So many tunes, so many overlooked gems! Welcome to MsMojo, and today we’re counting down our picks for the best songs from Disney’s animated features that never get the love they deserve.
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00:00Ain't it great the way it all begins, in New York City.
00:05Welcome to Ms. Mojo, and today we're counting down our picks for the best songs from Disney's
00:09animated features that never get the love they deserve.
00:13You gotta believe that I got a one in five.
00:17Don't stand in my way.
00:21You ain't got what it takes.
00:25Number 30.
00:26Best of Friends, The Fox and the Hound.
00:28While Disney would end the 80s with one of its most memorable musicals to date,
00:32it began the decade with a far darker film about an unlikely friendship.
00:36In The Fox and the Hound, Todd, a fox taken in by an old farmer,
00:40becomes friends with a hunting dog named Copper.
00:42Neither of these main characters sing, but they are the subject of the film's signature theme.
00:47When you're the best of friends,
00:51having so much fun together,
00:55you're not even aware you're such a funny pair.
01:00You're the best of friends.
01:03As Todd and Copper play together, Big Mama sings Best of Friends,
01:06taking joy in the pair's blissful naivete,
01:09while also alluding to the underlying darkness of their matchup.
01:12It may not be as catchy as something like Under the Sea,
01:15but it's a perfect fit for the bittersweet tale told by The Fox and the Hound.
01:19Oh, I hope, I hope it never ends.
01:24Come on, Copper.
01:26Call you the best of friends.
01:33Number 29. Touch the Sky, Brave
01:36Not every Disney movie has traditional musical numbers,
01:39but if there's a princess in the film,
01:41it's usually a good sign that someone will break into song.
01:44While this doesn't hold true for Pixar's sole princess film, Brave,
01:47the movie still has a pretty great original song at its center.
01:51I will ride, I will fly,
01:54chase the wind and touch the sky.
01:57Performed by Scottish folk singer Julie Fowlis,
01:59Touch the Sky is an empowering, non-diegetic tune
02:02that plays as Merida rides her horse Angus through the forest.
02:05Its unique approach to musical storytelling
02:07sets Merida apart from the Disney princesses who came before her,
02:10while its lyrics introduce the audience to the protagonist's
02:13unbreakable and adventurous spirit.
02:16I will hear their every story,
02:19take hold of my own dream.
02:22Be as strong as the seas are stormy,
02:25I'm proud as an eagle's scheme.
02:28Number 28. Hawaiian Roller Coaster Ride, Lilo & Stitch
02:32Elvis is king in Lilo & Stitch.
02:35As Lilo's favorite musician, the rock and roll icon's music
02:38backs many of the film's most memorable scenes.
02:41Nonetheless, our favorite number from the movie
02:43is actually a Disney original.
02:45Appropriately sung by Hawaiian chanter Mark Keali'i Ho'omalu
02:49and a chorus of kids, Hawaiian Roller Coaster Ride
02:52is a fun-filled track that plays as Stitch goes surfing
02:54with his new human family for the first time.
02:57I surfed till the sun sets beyond the horizon.
03:01I'm a geeky my lordy lordy,
03:03loving my father and I.
03:06Flying by on the Hawaiian Roller Coaster Ride.
03:11Its roller coaster metaphor flawlessly conveys
03:13the water-averse alien's initially conflicted feelings
03:16about the experience, while its upbeat sound
03:18will make you want to jump in the water with them.
03:21A cover of the song was made by American pop group
03:23Jump 5 for the film's sequel,
03:25but it's hard to beat the authentic, infectious joy
03:27of the original.
03:29Flying by on the Hawaiian Roller Coaster Ride.
03:33Number 27. The Next Right Thing, Frozen 2
03:37There are plenty of songs in Disney's catalog
03:39that have important messages,
03:41but few are quite as personal as The Next Right Thing.
03:44So I walk through this night,
03:48stumbling blindly toward the light,
03:53and do the next right thing.
03:57Songwriters Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez
03:59were inspired to write it after seeing two of their co-workers
04:02power through work in spite of incredibly tragic personal losses.
04:06In the context of the film, the tragedy is translated
04:08into Anna's temporary loss of Elsa and Olaf,
04:11and her subsequent despondency as she realizes
04:13she will have to move forward without them.
04:15Anna, I'm sorry.
04:19You're gonna have to do this next part on your own.
04:22Okay?
