Mother Earth and Father Time

[@myvideochita]

Hello my dеar friends, my name is Irina. I live in Chita in Zabaikalskiy region of Russia. My English teacher is a friend of Michael Shipley . He moved to Russia from America many years ago. In 1997 Michael brought a cassete with a movie "Charlotte's Web" from USA. My teacher started to use this movie on her lessons in school with her students. This way young citizens of Zabaikalye, that were studying English met and loved the characters of this story. The movie and songs are really great, and our kids like them as much as yours do. :)

[@myvideochita]

I watched this movie when I was 33. Of course, the end is very sad. If I were a child I would cry too.

[@ericolson9177]

myvideochita CT

[@ladenodoucette8079]

Every single often time I feel sad, I watch this movie and then I remember that I am still alive and that there is hope for us. Charlotte passed away, but Wilbur survived. She somehow fulfilled her duty as a friend and did not break her promise. Gosh, I wish I had a friend like that brilliant spider.

[@madisonsplaylistmill6589]

myvideochita ?

[@Perid0tStar]

I hope things go well for you Odinson --Best wishes from America

[@SullivanBurke777]

This song never fails to make me weep.

[@SeriouslySo1]

Yep, hits you right square in the heart.

[@prythal]

@Elvira2000 fr

[@timothyq.5070]

Right?! Nostalgia and the emotions behind it

[@hikomokushi]

Coming here a year later to say o put this on (for myself, I have no children other than cats) because my bf had never watched this. I started sobbing during this song, he was so confused and worried. “This isn’t even a sad scene! Why are you crying? What is going to happen? They were gonna kill the pig in the beginning, they’re not gonna kill the pig right?” 😂

[@cocoaorange1]

I know, memories from long ago.

[@Father_of_Death]

Charlotte was not just a friend to Wilbur she was also like a mother and was there for him when he had no one. That's why her death hit him very hard.

[@luisaponvert1797]

That’s right but must spiders die right after they lay eggs

[@anthyhimemiya8780]

@@luisaponvert1797 actually, some do, some don’t… some spiders can live for years; some that only live a short while can lay several egg pouches and watch over their younglings (wolf spiders are great moms). But this moment in the movie always gets me. And that Debbie passed right after her daughter just gets me…

[@BenJabituya]

RIP Debbie Reynolds.

[@TheInkPitOx]

Rohan Padiyar Wow. Didn't know it was her.

[@peter-mickey-chu198]

I Never Knew Either!

[@ashleynave561]

I found out she died last year.

[@Elizabeththegreatest]

I miss her too!

[@nickp2271]

I think it wise for the film makers to cast her as Charlotte.

[@ThatHippyDuck]

my grandma died today. this movie was something she showed to me when i was just a toddler. i never understood the song and what it would mean to me today. i can't even watch it right now. i'm too sad, but happy too.

[@alexiseubanks3726]

My grandma showed this to me as well. She loved charlotte’s web. She was my best friend. We have the lyrics on the slab of her grave

[@beckyross1257]

Sorry for your loss❤

[@parkercowan8648]

If there were more people like charlotte in this world

[@Montross4440]

This world would be a much better place....

[@theeyeoftheyinyangs]

And people would be so much caring for each other. So many people wish this.

[@KaylaRoberts-kr4qm]

there is our dear lord! that's what this song also reminds me of Amen!

[@timsanborn1181]

Just a few weeks ago I found out a woman I was very close to at one time had cancer. I contacted her to wish her the best and to let her know how I was there for her. She contacted me back and told me that she was losing strength fast and would no longer be able to talk to me. We said our final goodbyes and she passed away in her son's arms a week later. But when I got her message this song was playing in my head. Rest in Peace my friend Tanya till we meet again.

[@totallyawesomesteph]

I am a grown woman and this movie still makes me ugly cry.

[@shaundraevans7559]

"How very special are we For just a moment to be"

[@tamarascherette4946]

Sherman magic, yet again.

[@ElizabethMcCormick-s2n]

Part of life's eternal rhyme!

