Disney Girls (1957) by Bruce Johnston | The Beach Boys | Old Grey Whistle Test 1975

Bruce Johnston of The Beach Boys performs his composition, “Disney Girls (1957)“ on Old Grey Whistle Test, 1975. “Disney Girls (1957)“ is a nostalgic reflection sung from the viewpoint of a man who rejects reality in favor of the nostalgia he felt towards the fantasy world of the girls in Walt Disney movies and television shows, songs by Patti Page and the days he made wine in his garage, enjoying lemonade in the country shade. Johnston said that he wrote the song “because I saw so many kids in our audiences being wiped out on drugs“ and he had wanted to capture the feeling of an era in which people were “a little naive but a little healthier.“ “Disney Girls (1957)“ was included on the Beach Boys’ 1971 album Surf’s Up. Johnston later rerecorded the song for his 1977 solo album, Going Public. ----------------------------------------- Lyrics Clearing skies and drying eyes Now I see your smile Darkness goes and softness shows A changing style Just in time words that rhyme Well bless your soul Now I’ll fill your hands With kisses and a Tootsie Roll Oh reality, it’s not for me And it makes me laugh Oh, fantasy world and Disney girls I’m coming back Patti Page and summer days On old Cape Cod Happy times making wine In my garage Country shade and lemonade Guess I’m slowing down It’s a turned back world With a local girl In a smaller town Open cars and clearer stars That’s what I’ve lacked But fantasy world and Disney girls I’m coming back Love... Hi Rick and Dave Hi Pop... Well good morning mom Love... get up guess what I’m in love with a girl I found She’s really swell Cause she likes Church, bingo chances and old-time dances All my life I spent the night With dreams of you And the warmth I missed And for the things I wished They’re all coming true I’ve got my love to give And a place to live Guess I’m gonna stay It’d be a peaceful life With a forever wife And a kid someday It’s earlier nights And pillow fights And your soft laugh Fantasy world and Disney girls I’m coming back ----------------------------------------------------- About Our Nostalgic Memories: We all come from different times and places, but there are commonalities, or threads, that bind us and bring us closer to one another. Let us rejoice in the simple days of the past. Our Nostalgic Memories is dedicated to remembering the best of times and the best of people. Be sure to LIKE AND SUBSCRIBE to our channel here on YouTube. You can also find us on Facebook: Pinterest: #BeachBoys #DisneyGirls #BruceJohnston #Disney #Nostalgia #MemoryLane #OurNostalgicMemories