For those unaware, today, Walt Disney Records continues to commemorate the Disneyland Resort 70th Celebration today with the release of the “It’s A Small World” (70th Anniversary) [by The Disneyland Children’s Chorus] special edition 7” vinyl single and digital single.

The single features a new verse presented to Bob Iger by songwriter and Disney Legend Richard Sherman in 2023 ahead of celebrating the song’s 60th anniversary in 2024. This iconic tune was originally written by Richard M. Sherman and Robert B. Sherman in 1964 for the attraction of the same name which debuted at the 1964-1965 New York World’s Fair.

The song is performed by The Disneyland Children’s Chorus, executive-produced by Walt Disney Imagineering Global Music Executive Tricia Holloway and produced by Walt Disney Imagineering Executive Creative Director – Music, John Dennis and award-winning music producer Stef Fink.

The new lyrics which are referred to as the “Last Verse” are as follows:

“Mother earth unites us in heart and mind
And the love we give makes us humankind
Through our vast wondrous land
When we stand hand in hand
It’s a small world after all.”

The artwork throughout the single features the face of the “it’s a small world” attraction’s world renown façade and smiling clock. The song featuring the new verse also premiered yesterday in the finale scene of the attractions at both Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World Resort.

At Disneyland Resort, guests may also visit the Main Street Cinema to watch the three-and-a-half minute film “The Last Verse,” which originally unveiled the new verse.

Side 1:
1. It’s A Small World (70th Anniversary) performed by The Disneyland Children’s Chorus [5:03]

Side 2:
1. It’s A Small World (70th Anniversary) performed by The Disneyland Children’s Chorus [5:03]

As we all know by now, the song “It’s a Small World” is not from a traditional Disney movie rather it was originally created for the “It’s a Small World” attraction at the 1964 New York World’s Fair.

Having become closely associated with Disney theme parks along with now being considered as one of Disney’s most iconic songs and having been recorded in a whole variety of different languages, this delightful ear worm song plays incessantly every day at Disneyland.

Simply put, and having listed to it twice now re: Side A and Side B here on this glorious 7” blue vinyl single, “It’s A Small World” (70th Anniversary) is a timeless classic and aside from being one of the most well-known songs of all time, has a beautiful rhythmical melodicism threaded throughout it that makes you just want to smile.

Walt Disney Records recently released the Music From Disneyland Resort 70th Celebration on streaming services and on the official Disneyland Playlist. The album features songs from Jonas Brothers, Boyz II Men, FITZ from Fitz and The Tantrums, Scott Hoying from Pentatonix, Anthony Gargiula, Grayson Villanueva, Topher Ngo and Flor de Toloache.

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