These Disney songs are still shaping childhood. Welcome to MsMojo, and today we’re counting down the Disney tracks that delighted us as kids and have stuck with us as adults.
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00:00 [Music]
00:06 Welcome to Ms. Mojo,
00:08 and today we're counting down the Disney tracks that delighted us as kids and have stuck with us as adults.
00:14 [Music]
00:18 Number 10.
00:21 "You've Got a Friend in Me"
00:22 Toy Story
00:23 [Music]
00:29 "You've got a friend in me"
00:32 While this animated film isn't a musical,
00:34 it features the memorable music of composer, pianist, and singer Randy Newman.
00:38 The main song from Toy Story is a definitive buddy anthem.
00:42 Charming to kids and adults alike, "You've Got a Friend in Me" is also an easy tune to sing.
00:47 It's a folksy track that works as a tribute to relationships between both toys and humans.
00:52 "You gonna see it's a gastronomy"
00:55 "You've got a friend in me"
00:59 "Alright"
01:00 "Yeah, you've got a friend in me"
01:03 The heartwarming song invites younger viewers to learn about friendship through the lens of Woody, Buzz, and Andy.
01:08 The cheerful piece also brings us happy memories as we remember popping the movie into the VCR
01:13 and hearing Newman's voice over the opening credits.
01:16 "Just remember what your old pal said, boy, you've got a friend in me"
01:22 "Oh, I guess I have"
01:23 "Yeah, you've got a friend in me"
01:26 Number 9.
01:27 "You'll Be in My Heart"
01:29 Tarzan
01:30 The talents of Phil Collins made Tarzan a gem for its soundtrack.
01:33 The ballad lullaby "You'll Be in My Heart" is heard as Kala soothes the infant Tarzan,
01:38 establishing a moving bond between the two characters.
01:41 "Don't stop your crying, it'll be alright"
01:45 "Just take my hand, hold it tight"
01:50 Performed partially by Glenn Close in the movie version,
01:54 the song is a touching tribute to parental love and protection.
01:58 It inevitably makes us think about the connections we share with loved ones.
02:01 "Cause you'll be in my heart, yes you'll be in my heart"
02:10 For kids that grew up with this film, the lyrics probably hit close to home.
02:14 While Phil Collins contributed several great numbers for the film,
02:17 this Oscar-winning tune gives us an instant dose of the feeling of a warm hug.
02:22 "You'll be here in my heart, always"
02:28 Number 8.
02:31 "The Bear Necessities"
02:32 The Jungle Book
02:33 "Look for the bear necessities, the simple bear necessities"
02:39 "Forget about your worries and your strife"
02:41 After meeting an easygoing bear named Baloo,
02:45 Mowgli learns about the best way to enjoy life in the jungle.
02:48 "The Bear Necessities" is a mantra that transcends the plot of The Jungle Book.
02:52 The lovable character delivers his appealing philosophy with a laid-back charisma.
02:56 "Look for the bear necessities, the simple bear necessities"
03:02 "Forget about your worries and your strife"
03:05 "Yeah man"
03:06 It might be especially alluring to younger viewers trying to make sense of a complicated world with
03:11 a simple set of rules to live by. It also has its fair share of danceable moments,
03:15 similar to the lively hit from later in the film, "I Wanna Be Like You."
03:19 "I wanna be like you, I wanna walk like you, talk like you, you see it too"
03:27 Number 7.
03:30 "Part of Your World"
03:31 "The Little Mermaid"
03:32 While "Under the Sea" is a memorable tune with impressive visuals, this ballad sticks out more.
03:38 Inspired to leave her ocean home,
03:40 Ariel wonders about joining humans on dry land in "Part of Your World."
03:43 "Wouldn't you think my collection's complete"
03:47 "Wouldn't you think I'm the girl, the girl who has everything"
03:52 It's a song with all the hope and wonder you could want from a Disney composition.
03:57 Whether or not you were a fan of Disney princesses as a kid,
04:00 you can still find something to relate to in this moving anthem.
04:03 "Up where they stay all day in the sun, wandering free, wish I could be part of that world"
04:14 It inspires feelings of excitement as well as anxiety about growing up and taking a leap into
04:19 the great unknown. Jodie Benson's vocals manage to find that sense of pining for a larger world
04:24 in all of us.
04:25 "When's it my turn, wouldn't I love, love to explore that shore up above"
04:36 Number 6.
04:37 "I'll Make a Man Out of You"
04:38 "Mulan"
04:40 Showing the challenges Mulan must face to fit in as part of the Imperial Chinese Army,
04:44 this sequence wouldn't be complete without the accompanying song.
04:47 "Let's get down to business, to defeat the Huns"
04:54 Donnie Osmond sings as the ruthless Captain Li Shang trying to inspire his troops.
04:59 The memorable choreography and animation make for a musical number that's pleasing to adults
05:03 and kids alike. Even if they don't comprehend the full meaning, younger viewers can join in
05:08 on the excitement of watching a determined Mulan prove herself.
05:12 "You must be swift as the coursing river, with all the force of the great Tau'atul"
05:20 "Mulan, Mulan, Mulan, Mulan"
05:25 It's a rousing piece that accompanies one of the most triumphant sequences of the film.
05:29 It stands out alongside the contemplative beauty of reflection.
05:33 "When will my reflection show who I am inside?"
