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Portobello Road (song)

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'"Portobello Road"' by the Sherman Brothers is a song, specifically a waltz (3/4) about Portobello Road in London, England (set in 1940). It was written for the 1971, Walt Disney musical film production 'Bedknobs and Broomsticks'. It is sung by David Tomlinson about a street where, to this day

There is an extensive dance sequence where different groups including Scots, Jamaicans, British Army soldiers, Australian soldiers and Indians dance to the song's theme played in various styles.

The musical number set up is very similar to the "Consider Yourself" number from 'Oliver!' in which butchers, policemen, carnival entertainers and fishmongers all dance in separate segments of the musical number.

Chorus



Portobello road, Portobello road


Street where the riches of ages are stowed.


Anything and everything a chap can unload


Is sold off the barrow in Portobello road.


Youll find what you want in the Portobello road.

References



* Sherman, Robert B. 'Walt's Time: from before to beyond'. Santa Clarita: Camphor Tree Publishers, 1998.

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Category:Songs from Bedknobs and Broomsticks

Category:1971 songs

Category:Songs about London

Category:Songs about roads

Category:Songs written by the Sherman Brothers

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