[@J.MahargJust]

How very special are we To have on our family tree

[@ElizabethMcCormick-s2n]

@@J.MahargJust Just listening to Debbie Reynolds' voice makes me tear up!

[@J.MahargJust]

@@ElizabethMcCormick-s2n It hits different now that she's gone!

[@angelacooper8973]

A barn spider just made me cry. Charlotte always was a good friend of mine. I definitely have respect for her.

[@bruceeng3376]

RIP Richard Sherman . Great song.

[@cocoaorange1]

I read he passed, true talent.

[@spectroman71]

It's absolutely amazing how one of your favorite childhood cartoons can have such different, powerful meaning when you're in your 40s.

[@PepsiAddict18]

RIP Debbie Reynolds... you'll always be Charlotte to me.

[@davidmarsden192]

I agree!

[@paulmay6812]

David Marsden me too

[@RegularInvader]

It still breaks my heart to hear Charlotte singing in this scene compared to when she sang at the fair.😞

[@CeceliaMecikalski]

😭😭😭😭 same.

[@tsilva2183]

One of the songs we'll never forget ❤

[@ja-ep5yv]

Fr

[@Spoiled_milk535]

This is my relaxing song

[@JenniLeigh81]

Oh Debbie. You had to be with your girl. We will miss you. RIP.

[@cocoaorange1]

I recall when Carrie died, I mentioned to my former boss, "this will devastate Debbie, as they say no parent wants to out live their child. But you can imagine our shock when Debbie died a day later.

[@benjaminrosloff4518]

Mother Earth and Father Time was my favorite song of the bunch in the film. When I was a kid, I used to watch this film a lot of time. Now I watch it every December 28th to Honor Debbie Reynolds’s life. RIP Debbie Reynolds’s and her daughter Carrie Fisher.

[@elishaford5066]

I now sing this as a lullaby for my nephew

[@orochikaiba]

The fluttery heartfelt moment you feel wondering if Debbie used to sing this to Carrie

[@tsilva2183]

Exactly ♥️ i bet she did

[@adrasteia3866]

That's a sweet thought but the movie was released in 1973 when Carrie was already an adult.

[@irvingmicheaux2761]

Plus in the soon to be 6 yrs since they departed this world, the tune hits different more than realized

[@orochikaiba]

@@adrasteia3866 you say that as if some parents stop singing to their children. Especially giving the type of relationship displayed by them. What you're saying holds merit, but you don't know any more than I do. Debbie being a singer as well could have sung this, as most singers may tend to serenade their family. They both were singers, and having performed together I'm positive something like adulthood didn't stop one or the other from singing to the other at times.

[@OreadNYC]

A nice thought, but I doubt it. The song was probably composed for the film, which was released in 1973. "Star Wars" came out just a few years later in 1977.

[@WillScarlet16]

One of the Shermans' most beautiful and subtle bits of lyric writing comes in the reprise of this song when Charlotte passes away - they switch the order of the words and end it with the 'for just a moment' part. Such a little thing that adds another level of meaning to the song.

[@pram9543]

Yup, it was beautifully done with her death scene ending with “part of life’s eternal rhyme”. There are also lyrics in her death scene about it being “Christmas time again” which are not heard here.

[@heatstroke2008]

One of the kindest voices of our childhood with a wisdom to match. We love you, Debbie Reynolds. At least you weren't separated from your daughter for long

[@SuperGreatSphinx]

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wisdom

[@cozybug5109]

How very special are we For just a moment to be Part of life's eternal rhyme How very special are we To have on our family tree Mother Earth and Father Time He turns the seasons around And so she changes her gown But they always look in their prime They go on dancing their dance Of everlasting romance Mother Earth and Father Time The summer larks return to sing Oh, what a gift they give! Then autumn days grow short and cold Oh, what a joy to live! How very special are we For just a moment to be Part of life's eternal rhyme How very special are we To have on our family tree Mother Earth and Father Time

[@cozybug5109]

The day after watching this again, I found a feather hung under my doorknob by a thread of spiderweb, how very special are we, thank you Charlotte 🙏

[@solidsnakemgs2180]

I learned gratitude at an early age actually from this song. What Wilbur felt I felt it just as intense man. I felt Charlottes impending death when I was 5 in the early nineties. Made me thankful to be part of life even if it’s for a second. In my older years I didn’t understand why at times I had this almost no fear of death and no panic. I always felt grateful and I refuse to ever feel entitled. Thank you for creating me and thank you for allowing me to view life even for a few moments

[@tammiebecker3394]

M

[@ny8956]

what a waste of time lol

[@catapillargirl2021]

Has there ever been a more beautiful song.

