Chitty Chitty Bang Bang – SOUNDTRACK****

Chitty Chitty Bang Bang/You Two/Toot Sweets/Hushabye Mountains/Me Ol’ Bam-Boo/Chitty Chitty Bang Bang/ Truly Scrumptious/Chitty Chitty Bang Bang/Lovely Lonely Man/Posh/Hushabye Mountain Reprise/The Roses Of Success/Chu-Chi Face/Doll On A Music Box & Truly Scrumptious/Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (Finale)/Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (Main Title)

The children’s musical film Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, about a magical flying vintage car, starred Dick Van Dyke, Sally Ann Howes and Lionel Jeffries. Music and lyrics by Richard M. Sherman and Robert B. Sherman. (US:58 UK:10)

“How could the soundtrack to Chitty Chitty Bang Bang be anything but brilliant? Every single song is inspirational, and among the greatest the Sherman brothers have written. The ninety piece orchestra used to record the songs is stretched to its limit with Me 'Ol Bam-Boo and Toot Sweets.”

“Bright, entertaining and delightful fun. My family hums and sings the songs all the time. It's a great way to lift your spirits.”

“My son and I both love this LP. Every tune puts you in a good mood. You'll find yourself humming these tunes all day, even during important work meetings.”

“Although one can justifiably quibble with the consistency of the composers' work on this LP and the overall quality of the film itself, the effect of this music is worth more than the sum of its parts. There are endearing melodies and surprising lyrics. There is a schmaltzy counterpoint (Music Box/Truly Scrumptious) that works despite itself.”

“The movie is not only delightful but the soundtrack offers an excellent selection of music. It doesn't take long for both adults and children alike to find themselves singing along. The song Hushabye Mountain is especially beautiful.”

“Almost all of the tunes here are instantly memorable and hummable and will stay with you for weeks after you hear them. The title song is one of the catchiest tunes I've ever heard, and Truly Scrumptious and You Two are also tops. The Shermans did not necessarily write complicated songs; they stick to basic chords, and don't use too drastically exciting chord changes, but their gift for melody was undeniable. On top of that, the lyrics are tongue-twistingly fun and provide amusement for kids and adults alike.”