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Disney songs!

11/24/2012

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Hello from my lovely second Saturday of Thanksgiving break! I’ve loved reading all of the Disney blogs this week… and staying true to theme, as well as my love of music, here’s your “Top 15” Disney songs! I thought I’d do a “Top 10” Disney songs, but it’s ended up being so hard to eliminate songs that I decided to do a “Top 15.” (Yes, I had that many! – Plus an Honorable Mention selection list below. Try ranking your favorites- it’s not easy to do at all! It took me hours!!) Eventually, though, I completed my list… and although it was extremely difficult and I’m still not sure this is the way I really want it, this was so much fun to do! Let’s be honest: Can you ever have enough Disney?

I ended up ranking them the best I could, obviously influenced by personal preference, but I tried to stay true to general opinion… yet still throw a few curve-balls in there. As always, feel free to comment on rankings and ones left out- there’s so many good ones, it’s so hard to choose! Disney’s just that fantastic at music! *runs off to update her Disney playlist…*

15) “When You Wish Upon a Star” - Pinocchio
So lovely! Plus, look at the cute animal kiss (I’ve forgotten the names of the cat and fish). Classic Disney :) To start us off a bit controversially, I apologize for it being rated lower than it definitely deserves, but I haven’t seen Pinocchio.

14) “Bare Necessities” - The Jungle Book
I had to include this one… Unfortunately overlooked at times, this is a true “Classic Disney” song!

13) “Bella Notte” - Lady and the Tramp
Included partially because I couldn’t believe no one else has noted Lady and the Tramp on their lists, this was one of my favorite childhood songs. Plus, it’s the sharing spaghetti/meatball scene! So cute, yes? :)

12) “Cruella De Vil” - A Hundred and One Dalmatians
Haha- this is a song I grew up with- it’s fantastic! :)

11) “Once Upon a Dream” - Sleeping Beauty
While perhaps not one of the most immediately recognizable as a "Top 15 Disney" song, the song and animation is fantastic. Plus, Philip joining in the duet is so cute!

10) “Colors of the Wind” - Pocahontas
This is one of those picks for me that I didn’t expect it to actually make my Top 10 list- but I grew up with this song, and it’s under-recognized in my opinion. (Plus, 1:16 is such a powerful moment!).

9) “Part of Your World” - The Little Mermaid
Every little girl dreams of being part of another, seemingly more beautiful world. On the other hand, don’t you want to be a mermaid? This song is magnificent.

8) “Circle of Life” - The Lion King
Great song, just not as… Well, out of the ones in this list, it’s just not as memorable for me- perhaps it’s the tempo being just a beat too slow, or maybe it's just because it's not as whimsical. Still, it’s a fantastic song! I’m sure others will rate it higher, but I just enjoy some of the memorable moments from other songs more…

7) “Under the Sea” - The Little Mermaid
This song is so much fun! =D It’s one of my personal favorites!

6) “Hakuna Matata” - The Lion King
“When I was a young warthog,” I loved singing along to this song! Not to mention, it’s a great friendship-sing-along song!

5) “You’ll Be in my Heart” - Tarzan
Really, can you resist Phil Collins? Pure, classic Disney magic.

4) “Be Our Guest” - Beauty and the Beast
LOVE IT. LOVE IT. LOVE IT. Really, the animation really makes the song- what wouldn’t you give to be a dinner guest at that dinner? ;)

3) “Beauty and the Beast” - Beauty and the Beast
Ah, the song that always makes me go, “Awww…” Honestly, could anyone else but Disney create such a cute couple of a human and a beast? Plus, I’ve always wanted Belle’s dress… my Halloween Belle dress from when I was little came close… ;)

2) “I’ll Make a Man Out of You” - Mulan
SING-ALONG TIME!!! =D (The video’s not a sing-along version… but y’all know the lyrics anyway ;)

1) “A Whole New World” - Aladdin
When it comes down to it, the scenes in this song are iconic, classic Disney. Plus, it’s just so much fun to sing along to! This song likely introduced millions of children to “A Whole New World” of Disney- and I am so thankful for it! :) Plus, look at them- they’re so cute <3

Honorable Mentions (ordered alphabetically because I can’t rank any more!) are
-          “I Won’t Say I’m in Love” - Hercules
-          “Can You Feel the Love Tonight” – The Lion King
-          “I Just Can’t Wait to be King” – The Lion King
-          “Kiss the Girl” - A Little Mermaid
-          “Heigh Ho” - Snow White
-          “Someday My Prince Will Come” - Snow White
-          “Strangers Like Me” - Tarzan
-           “I See the Light” - Tangled

Of course, I couldn’t include all of my favorite songs here (though I tried to include as many as I could!), but I still hoped you enjoyed being reminded of some of your favorite Disney songs! <3 you guys! Have a great week! (Sorry this was so long, but I truly enjoyed doing it! :)
6 Comments
Sara
11/24/2012 12:14:00 pm

lovelovelove!!!!! Ahh, just so much happiness! Little Mermaid, Lion King, Jungle Book, ALADDIN!!!!!! Ohh, I just don't even have words! EEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!
Also, I was happy to see that my personal favorite made it to the top of the list :)

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Amber
11/26/2012 01:36:25 pm

Haha, glad you liked it! :) Yes, A Whole New World just seemed right for #1... Lots of EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE! =D

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Anna Beth
11/24/2012 12:15:18 pm

Aww, so many great songs!!! I just love Disney!
I like your list, Amber. You need to watch Pinocchio, though. Not because it's necessarily that good, but it is a Disney classic. I always forget that "When You Wish Upon a Star" is from Pinocchio, though, because to me, it just encompasses Disney in general. Not that it's my favorite song. I love it because it's a Disney icon, but as far as songs go, I'd probably agree with your ranking.
My favorites: That's actually an impossible question, you're right. Basically the entire soundtrack from The Lion King. And Tangled. Yeah, Tangled..."I See the Light" is so good. And the 2nd "When Will My Life Begin" reprise is like my life! Oh, and The Princess and the Frog has a great soundtrack, too. And Beauty and the Beast. And Tarzan. Everything from Tarzan.
I really can't pick. "I Won't Say I'm in Love" is definitely up there, though. It's my jam! :)

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Amber
11/26/2012 01:38:39 pm

Pinocchio for some reason was a movie that my mom just never thought to bring home... I will have to see it soon!
And, yes! I basically wanted to choose so many from Tarzan. I wish I could have chosen one from Tangled to be in the Top 15, but I felt that since it was so new, I really couldn't compare it with some of the ones I've had more time to fall in love with. In time, though...

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dwain
11/24/2012 09:40:28 pm

i liked the countdown. i think "Hellfire" from the hunchback of notre dame along with "Out There", "The Best of Friends" and "I won't say I'm in love

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Amber
11/26/2012 01:40:22 pm

Thanks, Dwain! And yeah- I really liked "Hellfire," but as I haven't seen Hunchback, I had problems trying to rank them too. "I won't say I'm in love" came very close though... I love that song for it being different than your typical "love songs."

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