There is a new and really fun slot machine- that in all of California it can only be found at Valley View Casino & Hotel! It’s The Wizard of Oz™ – “I’ll Get You My Pretty” new slot machine. 
2 of the songs from the “Wizard of Oz” 1939 classic movie are played when you hit the bonus: “Somewhere Over the Rainbow” that was ranked the #1 Song of the Century by the Recording Industry Association of America and the National Endowment for the Arts, surpassing both ‘My Way’ and ‘Ballad of the Green Berets’. Not bad. You can see in the below photo a still photo- HD version taken direct from the “Wizard of Oz” movie, right as Judy Garland as “Dorothy” sings the iconic “Somewhere Over the Rainbow” that few songs in history have captured so many people’s hearts: 
There are over 5000 recorded renditions of the song! So, it is a goal of mine to reach the bonus just to hear that song, and as you are winning money- the dollar meter is going up- higher and higher- making it so exciting, and mixed together with the music from Somewhere Over the Rainbow, it makes me so happy! 
Judy Garland famously sang “Somewhere Over the Rainbow” as Dorothy Gale in the 1939 film The Wizard of Oz. The song, with music by Harold Arlen and lyrics by E.Y. Harburg, was written for the movie and became Garland’s signature song. She also recorded the song for the film’s soundtrack and later released studio versions, including a 1939 Decca single. 
Key facts about Judy Garland and “Over the Rainbow”:
- Film Debut: The song was introduced in the film The Wizard of Oz.
- Signature Song: It became Judy Garland’s signature song and remained a key part of her career.
- Recordings: Garland recorded the song for the movie on October 7, 1938, with a subsequent studio recording released by Decca Records in 1939.
- Awards: It was a critical success and was nominated for five Academy Awards, including Best Picture, winning Best Original Song for “Over the Rainbow” and Best Original Score for MGM composer Herbert Stothart; and an Academy Juvenile Award was presented to Judy Garland. The 1956 television broadcast premiere of the film on CBS reintroduced it to the public. According to the U.S. Library of Congress, it is the most seen film in movie history. In 1989, it was selected by the Library of Congress as one of the first 25 films for preservation in the United States National Film Registry for being “culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant”. It is also one of the few films on UNESCO’s Memory of the World international register. It was ranked second in Variety‘s inaugural 100 Greatest Movies of All Time list published in 2022. It has become the source of many quotes referenced in contemporary popular culture. It frequently ranks on critics’ lists of the greatest films of all time and is the most commercially successful adaptation of Lyman Frank Baum’s work. The 1939 Decca recording of the song was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 1981.
- “Over the Rainbow” was inspired by a desire for escape, hope, and a dream of a better world, reflecting both the sociocultural hardships of the Great Depression and the personal, creative expressions of its Jewish composers.
- The song emerged during the final years of the Great Depression, a period when many Americans faced economic hardship and a yearning for escapism.
- This movie was written in 1939 with a strong set of lyrics about escaping beyond the rainbow to a land “where the clouds are far behind,” the song’s appeal continues to this day and has captured the hearts of millions of people along the way.
- The lyrics reflect a longing for a distant, idealized place where troubles vanish, capturing the emotional desires of a generation seeking comfort and optimism.
The rainbow serves as a metaphor for hope and a better future, suggesting a world beyond the constraints of reality. Hope and Renewal: Rainbows are widely recognized as a symbol of hope, peace, and new beginnings, appearing in windows during times of uncertainty as a sign that difficulties will pass.
- “Somewhere over the rainbow” signifies an idealized, hopeful place or state of being that exists beyond current troubles and limitations, representing dreams, freedom, and a better future, as expressed in the iconic song from The Wizard of Oz. The phrase evokes a sense of faith in something better existing elsewhere and serves as a comforting companion on life’s journey to reach that better destination. Dorothy’s Yearning: The song is about Dorothy’s desire to escape her dull, colorless life in Kansas for a more vibrant and fulfilling place where her troubles can melt away.
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A Place of Hope: It represents a fantasy world where dreams truly come true, a place of peace and happiness that exists beyond her ordinary circumstances.Broader Meanings & Interpretations:The Rainbow as a Symbol: In the song’s context, the rainbow is a symbol of the vivid, Technicolor land of Oz, contrasting with Dorothy’s black-and-white Kansas world.Hope and Faith: The phrase has become a universal symbol of hope and the belief that something better exists ahead, providing comfort and inspiration to those facing difficulties.A “Better Tomorrow”: It expresses a comforting companion on life’s long journey, suggesting a faith that there is always something better to strive for.Symbol of Freedom and a Homeland: For some, it can represent a longing for freedom, a place where one truly belongs, and an escape from persecution.
