The soundtrack to our childhoods! Welcome to MsMojo, and today we’re counting down our picks for the Disney songs that’ll brighten your day.
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00:00Welcome to Ms. Mojo, and today, we're counting down our picks for the Disney songs that'll brighten your day.
00:10I just can't wait to be king!
00:16Number 20. I'll Make a Man Out of You, Mulan.
00:20Let's get down to business, to defeat the Huns.
00:27Some Disney songs make us happy because they're cheery and full of fun. Others are whimsical and bring out our inner child.
00:34Mister, I'll make a man out of you.
00:41This musical montage has all those qualities, but it's also just plain epic.
00:46When the Imperial Army's training begins, the soldiers struggle in their exercises, albeit through very catchy lyrics.
00:53I'm never gonna catch my breath. Say goodbye to those who knew me.
00:57Why was I a fool in school for cutting gym?
01:00Just as things start to get too tough for Mulan, the music shifts, becoming inspiring and determined, which motivates the entire camp.
01:08You must be swept out the chorusing river
01:13With all the force of a great typhoon
01:17The song tells a perfect story of a rising hero. Donny Osmond's vocals, combined with vivid imagery, never fail to lighten us up.
01:27Number 19. Almost There, The Princess and the Frog.
01:31I don't have time for dancing. That's just gonna have to wait a while.
01:36Disney's I Want songs are some of the studio's most iconic tunes. Not many are as upbeat and jazzy as Almost There, however.
01:43In this number, Tiana envisions her dream of opening the perfect restaurant, just as her father wanted.
01:49But daddy told me fairy tales can't come true.
01:54The lyrics celebrate the rewards of working hard to fulfill our dreams. With Anika Noni Rose's infectious energy, it's impossible not to feel uplifted by the song's end.
02:03There ain't nothing gonna stop me now, cause I'm almost there.
02:08Tiana might have been singing in a run-down sugar mill, but we're reminded that a bit of optimism can help make any dream into reality.
02:15I'm almost there.
02:31Number 18. You're Welcome, Moana.
02:34So what I believe you were trying to say is thank you.
02:38Thank you?
02:39You're welcome.
02:40What? No, no, no.
02:41We knew that Maui was going to be a larger-than-life character, but we weren't prepared for his first meeting with Moana.
02:47Open your eyes, let's begin. Yes, it's really me, it's Maui. Breathe it in.
02:53The demigod of the wind and sea takes this time to shamelessly brag about his heroics.
02:58The musical number could have annoyed us and Moana, but it's surprisingly charming.
03:03Maui is just too charismatic for us to even care that it's all a ruse for him to steal her boat.
03:08I killed an eel, I buried its guts, sprouted a tree, now you got coconut.
03:11With Lin-Manuel Miranda's rapid-fire rhymes and exaggerated boasting,
03:15You're looking at him, yo.
03:17this moment makes for one of Disney's most fun character introductions.
03:20You're welcome. You're welcome. You're welcome.
03:24And thank you.
03:26Number 17. Trash in the Camp, Tarzan.
03:30What kind of primitive beasts are responsible for this mess?
03:34There are so many songs to choose from from Phil Collins' soundtrack,
03:37but Trash in the Camp stands out as the most energetic and unique.
03:41Oh, it's...
03:43Ooh.
03:45In this lively track, Turk and the gorilla Scat sing while they wreck a campsite.
03:49What sets it apart is that the music is created entirely using everyday objects,
03:53and it's so much better because of it.
03:55What the heck?
03:57How about you and Turk?
03:59Their excitement as they stumble upon the joy of music is contagious,
04:03making us want to join in.
04:05Overall, the song is pure and playful chaos.
04:22Even if the lyrics are nonsensical.
04:30Number 16. Hawaiian Roller Coaster Ride, Lilo & Stitch.
04:42Although it's not a musical, this movie is sure to put a smile on your face.
04:54The same goes for this song.
04:56To lift their spirits after a tough day,
04:58David takes Lilo and Nani on a surfing adventure.
05:01The light vocals and tropical vibe are relaxing,
05:04capturing the essence of a perfect beach day.
05:09You can practically feel the ocean breeze just by listening.
05:12It's such a happy song that even Stitch has to get in on the family fun.
05:17With everything the characters have been through,
05:19this moment couldn't have come at a better time.
05:30Number 15. I Just Can't Wait To Be King, The Lion King.
05:38No other Disney song quite compares to this one.
05:42No other Disney song quite captures that feeling of being a kid as well as this.
