One member of the unbelievably musically gifted vocalist group Celtic Thunder delivered a moving, awe-inspiring and nostalgic-inducing performance of “When You Wish Upon a Star.”
A handful of songs immediately transport us to a specific time or bring up particular images in our minds. “Somewhere Over the Rainbow” likely has listeners seeing photos of Dorothy’s ruby red slippers, the Tinman and “her little dog, too.” The opening notes of “Do-Re-Mi” will cause listeners to replay the scene of Julie Andrews singing and strumming a guitar on a mountainside.
Another tune that fits into the exclusive group of nostalgic tracks is “When You Wish Upon a Star” from the 1940 Walt Disney animated classic “Pinocchio.” Like those other songs, “When You Wish Upon a Star” is recognized and beloved by the masses.
In a clip posted on YouTube, one member of Celtic Thunder beautifully performs that timeless tune, singing out those lovely lyrics.
“When you wish upon a star
Makes no difference who you are
Anything your heart desires
Will come to you”
You can’t listen to that song and not immediately get a warm and fuzzy feeling as you’re transported back to when you were a child. If there was ever a song meant to induce nostalgia and a longing for the past when times were simpler, this is the tune intended to do it.
Not only is the talented young singer’s vocal delivery outstanding, hitting every note with expert timing and precision, but the stage is a sight to behold. The meticulously and wondrously decorated trees behind him literally help set the stage for the feeling conveyed by the song’s lyrics.
Celtic Thunder is a group composed of immensely talented musicians. They continually churn out dazzling performances, flexing sizable talent and vocal muscles in the process. This performance of “When You Wish Upon a Star” is no exception to that rule. It deserves to be listened to multiple times.
Ephesians 5:19 “Speaking to yourselves in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord;”