[@cruzloera4931]

Haven’t even seen this movie in years and yet this song randomly pops up in my head

[@honeybearw98]

Did the same to me while cleaning up my kitchen. It was quite strange but I didn't mind it at all. Was very nice to reminisce on a time when innocence still abounded around me. Instead of the hate and separation children see now.

[@Rubyraven2013]

This movie always made me cry a little at the end. Now I don't think I will ever watch it again without bursting into tears. May Mother and Daughter find peace together eternally.

[@bryannkam]

Hey now, enough of all this moping about and sadness. After all, if there's one thing both Charlotte and Debbie taught us is to always, "Chin Up".

[@davebecker9742]

Raven Lancaster V

[@PeachWookiee]

Thank you, Ms. Reynolds, for being Charlotte and for being Carrie's mom.

[@p.r.tuttle885]

I was only 6 years old when this came out in 1973. I watched this as a kid and so did my kids when they were little. Rest in peace Debbie and Carrie.

[@kaymae981]

How very special are we, indeed. Listening to this song makes me realize just how precious life truly is, and how beautiful it is. Though life is short, it's the sweetest gift God can give, and we all take it for granted. All the beauty in the world is overlooked, and man has become ungrateful for all God has blessed this world with. This song is a very sweet way of showing thanks for this life and this world, and Debbie Reynolds' voice itself reflects the appreciation we should all have for God's great gift.

[@saimayousuf]

kaymae981 Beautifully said 🌈♥️🙏🏼

[@vlprn71]

RIP Debbie Reynolds. My momma loved you. I remember watching your movies growing up. She's been gone 3 yrs. Tell her I love her and miss her. 😢😢😢😢 ugghh.

[@chemski]

I used to love watching this as a child. This song is so beautiful, it makes me want to cry

[@AthenaOnyx]

Sometimes when I’m upset about something superficial I listen to this song to remember how beautiful and precious life is.

[@maicey_t.]

Me too. This song always comforts me in moments of despair. ❤

[@bluebunanimates6590]

I still think of this song every time I think about winter coming and how "the days grow short and cold" That part always stuck with me for some reason. I still have this movie

[@NyanPoptartCat]

Oh, but don't forget the rest. From the book: "Winter will pass, the days will lengthen, the ice will melt in the pasture pond. The song sparrow will return and sing, the frogs will awake, the warm wind will blow again. All these sights and sounds and smells will be yours to enjoy, Wilbur-this lovely world, these precious days…”

[@mr_reborn]

They don't have the romantic sensibility to make them like this anymore. This movie is pure joy. Poetry.

[@astorkitty]

this song has always made me weep epically. All the more now. its sheer poetry, and her angelic voice! RIP Debbie xxxooo

[@erinblake5747]

Making me cry even more now just hearing this song now kinda scared to watch the movie now. Really wanted to last night after i got off of work but after hearing about her death and other stuff going on in my family. i just cried like a baby i loved her so much. I loved her voice, her laugh, the way she talked just everything she was my childhood

[@janedoe98]

Erin Blake I hope you’re able to watch it now. Xx

[@PetProjects2011]

We'll miss you, Debbie Reynolds :(

[@joestewart-paul3260]

💔

[@theatergeek82]

I hope this doesn't seem inappropriate but I think this song should be played at her funeral...and Carrie's

[@Starrshine1701]

That was my thought as well.

[@teejaymz742]

I thought of that too.