“Somewhere Over the Rainbow” spiritually signifies a profound hope for a better, more peaceful place beyond life’s current struggles, embodying faith, transformation, and the yearning for a spiritual or idyllic paradise where dreams and troubles are non-existent. The song uses the rainbow as a symbol for this longed-for destination, representing a bridge to a spiritual realm or a place of eternal happiness and fulfillment.
Key spiritual interpretations:-
Hope and Faith: The song expresses an enduring faith that better times are ahead, offering comfort and companionship on life’s difficult journey.
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Spiritual Destination: It suggests a longing for a spiritual paradise or “heaven on earth,” a place free from pain and suffering where one’s true dreams can come true.
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Transformation: Rainbows symbolize transformation, indicating that hardships can lead to growth and new opportunities, potentially leading to a more spiritual and mature state of being.
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Connection to the Divine: In some spiritual traditions, rainbows are seen as bridges between the earthly and spiritual realms, representing blessings and divine connection.
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Beyond Current Reality: The “rainbow” is a metaphor for a place that exists just out of reach but can be attained through imagination and perseverance, similar to a spiritual awakening or finding a deeper truth.
Cultural significance:-
From the Zionist movement: The song’s lyricist was inspired by the Zionist movement’s longing for a spiritual homeland, Zion, adding a deeper layer of spiritual yearning to its meaning.
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Pet loss and the Rainbow Bridge: The imagery extends to modern concepts like the “Rainbow Bridge,” a spiritual place where lost pets wait for their beloved owners in perfect health and happiness.
Over the Rainbow is an inspiration of “a ballad for a little girl who… was in trouble and… wanted to get away from… Kansas. A dry, arid, colorless place. She had never seen anything colorful in her life except the rainbow“.
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THE WIZARD OF OZ and all related characters and elements © & ™ Turner Entertainment Co. Judy Garland as Dorothy from THE WIZARD OF OZ. So watch this show to see some video clips of this slot machine in action, along with the bonuses that have songs from the Wizard of Oz movie- like Some Where Over the Rainbow! 
When a tornado rips through Kansas, Dorothy (Judy Garland) and her dog, Toto, are whisked away in their house to the magical land of Oz. They follow the Yellow Brick Road toward the Emerald City to meet the Wizard (Frank Morgan), and en route they meet a Scarecrow (Ray Bolger) that needs a brain, a Tin Man (Jack Haley) missing a heart, and a Cowardly Lion (Bert Lahr) who wants courage. The wizard asks the group to bring him the broom of the Wicked Witch of the West (Margaret Hamilton) to earn his help. Release date: August 25, 1939.
Somewhere over the rainbow, way up high
There’s a land that I heard of once in a lullaby
Somewhere over the rainbow, skies are blue
And the dreams that you dare to dream really do come true
There’s a land that I heard of once in a lullaby
Somewhere over the rainbow, skies are blue
And the dreams that you dare to dream really do come true
Someday I’ll wish upon a star
And wake up where the clouds are far behind me
Where troubles melt like lemon drops
Away above the chimney tops
That’s where you’ll find me
And wake up where the clouds are far behind me
Where troubles melt like lemon drops
Away above the chimney tops
That’s where you’ll find me
Somewhere over the rainbow, bluebirds fly
Birds fly over the rainbow
Why, then, oh, why can’t I?
Birds fly over the rainbow
Why, then, oh, why can’t I?
Somewhere over the rainbow, bluebirds fly
Birds fly over the rainbow
Why, then, oh, why can’t I?
Birds fly over the rainbow
Why, then, oh, why can’t I?
If happy little bluebirds fly
Beyond the rainbow
Why, oh, why can’t I?
Beyond the rainbow
Why, oh, why can’t I?
Whitney Elizabeth Houston was an American singer, actress, film producer, model, and philanthropist. Commonly referred to as “the Voice”, she is one of the most awarded performers of all time. As a cultural icon, her chart achievements and music videos influenced the breaking down of gender and racial barriers.
Also, in a major coincidence I meet Whitney again– 7 years later when she was making this movie with Kevin, when they were both filming the portion of this movie that was the scene of the Academy Awards, so by pure luck, I happened to live only 3 blocks from where they were filming that scene, and so I just happened to be walking by and saw they were filming some movie, so I walked on to the set and found out it was a big movie called The Bodyguard- starring Whitney Houston & Kevin Costner!
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