Bedknobs and Broomsticks - 27

The Original Film

There are no less then three different versions of this film. The restored two and a half hour long version, the widely distributed but edited down two hour version, and the horribly mangled for tv short version which cuts most of the songs. Of the three I would recommend watching the second 2 hour version. The restored version means well but it ruins the pacing of the movie and the short version is bare bones and cuts too much. The two hour version hits the sweet spot. 

This is also notably the last film that the Sherman Brothers worked on before leaving the studio. All songs in the film are by them. 

1. “Overture” - (instrumental)  
2. “The Old Home Guard” - Mike Sammes Singers  
3. “The Age of Not Believing” - Angela Lansbury
4. “Eglantine" - Angela Lansbury & David Tomlinson  
5. "Portobello Road” - David Tomlinson and Cast 
6. “The Beautiful Briny” - Angela Lansbury & David Tomlinson  
7. “Substitutiary Locomotion” - Angela Lansbury, David Tomlinson, Ian Weighill, Cindy O'Callaghan, and Roy Snart 
8. “Reprises: Eglantine / Portebello Road” - Angela Lansbury/David Tomlinson              

Deleted Songs

Many of the songs were present in the limited theatrical release only to be cut in later versions and then restored in the anniversary extended edition. 

1. “With a Flair” - (in restored version) 
2. “Don’t Let Me Down” - (restored version)   
3. “Nobody’s Problems” - (restored version)  
4. “A Step in the Right Direction” - Eglantine Price  
5. “Solid Citizen” - (replaced by the soccer match)
6. “Fundamental Element” - Eglantine Price 

Disney Released Remixes and Covers

1. “The Age Of Not Believing” - Dodgy 
2. “The Age Of Not Believing” - Mike Sammes Singers   
3. “With A Flair” - Mike Sammes   
4. “Eglantine” - Mike Sammes   
5. “Portobello Road” - Mike Sammes Singers
6. “The Beautiful Briny” - Mike Sammes    
7. “Substitutiary Locomotion” - Judy Carne