04:24The Next Right Thing has been praised for its simple
04:26yet effective depiction of mental health struggles,
04:28and the advice the song offers when experiencing them.
04:31This is cold. This is empty.
04:34This is numb.
04:37The life I knew is over.
04:40The lights are out.
04:42Hello, darkness.
04:44I'm ready to succumb.
04:46Number 26. So This Is Love, Cinderella
04:50A dream is a wish your heart makes,
04:52and Cinderella's wish was for a night like this.
04:54Also known as the Cinderella Waltz,
04:56So This Is Love reveals the inner thoughts of Cinderella
04:59and Prince Charming as they dance the night away at the ball.
05:02So this is love.
05:07So this is love.
05:11So this is what makes life divine.
05:18It's a blissful moment of peace and romance for both characters
05:21before they are abruptly torn apart by the stroke of midnight.
05:24When compared to singing mice and magical transformations,
05:27the romantic ballad may seem a little boring
05:30to Cinderella's target audience.
05:32But as an adult, it's hard not to be whisked away
05:35by the song's beauty and ethereality.
05:37After all, isn't this pure, instant connection
05:39a kind of real-life magic?
05:41So this is the miracle
05:46that I've been dreaming of.
05:53Number 25. Sally Song, The Nightmare Before Christmas
05:57Whether you prefer watching The Nightmare Before Christmas
05:59on Halloween or Christmas,
06:01this stop-motion animation has become a classic
06:03for the holiday season.
06:05Unfortunately, when it comes to the film's soundtrack,
06:07tracks like What's This and This Is Halloween
06:10regularly overshadow slower-paced numbers like Sally Song.
06:13I sense there's something in the wind
06:18that feels like tragedy's at hand.
06:23In the latter, Sally expresses her fear
06:26that Jack's obsession with Christmas will lead to his downfall
06:29and worries that he will never get to know
06:31her true feelings for him.
06:32It's unique for a Disney movie
06:34in that it's the film's most romantic lyrical song
06:37and yet is sung from the perspective of a character
06:39who believes that love to be unrequited.
06:41No, I think not.
06:44It's never to be kind.
06:49For I am not the one.
06:54Number 24. True to Your Heart, Mulan
06:57When Mulan was given the live-action treatment,
06:59fans were outraged to learn that it may not include
07:02any songs from the original film's iconic soundtrack.
07:05After all, I'll Make a Man Out of You and Reflection
07:08are part of what makes Mulan so beloved
07:10and have frequently been ranked among Disney's best songs of all time.
07:13You'll have to forgive us, though.
07:15We're not here to talk about those.
07:17No, this entry is about the oft-forgotten True to Your Heart.
07:20True to your heart, you must be true to your heart
07:24Let's raise our hands so high
07:26And baby shower you with my love
07:29Performed by 98 Degrees and Stevie Wonder,
07:32the song plays over the film's end credits,
07:34adding a contemporary flair to the historic tale.
07:37It's super catchy.
07:38So much so that it was covered by Raven Simone
07:40and repurposed for the soundtrack of Ella Enchanted.
07:44Oh you wonder
07:45I can't tell you why
07:47Can I not show your heart
07:49I know it's gonna lead you straight to me
07:58Much like True to Your Heart,
07:59you can find this hunchback power ballad
08:01playing over the credits of its movie.
08:03Someday
08:06Life will be fairer
08:10We will be rarer
08:13But did you know that Someday
08:14was originally meant to be heard in the film itself?
08:17Storyboards were drawn for a version of the song
08:19sung by Heidi Mollenhauer as Esmeralda,
08:22but the idea was ultimately scrapped
08:24and replaced with God Help the Outcasts.
08:26Thankfully, home video releases of the movie
08:28have allowed us to see and hear
08:30what the final sequence may have looked like.
08:32Someday
08:34When we are wiser
08:38When the world's older
08:42When we have learned
08:46There's no denying
08:47it would have been a beautiful
08:48and skillfully performed scene.
08:50Also worth a mention
08:51is the equally underrated Heaven's Light,
08:53which acts as a kind-hearted contrast
08:55to Frollo's Hellfire.
08:57They had a kind of glow around them
09:01It almost looked like heaven's love
09:07Number 22
09:08One of Us
09:09The Lion King 2 Simba's Pride
09:11Deception
09:13Disgrace
09:16Evil as plain as the star on his face
09:20For some die-hard Disney fans,
09:22this song from The Lion King 2
09:23may reflect their own feelings
09:25about the company's direct-to-video releases.