05:46In this number, the young Simba walks us through his plans
05:49for when he becomes the ruler of the Pride Lands.
06:00The lyrics are as colorful as the visuals,
06:02and the banter brings out that sense of childlike wonder in all of us.
06:06It's impossible not to get swept up in the young cubs' enthusiasm.
06:10Although we know how things turn out for him,
06:13the song still makes us want to trek through the savannah by his side.
06:25Number 14. Bella Notte, Lady and the Tramp.
06:39Everyone knows the iconic scene where the titular characters share a spaghetti dinner.
06:45It's an adorable sight, made even more lovely by the classic song Bella Notte.
07:03It begins with Tony and Joe's rendition,
07:05played beautifully with an accordion and mandolin.
07:08Then the song continues throughout Lady and Tramp's date night in a heavenly chorus.
07:12The song pushes the atmosphere to be as blissful as can be.
07:23We owe that to lyricist Peggy Lee and composer Sonny Burke.
07:26It may not be the most exciting song,
07:28but it more than makes up for that in its warmth and charm.
07:39Try listening to it and tell us that you don't get a heartwarming feeling.
07:53Number 13. The Family Madrigal, Encanto.
08:01There's a lot to unpack with the Madrigal family.
08:05Several of them have magic powers, their casita is alive,
08:09and their abuela Alma is the family matriarch.
08:18Thankfully, Mirabel can drop all this exposition in the most fun way possible.
08:23She tells us everything we need to know in an opening number that is often akin to a patter song.
08:34As the pressure gets to her, the lyrics get even faster and more frenetic.
08:44Stephanie Beatriz had her work cut out for her,
08:47but she was able to give a performance that was both hilarious and outright phenomenal.
08:57Number 12. Kiss the Girl, The Little Mermaid.
09:05Whenever Sebastian starts to sing, you know you're in for a musical treat.
09:16His love ballad for Ariel and Eric sets just the right tone for a romantic boat ride.
09:20You might expect the upbeat love song to come from the couple themselves,
09:24but we'll gladly take any excuse to hear Samuel E. Wright's rich voice.
09:35There's also the lively Caribbean rhythm from the various swamp animals who bring the whole scene to life.
09:48Whether it's a grand showstopper or a smooth island tune,
09:52Sebastian will always leave you humming along.
10:05Number 11. Prince Ali, Aladdin.
10:13The genie is a master at making a grand entrance, even when making them for someone else.
10:18In this parade sequence, Robin Williams pulls out all the stops to make Aladdin's debut as entertaining as possible.
10:25With his rapid-fire impressions and quick wit, he makes every second a joy to listen to.
10:30The entire scene bursts with energy and never fails to get us pumped or make us laugh.
10:45By the end, you'll be dancing to Prince Ali and likely have those two words stuck in your head long after.
10:52Number 10. Zero to Hero, Hercules.
10:58Although the film says that being a hero isn't about wealth and glory, this song makes it all too appealing.
11:03In this high-octane montage, the muses take us through a dazzling retelling of the titular hero's adventures.
11:08The gospel-inspired vocals go unbelievably hard and the fast tempo is electrifying.
11:14The music is so good that it makes it harder to keep up with the music.
11:21The music is so good that it makes it harder to keep up with the music.
11:24The visuals also brilliantly capture the glitz and glamour of fame.
11:28It's hard not to join in and chant Hercules along with the chorus.
11:32Practically every song on the soundtrack is a banger.
11:35But when it comes to pure, unadulterated joy, Zero to Hero delivers in spades.
11:40The music is so good that it makes it harder to keep up with the music.
11:43The visuals also brilliantly capture the glitz and glamour of fame.
11:47It's hard not to join in and chant Hercules along with the chorus.
11:50Practically every song on the soundtrack is a banger.
11:53But when it comes to pure, unadulterated joy, Zero to Hero delivers in spades.
12:03Haven't any of you ever had a dream?
12:08Some Disney songs make us smile because they're exciting or cheerful,
12:12yet few do so through sheer hilarity.
12:15I had a dream once.
12:18The antics begin when the patrons of the snuggly duckling
12:21Delicious, mean, and scary.
12:23My sneer could curdle dairy.
12:25And violence-wise, my hands are not the cleanest.
12:28It's a hilarious surprise,
12:30and the lyrics that follow are as absurd as they are touching.
12:33We learn that some of the ruffians have secret passions
12:36that include interior design, baking, and knitting.
