The Very Best of Disney: 39 Original Songs

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Tracklist

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1Give a Little Whistle (Pinocchio)
vocals:
Cliff Edwards (actor/musician, best known as the voice of Jiminy Cricket) and Dickie Jones
conductor:
Paul J. Smith (film and television composer, Disney Legends honoree)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Walt Disney Productions (in 1940)
recording of:
Give a Little Whistle (Pinocchio, 1940 film)
lyricist:
Ned Washington
composer:
Leigh Harline
part of:
Pinocchio (1940 Disney film soundtrack)
Cliff Edwards & Dickie Jones2.51:39
2I’ve Got No Strings (Pinocchio)
vocals:
Dickie Jones
conductor:
Paul J. Smith (film and television composer, Disney Legends honoree)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Walt Disney Productions (in 1940)
recording of:
I’ve Got No Strings (Pinocchio, 1940 film)
lyricist:
Ned Washington
composer:
Leigh Harline
publisher:
Bourne Co. (not for release label use, this is a music publisher)
part of:
Pinocchio (1940 Disney film soundtrack)
Dickie Jones3.52:21
3Hi‐Diddle‐Dee‐Dee (An Actor’s Life for Me) (Pinocchio)
conductor:
Paul J. Smith (film and television composer, Disney Legends honoree)
recording of:
Hi‐Diddle‐Dee‐Dee (Pinocchio, 1940 film)
lyricist:
Ned Washington
composer:
Leigh Harline
part of:
Pinocchio (1940 Disney film soundtrack)
Walter Catlett31:41
4When You Wish Upon a Star (Pinocchio)
recording of:
When You Wish Upon a Star (Pinocchio, 1940 film)
lyricist:
Ned Washington
composer:
Leigh Harline
publisher:
Bourne Co. (not for release label use, this is a music publisher) and Chappell Music Ltd.
part of:
The 13th Academy Award for Best Original Song (number: 1) and Academy Award for Best Original Song (number: 1940 winner)
medley of:
Little Wooden Head (Pinocchio, 1940 film, music cue)
medley of:
When You Wish Upon a Star (Pinocchio, 1940 film, music cue)
medley of:
When You Wish Upon a Star (Pinocchio, 1940 film, music cue)
part of:
Celebrate the Future Hand in Hand
part of:
Pinocchio (1940 Disney film soundtrack)
Louis Armstrong4:25
5The Aristocats (The Aristocats)
instruments:
George Bruns Ensemble
vocals:
Maurice Chevalier
recording of:
The Aristocats
writer:
Richard M. Sherman and Robert B. Sherman (American songwriter)
Maurice Chevalier2:19
6Thomas O’Malley Cat (The Aristocats)
vocals:
Phil Harris (US singer, songwriter, jazz musician, actor and comedian)
recording of:
Thomas O’Malley Cat
lyricist and composer:
Terry Gilkyson
Phil Harris2:34
7Everybody Wants to Be a Cat (The Aristocats)
recording of:
Ev’rybody Wants to Be a Cat (The Aristocats)
lyricist:
Floyd Huddleston
composer:
Al Rinker
publisher:
Walt Disney Music Company (music publisher, do not use as release label)
Phil Harris, Scatman Crothers, Thurl Ravenscroft & Liz English2:02
8Part of Your World (The Little Mermaid)
engineer:
John Richards (engineer)
producer:
Howard Ashman, Robert Kraft and Alan Menken
lead vocals and spoken vocals:
Jodi Benson
conductor:
J.A.C. Redford
arranger:
Alan Menken and Robbie Merkin
orchestrator:
Thomas Pasatieri
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Buena Vista Pictures Distribution, Inc. (briefly as Buena Vista Pictures Distribution (1987/03/06–1987/07/24), rights holders and distribution) (in 1989)
recording of:
Part of Your World (The Little Mermaid)
lyricist:
Howard Ashman
composer:
Alan Menken
publisher:
ヤマハミュージックEH(CM) (Yamaha Music EH(CM)), 日音 Synch事業部 (NICHION, INC. Synch Division), Walt Disney Music Company (music publisher, do not use as release label) (in 1988) and Wonderland Music Company, Inc. (a division of Disney Music Publishing) (in 1988)
part of:
The Little Mermaid (1989 film soundtrack)
part of:
The Little Mermaid (2008 Broadway musical based on the 1989 Disney film)
Jodi Benson3.253:13
9Under the Sea (The Little Mermaid)
engineer:
John Richards (engineer)
producer:
Howard Ashman, Robert Kraft and Alan Menken
mixer:
Bruce Botnick
additional editor:
Neil Bulk
vocals:
Samuel E. Wright (US actor, voice actor & singer)
conductor:
J.A.C. Redford
arranger:
Alan Menken and Robbie Merkin
orchestrator:
Thomas Pasatieri
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Buena Vista Pictures Distribution, Inc. (briefly as Buena Vista Pictures Distribution (1987/03/06–1987/07/24), rights holders and distribution) (in 1989)
mixed at:
Uniteye in California, United States
recording of:
Under the Sea (The Little Mermaid)
lyricist:
Howard Ashman
composer:
Alan Menken
publisher:
ヤマハミュージックEH(CM) (Yamaha Music EH(CM)), 日音 Synch事業部 (NICHION, INC. Synch Division), Walt Disney Music Company (music publisher, do not use as release label) (in 1988) and Wonderland Music Company, Inc. (a division of Disney Music Publishing) (in 1988)
part of:
The 62nd Academy Award for Best Original Song (number: 1) and Academy Award for Best Original Song (number: 1989 winner)
part of:
The Little Mermaid (1989 film soundtrack)
cover recording of:
Under the Sea (The Little Mermaid)
lyricist:
Howard Ashman
composer:
Alan Menken
publisher:
ヤマハミュージックEH(CM) (Yamaha Music EH(CM)), 日音 Synch事業部 (NICHION, INC. Synch Division), Walt Disney Music Company (music publisher, do not use as release label) (in 1988) and Wonderland Music Company, Inc. (a division of Disney Music Publishing) (in 1988)
part of:
The 62nd Academy Award for Best Original Song (number: 1) and Academy Award for Best Original Song (number: 1989 winner)
part of:
The Little Mermaid (1989 film soundtrack)
Samuel E. Wright3.53:13
10Kiss the Girl (The Little Mermaid)
engineer:
John Richards (engineer)
producer:
Howard Ashman, Robert Kraft and Alan Menken
vocals:
Samuel E. Wright (US actor, voice actor & singer)
conductor:
J.A.C. Redford
arranger:
Alan Menken and Robbie Merkin
orchestrator:
Thomas Pasatieri
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Buena Vista Pictures Distribution, Inc. (briefly as Buena Vista Pictures Distribution (1987/03/06–1987/07/24), rights holders and distribution) (in 1989)
recording of:
Kiss the Girl (The Little Mermaid)
additional lyricist:
Lin‐Manuel Miranda (from 2022 until 2023)
lyricist:
Howard Ashman
composer:
Alan Menken
publisher:
ヤマハミュージックEH(CM) (Yamaha Music EH(CM)), 日音 Synch事業部 (NICHION, INC. Synch Division), Walt Disney Music Company (music publisher, do not use as release label) (in 1988) and Wonderland Music Company, Inc. (a division of Disney Music Publishing) (in 1988)
part of:
The 62nd Academy Award for Best Original Song (number: 2)
part of:
The Little Mermaid (1989 film soundtrack)
Samuel E. Wright3.252:42
11Be Our Guest (Beauty and the Beast)
additional vocals and lead vocals:
Angela Lansbury and Jerry Orbach
conductor:
David Friedman (film and theatre composer, songwriter, author, lyricist and conductor)
recording of:
Be Our Guest (Beauty and the Beast)
lyricist:
Howard Ashman (in 1991)
composer:
Alan Menken (in 1991)
publisher:
ヤマハミュージックEH(CM) (Yamaha Music EH(CM)), 日音 Synch事業部 (NICHION, INC. Synch Division), Walt Disney Music Company (music publisher, do not use as release label) (in 1991) and Wonderland Music Company, Inc. (a division of Disney Music Publishing) (in 1991)
part of:
The 64th Academy Award for Best Original Song (number: 2)
part of:
Beauty and the Beast (2017 Disney film soundtrack)
part of:
Beauty and the Beast (stage musical)
part of:
Beauty and the Beast (1991 Disney animated film soundtrack and score)
Angela Lansbury & Jerry Orbach and Chorus2.953:43
12Beauty and the Beast (Beauty and the Beast)
producer:
Howard Ashman and Alan Menken
lead vocals:
Angela Lansbury
conductor:
David Friedman (film and theatre composer, songwriter, author, lyricist and conductor)
recording of:
Beauty and the Beast (song from Beauty and the Beast)
lyricist:
Howard Ashman (in 1991)
composer:
Alan Menken (in 1991)
publisher:
ヤマハミュージックEH(CM) (Yamaha Music EH(CM)), 日音 Synch事業部 (NICHION, INC. Synch Division), Walt Disney Music Company (music publisher, do not use as release label) (in 1991) and Wonderland Music Company, Inc. (a division of Disney Music Publishing) (in 1991)
part of:
The 64th Academy Award for Best Original Song (number: 1) and Academy Award for Best Original Song (number: 1991 winner)
part of:
Beauty and the Beast (2017 Disney film soundtrack)
part of:
Beauty and the Beast (stage musical)
part of:
Beauty and the Beast (1991 Disney animated film soundtrack and score)
Angela Lansbury3.52:44
13A Friend Like Me (Aladdin)
recording engineer:
Bruce Botnick and Michael Farrow
producer:
Alan Menken
mixer:
Bruce Botnick
editor:
Kathleen Fogarty-Bennett
vocals:
Robin Williams (US actor & comedian)
conductor:
David Friedman (film and theatre composer, songwriter, author, lyricist and conductor)
arranger:
Alan Menken and Danny Troob
vocals arranger:
David Friedman (film and theatre composer, songwriter, author, lyricist and conductor)
orchestrator:
Danny Troob
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Buena Vista Pictures Distribution, Inc. (briefly as Buena Vista Pictures Distribution (1987/03/06–1987/07/24), rights holders and distribution) (in 1992)
recording of:
Friend Like Me (Aladdin)
lyricist:
Howard Ashman
composer:
Alan Menken
part of:
The 65th Academy Award for Best Original Song (number: 2)
part of:
Aladdin (1992 film soundtrack)
part of:
Aladdin (stage musical based on the 1992 Disney animated film)
Robin Williams3.52:27
14A Whole New World (Aladdin)
recording engineer:
Bruce Botnick and Michael Farrow
producer:
Alan Menken and Tim Rice
mixer:
Bruce Botnick
editor:
Kathleen Fogarty-Bennett
vocals:
Brad Kane (American singer, actor, producer and writer) and Lea Salonga
conductor:
David Friedman (film and theatre composer, songwriter, author, lyricist and conductor)
arranger:
Alan Menken and Danny Troob
vocals arranger:
David Friedman (film and theatre composer, songwriter, author, lyricist and conductor)
orchestrator:
Danny Troob
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Buena Vista Pictures Distribution, Inc. (briefly as Buena Vista Pictures Distribution (1987/03/06–1987/07/24), rights holders and distribution) (in 1992)
recording of:
A Whole New World (Aladdin)
lyricist:
Tim Rice
composer:
Alan Menken
publisher:
Walt Disney Music Company (music publisher, do not use as release label) (in 1992) and Wonderland Music Company, Inc. (a division of Disney Music Publishing) (in 1992)
part of:
The 65th Academy Award for Best Original Song (number: 1) and Academy Award for Best Original Song (number: 1992 winner)
part of:
Aladdin (1992 film soundtrack)
part of:
Aladdin (stage musical based on the 1992 Disney animated film)
Lea Salonga & Brad Kane3.42:40
15Prince Ali (Aladdin)
Robin Williams2:52
16Circle of Life (The Lion King)
recording engineer and mixer:
Jay Rifkin
producer:
Hans Zimmer (German score composer)
editor:
Adam Smalley
additional vocals:
Lebo M. (Lebo M, producer/composer Lebohang Morake)
choir vocals:
Committed Artists Choir & Friends
lead vocals and solo vocals:
Carmen Twillie
conductor:
Nick Glennie‐Smith
arranger:
Hans Zimmer (German score composer)
orchestrator:
Bruce Fowler (trombone, composer, arranger, orchestrator) and Nick Glennie‐Smith
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Buena Vista Pictures Distribution, Inc. (briefly as Buena Vista Pictures Distribution (1987/03/06–1987/07/24), rights holders and distribution) (in 1994)
recorded at:
BOP Studios (South African recording studios and facilities) in Mmabatho, North West, South Africa
recording of:
Circle of Life (The Lion King)
lyricist:
Tim Rice
composer:
Elton John (English singer, songwriter, pianist, and composer)
publisher:
Warner/Chappell Artemis Music Limited and Wonderland Music Company, Inc. (a division of Disney Music Publishing) (in 1994)
part of:
The 67th Academy Award for Best Original Song (number: 2)
quotes lyrics from:
Nants' Ingonyama
part of:
The Lion King (1994 film soundtrack)
part of:
The Lion King (stage musical)
part of:
The Lion King (Live in Prague)
part of:
The Lion King (2019 film soundtrack)
Carmen Twillie & Lebo M.3.63:59
17Hakuna Matata (The Lion King)
recording engineer and mixer:
Jay Rifkin
engineer:
Paula Jones (Australian audio engineer, producer)
producer:
Mark Mancina (American score composer) and Jay Rifkin
editor:
Adam Smalley
additional vocals:
Jason Weaver and Joseph Williams (vocalist for Toto, son of composer John Williams)
lead vocals:
Nathan Lane and Ernie Sabella
vocals:
Nathan Lane, Ernie Sabella and Jason Weaver
conductor:
Nick Glennie‐Smith
arranger:
Mark Mancina (American score composer) and Jay Rifkin
orchestrator:
Bruce Fowler (trombone, composer, arranger, orchestrator) and Nick Glennie‐Smith
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Buena Vista Pictures Distribution, Inc. (briefly as Buena Vista Pictures Distribution (1987/03/06–1987/07/24), rights holders and distribution) (in 1994)
recording of:
Hakuna matata (The Lion King)
lyricist:
Tim Rice
composer:
Elton John (English singer, songwriter, pianist, and composer)
publisher:
EMI Music (do not use as release label! this is a music publisher), Walt Disney Music Company (music publisher, do not use as release label) and Wonderland Music Company, Inc. (a division of Disney Music Publishing) (in 1994)
part of:
The 67th Academy Award for Best Original Song (number: 2)
part of:
The Lion King (1994 film soundtrack)
part of:
The Lion King (stage musical)
Nathan Lane & Ernie Sabella with Jason Weaver & Joseph Williams2.653:32
18Can You Feel the Love Tonight (The Lion King)
recording engineer and mixer:
Jay Rifkin
producer:
Mark Mancina (American score composer)
editor:
Adam Smalley
vocals:
Sally Dworsky, Kristle Edwards, Nathan Lane, Ernie Sabella and Joseph Williams (vocalist for Toto, son of composer John Williams)
conductor:
Nick Glennie‐Smith
arranger:
Mark Mancina (American score composer)
orchestrator:
Bruce Fowler (trombone, composer, arranger, orchestrator) and Nick Glennie‐Smith
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Buena Vista Pictures Distribution, Inc. (briefly as Buena Vista Pictures Distribution (1987/03/06–1987/07/24), rights holders and distribution) (in 1994)
recording of:
Can You Feel the Love Tonight (The Lion King, dramatized Timon/Pumbaa/Simba/Nala lyrics)
lyricist:
Tim Rice
composer:
Elton John (English singer, songwriter, pianist, and composer)
part of:
The Lion King (1994 film soundtrack)
part of:
The Lion King (stage musical)
part of:
The Lion King (2019 film soundtrack)
Joseph Williams & Sally Dworsky with Nathan Lane, Ernie Sabella & Kristle Edwards3.52:57
19I Just Can’t Wait to Be King (The Lion King)
recording engineer and mixer:
Jay Rifkin
producer:
Mark Mancina (American score composer)
editor:
Adam Smalley
additional vocals:
Rowan Atkinson and Laura Williams (musical theatre vocalist)
lead vocals:
Jason Weaver
vocals:
Rowan Atkinson
conductor:
Nick Glennie‐Smith
arranger:
Mark Mancina (American score composer)
orchestrator:
Bruce Fowler (trombone, composer, arranger, orchestrator) and Nick Glennie‐Smith
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Buena Vista Pictures Distribution, Inc. (briefly as Buena Vista Pictures Distribution (1987/03/06–1987/07/24), rights holders and distribution) (in 1994)
recording of:
I Just Can’t Wait to Be King (The Lion King)
lyricist:
Tim Rice
composer:
Elton John (English singer, songwriter, pianist, and composer)
publisher:
ヤマハミュージックEH(CM) (Yamaha Music EH(CM)), 日音 Synch事業部 (NICHION, INC. Synch Division), Walt Disney Music Company (music publisher, do not use as release label) (in 1994) and Wonderland Music Company, Inc. (a division of Disney Music Publishing) (in 1994)
part of:
The Lion King (1994 film soundtrack)
part of:
The Lion King (stage musical)
part of:
The Lion King (2019 film soundtrack)
Jason Weaver with Rowan Atkinson & Laura Williams3.32:51
20Just Around the Riverbend (Pocahontas)
recording engineer and mixer:
John Richards (engineer)
producer:
Alan Menken and Stephen Schwartz (musical theatre lyricist/composer)
editor:
Kathleen Fogarty-Bennett
vocals:
Judy Kuhn
conductor:
David Friedman (film and theatre composer, songwriter, author, lyricist and conductor)
arranger:
Martin Erskine and Danny Troob
vocals arranger:
David Friedman (film and theatre composer, songwriter, author, lyricist and conductor)
orchestrator:
Danny Troob
recording of:
Just Around the Riverbend
lyricist:
Stephen Schwartz (musical theatre lyricist/composer)
composer:
Alan Menken
publisher:
Walt Disney Music Company (music publisher, do not use as release label) and Wonderland Music Company, Inc. (a division of Disney Music Publishing)
part of:
Pocahontas (1995 Disney animated film soundtrack)
Judy Kuhn42:28