It was also the first Disney song to win an Oscar. It won the 1940 Academy Award for Best Original Song. A recording with Christian Rub (with Mister Geppetto's voice), Cliff Edwards and Chorus was released by Victor Records as catalogue number 26479B (in the US) and by EMI on the His Master's Voice label as catalogue number BD 823. It was first released on a 4-record 78-RPM album set, and years later as one side of an LP, backed by selections from The Wizard of Oz. The recording by Cliff Edwards and Chorus was released by Victor Records as catalogue number 26157A (in the US) and by EMI on the His Master's Voice Label as catalogue number BD 821.Įdwards recorded another version in 1940 for an American Decca Records "cover version" of the score of Pinocchio, conducted by Victor Young and featuring soprano Julietta Novis and The King's Men. The original version was sung by Cliff Edwards in the character of Jiminy Cricket, and is heard over the opening credits and in the final scene of the film. " When You Wish Upon a Star" is a song written by Leigh Harline music, and Ned Washington lyrics for Walt Disney's 1940 adaptation of Pinocchio. 1940 single by Cliff Edwards "When You Wish Upon a Star"įrom the album Pinocchio (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
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