12:39The utter glee in their voices is infectious.
12:42I've got a dream. He's got a dream.
12:44I've got a dream. He's got a dream.
12:46And I know one day romance will reign supreme.
12:49Who could forget the moment when they forced Flynn to sing?
12:52Pure comedy.
12:53I have dreams like you. No, really.
12:55Just much less touchy-feely.
12:57They mainly happen somewhere warm and sunny.
13:06Who knew that one of the best Disney songs
13:08would come from a movie about Disney's silliest character?
13:11Many fans might prefer Eye to Eye,
13:13the song Max and Goofy dance to with Powerline himself.
13:17You did it!
13:19But Stand Out is just awe-inspiring.
13:28Just as the lyrics say, Max puts himself out there
13:31in a show-stopping performance for his entire school to see.
13:34The energizing music unsurprisingly gives him the confidence
13:37he needs to let loose.
13:40And you guessed it, Stand Out above the crowd.
13:43We can easily see why he chose this song to impress Roxanne.
13:56Number seven, On My Way, Brother Bear.
13:59How about no talking?
14:01Okay.
14:02Then I'll sing!
14:03No, no, no, no, no.
14:04Tell everybody I'm on my way.
14:07Will you stop it?
14:08New friends and new places to see.
14:10Come on, quit it!
14:11New friends and new places to see.
14:14We can't say we're surprised that Phil Collins
14:16appears more than once on this list.
14:18And not just because we ranked it.
14:20His knack for creating feel-good soundtracks is unparalleled.
14:23The one in Brother Bear is no different.
14:25And to sleep under the stars,
14:28you could ask for more.
14:30With the moon keeping watch over me.
14:34Great spirits and welcome are particularly great,
14:37but we have to give it to On My Way.
14:39During a montage of Kenai and Koda's journey,
14:41their bond grows as the tempo picks up
14:44and the vocals get more adventurous.
14:46Tell everybody I'm on my way.
14:50I just can't wait to get there.
14:54It's not only a wonderful song about companionship and freedom,
14:57but it's also flat-out catchy.
15:00Just as the lyrics say,
15:01we just can't keep the smile off our faces.
15:05Yes, I'm on my way.
15:17While they're not as fondly remembered as other classics,
15:20none of the songs from Oliver and Company should be forgotten.
15:23Not for my vanity, but for humanity.
15:27As the easygoing Dodger strolls through the streets of New York,
15:30he shows the orphaned Oliver how he lives in the big city.
15:33The combined influence of jazz and pop music
15:36guarantees you'll bop your head to the rhythm.
15:38Why should I worry?
15:41Why should I care?
15:43I may not have it down,
15:46but I got streets out my path.
15:49Add to that Billy Joel's groovy tone and clever wordplay,
15:52and you'll be listening to the track over and over again.
15:55The rhythm of the city,
15:58but once you get it down,
16:00said you could own this town,
16:03and you kinda wear the crown.
16:06It's just that enjoyable.
16:08Even the movie knows how good it is,
16:10as there's a reprise before the credits roll.
16:12Why should we worry?
16:14Why should we care?
16:17Number 5.
16:18I Wanna Be Like You.
16:19The Jungle Book.
16:21Oh, oobidoo.
16:23I wanna be like you.
16:25I wanna walk like you.
16:27Talk like you.
16:29Although Baloo had us living the bare necessities,
16:31King Louie had us dancing without a care in the world.
16:34Now I'm the king of the swingers,
16:36oh, the jungle VIP.
16:39I've reached the top and had to stop,
16:41and that's what's bothering me.
16:43To tempt Mowgli into giving him the power of fire,
16:46the swing-dancing orangutan sings a Dixieland melody.
16:49The music is so lively that Baloo can't stop himself
16:52from joining the party.
16:54Well, man, what a beat.
16:56This leads to some improvised scat dialogue
16:58between him and the king of swingers himself.
17:01Getting mad, baby.
17:08It's a shame these two couldn't see eye to eye.
17:10They would have made one heck of a musical duo.
17:13They at least gave us an unforgettably festive show.
17:16Take me home, daddy.
17:18Can't learn to be like someone like you.
17:21One more time!
17:23Number 4.
17:24Friend Like Me.
17:25Aladdin.
17:26Well, Alibaba had them 40 thieves,
17:28Sherry's already had a thousand tales.
17:31Master, you're in luck,
17:32cause up your sleeves,
17:33you got a brand of magic never fails.
