The Disney Song Encyclopedia
Thomas S. Hischak
Language: English
Pages: 400
ISBN: 1589797132
Format: PDF / Kindle (mobi) / ePub
Songs written for Disney productions since the 1930s to the present day have become a potent part of American popular culture. Since most Americans first discovered these songs in their youth, the songs have a special place in one's consciousness. Songwriters and original singers are identified, as well as the source of the song and other venues in which it has been used over the years. This volume also contains a glossary of song terms, a songwriter's directory, a guide to recordings and DVDs of Disney productions, and a listing of Academy Award nominees and winners.
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sings the song over the closing credits of the film. Kerry Butler made a notable recording in 2008, linked with “It’s a Small World.” “The Gods Love Nubia” is the rousing first act finale of the Broadway musical Aida (2000) written by Elton John (music) and Tim Rice (lyric). When the Nubian princess Aida (Heather Headley) learns that the Egyptians have conquered her land and captured her father, she stirs up the Nubians to revolt with this stirring gospel-like number. Kelly Price recorded the
expecting to be rich and famous, sung by the self-centered drama diva Sharpay (Ashley Tisdale) and her performing sidekick brother Ryan (Lucas Grabeel) in the movie sequel High School Musical 3: Senior Year (2008). The number, written by Matthew Gerrard and Robbie Nevil, starts off with the rich brat Sharpay imagining her future full of fame and wealth and envisioning herself the toast of Broadway and Hollywood. Ryan wonders how he fits into her plans and is soon sucked into the fantasy, which
made-for-video prequel The Little Mermaid: Ariel’s Beginning (2008). When King Triton announces that once again music will be allowed in his kingdom, the mermaids and sea creatures celebrate and Jeanette Bayardelle sings this rousing testament to music, vowing to sing for the rest of her life, on the soundtrack. “I’D LIKE TO BE YOU FOR A DAY” 91 “I Wonder” is the wistful character song that George Bruns (music), Winston Hibler, and Ted Sears (lyric) wrote for the animated movie Sleeping
longer be such a goof and to win the heart of the pretty coed Roxanne. Students on the bus, the sports field, and in school join in singing the catchy song as they make their own plans for the day after school lets out. “The Age of Not Believing” is the Oscar-nominated ballad about the loss of a child’s innocence that Richard M. and Robert B. Sherman wrote for the musical film fantasy Bedknobs and Broomsticks (1971). The friendly witch Miss Eglantine Price (Angela Lansbury) and her youthful
song by Kevin Quinn and Randy Petersen sung by various Disney villains in the made-for-video Halloween special Mickey’s House of Villains (2001). When Mickey and his friends gather at the House of Mouse to watch spooky film shorts, they are invaded by Hades, Maleficent, Ursula, Jafar, and other villains, who take Mickey and his pals hostage then sing this vivacious number about taking over the House of Mouse. “It’s Over” is the pop farewell ballad written by David Lawrence and Faye Greenberg for