09:27Regardless of how you feel
09:28about this sequel's visuals or story, however,
09:31there's no denying that they went all-in
09:33on its soundtrack,
09:34as evidenced by One of Us.
09:36He is not one of us
09:41He has never been one of us
09:45It features the powerful voices
09:47of the Pride Land's animal citizens
09:48as they drive Kovu from their home.
09:50The song directly alludes
09:52to Scar's betrayal of the Pride Lands
09:54in the first film,
09:55with the fear of repeating history
09:56driving the animals' mistrust of the outsider.
09:59He is not one of us
10:08Deception
10:10Disgrace
10:12Number 21
10:13If I Never Knew You
10:15Pocahontas
10:16Disney's interpretation of Pocahontas' story
10:18has its issues,
10:19but the soundtrack isn't one of them.
10:21Colors of the Wind even went on to win
10:23an Academy Award for Best Original Song.
10:26Unfortunately, if you watched
10:27the theatrical cut of the movie,
10:29you're actually missing out
10:30on a super moving musical moment.
10:32If I Never Knew You is a loving duet,
10:34meant to be sung by Pocahontas and John Smith
10:36while the latter is held captive.
10:38If I never knew you
10:43If I never felt this love
10:47The sequence tested poorly
10:48with younger audience members,
10:50so the song was pushed to the film's credits
10:52and the animation shortened considerably.
10:54It wasn't until the movie's
10:5610th anniversary release
10:57that audiences would finally be able to see
10:59the passionate scene play out
11:00as initially imagined.
11:02If I never knew this love
11:06I would have no reason
11:10How precious love can be
11:15Number 20
11:16He's a Tramp
11:17Lady and the Tramp
11:19He's a tramp
11:21But they love him
11:23Breaks a new heart
11:25Every day
11:27Singer Peggy Lee lent her voice
11:28to a few characters in this classic,
11:30including Darling.
11:32It's a stray Pekingese named Peg, however,
11:34that showcases Lee's signature sassy vocals.
11:38Lee plays Peg with an attitude
11:39of a retired stage performer
11:41who's been around the block.
11:42As Lady learns through Peg's song,
11:44the Tramp has also been around the block
11:46with numerous dames.
11:48Despite painting him as a lady killer,
11:50Peg can't deny that even she
11:52has a thing for the Tramp.
11:54He's a tramp
11:56But I love him
11:58Yes, even I
12:00Have got it pretty bad
12:02With the other dogs barking back up,
12:04the pound transforms into a jazz club
12:06that'll have you tapping your feet along.
12:09Having such an iconic singer behind it,
12:11you'd think that He's a Tramp
12:12would get more attention.
12:14It's about time somebody threw it a bone.
12:17And I wish that I could travel his way
12:22Wish that I could travel his way
12:27Wish that I could travel his way
12:34Number 19.
12:35All in the Golden Afternoon,
12:37Alice in Wonderland
12:39Little red butterflies kiss the tulips
12:43And the sun is like a toy balloon
12:47This song gets its title from the preface poem
12:49in Alice's Adventures in Wonderland.
12:52Bob Hilliard's lyrics are mostly original, however,
12:55while Sammy Fain's melody brings out
12:57the tranquil sentiment of springtime.
12:59Performed by an ensemble of flowers,
13:01this lovely tune makes you want to take a nap
13:04under a tall tree,
13:05kind of like Alice.
13:06It's wall-to-wall with colorful creative imagery,
13:09giving each flower a distinctive look,
13:11personality, and voice.
13:13You can learn a lot of things from the flowers
13:17For especially in the month of June
13:21There's a wealth of happiness and romance
13:26Alice in Wonderland
13:27is certainly among the zanier Disney films.
13:30While this number maintains that zany edge,
13:32it's also one of the movie's most relaxing moments,
13:35letting Alice take a breather from the madness.
13:38Maybe that's why it's often overlooked,
13:40but we encourage you to stop and smell the roses
13:43on your next rewatch.
14:00Number 18. Frozen Heart
14:03Frozen
14:06Born of cold and winter air
14:09Frozen has taken the world by storm with its music, particularly the Oscar-winning Let
14:26It Go.
14:34Yet even the most popular musicals can have their underrated tunes.
14:38In the case of Frozen, it's undoubtedly this opening number.
14:42Echoing, I'll make a man out of you and fathoms below, Frozenheart makes the audience
14:46feel the cold bearing down on the ice harvesters as they go to work.