[@Spoiled_milk535]

And we will never forget her voice for chorrlotte the spider

[@Jokelben493]

In loving memory of: Robert B. Sherman (1925-2012) Richard M. Sherman (1928-2024)

[@iristhevampiress]

Thank you for the childhood lessons in friendship and sacrifice, Charlotte! R.I.P. Debbie Reynolds, voice of Charlotte.

[@davidmarsden192]

Well said!

[@fionalistermum653]

Even more emotional since both Sherman brothers are together in heaven now ❤ xxx

[@JaytheblueJ]

Excuse me while I cry my eyes out

[@hotmasked1]

No other kids movie has such a special touch on the human soul my god this is an epic master piece !

[@cocoaorange1]

The movie turned 50 last year.

[@bolt4516]

I miss you bro. I'll always be grateful for those years I got to be your little sister

[@PurpleLabyrinth]

I think of my dear Mother when I hear this song. We both loved watching Charlotte's Web together when I was growing up. Now she's been gone for almost 8 years.. I cry listening to this song now.. This will always be a Beautiful sweet song ❤

[@sharonbeckerle7844]

Knowing this song is charlottes last song makes it all the more beautiful and haunting

[@preciousbrown7962]

This movie was the most epic cornerstone in my childhood and this song has stayed in my mind forever now my boys listen to it at bedtime every night ❤

[@orochikaiba]

I'm not crying, my eyes are just sweating

[@Spoiled_milk535]

I feel you

[@irmamartinez8917]

I feel the same way

[@Angelicwings1]

They are sweating with respect

[@mistybyker7757]

Sing this song to my boys every night….. such a beautiful song

[@shadowseer07]

rip debbie reynolds. your voice will always be tattooed on my heart.❤

[@joeypieper6384]

Happy 50th Anniversary Charlotte's Web!

[@Sarah-zr1nj]

In 2018, my beloved grandmother was dying of heart failure at 95 years old. Unlike my other grandparents, she didn’t go immediately. It was exactly a week before we knew she was going to die until she passed. While going on with my life at work or such, I would listen to this song and it would bring me such comfort. God bless the Sherman Brothers. What genius songwriters.

[@jessicacuevas7083]

Happy 45th Anniversary Charlotte's Web

[@kaylaroberts7988]

I grew up with this movie, its one of the best that was made

[@kaylaroberts7988]

The song gives me chills every time I listen to it, it makes me think of the people I lost or the people I love

[@Dreadwing20]

This film is so touching😢

[@giacomoaluotto4053]

​@@kaylaroberts7988 I can see other characters watching this movie 1. Inside out 2. Miraculous 3. Rugrats 4. The ghost and molly mcgee 5. The loud house And thier crying too

[@adriannalypeckyj2513]

Absolutely beautiful. A lovely melody with heartfelt lyrics. "Mother Earth and Father Time" is my favorite song. Charlotte's Web is a classic book that many generations have enjoyed. I especially like this animated version of Charlotte's Web. It's awesome.

[@callumblakeney7935]

Such a beautiful song i love to play in the morning getting me ready for another great day in this earth

[@joestewart-paul3260]

Charlotte is just so adorable

[@alicemariposaortega2275]

Hello All, This beautiful movie reminds me of my childhood and watching this with my parents, who didn’t know much English but loved this movie and always sat down to watch it with us as a family. Sadly in October of 2011 My father passed away, and then on Valentine’s Day of 2015 my mother passed away with a smile on her face... 🥺 I interpreted her death as a sign that my dad wanted an eternal date & dance w/his favorite girl by him in Heaven. So I put together a compilation of pictures to this song in honor of my parents and their eternal love for us and one another.... Till this day I sob like a baby to this song and movie.... 🥺😭 I Love You Papi & Mami May You Both Rest In Eternal Love & Light Always Dancing Your Dance Of Everlasting Romance, My Beautiful Mother Earth & Father Time.... 🥺😪 💕🕯🕊🙏🏼😥😪😞😔

[@thatgrumpychick4928]

Ahhhhh such beautiful sweet memories You dont understand or appreciate this type of beauty until you're older and its like seeing for the first time

[@cristalgillespie4572]

ah Ms Debbie Reynolds what a spectacular voice and woman may she finally be at peace. this song is so touching at the young and old . something for everyone .

