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- You’ve Got a Friend in Me’ (Toy Story) No matter when or where we hear this favourite from Randy Newman, we can’t help but picture ourselves in Andy’s bedroom as Buzz, Woody and pals come to life while the toys' owners are out and about.
- The Bare Necessities’ (The Jungle Book) This song isn’t just a hell of an earworm, but a warm hug in musical form. Baloo the bear knows how to live the life, and it begins with not holding on to worries or strife.
- A Whole New World’ (Aladdin) Remember when Aladdin pulls out all the stops to win over Princess Jasmine? The two hop onboard a magic carpet ride, and he’s literally giving her a new perspective on the world below.
- Let It Go’ (Frozen) When it comes to infectious ballads, Elsa certainly knows how to win over kids’ hearts. The Queen of the cold, voiced by Wicked legend Idina Menzel, continues to reign supreme on our TV screens and playlists thanks to her highly beloved song, ‘Let It Go.’
Oct 10, 2024 · There is so much memorable music from Disney movies over the years, so I ranked 61 songs from meh to life-changing. Here we go!
- Ev’rybody Wants To Be A Cat. The big setpiece in The Aristocats is "Ev'rybody Wants To Be A Cat," a psychedelically animated, if familiar and very long, song led by Phil Harris and Scatman Crothers.
- It’s Gonna Be Great. The pairing of Tigger and Eeyore seems fitting, but this song is repetitive and short.
- Tulou Tagaloa. This sets the stage for Moana, playing over the opening credits. It's a fine place-setter.
- Blue Shadows on the Trail. Roy Rogers and the Sons of the Pioneers have a better song on this list, but "Blue Shadows on the Trail" is a nice, laid-back ballad with echo-y, haunting sound effects.
- Mother Knows Best
- Lead The Way
- Carried Me with You
- How Far I’ll Go
- You’Ll Be in My Heart
- I’ll Make A Man Out of You
- Everybody Wants to Be A Cat
- Do You Want to Build A Snowman?
- Almost There
- Be Prepared
Written and composed by Alan Menken and Glenn Glater, “Mother Knows Best” marks one of the most iconic standout vocal performances of the 2010 film Tangled. Performed by Donna Murphy in the role of Mother Gothel, the song makes the case that Rapunzel is better off tucked away in the pair’s secluded tower. The young girl is encouraged by her villain...
Written and performed by Jhené Aiko, with music helmed by composer James Newton Howard, “Lead The Way” is a moving embodiment of the message of hope presented in Disney’s Raya and the Last Dragon. The film follows Raya, a lone warrior in search of the legendary last dragon in hopes of saving Kumandra from an ancient evil. “When we bring the light t...
For the perfect song to soundtrack the end credits to Disney’s 2020 film Onward,Americana singer and songwriter Brandi Carlile recruited brothers Phil and Tim Hanseroth to write an uplifting anthem about unconditional love. “You’re the soul who understands / The scars that made me who I am / Through the drifting sands of time / I got your back and ...
Moanais a film about a daring teenager leaving the safety of her island in order to to save her people. Joined by demigod Maui (voiced by Dwayne Johnson), she faces monsters and impossible odds in this action-packed adventure across the open sea. “How Far I’ll Go” is Moana’s song and is just as motivational and inspiring as we’ve come to expect fro...
Written and performed by Phil Collins for 1998’s Tarzan, “You’ll Be In My Heart” was a response to Disney’s request for a song with a “strong jungle beat” to accompany the titular hero’s adventures, and is one of the five original songs written by Collins for the film. The majority of the song is said to have been written at a Christmas party, when...
Composed by Matthew Wilder and written by lyricist David Zippel, “I’ll Make A Man Out Of You” is performed by character Captain Li Shang during a military training montage. Donny Osmond was chosen to sing as the character of Shang, as he had a similar voice to BD Wong, who provided the character’s speaking voice. (Osmond had previously auditioned t...
The Aristocatssoundtrack cut “Everybody Wants to Be A Cat” recruits a grand line-up of performers including Scatman Crother, Phil Harris, Thurl Ravenscroft, Robie Lester, and Liz English. Written and composed by Floyd Huddleston and Al Rinker, the jazzy track finds Scat Cat, Thomas O’Malley, Billy Boss the Russian Cat, Duchess, and Marie boasting a...
Songwriters Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez co-produced “Do You Want to Build a Snowman” with Christophe Beck, Chris Montan, and Tom MacDougall for the pivotal moment in 2013’s Frozenwhere Anna yearns for the company of her self-isolated sister Elsa. Since appearing in the film, the song has taken on a life of its own in the pop culture sph...
Performed by Anika Noni Rose in The Princess and the Frog,“Almost There” finds Tiana preparing to open her first restaurant in New Orleans, something she has dreamed of since she was a child. Written and produced by Randy Newman, the jazz song was nominated for Best Original Song at the 2010 Academy Awards alongside “Down in New Orleans,” the R&B t...
The Hans Zimmer-produced “Be Prepared” recruits a grand line-up of actors, including Jeremy Irons, Cheech Martin, Whoopi Goldberg, and Jim Cummings. The song, written and composed by Tim Rice and Elton John, invites the main Lion Kingvillain to center stage. In it, Scar, voiced by Irons, details his scheme to eliminate Mufasa and Simba to a scathin...
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- "Chim Chim Cher-ee" From 'Mary Poppins' (1964) Disney's 1964 masterpiece Mary Poppins is a live-action/animation hybrid and one of the studio's greatest triumphs.
- "Cruella De Vil" From 'One Hundred And One Dalmatians' (1961) One Hundred and One Dalmatians is an adaptation of Dodie Smith's eponymous 1956 novel. The plot centers on Roger and Anita, a couple whose beloved 15-puppy litter is stolen by Cruella de Vil, a wealthy heiress who wants to skin and turn them into a fur coat.
- "The Bare Necessities" From 'The Jungle Book' (1967) The Jungle Book is one of Disney's most energetic and playful classics. Based on Rudyard Kipling's eponymous 1894 novel, The Jungle Book follows the adventures of Mowgli, a child raised by a pack of wolves in the Indian jungle, who must join his friends to fight against the ruthless tiger, Shere Khan.
- "Someday My Prince Will Come" From 'Snow White And The Seven Dwarfs' (1939) The first-ever Disney feature, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs remains one of the all-time great animated films.
Apr 21, 2024 · Disney's animated movies are defined by their incredible soundtracks, featuring toe-tapping songs and heart-wrenching ballads written by some of the best composers. While some Disney soundtracks are better than others, some underrated gems deserve recognition.
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Oct 15, 2024 · Featuring both recent Disney songs and 1990s musical classics from animated Disney movies, as well as the updated versions from the live-action remakes, this list of Disney songs includes popular sing-along favorites, underrated songs, and even forgotten classics.