14:50The song's beat is only made catchier by the sound of the ice being broken, matching
14:55the macho melody.
15:07Listening closely to the lyrics, you'll also find that the song foreshadows several
15:10plot points, most notably the frozen heart that Anna receives from Elsa and how to break
15:16the spell.
15:17It's songwriting and storytelling perfectly synced up.
15:3317.
15:34Thomas O'Malleycat – The Aristocats If you want to learn how to make an entrance,
15:38take a cue from Thomas.
15:45Effortlessly cool, Thomas struts into the lives of Duchess and her kittens by singing
15:49the first acapella verse about how he likes his meals.
15:56As he gets closer to Duchess, a big band comes in, giving the song a full swingtime feel
16:02of the 1950s to it.
16:04Thomas slinks around as he croons about his reputation around Europe for being a fun-loving,
16:09go-with-the-flow kind of cat.
16:11His confidence makes it easy to buy what he's selling.
16:14Who wouldn't want to be a cat if all the felines are as cool as Thomas?
16:18This kitty surely deserves to be more popular.
16:2416.
16:32Just Around the Riverbend – Pocahontas Just Around the Riverbend is in the tradition
16:47of Part of Your World from The Little Mermaid and Belle from Beauty and the Beast.
16:51For whatever reason, however, it's yet to gain the same levels of acclaim as Those
16:55I Want songs.
16:57This invigorating tune captures Pocahontas' unquenchable thirst for adventure, as well
17:02as the thrill of paddling down an untamable river.
17:13The song also possesses an alluring sense of mystery, boldly following our heroine into
17:18the unknown.
17:19Pocahontas doesn't know what waits around the riverbend, but she's eager to find out.
17:24She'd rather take her chances exploring an uncharted path than settle for the steady
17:29route.
17:30This film is largely about getting in touch with nature, and the river reflects Pocahontas'
17:35desire for more.
17:5015.
17:51Ma Belle Evangeline – The Princess and the Frog
18:04You can see how this movie's setting inspired its soundtrack.
18:07When we're human matches the jazzy energy of Mardi Gras
18:20and the gospel Dig a Little Deeper brings out that New Orleans soul.
18:33Ma Belle Evangeline is the kind of song you'd want to experience with a loved one on a New
18:38Orleans evening, especially if dancing is involved.
18:41As Rey serenades the only star in his eyes, Prince Naveen asks Tiana to share a dance.
18:57Although hesitant at first, Tiana is surprisingly good on her frog feet, and Naveen ain't half
19:02bad either.
19:03Whether it's played in a ballroom or down by the bayou, this swoon-worthy song never
19:07fails to make one's heart flutter.
19:10It's definitely among Disney's most soothing, and most underappreciated, love ballads.
19:2214.
19:27Oodalally – Robin Hood
19:35Since it was released in 1973, it makes sense that younger audiences wouldn't know this
19:40one.
19:41But boy, that's a shame.
19:43Sung by honky-tonk country hero Roger Miller, this short ballad pretty much sums up the
19:47friendship and adventures of Robin Hood and his right-hand man Little John.
19:52The song is cute and upbeat, but still has that lethargic, lazy-day summer feel to it,
19:57even though it's about their escape from death.
20:06They're never in grave danger, but there's still a sense of relief by the song's final
20:10chord.
20:11The ditty is simple, yet sophisticated, and would make for a fun tune to whistle.
20:15Plus, we should all put Oodalally in our vocab.
20:2313.
20:26He Lives in You – The Lion King 2 – Simba's Pride
20:44Being a straight-to-video release, The Lion King 2 has understandably been eclipsed by
20:48its theatrical predecessor.
20:51Even so, this sequel still had a few songs well worthy of the Lion King name, one of
20:55which made its debut in the Tony-winning stage musical.
20:59He Lives in You kicks off the sequel on an atmospheric note, engrossing the audience
21:04back into the Pride lands.
21:21Although the imagery mirrors the first film's opening, He Lives in You never comes off as
21:25a circle-of-life retread.
21:27The melody and lyrics have a more spiritual essence as Mufasa looks down upon Simba and
21:32his cub Kiara.
21:33Uniting three generations of lions, the song conveys the bonds that connect family even
21:38in death and the legacies that live on.
21:4712.