[@jeffreysnydr]

RIP Richard M. Sherman

[@mellymel766]

This is a classic I love the song it made me cry I really think about life when I hear this song it speaks the truth

[@marybelsotoolivas1172]

Still listening 2023

[@DazzleGlow]

Yesterday was a beautiful, warm Autumn day. I cupped her face in my hands and kissed her head as she slipped away. I gave her the last of the Summer flowers from my garden between her paws, and laid her to rest under the pine trees. I'll never forget you, sweet kitty Ada. You're free now❤

[@julhol7482]

This song feels like an old family lullaby that's been around for what seems like forever. It reminds me of a mother singing this to her child as they grow up, until it's the last thing they sing together. The child passes that song onto their children and they do the same. It's so sweet and gentle, like being held in your mother's arms after having a nightmare. If you love this song, may I reccomend Come Into My Arms by November Ultra?

[@ylangford5987]

This song is so soothing...just like a lullaby

[@Rabbitzan]

This one hits me so hard, it brings back memories of my lovely lil fox terrier Tobey. I miss him so much. Oh man the tears.

[@mollys3825]

My grandma passed away this year and when I start to feel particularly sad about it, I find myself coming back to this beautiful song from my childhood to cope. It reminds us to celebrate someone’s life rather than to be sad that they are gone as life is a very special gift that should be cherished and celebrated.

[@kossttamojaan]

Charlotte's Web, James and the Giant Peach, Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH, Rikki Tikki Tavi, The Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe, A Wrinkle in Time. incredible stories I'll never forget. I miss young me.

[@captainfantastic9158]

Don't forget Bridge To Terabithia...the book, and the movie thirty years later. 🤍

[@EsotericEnlightener]

Never forget the Chronicles of Prydain! Taran will always be me! 🙋

[@JoshuaOrro-MustangPrinceOR-YTB]

RIP DEBBIE REYNOLDS :'(

[@aubreyland3673]

this song is always stuck in my head and i can’t stop tearing up and getting chills when listening to this, this song definitely is a soft spot

[@AmandaSoto-ou2ns]

This song made me cry 😭 💔❤️‍🩹❤️‍🔥 and gave me heartbreak

[@jeannie7226]

RIP lovely Debbie Reynolds How very special were you!

[@astrangerhere]

Charlotte was so wise, kind, spiritual, and loving. She was beautiful. I love this beautiful song and its wonderful message. So peaceful, talking about the natural rhythm of life and how we all fit into it. And god bless Debbie for bringing her to life.

[@saimayousuf]

A Stranger Here 💕

[@katelynkelley2685]

Dear Ms. Reynolds, Thank you for the memories. You and your daughters legacy will forever live on. Rest In Peace my loves.

[@ShamanJeeves]

Rest in peace, Richard Sherman. Reunited with your brother, and dountless penning tunes for choirs of angels.

[@aidanevans6297]

Just like rayes parents are both doing that

[@DrCHUD666]

Is it me or do other people find this appropriately fitting as saying good-bye to Debbie Reynolds when she passed away??? When I heard that she passed away the day after Carrie Fisher (I'm still trying to wrap my head around it and unable to come to terms for lots of reasons),......I began to remember Debbie in films like "Singing in the Rain" and "Charlotte's Web". It really sucks when you start having moments of your childhood being taken away from you unexpectedly. I know that death is a part of life,.....just makes me wish that it didn't have to end on a sad note. Thank You, Debbie Reynolds......you, your daughter,.....as well as the other names that passed away during the coarse of 2016.....for being part of my childhood memory. You were all there when I really needed it.

[@janelllarue6637]

Definitely not just you.

[@irvingmicheaux2761]

Both their passing hurt. Worst Christmas ever, that

[@BriGuyIL1980]

May you and Carrie find happiness in the afterlife, Ms. Reynolds.

[@GrimFelArt]

Rest in peace Debbie Reynolds, watching this movie in her honour.

[@SuperGreatSphinx]

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Honour

[@KBAFourthtime]

R.I.P. for real, Debbie Reynolds.

