''Disney Sing-Along Songs'' is a series of
videos
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on
VHS,
betamax
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,
laserdisc
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, and DVD with musical moments from various Disney films, TV shows, and
attractions
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.
Lyrics
Lyrics are words that make up a song, usually consisting of verses and choruses. The writer of lyrics is a lyricist. The words to an extended musical composition such as an opera are, however, usually known as a "libretto" and their writer, a ...
for the songs are sometimes
displayed on-screen with the
Mickey Mouse
Mickey Mouse is an animated cartoon Character (arts), character co-created in 1928 by Walt Disney and Ub Iwerks. The longtime mascot of The Walt Disney Company, Mickey is an Anthropomorphism, anthropomorphic mouse who typically wears red sho ...
icon as a "
bouncing ball
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". Early releases open with a theme song introduction (written by Patrick DeRemer) containing footage featuring Professor Owl and his class, seen originally in 1953 in two Disney shorts, ''
Melody
A melody (from Greek language, Greek μελῳδία, ''melōidía'', "singing, chanting"), also tune, voice or line, is a Linearity#Music, linear succession of musical tones that the listener perceives as a single entity. In its most liter ...
'' and ''
Toot, Whistle, Plunk, and Boom
''Toot, Whistle, Plunk and Boom'' is a 1953 American animated short film produced by Walt Disney Productions and directed by Ward Kimball and Charles A. Nichols. A sequel to the first ''Adventures in Music'' cartoon, the 3-D short ''Melody'' (r ...
'' (voiced then by
Bill Thompson). Professor Owl (now voiced by
Corey Burton
Corey Gregg Weinberg (born August 3, 1955), known professionally as Corey Burton, is an American voice actor. He is the current voice of Captain Hook, Ludwig Von Drake, Dale and others for The Walt Disney Company, Shockwave on '' The Transforme ...
) hosts some of the videos, while either
Jiminy Cricket
Jiminy Cricket is the Disney version of the "Talking Cricket" (Italian: ''Il Grillo Parlante''), a fictional character created by Italian writer Carlo Collodi for his 1883 children's book ''The Adventures of Pinocchio'', which Walt Disney adapt ...
or
Ludwig Von Drake
Professor Ludwig Von Drake is a cartoon character created in 1961 by The Walt Disney Company. He is the paternal uncle of Donald Duck. He was first introduced as the presenter (and singer of " The Spectrum Song") in the cartoon ''An Adventure in ...
host others. Later volumes, as well as the two Christmas videos, do not feature a host at all. Scenes with Jiminy Cricket and Ludwig Von Drake were taken from television programs, including the
Walt Disney anthology television series
The Walt Disney Company has produced an anthology television series since 1954 under several titles and formats. The program's current title, ''The Wonderful World of Disney'', was used from 1969 to 1979 and again from 1991 to the present. The p ...
and ''
The Mickey Mouse Club
''The Mickey Mouse Club'' is an American variety television show that aired intermittently from 1955 to 1996 and returned to social media in 2017. Created by Walt Disney and produced by Walt Disney Productions, the program was first televised fo ...
'', which featured the characters in the 1950s and 1960s.
History
The first of four distinct series was issued beginning on December 23, 1986, with ''
Zip-a-Dee-Doo-Dah
"Zip-a-Dee-Doo-Dah" is a song composed by Allie Wrubel with lyrics by Ray Gilbert for the Disney 1946 live action and animated movie '' Song of the South'', sung by James Baskett. For "Zip-a-Dee-Doo-Dah", the film won the Academy Award for Best ...
'', which would be followed by five more volumes. The second series released in August 1990 with ''
Under the Sea
"Under the Sea" is a song from The Walt Disney Company, Disney's 1989 animation, animated film ''The Little Mermaid (1989 film), The Little Mermaid'', composed by Alan Menken with lyrics by Howard Ashman. It is influenced by the Calypso music, c ...
'' and ''Disneyland Fun'', featuring a new design and reissued volumes labeled One (1) through Twelve (12) in North America (worldwide, volume numbers). The third series, which began with 1994's ''
Circle of Life
"Circle of Life" is a song from Disney's 1994 animated film ''The Lion King''. Composed by English musician Elton John, with lyrics by Tim Rice, the song was performed by Carmen Twillie (the deep female lead vocals) and Lebo M. (opening vocals ...
'', saw another new package design and the re-release of all previous volumes (excluding ''Fun with Music'', repackaged as ''101 Notes of Fun'' along with ''Hercules'' for markets outside North America). Around 1996 this series incorporated ''Mickey's Fun Songs'' repackaged as ''Sing-Along Songs'' (a three volume live-action set in the style of ''Disneyland Fun''). Spanish-language editions of some volumes were released (
''Disney Canta Con Nosotros''). Some songs moved to newer volumes, newly remixed opening and closing songs appeared. The final release in this format was ''Flik's Musical Adventure at Disney's Animal Kingdom'' on June 8, 1999. In the remixed opening and closing themes, the remixed opening can be heard on ''
Friend Like Me
"Friend Like Me" is a song from the 1992 Disney film ''Aladdin (1992 Disney film), Aladdin''. It was performed by Robin Williams in his role as the Genie (Disney character), Genie. The song is also performed by Will Smith in Aladdin (2019 film), t ...