21:54Streets of Gold – Oliver & Company Based on the Charles Dickens classic Oliver
22:02Twist, this flick gave the novel a 1980s modernization by following orphaned kitten Oliver as he
22:08falls in with a group of feisty dogs while living on the streets of New York.
22:12This tune embodies that jazzy pop sound of the decade with Rita the Afghan Hound, who
22:17singing was done by Ruth Poynter of the Poynter Sisters fame, using her powerful voice to
22:22explain to Oliver how to make it on the streets.
22:26Even though she's doling out hard advice about living from week to week, the song is
22:30upbeat and hard not to bop your head to.
22:40Whereas Why Should I Worry at least got a Golden Globe nomination, Streets of Gold is
22:45another story.
23:00The movie has lost popularity over time, but a song like this shouldn't go to waste.
23:0611.
23:07Shining – Moana When people think of villain songs, dark shadows
23:21and intimidating figures typically pop into their heads.
23:24While this tune does possess those elements, it has a comedic edge and a few surreal twists.
23:30That might be partially why it's not as iconic as some other villain songs, but it's
23:34among Disney's most unique.
23:36As Moana and Maui infiltrate his turf, Tamatoa the giant coconut crab basks in his rich body
23:43of treasures.
23:54Voice actor Jemaine Clement and the songwriting team were heavily influenced by the late David
23:58Bowie.
23:59Shining taps into Bowie's eccentric energy, distinct livery and stylish flair, resulting
24:05in one of the most fun villain songs since Magic Dance.
24:16It may be underrated, but few Disney songs shine brighter than this one.
24:2410.
24:33Human Again – Beauty and the Beast If you only saw the original theatrical release
24:43of the film, then it's understandable if you don't know this gem of a tune.
24:49Originally conceived as an 11-minute number, Human Again had filmmakers on the fence about
24:54its inclusion, as they felt its length contributed to pacing issues.
24:58But luckily for us, by the time the remastered 2002 version came out on DVD, the team figured
25:04out how to cut down the playful waltz and fit it in the movie.
25:15A great expression of the longing of the secondary characters to be human again, it was ultimately
25:20included between Something There and Beauty and the Beast.
25:32Prior to the home video appearance, it was featured in the 1994 Broadway musical adaptation.
25:379.
25:39God Help the Outcasts – The Hunchback of Notre Dame
25:53God Help the Outcasts is a different kind of I Want song.
25:56It's not about Esmeralda's personal goals per se, but her desire to see outcasts everywhere
26:01treated with compassion and acceptance.
26:11The song is essentially a prayer, which is fitting given its religious setting.
26:16Even if you're not the most spiritual person, the message at the song's core is one that
26:20we should all take to heart.
26:22It's a haunting yet hopeful ballad that overflows with humanity.
26:39Although journalists like Janet Maslin and Howard Cohen thought that it would be a strong
26:43contender for Oscar consideration, the song went overlooked by the Academy and has yet
26:48to get its day in the sun.
26:50Until that day comes, we'll continue to sing its praises.
27:038.
27:04Mother Knows Best – Tangled
27:22Similar to Judge Claude Frollo, Mother Gothel imprisons our heroine under the guise of a
27:27caring parental figure.
27:28Where Frollo never shies away from his stern nature, however, Gothel tries to present
27:33herself as a warm, loving mother.
27:36Her maternal manner of speaking and singing is hilariously constructed by this song's
27:40lyrics, which delve into the many dangers of the world while taking several shots at
27:45Rapunzel.
27:58It isn't until the reprise that Gothel's tone matches the song's dark overtones.
28:16Mother Knows Best works as a comedic song, a villain song, and a Broadway-esque show
28:20tune, with singer Donna Murphy masterfully juggling every note.
28:25Of all the underrated songs in the Tangled franchise, we just might love this one most.
28:397.
28:48One Jump Ahead – Aladdin
28:50While the movie as a whole and songs like A Whole New World definitely aren't underrated,
29:03this tune tends to get lost in the shuffle, which is a bigger crime than any Aladdin ever
29:08committed.
29:13A show tune at its core, One Jump Ahead is a frantically paced ditty that matches Aladdin's
29:19surviving on the streets of Agrabah.
29:21The song's slowed-down reprise comes early in the film, and at one minute long, does
29:26an excellent job of conveying Aladdin's desire for a better life.
29:40Both the full-length version and the reprise are relatable since we've all felt like
29:44underdogs in life, so this song truly deserves more credit.
29:486.