[@Cheeto287]

I played this song while putting my furbaby cat Cloudy to rest. I hope it was claiming for her. Godspeed to those that lose a furbaby or Furfamily member. It is hard but remember they are at peace. If they brought you many years of happiness, then their lost will be hard. Don't feel guilty for crying or being so messed up. Think about it. Every day they run to greet you, comfort you, they offer conditional love to you and you offer unconditional love to them. So it is hard to say goodbye to someone so loyal and trustworthy. My eyes hurt from crying so much. I am so thankful for this song. I remember hearing it this as a child and feeling for Wilbur. I love this movie. I will make sure my children watch it. I will just have to try to keep it together when this song plays.

[@R_Durand]

Rest In Peace DEBBIE REYNOLDS!!!

[@avonellkewley907]

I loved this cartoon as a child.

[@galaxymilk2069]

I was born in 2003 But I grew up watching all the classics like singing in the rain Charlottes web Star Wars🔮v🔮 Old stuff I remember when I first watched singing in the rain(well when I can remember) I absolutely loved Debbie's voice That I wanted to have her voice And now that's she's gonna I feel like I will always have amazing memories of her and the wonderful person she is RIP Debbie Reynolds And the lost of her daughter RIP both You amazing people

[@bluelady4183]

God bless you and your daughter!! Rest in peace beautiful ladies xxxxx

[@anonymou554]

So happy i can now share this movie with my child!! Will always have a special place in my ♥️

[@jeffreysnydr]

If this was produced by Disney and Walt was alive...his response would be, "That'll work."

[@Jokelben493]

One of my favorite Sherman Brothers songs

[@edajungck]

Her voice was golden❤

[@queendsworld7422]

This is a spider you want in your house. Sweet little Charlotte.

[@josephtafur]

The most beautiful song that just pulls her heart strings charlotte's web

[@entertainer1987]

R.I.P. Debbie Reynolds. :-( It's so sad.

[@janelllarue6637]

I kept thinking of this song after hearing that Debbie Reynolds passed. Her sweet and beautiful spirit made a spider so lovable.

[@hoseok94.__96]

:') one of the most greatest songs i've ever heard!!

[@kapjm9]

I feel this song, brings comfort and understanding and deep wisdom. The book was beautiful and this animation of it did it justice.

[@irmamartinez8917]

I will never forget about it it tells you about you life and it makes you cry for every memory you had and wished you were not growing to mucj

[@beebeebeeleaves9767]

Thank you Debbie. For this. And for Carrie. Big hearts break.

[@Mc_Goblin]

I grew up on a ranch as a small child and we had lots of animals so sometimes one would pass away and my mom got me this movie to help me understand what was happening because the idea of death scared me so much once she explained it, I was only 3. This song brought me to tears hearing it again after many years and suffering so much loss of loved ones. Thank you for posting something so special to so many people! may this song continue to invoke love and appreciation for life and time with each other on this beautiful planet.

[@tamarascherette4946]

Goosebumps & tingles, yawns & gentle, beautiful soft pictures come to mind... I'm a little child adoring a story.

[@julee2014jw]

RIP Debbie Reynolds, you will be missed 😞❤...

[@JoshuaOrro-MustangPrinceOR-YTB]

Well done Richard and Robert Sherman

[@whalemoth]

Seriously. It's mind-blowing they did the music for Charlotte's Web, Mary Poppins, and Bedknobs and Broomsticks. I can't imagine my childhood without them.

[@C1NDR0N3]

I didn't know they did this film. No wonder it's so good

[@randomlifeunit]

Wow, we were really lucky to have such awesome music a part of our childhood.

[@saimayousuf]

Joshua Orro Sheer poetry and musical expression of Love.

[@anthyhimemiya8780]

Thanks for posting this... I had forgotten how much I loved this movie . But tonight this song came to me, and as I sang it to my elderly dog, she was finally able to fall asleep. I love what Charlotte says to Wilber about friendship at the end. The world would be a better place if we could remember this.

[@Puppetgirl93]

Farewell Debbie Reynolds, you will always be remembered to me as Charlotte