
    @EvaGehlert_SmallMediumAtLarge 13 років тому +1

    This is just the sweetest thing. Thanks so much for bringing a tear to my eye and making me smile all at the same time. :)

  • @voxpert
    @voxpert 5 років тому

    More years ago than just a few
    A spark taught me as we both grew
    That like a bolt out of the blue
    Dreams really do come true...
    -- Been living this magical way ever since