29:49I'm Still Here – Jim's Theme – Treasure Planet
30:07Since it isn't a musical, Treasure Planet might not be the first movie that comes to
30:11mind when you think about underrated Disney songs.
30:14While the characters don't break out into song, this pop single did elevate a crucial
30:19sequence from the film.
30:33Through a montage, we see the parental bond growing between Jim Hawkins and John Silver.
30:38At the same time, we see glimpses of Jim's absentee father, who ultimately ran out on
30:43him and his mother without even bidding a proper farewell.
30:46Goo Goo Doll's frontman John Resnick supplies a distinctive post-grunge sound, which may
30:51be an acquired taste for some.
30:53However, I'm Still Here successfully gets to the root of Hawkins' teenage angst, fear
30:58of abandonment, and longing for a father figure.
31:165.
31:17Son of Man – Tarzan – The Beatles
31:24Phil Collins outdid himself with this soundtrack.
31:27Songs like You'll Be in My Heart and Strangers Like Me becoming breakout hits.
31:34But this one is just as good.
31:37The African-inspired tune describes Tarzan's journey from boy to man as he grows up in
31:41the jungle, gaining wisdom and strength along the way.
31:45The song describes Tarzan's status as an orphan, allowing the audience to learn the
31:49key facts of Tarzan's life, while keeping an up-tempo, optimistic feel to it.
32:03It's also a fun number, with an important message about keeping your head up in times
32:07of struggle.
32:094.
32:10Almost There – The Princess and the Frog
32:20It's strange that an Oscar-nominated song could be considered underrated.
32:24But tell us, do you know all the words to this one?
32:27Exactly.
32:28Written by supremely talented composer Randy Newman and sung by Anika Noni Rose, this tune
32:33deserves to be a breakout hit.
32:35In the jazzy up-tempo song, Tiana sings about how she's almost made her dream of opening
32:40her own restaurant come true.
32:53She's self-assured and confident, and proves that she's a woman who can fulfill her own
32:58dreams and desires.
33:00Her belief in herself is contagious as she convinces her mother that she knows what she
33:03wants.
33:04Who wouldn't want their kids to know such an empowering song?
33:093.
33:10The Gospel Truth – Main Title – Hercules
33:26The whole Hercules soundtrack is pure gold.
33:29But this song deserves more recognition than it's received over the years.
33:33Recorded right after the opening credits, the tune sees the muses interrupt the film's
33:37dry male narrator to sum up ancient Greek history in less than two minutes.
33:53With The Gospel Truth, the muses bring a needed dose of fun, soul, and sass.
33:58And let us know that this isn't your typical Greek tragedy.
34:07This song also sets the tone for the movie, making way for comedic songs like One Last
34:12Hope later.
34:22But the muses are the original divas, and we should all listen up when they have something
34:27to say, especially when Meg is conflicted about her love for Hercules.
34:432.
34:44Eye to Eye – A Goofy Movie – Main Title – Hercules
34:51Sung by popular 1990s R&B singer Tevin Campbell, who also portrays the pop star Powerline in
34:57a Goofy movie, there's no denying that the musical chops on this song are top notch.
35:03This could easily be a throwback jam if people would let it.
35:06The tune comes at the film's climax when Goofy and Max reconcile after they realize
35:10they can get along despite their differences.
35:21The duo ends up on stage with Powerline, where they rock out to this funky tune.
35:27It has a powerful message about how love allows us all to come to an understanding and see
35:31things eye to eye.
35:33This one could come in handy when we need a little reminder about love and cooperation.
35:431.
36:10The Hunchback of Notre Dame – A Goofy Movie – Main Title – Hercules
36:24As one of Disney's darker and more mature animated features, it's about time that
36:29this whole film and its soundtrack underwent a resurgence in popularity.
36:34Gems like this one and Topsy Turvy are musically complex, both in subject matter and composition,
36:40with full orchestral movements and heartbreaking lyrics.
36:51Out There may start out dark with Claude Frollo shaming Quasimodo, but as soon as the judge
36:56leaves the titular character alone, Quasimodo turns the song into a joyous, hopeful tune
37:01about making it out there and finding his place in the world.
37:17His voice matches the beauty of his soul, and even though his situation is heartbreaking,
37:22the titular Hunchback is not downtrodden.
37:24We owe it to Quasimodo not to forget his story or this song.
37:42Did we forget any of your favorite underrated Disney songs?
37:46Let us know in the comments.
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