Hushabye Mountain
"Hushabye Mountain" | |
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Single by Dick Van Dyke | |
A-side | "You Two" |
Released | 1968 |
Length | 1:51 |
Label | United Artists |
Songwriter(s) | Sherman Brothers |
"Hushabye Mountain" is a
Other versions
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
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.[11] In October 2017, Belly released a cover of the song, as part of a PledgeMusic campaign for their new album.[12] 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.[when?][citation needed]
- 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.[citation needed]
- Dakota Fanning sang the song in Steven Spielberg's 2005 release of War of the Worlds.[13]
- A cover by Maggie Szabo was used in a 2016 episode of Criminal Minds.[14]
- In the Family Guy episode "Friends of Peter G", this song is playing when Peter tunes his car radio to the Lullaby Channel.
References
- ISBN 9780199863303.
- ISBN 9780739049563.
- AllMusic. Retrieved 30 September 2021.
- ^ Unexpected Songs review. JulianLloydWebber.com. Retrieved 30 September 2021.
- ^ Babies born on Royal Baby's birthday to receive Hayley Westenra CD, 13 June 2013. Classic FM. Retrieved 30 September 2021.
- ^ Greenwald, David (14 January 2014). "Pink Martini and the von Trapps announce new album, 'Dream a Little Dream'". The Oregonian. Retrieved 30 September 2021.
- ^ Listen to Alexander Armstrong sing from his debut album, A Year of Songs, 23 September 2015. Classic FM. Retrieved 24 September 2021.
- ^ Foster, Ian (21 October 2017) Album Review: Jason Manford – A Different Stage. My Theatre Mates. Retrieved 24 September 2021.
- ^ Elisa Bray (October 7, 2018). "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.
- ^ Amanda Holden releases debut album Songs From My Heart, 2 October 2020. Heart UK. Retrieved 24 September 2021.
- ISBN 978-1-894959-24-7.
- ^ Hojsak, Sarah (7 November 2017) Listen to Belly’s “Hushabye Mountain” cover, their first recording in 22 years. The Key - "Discover Philly's Best Local Music". WXPN. Retrieved 30 September 2021.
- Kermode, Mark (3 July 2005) Be afraid, very afraid - again. The Guardian. Retrieved 30 September 2021.
- ^ Wolfe, Douglas (28 January 2016) Criminal Minds Season 11 Episode 13 Review: The Bond. TV Fanatic. Retrieved 30 September 2021.