Richard Page-Can You feel the Love Tonight/Circle of Life (from the Lion King)

Here is a medley of tracks from Disney's 'The Lion King'. It contains the most popular tracks from the movie, Circle of Life and Can You Feel the Love Tonight. This medley is sung by Richard Page, lead sing of the 80s pop group Mr.Mister. Mr. Mister had a successful run in the mid 80s after the release of their second album 'Welcome to the Real World' in 1985. The album hit #1 in 1986 as did their hit singles 'Broken Wings' and 'Kyrie' also cracking the Top 10 was 'Is it Love'. In 1987 the band released 'Go On' which featured the moderately successful single 'Something Real (Inside Me,Inside You)' reaching # 29. After the band broke up in 1989, Page started a solo career. Releasing a solo album in 1996 called 'Shelter Me'. Page has also written hits for other artists like Madonna, her Grammy nominated tune 'I'll Remember'),Kenny Loggins,Celine Dion,Josh Groban,Chaka Khan and many others. This medley was recorded for the CD 'Music from the Park' released in 1996.

Disney Announcement-'What Will You Celebrate'

Disney Parks has announced their new promotional campaign for 2009. The theme is ‘'Celebrations'’ and the tag line is “What Will You Celebrate?” The goal — get you and your family to book a trip to Disneyland or Walt Disney World to celebrate an event or occasion together.The campaign website (http://www.disneyparkscelebrations.com/) is where you’ll find a contest where you can win a Disney Vacation, learn about fun ways to celebrate milestones in your life such as birthdays,anniversaries,weddings, Honeymoons and stubbing your toe....ouch! Just kidding, and find out the schedule for a new promotional tour. Also highlighted are tools to plan your vacation with. Additionally, they’re promoting Disney Environmentality with a message not to release your ‘Mickey Balloon’ into the air. The biggest news would seem to be that you can register to get free admission to a Disney Theme Park on your birthday in 2009 (you can register first online,or fill out papers at the gate, proof will be required. Already have an AP or multi-day ticket? There are other treats available if you already have admission such as a $75 gift card good only on your birthday for Disney merchandise.

Without even reading the Disney Press Release on this. It would appear that Disney is hoping to capitalize on what is already a major trend in their customer base. Disney has known for years that families tend to save for years to make the trip to the parks, they often do it around a special occasion. A few years ago they had a campaign called “Magical Gatherings” and it was essentially the same thing where Disney would organize special events for you based on the occasion you were celebrating. Finally, the whole campaign ties into a vacation planning package that will walk you through hotel, dinner, and event registrations. It was obviously successful enough they want to try it again. Photo by me in 2004 at EPCOT.

Carly Simon-Winnie The Pooh (from Piglet's Big Movie)

'Piglet's Big Movie' brings "the little pink guy" to center stage for a story of friendship and appreciation as the gang from Hundred Acre Wood learns that it doesn't take somebody big to do big things! The soundtrack features the memorable songs familiar with the Winnie the Pooh story, as well as several new songs written and performed by Carly Simon, including 'If I Wasn't So Small (The Piglet Song)', the heartfelt 'Mother's Intuition' and the enchanting 'With a Few Good Friends'. Carly Simon became one of the most popular singer-songwriters of the 70s, when she recorded her most famous song, 'You're So Vain' which became a number-one single. Over the past twenty years, she has gained much respect in the music industry with her singing and songwriting talent. Since 1971, Carly has collected multiple awards including 3 Grammy Awards, a Golden Globe Award, and an Academy Award for her musical achievements. She continues as a successful singer-songwriter in the pop mainstream category to bring more music to her loyal fans

Shaggy-Under the Sea (from the Little Mermaid)

In 1998, Shaggy covered Under the Sea from the 'The Little Mermaid' for 'Under the Sea- 18 cool Reggae hits', a pop/reggae compilation album that was co-produced by Disney and Polygram Records. Shaggy's unique vocal style and reggae tendencies really bring the song to life.

Aly and AJ-Zip-A-Dee-Doo-Dah (from Song of the South)

'Zip-A-Dee-Doo-Dah' was written in 1946 for the movie 'Song of the South', Disney's first live action movie. Many Disney fans consider this Disney's best. Aly & AJ are a teen pop band consisting of sisters Alyson Renae "Aly" Michalka and Amanda Joy "AJ" Michalka. They were born in Torrance, California, but spent part of their childhood in Seattle, Washington. They are both actresses, singer-songwriters, and guitarists. They have appeared on several Disney Compilations over the years.As well as releasing their own albums,3 since 2005. Their version of 'Zip-A-Dee-Doo-Dah' from the Classic film 'Song of the South' appears on the CD 'Disney Mania 3' .

