It was Jiminy Cricket, Pinnochio’s pint-size accomplice, who first implored audiences worldwide to wish upon a star. His beautiful ballad did more than bring a child’s puppet to life; it also won the 1940 Academy Award for Best Original Song and has stood the test of time to remain one of Disney’s signature songs from nearly a century of animated films. We’re reminded of the tune today for the annual celebrations of National Make Your Dreams Come True Day.
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