Over the Rainbow from GLEE: The Music - Journey to Regionals by Glee Cast

A remake of the timeless classic from the movie "Wizard of Oz" comes back to life... "Over the Rainbow" aka "Somewhere Over the Rainbow" was originally sung by Judy Garland in the beginning of the movie. Judy Garland (as Dorothy) just experienced an awful situation, but her aunt didn't mind her and even told her to go off somewhere where she will not be trouble. She imagined a place where there is no trouble... somewhere inaccessible by boat or train... somewhere beyond the moon, beyond the rainbow... This is the background of the song.

Here we see this song played as an end to the Glee season 1 after being beaten by the opponent glee club. Yes, they were defeated but the song implies a positive tone and an optimistic future where brighter days are expected.

I love this version because of the ukelele effect and the blending of the singers is magnificent. I also treasure the message of it!

Here's the lyrics to this song:

Somewhere over the rainbow
Way up high,
There's a land that I heard of
Once in a lullaby.

Somewhere over the rainbow
Skies are blue,
And the dreams that you dare to dream
Really do come true.

Someday I'll wish upon a star
And wake up where the clouds are far
Behind me.
Where troubles melt like lemon drops
Away above the chimney tops
That's where you'll find me.

Somewhere over the rainbow
Bluebirds fly.
Birds fly over the rainbow.
Why then, oh why can't I?

If happy little bluebirds fly
Beyond the rainbow
Why, oh why can't I?

Here's the mp3 of the song:



Here's the Glee version from Youtube:

Here's the original version of Judy Garland:

Somewhere over the rainbow, all my dreams will come true :p

Truly Scrumptious from Chitty Chitty Bang Bang

Ah let's go to the classics! This is a movie that I've watched when I was young and just recently after I bought again the CD to watch at home. I had forgotten about the plot, the characters, the songs but that's the whole adventure of re-watching movies! Ü I really liked the whole theme of the movie about imagination because it truly is a powerful thing. I especially like the character of the inventor father who miraculously made a flying, floating, tooting car.

The song that I would review today is the song sung by Truly Scrumptious and the kids of the inventor. It is really a sweet song full of colorful, imaginative pictures. I especially love the creativity of the composer and lyricist in making it full of love. This got me to think that maybe I'd like to sing this song on my wedding day as a loving response to my future wife... "Honest, Truly, I Do"! (There's also a version in the movie where the inventor had a mash-up with Truly Scrumptious called Doll on a Music Box / Truly Scrumptious)

Without further ado, here are the lyrics to this song.

Toot sweets sound like what they are
So do lollies in a lollipop jar
Gingerbread men have a gingerbread sound, we've found
Sugar plum cinnamon and lemon tart tell you what they are right from the start
And your name does the same for you

Truly Scrumptious
You're truly, truly scrumptious
Scrumptious as a cherry peach parfait
When your near us
It's so delicious
Honest, Truly, you're the answer to our wishes
Truly Scrumptious
Though we may seem presumptuous
Never, never, ever go away
Our hearts beat so unruly
Because we love you truly
Honest Truly, we do

Truly Scrumptious
You two are truly scrumptious
Scrumptious as the breeze across the bay
When you're smiling
It's so delicious
So beguiling
You're the answer to my wishes
Truly Scrumptious
You two are truly scrumptious
And I shan't forget this lovely day
My heart beats so unruly
I also love you truly
Honest truly, I do

Here's the mp3 version:



Here's the Youtube version:

This is a kind of movie that I would recommend to parents and even to my future kids to watch. hehe