05:45 Number 5. "Be Our Guest"
05:48 "Beauty and the Beast"
05:49 "Be our guest, put our service to the test"
05:52 "Tie your napkin round your neck, sherry, and we provide the rest"
05:57 Belle's introduction to the enchanted occupants of the Beast's castle comes with gorgeous visuals,
06:02 inventive choreography, and a beautiful presentation. It's an undeniable highlight
06:07 of the film, engaging younger viewers with dancing objects and the promise of satisfying treats.
06:12 You might remember wanting to be in Belle's position as she takes in the incredible performance.
06:17 "Put it on in perfect taste that you can best"
06:21 "Come on and lift your glass, you've won your own free pass to be our guest"
06:26 Lumiere and Mrs. Potts guide the audience through the impressive sequence,
06:30 making you wish you could jump through the screen and join the show-stopping chorus line.
06:34 All the bells and whistles that come with this lauded number make it a standout in our memory.
06:39 "Please be our guest"
06:50 Number 4. "Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious"
06:53 "Mary Poppins"
06:55 If you could spell the name of this song as a kid, you were probably the envy of all your friends.
07:00 "Even though the sound of it is something quite atrocious,
07:03 if you say it loud enough you'll always sound precocious,
07:06 supercalifragilisticexpialidocious"
07:09 This track from Mary Poppins helps explain that unique feeling of happiness that defies
07:14 categorization. The title character sings it after winning a race, but the song really works
07:19 for any occasion. "Even though the sound of it is something quite atrocious, if you say it loud
07:24 enough you'll always sound precocious, supercalifragilisticexpialidocious"
07:29 The fun musical number manages to feel classic and new at the same time. The film has its fair
07:35 share of memorable tunes, from the Oscar-winning "Chim Chim Cheree" to the feel-good song "A
07:40 Spoonful of Sugar." "Just a spoonful of sugar helps the medicine go down in a most delightful way"
07:50 Even if you couldn't quite remember all of the letters, you likely had as much fun trying to
07:54 sing along. Number three, "Friend Like Me" Aladdin. What would the animated Aladdin be
08:01 without Robin Williams? His incredible spirit makes a song like "Friend Like Me" unforgettable.
08:16 The comedian's whirlwind style adds a boatload of humor to this number,
08:20 combining his high-velocity jokes and charming personality in one stellar showcase. Watching
08:25 this as a kid, you could really start to think about how cool it would be to know a genie.
08:29 "We got a list that's three miles long, no doubt, well all you gotta do is rub like so,
08:34 hey ho, Mr. Aladdin, sir, have a wish or two or three"
08:39 It's a bit of wish fulfillment that takes the viewer out of their living room and into the
08:43 wonderful world of the fairy tale. Add in the imaginative visuals, and this song stands out
08:48 in our memory even more than the romantic duet "A Whole New World."
08:51 Number two, "When You Wish Upon a Star" Pinocchio. Based purely on recognizability,
09:08 Disney arguably doesn't have any other song that tops this one.
09:12 "When you wish upon a star, as dreamers do"
09:21 You can say others are better, but this one boils down the very essence of imagination
09:27 into an absolute masterpiece. After so many decades, "When You Wish Upon a Star"
09:32 from Pinocchio still feels like the ultimate nostalgia generator.
09:36 "Dreamers do go to love, a sweet fulfillment of"
09:45 The song has become something of a motto for anybody that may need a little hope in their
09:50 life. Hearing the composition as an adult, the power of the message really comes through as
09:54 much as the classic melody. "Sees you through, when you wish upon a star"
10:06 It also doesn't hurt that Disney uses the tune to accompany its logo before many of its films.
10:12 Before we unveil our top pick, here are a few honorable mentions.
10:16 "Cruella De Vil" 101 Dalmatians. No song better illustrates the bad reputation of a true Disney
10:23 villain. "Cruella De Vil, that's it." "Cruella De Vil, Cruella De Vil, if she doesn't scare you,
10:34 no evil thing will." "Baby Mine, Dumbo." A tearful lullaby represents the love between mother and
10:41 child. "You are so precious to me, cute as can be, baby of mine, baby of mine."
10:53 "Why Should I Worry, Oliver & Company." Billy Joel's voice translates perfectly to this ode
10:58 to street smarts. "Why should I worry, why should I care, I may not have a dime, but I got three
11:08 sides, my friend." "Colors of the Wind, Pocahontas." A moving meditation on our relationship with
11:15 nature. "The colors of the wind, can you paint with all the colors of the wind?"
11:25 "Once Upon a Dream, Sleeping Beauty." Aurora and Philip share their feelings in a dreamlike number.
11:31 "You loved me at once." "The way you did once upon a dream."
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11:59 Number 1. Circle of Life - The Lion King
12:03 Among the best opening numbers of all time, Circle of Life establishes The Lion King as
12:08 a formidable entry in the Disney canon. Using the track at the beginning of the movie perfectly
12:12 illustrates the themes of the story, preparing the audience to grow with Simba.
12:16 And as one of the best-sounding songs in the Disney universe, we couldn't imagine a better
12:32 way to deliver the message of the film to kids. The powerful song almost instantly makes us cry
12:38 happy tears. Circle of Life stands out, even on a soundtrack of Elton John and Tim Rice bangers
12:51 that includes iconic numbers like "Be Prepared," "Can You Feel the Love Tonight," and "Hakuna Matata."
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