Disney Girls

Art Garfunkel

About Disney Girls

"Disney Girls (1957)" is a song written by Bruce Johnston for the American rock band The Beach Boys. It was released on their 1971 album, Surf's Up. The lead vocals are by Johnston, who also plays upright piano, Moog synthesizer, and mandolin. It is included on his 1977 solo album, Going Public. The song is a nostalgic reflection sung from the viewpoint of a man who rejects reality in favour of the nostalgia he felt towards the fantasy world of the girls in Walt Disney movies and television shows, songs by Patti Page and the days he made wine in his garage, enjoying lemonade in the country shade. "Disney Girls (1957)" has proven to be one of Bruce Johnston's most enduring songs, still occasionally performed by The Beach Boys in concert. It has been covered by many artists, including Art Garfunkel, Cass Elliott, Alexander Rybak, Doris Day, Jack Jones and Captain & Tennille. Elliot's version (from the album Cass Elliot) features Johnston and Carl Wilson. It is rumoured that The Byrds' Gene Clark has recorded it but his version remains unreleased. 


Year:
1975
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Clearing skies and drying eyes
Now I see your smile
Darkness goes and softness shows
A changing style

Just in time words that rhyme
Well bless your soul
Now I'll fill your hands
With kisses and a Tootsie Roll

Oh reality, it's not for me
And it makes me laugh
Oh, fantasy world and Disney girls
I'm coming back

Patti Page and summer days
On old Cape Cod
Happy times making wine
In my garage
Country shade and lemonade

Guess I'm slowing down
It's a turned back world
With a local girl
In a smaller town

Open cars and clearer stars
That's what I've lacked
But fantasy world and Disney girls
I'm coming back

Love, hi Rick and Dave
Hi Pop, well good morning mom
Love, get up guess what
I'm in love with a girl I found
She's really swell
Cause she likes
Church, bingo chances and old time dances

All my life I spent the night
With dreams of you
And the warmth I missed
And for the things I wished
They're all coming true

I've got my love to give
And a place to live
Guess I'm gonna stay
It'd be a peaceful life
With a forever wife
And a kid someday

It's earlier nights
And pillow fights
And your soft laugh
Fantasy world and Disney girls
I'm coming back

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Art Garfunkel

Arthur Ira "Art" Garfunkel (born November 5, 1941) is a Grammy-award winning American singer, poet, and Golden Globe nominated actor best known for being one-half of the folk duo Simon & Garfunkel. more »

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Written by: BRUCE JOHNSTON

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11 facts about this song

Artist Origin
"Disney Girls" is not originally performed by Art Garfunkel, Captain & Tennille, or Doris Day. The song is a classic piece by The Beach Boys, an American rock band formed in 1961.
1971 Release
The “Disney Girls” song was first released on November 29, 1971, by The Beach Boys.
Writer's Identity
The song was penned by Bruce Johnston, a member of The Beach Boys, who also took the lead vocals on this track. It's considered one of his signature songs.
Album Information
"Disney Girls" features in the Surf's Up album, which is the 17th studio album by The Beach Boys. The song is the fifth track on the album.
Art Garfunkel's Version
Art Garfunkel, a member of the famous duo Simon & Garfunkel, included a cover of “Disney Girls” in his 1975 album "Breakaway". His version also features Bruce Johnston as a backing vocalist.
Captain & Tennille's Version
The husband-and-wife duo, Captain & Tennille also recorded a cover of "Disney Girls" on their "Song of Joy" album in 1976.
Song Lyrics Theme
"Disney Girls" is a nostalgic ballad, with lyrics reflecting affection for innocence and childhood, and dreaming of an idyllic suburban life.
Critical Reception
The song is generally well received and is often lauded for its harmonies and lyrics.
Famous Lyrics
The Beach Boys' rendition of the song features the famous lines, "Reality, it's not for me / And it makes me laugh / Oh, fantasy world and Disney girls / I'm coming back."
Other Covers
Aside from Art Garfunkel and Captain & Tennille, Doris Day also did a cover of the song, which was included in her album "My Heart" released in 2011.
Long Last Influence
Even after decades, the song is still popular among Beach Boys fans and continues to be covered by various artists, highlighting its timeless appeal.

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