I once sang 'Wonderful, Wonderful Copenhagen' quietly to myself while sitting near the Little Mermaid statue in Copenhagen Harbour.
'The Ugly Duckling' was my favourite song from Hans Christian Andersen when I was a child. I haven't seen that film in recent years but I'd like to watch it again one of these days.
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"Heyho for a starry night and a heathery bed!" - Jack, The Secret Island.
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Re: Hans Christian Andersen
I miss Junior Choice (and Children's Favourites before that) for all these old children's songs. At least I can listen to them via Deezer!
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I love the film Hans Christian Anderson. It has some great songs too! 
Being an old romantic, I love this one -
Anywhere I wander...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l8o1fxWJg20
Being an old romantic, I love this one -
Anywhere I wander...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l8o1fxWJg20
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hearts mad delight,
Sing on, sing on, and when the sun is gone
I'll warm me with your echoes
through the night.'
(E. Blyton, Sunday Times, 1951)
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Thanks for that link Rob. I hadn't heard that song for years - brought back lovely memories. I liked Danny Kaye ever since I saw White Christmas in 1954. I sat through it twice at the cinema!
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That's one film I have to admit I've never encountered before!! I was obviously seriously deprived as a child. 
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Daisy wrote:Thanks for that link Rob. I hadn't heard that song for years - brought back lovely memories. I liked Danny Kaye ever since I saw White Christmas in 1954. I sat through it twice at the cinema!
Being a bit of an old movie musicals buff (I have around 280 - 300 mostly American movie musicals on DVDs from 1927 - modern day) I have a DVD of White Christmas, of course! It's one of those films it's easy to be cynical about - but as soon as you start watching it, it's 'power' pulls you in! A great sentimental and highly effective movie!
'Oh voice of Spring of Youth
hearts mad delight,
Sing on, sing on, and when the sun is gone
I'll warm me with your echoes
through the night.'
(E. Blyton, Sunday Times, 1951)
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hearts mad delight,
Sing on, sing on, and when the sun is gone
I'll warm me with your echoes
through the night.'
(E. Blyton, Sunday Times, 1951)
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I've always been a big fan of Danny Kaye and love all his films. My favourite is The Court Jester, from 1955, which is one of the funniest and most entertaining films I have ever seen. I have it on DVD and video and have watched it countless times over the years. Apart from Danny Kaye, the stars of the film include Glynis Johns, Basil Rathbone, Angela Lansbury, Cecil Parker, Mildred Natwick, Robert Middleton and Michael Pate. A real treat!
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I agree, Eddie - that's another good one. I also have it on DVD. The vessel with the pestle... 
'Oh voice of Spring of Youth
hearts mad delight,
Sing on, sing on, and when the sun is gone
I'll warm me with your echoes
through the night.'
(E. Blyton, Sunday Times, 1951)
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hearts mad delight,
Sing on, sing on, and when the sun is gone
I'll warm me with your echoes
through the night.'
(E. Blyton, Sunday Times, 1951)
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Brilliant, Rob.
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Or was it the chalice with the palace? 
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I think it was the chalice from the palace...or maybe the flagon with the dragon... 
'Oh voice of Spring of Youth
hearts mad delight,
Sing on, sing on, and when the sun is gone
I'll warm me with your echoes
through the night.'
(E. Blyton, Sunday Times, 1951)
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hearts mad delight,
Sing on, sing on, and when the sun is gone
I'll warm me with your echoes
through the night.'
(E. Blyton, Sunday Times, 1951)
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Re: Hans Christian Andersen
Or something like that. I have watched that bit, but can never quite follow it!!
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It was a nuisance. An adventure was one thing - but an adventure without anything to eat was quite another thing. That wouldn't do at all. (The Valley of Adventure)
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