Hilary Duff~Reach Out (from her fourthcoming Greatest Hits CD 'Best of Hilary Duff')

'Reach Out' (also known as 'Reach Out (and Touch Me)' is the forthcoming single from Hilary Duff's new Greatest Hits Collection titled 'Best of Hilary Duff' to be released November 4th. It was produced by One Republic's Ryan Tedder and written by Hilary Duff and Kara DioGuardi. It contains a sample from 'Personal Jesus' by Depeche Mode. It features new up and coming rapper The Prophet. The song was initially performed on Duff's Dignity tour in 2007. Joe Bermudez released an official remix on his MySpace spage on September 15th. The remix was also created with Chico Bennet,a producer on Duff's 4th album,Dignity. There's currently speculation that the official release of the single will not be the remix but the original. The leaked remix samples Soft Cell's 1981 version of 'Tainted Love', previously sampled by Rihanna on her 2006 #1 song 'SOS'. The music video for 'Reach Out' was shot in Los Angeles from September 13-14th. The video will premier on MTV in early October. This compilation will mark the end of the artist’s contract with music label Hollywood Records. The album will feature 2 new tracks such as 'Reach Out' and 'Holiday'.
Hilary got her big break playing Lizzie McGuire, which first aired on the Disney Channel January 12,2001, it was a ratings hit, drawing in 2.3 million viewers per episode. More Hilary to come!

Robbie Williams~Beyond the Sea (from Finding Nemo)

'Beyond the Sea' was recorded for the Disney film 'Finding Nemo' by pop star Robbie Williams. Willaims left the boy band Take That in 1995.His album sales stand at over 55 million, with singles sales over 17 million. Williams' solo career started in 1996 covering George Michael's 'Freedom', reaching number-two in the UK Singles Chart twenty-six places higher than George Michael's original. In the interview included on the single, Williams declared "I just needed something quick to put out to keep me in the public eye, so I put Freedom out as a statement. Williams also has 6 UK number 1 singles. Despite Williams' immense popularity worldwide, he has yet to become a major chart or concert success in the United States. His first United States single, 'Millennium', made it to only number seventy-two on the Billboard 100 charts. Its highest position on American charts was number twenty in Top 40 Mainstream. His second, 'Angels', hit number forty-one in the HOT 100, but was a success on the Hot Adult Contemporary Chart where it peaked at #10, becoming his highest charting track on an American chart and the more commonly known Robbie Williams song in the United States.

Dancin' a Catchy Rythm-(from EPCOT Characters Bus & Disneyland Paris Parade)

This is one of my favorite tunes, I use to love it at EPCOT when the Double Decker Bus was driving around and this song was playing and all the characters would hop,skip,jump off the bus and into there spot by the lagoon near World Showcase.

"Kooky- Spooky" Scary -Okee (from Hallowishes fireworks)

Continuing the "Halloween" Theme. Here is a great medley of tunes from the Hallowishes fireworks show at the Magic Kingdom theme park during Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party. This features tunes from 101 Dalamations,The Nightmare Before Christmas,Winnie the Pooh and more!

It's Really Not So Scary

Boo To You!

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Selena Gomes~Cruella DeVil (from 101 Dalamations)

Selena Gomez star of the Disney Channel original series 'The Wizards of Waverly Place' recorded 'Cruella DeVil' as part of the 101 Dalamation DVD re-release in early 2008. The song is a Disney classic about its most infamous Diva! Enjoy the video!

Mickey's Boo To You Bash-(from Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party)

I thought with the Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Parties well underway at the Magic Kingdom we should get into the spirit as well. Here is the Mickey's intro in the Magic Kingdom's 'Boo To You' Halloween parade. Photo taken by me in 2007.

LeAnn Rimes~Remember When (Disneylands 50th Celebration)

For Disneylands 50th Celebration LeAnn Rimes recorded 'Remember When' the theme song for the event. It's available on the Disney's 'Happiest Celebration On Earth' CD. She performed it live in front of Sleeping Beauty Castle on June 5,2005 at the opening ceremonies.