17:36No matter how many times we hear it,
17:38we never get tired of the genie and his show tunes.
17:41All you gotta do is rub that lamp.
17:43From the earworm of a melody
17:44to Robin Williams' manic energy,
17:46this number is as sensational as they come.
17:49Life is your restaurant,
17:51and I'm your maitre d'.
17:54Come on, whisper what it is you want.
17:56You ain't never had a friend like me.
17:58The rhyme schemes and bouncy music
18:00are sure to get you up and moving
18:02with everyone around you.
18:03Or at the very least,
18:04you'll be singing as gleefully as Genie.
18:07You know, friends go abracadabra.
18:09Let her rip!
18:10And then make the sucker disappear.
18:12Because it's Robin Williams,
18:13there are of course a few laughs thrown in as well.
18:16To say this number is crazy fun
18:18would be an understatement.
18:21You ain't never had a friend like me.
18:27Number 3.
18:28Hakuna Matata.
18:29The Lion King.
18:30It means no worries.
18:32Hakuna Matata.
18:35What a wonderful phrase.
18:38Let's be honest,
18:39you've been singing along to this tune
18:40ever since the film came out.
18:42Whether it brings out your inner nostalgia
18:44or reminds you to take it easy now and then,
18:46Hakuna Matata?
18:48Yeah, it's our motto.
18:49What's a motto?
18:50Nothing.
18:51What's a motto with you?
18:54Hakuna Matata is bound to delight you
18:56every time it plays.
18:58Hakuna Matata.
19:01What a wonderful phrase.
19:04Hakuna Matata.
19:06Ain't no passing craze.
19:09Sure, it might not solve all your problems,
19:11as Pumba claims,
19:12but it's certainly the perfect palate cleanser
19:14at this point in the film.
19:15We'd rather forget the traumatic death of Mufasa
19:18as quickly as possible.
19:19Still, the song stands on its own
19:21with blissful jingles that you can't help but vocalize.
19:24It means no worries
19:27for the rest of your days.
19:30It's our problem-free
19:33philosophy.
19:35Rest assured,
19:36you'll be humming every word in your head
19:38long after the credits roll.
19:40Hakuna Matata.
19:42Number 2.
19:43Be Our Guest.
19:44Beauty and the Beast.
19:46But what is dinner without a little music?
19:49Timeless and uplifting,
19:51this Broadway-inspired number brightens our day
19:53every time we hear it.
19:55Despite the horror of Belle's imprisonment,
19:57she's cheered up at a dinner
19:59that goes far beyond our expectations.
20:01Try the gray stuff.
20:02It's delicious.
20:03Don't believe me?
20:04Ask the dishes.
20:06Lumiere leads the castle servants
20:08in an enchanting and fully choreographed musical feast.
20:11You'll be our guest.
20:12We our guest.
20:13Be our guest.
20:15The melody is so grand and magical
20:17that it pulls you in with every note.
20:19The scale of the production alone
20:21is enough to lift our spirits.
20:23We tell jokes,
20:24I do tricks
20:25with my fellow candlesticks.
20:27And it's all in perfect taste
20:29that you can bet.
20:31It's safe to say that Lumiere did his job.
20:34For over 30 years,
20:35we've been belting out the finale of Be Our Guest,
20:38and we'll continue to for the next 30.
20:40Most days we just lay around the castle
20:45Flabby, fat, and lazy
20:46You walked in and oops-a-daisy
20:48It's just too bad that the song
20:49makes every dinner we've ever had
20:51look dull in comparison.
20:53One by one
20:55Till you shout
20:57Out my pants
20:58I will sing you off to sleep
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21:22Ariel, listen to me
21:24The human world, it's a mess
21:26Life under the sea
21:28Is better than anything they got up there
21:31Disney wouldn't be where it is today
21:33without the musical expertise
21:34of Howard Ashman and Alan Menken.
21:36The seaweed is always greener
21:39In somebody else's lake
21:41They gave Ariel a soul
21:43with Part of Your World
21:44and made the ultimate showstopper
21:45with Under the Sea.
21:57The iconic first few notes alone
21:59are enough to make anyone
22:00beam with joy.
22:01The bubbly tune also makes us feel
22:03like we're down in the ocean ourselves,
22:05jamming out with an orchestra
22:06of sea creatures.
22:11If living under the sea
22:12is just like this,
22:13then we can't really see
22:14why Ariel would ever want to leave.
22:23Who put on the better show number?
22:24Lumiere or Sebastian?
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