Jiminy Cricket (Cliff Edwards) Sings When You Wish Upon A Star

[tim66302006]

i really wish to stay with her my girl forever, i wish the star will do that for me but i must go away from her to make her live normally, here comes my second wish to die and be her angel to take care of her,, share her happiness and sads,, her smiles and tears,, but dont know if the star can do that for me or not, afraid to kill my self and the wish will not be true but how about it can be true,, i must die to try it out.crazy yes iam,, my soul is so cold mind is lost heart beating slower.....

[sealwrangler23]

i sing this song to my dog.her name is star :)

[EdmundStAustell]

@sealwrangler23  I'm sure Star appreciates it:-)

[1238JDM]

Awwh, this song reminds me of ma greatest childhood memories. :-) he has a beautiful voice. 

[EdmundStAustell]

@1238JDM Thank you. Yes, many of us seem to feel the same way:-)

[novakralph]

Still the best Disney song

[EdmundStAustell]

@novakralph Everybody loves this song, it seems, including me! it's just beautiful, and has such a lovely sentiment.

[roselandalvin]

Sentimental and nostalgic /// Doesn't get any better than this!!! Thank You!!

[EdmundStAustell]

@roselandalvin Thank you! Yes, it strikes a certain chord with most Americans who remember all the old Walt Disney movies.

[stephen4623]

I have loved this music, and Cliff Edwards voice since I first heard this back in the 50s. This is the first time I have heard the full version. Its pure magic. Thanks youtube.

[EdmundStAustell]

@stephen4623  Thank you very much. Yes, it's extremely appealing music.

[movievaudeville]

I don't know if a film has been made of his life, but it should be. He did beautiful music, was really famous, but died virtually unknown as a charity patient in a California nursing home. I read that his body was unclaimed for something like 3 days. Years later Disney provided a head-stone for his grave since there apparently wasn't one. He was brilliant but still had a rather tragic life. Left an amazing legacy, though. Lucky for us.

[EdmundStAustell]

@movievaudeville Thank you very much for this information; it is an important addition to the video. Much appreciated!

[alwaysdreamingable]

@johnnybgood2012, thank you, it made me cry, not sure why:)

[EdmundStAustell]

@alwaysdreamingable Well, it's probably because it's buried deep in the childhood memory of millions of Americans--and others--who have seen countless Walt Disney films. I always loved beautiful music, and I can remember that for me, even 60 or more years ago, the opening of the films, with this song, was the highlight of the movie for me.

[EdmundStAustell]

@89Czeko Thank you. My pleasure! Yes, this song has become a real piece of American sentimental history.

[dakruise1]

I love old music

[murraymae]

Even better than the version heard in the movie. This is magic.! Genius! Wonderful! This will never be topped!

[EdmundStAustell]

@murraymae Thank you very much! Yes, I agree. I share your enthusiasm. It's just beautiful. Edwards had one of the highest and prettiest falsetto voices ever!

[SpeegBJ]

Seeing the man behind Jiminy after 60 years is delightful. Gee Mr. Edwards, way to go.

[SpeegBJ]

Good heavens this is delicious.......

[TheGlenda57]

I am so grateful to U TUBE, beautiful songs, and memories, are brought back to life because of you. A heartfelt Thank You!!!

[EdmundStAustell]

@TheGlenda57 Thank you very much! The pleasure is mine. I love it too.

[ScorpioMensan1]

I'm so grateful for you posting one of my favorite songs from my childhood. Thanks much!

[EdmundStAustell]

@ScorpioMensan1  Thank you. It's very beautiful, isn't it.

[LillybethLilyLeah]

This is purely wonderful! Thank you so much~*

[EdmundStAustell]

@LillybethLilyLeah My pleasure. I love it too!

[bigbearjohn]

My favorite song in the universe. Hard to find this on the internet.

Thanks ever so much!

[EdmundStAustell]

@bigbearjohn My pleasure, my friend. I love it too-- ever since I was a kid.

[baldeagle9052]

My dad took me to see Pinnochio at the theater when I was a youngster and I heard Jiminy Cricket sing this song and I have loved this song ever since. It brings back fond memories of childhood days. Thank you so much for being able to listen to it again and thanks for You Tube for being the vehicle to presenting it.

[EdmundStAustell]

@baldeagle9052 My pleasure! I'm glad you enjoyed it. I loved it too as a kid. It was often my favorite part of a Walt Disney film:)

[marcmgm]

Brian Wilson said he heard this song and it inspired him to write Surfer Girl

[EdmundStAustell]

@marcmgm It's an inspiring little song, actually, and very pretty.

[Tynidanzer]

This is just the sweetest thing. Thanks so much for bringing a tear to my eye and making me smile all at the same time. :)

[EdmundStAustell]

@cathkinghost Yes, I agree! Great comment!  Thanks!

[racheleleeba]

Thanks, Edmund. It's nice to know after all these years who was the real voice of Jiminy Cricket. Enjoyed the trip down Memory Lane!

[EdmundStAustell]

@racheleleeba Thank you Roberta. It's mighty pretty singing, and as you say, a real trip down memory lane.