Hilary Duff~the Mickey Mouse Club March (Disney Mobile Japan)

Hilary recorded a cover version of the Mickey Mouse Club March for Disney Mobile Japan, wish it was longer its pretty cool!

Belinda Carlisle~I Won't Say I'm in Love (from Hercules)

As a former lead singer of the all girl group the Go-Go's , breaking up after just 3 albums in 1985, Belinda Carlisle has also enjoyed a very successful solo career. Releasing 7 albums,not incuding countless compilations. Her string of top 40 hits include the top 10's 'Mad ABout You', 'I Get Weak','Circle in the Sand' and the number one hit 'Heaven is a Place on Earth' in 1987. She has reunited for several Go-Go's tours over the years incuding an album of new material in 2001 titled 'God Bless the Go-Go's' . In 1997, Belinda also released a cover of 'I Won't Say (I'm in Love)' from Disney's 'Hercules' as part of that movie's distribution in Europe. In March of 2007, Belinda teamed up with the Go-Go's and recorded a cover version of the Haley Mills song 'Let's Get Together' for the 'Disney Mania 5' CD, which I will post in the future..tease -tease-yes I am)The single was only released in France and Germany.Belinda is currently touring the USA with RE-Generation Tour 2008.

Nick Lachey & Jessica Simpson~ A Whole New World (from Aladdin)

Keeping the 'Aladdin' theme going here is one time married couple Nick and Jessica performing 'A Whole New World' from the movie 'Aladdin'. This song was re-recorded for the DVD -release of 'Aladdin',and was featured on the Disney Mania 3 CD. "I was a huge fan of the original song," Jessica says. But reveals, "It was really important for us to make 'A Whole New World' ours ... to put our flare into what we think the song should be for us." "We're just honored to cover it," Nick says. "Hopefully we'll do it justice the second time around."The talented twosome says the tune has a wonderful meaning. "The song has such a universal message," Nick says. "And people can relate to it." "The lyrics are all about love," Jessica says. "And everybody wants to hear about love."

Clay Aiken~'Proud of Your Boy' (from Aladdin)

'Proud of Your Boy' was an important song to the staff of 'Aladdin'. It was written by Howard Ashman and Alan Menkin, the composing duo who also wrote the music for 'The Little Mermaid' and 'Beauty and the Beast'. The song focused on Aladdin's relationship with his mother and Ashman said that it was his favourite song in the film.In the middle of Aladdin's production Howard Ashman died of AIDS. It was tough for the staff but it became even tougher for Alan when the decision was made to take the mother out of the story. The cut meant taking Proud of Your Boy out of the film which now Alan had become very attached to since the death of his friend. The song can also be found on the CD 'Disney Mania 3'

Olivia Newton-John~ Part of Your World (from The Little Mermaid)

The first song I am posting here at Mouse Music & More is a cover of 'Part of Your World' by Grammy Winner Olivia Newton-John. Olivia is perhaps best known for her role as squeaky clean teen Sandy Olsen in the Box Office smash hit musical 'Grease' and her string of 28 Billboard top 40 singles in the USA alone, including the number one hits 'I Honestly Love You', 'Have You Never Been Mellow', 'You're the One That I Want', 'Magic' and the mega hit 'Physical'. Besides 'Grease' (1978) Olivia also starred in 'Xanadu' (1980), 'Two of A Kind'(1983) and 'It's My Party' (1996). Newton-John was primed for a comeback in 1992 when she compiled her third hits collection, Back To Basics - The Essential Collection 1971-1992 and planned her first tour since her Physical trek ten years earlier. Shortly after the album's release, Newton-John was diagnosed with breast cancer forcing her to cancel all publicity for the album including the tour. Olivia has since been an advocate for breast cancer research. Originally recorded in 1996 for the 'Music from the Park' album Olivia's version of 'Part of Your World' has since been placed on many other Walt Disney Records Compilations. Currently Olivia can be scene on the LOGO channel starring in the Del Shores sitcom 'Sordid Lives-the series' reprising her role of Bitsy Mae Harling from the hit film version of 2000 and she has teamed with fitness franchise Curves to distribute 1 million Liv-Aid breast self-examination aids kits during October 2008, Breast Cancer Awareness month. A kit Olivia herself helped create.