The Spectrum Song — Paul Frees Lyrics
Soundtrack: Classic Disney
The Spectrum Song Song Lyrics
Red, yellow, green, red, blue blue blue
Red, purple, green, yellow, orange, red red
Red, yellow, green, red, blue blue blue
Red, purple, green, yellow, orange, red red
Blend them up and what do you get?
Ceries, chartous, and aqua
Mauve, beige, and ultra marine, and every colour in between
Hazo ka li ka no cha lum bum
Colour has it's harmony and just like I have said
Red, yellow, green, red, blue blue blue
Red, purple, green, yellow, orange, red red
Blend them all and what do you get?
Ceries, chartous, and aqua
Mauve, beige, and ultra marine, and every colour in between
Ing za ri ka fo zi brun brun
Colour has it's harmony and just as I have said
Red, yellow, green, red, blue, pink, grey
And white, and plaid and blue, green, white, yellow and toodinz 'n' and and and
right and and strips with blue and a black and Plaid and a....a
oo and ...vut vut, vait a second, vut vut's going on wid all da colours?
Blue, red, green, green, white, white, black....
vut ever happened to just plain old lavender blue dilly dilly dilly dilly.......dilly
....silly
Track Listing
Brad Kane and Lea Salonga
Elton John
Angela Lansbury
Samuel E. Wright
Elton John
Samuel E. Wright
Elton John
The Little Mermaid
Julie Andrews
Dick Van Dyke
Julie Andrews
Hayley Mills
The Beach Boys & Annette Funicello
Burl Ives
Paul Frees
J. Pat O'Malley
Kirk Douglas
Jud Conlon Chorus
Jimmy MacDonald
Ilene Woods
James Baskett
Tchaikovsky
Donald Novis
Adriana Caselotti
Mickey Mouse
Jerry Orbach and Angela Lansbury
Elton John
Jodi Benson
Brad Kane
Richard White
Paige O'Hara and Robby Benson
Julie Andrews
Al Kasha
Baroque Hoedown
Angela Lansbury
Phil Harris and Bruce Reitherman
Julie Andrews
Pearl Bailey
David Tomlinson
The Mellomen
The Mellomen
Mickey Mouse
Burl Ives
The Mellomen
James Baskett and Nick Stewart
Verna Felton
Ilene Woods
Cliff Edwards
The Seven Dwarfs
Pinto Colvig
Judy Kuhn
Randy Newman
Jeremy Irons
Tony Jay and Tom Hulce
Jeff Bennett
René Auberjonois
David Ogden Stiers
Danny Elfman
Paul Terry
The Mellomen
Richard White
Angela Lansbury
Julie Andrews
Louis Prima and Phil Harris
Roger Miller
John Davidson, Lesley Ann Warren
Mary Costa and Bill Shirley
George Givot
John Darling
Sterling Holloway
Bill Hayes
Paul Frees
The Sportsmen
Disney Studio Chorus
Otis Harlan, Billy Gilbert, Pinto Colvig, Roy Atwell, and Scotty Mattraw
Danny DeVito
Charles Kimbrough
Bill Farmer
Judy Kuhn
Susan Egan
Disneyland
Ken Page
Randy Newman
Angela Lansbury
Cliff "Ukelele Ike" Edwards
Nancy Adams
Phil Harris
J. Pat O'Malley
The Disney Chorus
Deborah Walley
Buddy Ebsen and Lesley Ann Warren
Peggy Lee
Maurice Chevalier
Paul Frees
Cliff Edwards
Eleanor Audley
Mary Costa
Larry Morey
Betty Noyes
Adriana Caselotti
Main Message and Theme.
This song celebrates the diversity and beauty of colors, highlighting thhe endless possibilities that come from mixing basic hues. It emphasizes the idea that color has its own form of harmony, much like music, and that blending different colors can produce a wide spectrum of shades and tones. The message is one of creativity and exploration, encouraging viewers to see the beauty in the world's varied palette.
Meaning and Summary.
Through its catchy tune and rapid-fire listing of colors and whimsical shades like "ceries, chartous, and aqua" and "mauve, beige, and ultramarine," the song invites listeners to marvel at the complexity and richness of colors. The lyrics playfully navigate through the color spectrum, from primary colors to more nuanced shades, illustrating the magic of color theory in a fun and accessible way.
Analysis.
The song's lyrical playfulness and the inclusion of nonsensical phrases like "Hazo ka li ka no cha lum bum" and "Ing za ri ka fo zi brun brun" add a layer of whimsy, capturing the imagination of its audience. This approach not only makes the song memorable but also highlights Disney's talent for educational entertainment. The song cleverly uses repetition and rhythm to engage listeners, making the learning process enjoyable.
Cultural Significance.
"The Spectrum Song" reflects Disney's innovative use of television to educate and entertain. Its inclusion in "Walt Disney's Wonderful World of Color" showcases the company's commitment to leveraging new technologies to enhance storytelling and learning. This song, in particular, serves as a testament to the show's role in popularizing color television and its impact on visual storytelling. It remains a charming and educational piece, showcasing the joy of discovery and the beauty of the world's colors.
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