'', ''
Circle of Life
"Circle of Life" is a song from Disney's 1994 animated film ''The Lion King''. Composed by English musician Elton John, with lyrics by Tim Rice, the song was performed by Carmen Twillie (the deep female lead vocals) and Lebo M. (opening vocals ...
'', ''
Honor to Us All
"Honor to Us All" is a song written by composer Matthew Wilder and lyricist David Zippel for Walt Disney Pictures' 36th animated feature film ''Mulan'' (1998). Recorded by singers Beth Fowler, Marni Nixon and Lea Salonga, the latter two of whom ...
'', and ''Collection of All-Time Favorites'', and the remixed closing can be heard on the 1993 and 1994 editions of ''
Heigh-Ho
"Heigh-Ho" is a song from Walt Disney's 1937 animated film ''Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs'', written by Frank Churchill (music) and Larry Morey (lyrics). It is sung by the group of Seven Dwarfs as they work at a mine with diamonds and rubie ...
'', as well as ''
Friend Like Me
"Friend Like Me" is a song from the 1992 Disney film ''Aladdin (1992 Disney film), Aladdin''. It was performed by Robin Williams in his role as the Genie (Disney character), Genie. The song is also performed by Will Smith in Aladdin (2019 film), t ...
'', ''
Circle of Life
"Circle of Life" is a song from Disney's 1994 animated film ''The Lion King''. Composed by English musician Elton John, with lyrics by Tim Rice, the song was performed by Carmen Twillie (the deep female lead vocals) and Lebo M. (opening vocals ...
'', and ''Collection of All-Time Favorites''. This series abandoned any new volume numbers, included only sporadically on third series volumes. A special three volume set, ''Collection of All-Time Favorites'', was released in 1997. There have been over 30 titles released to
home video
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. Newly remastered editions began appearing in 2002 on Disney DVD, beginning with ''Very Merry Christmas Songs'', featuring a new package design, bonus features, and some new songs. Some Disney DVD feature releases include individual songs as bonus features. ''Winnie-the-Pooh Sing a Song'' volumes are being incorporated into the ''Sing Along Songs'' series. The DVD series (fourth series) features Sebastian the Crab (from ''
The Little Mermaid
"The Little Mermaid" ( da, Den lille havfrue) is a literary fairy tale written by the Danish author Hans Christian Andersen. The story follows the journey of a young mermaid who is willing to give up her life in the sea as a mermaid to gain a h ...
'') singing the theme song, replacing Professor Owl.
Following the advent of
YouTube
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's online video-sharing platform, Disney has chosen to release individual sing-along videos on their channel, thus discontinuing the video series.
Volumes: Original series (1986–1998)
''Zip-a-Dee-Doo-Dah'' (1986)
;Volume notes
* Hosted by Professor Owl
* Originally issued to promote the November 21, 1986, theatrical re-release of ''
Song of the South
''Song of the South'' is a 1946 American Live-action animated film, live-action/animated musical film, musical drama film directed by Harve Foster and Wilfred Jackson; produced by Walt Disney and released by RKO Pictures, RKO Radio Pictures. ...
'', celebrating the film's 40th Anniversary, and representing the launch of the new home video series of (as yet, unnumbered) Sing Along Songs.
* Footage for the song "It's a Small World" was taken from ''Disneyland Goes to the World's Fair'', which aired May 17, 1964. On the song itself, the pitch appears to be shifted one semitone higher on the recording after the snake charmer-style music.
* Ending footage to "Zip-a-Dee-Doo-Dah Reprise" was taken from ''This is Your Life, Donald Duck'', where the Disney gang comes to pay tribute to Mickey, Donald and Goofy.
* 1986 original print and 2001 print featured ''Sorcerer Mickey'' with "presents" appearing below it.
* For some reason, the 2001 print starts with the same promo featured at the end of the 1990 print, then goes on to ''Sorcerer Mickey'' and then the 1994 print's intro.
* Known as ''
Cancion del Sur: Zip-a-Dee-Doo-Dah'' in Spanish, released in Spain.
* Known as ''Cendrillon: Bibbidi-Bobbidi-Boo'' in French, released in France and the United States.
''Heigh-Ho'' (1987)
;Volume notes
* Hosted by Professor Owl
* Released in 1987 to promote the theatrical re-release of ''
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
"Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs" is a 19th-century German fairy tale that is today known widely across the Western world. The Brothers Grimm published it in 1812 in the first edition of their collection ''Grimms' Fairy Tales'' and numbered as Ta ...
'' on the film's 50th Anniversary
* Though designated in 1990 as Volume One (just as ''
Snow White
"Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs" is a 19th-century German fairy tale that is today known widely across the Western world. The Brothers Grimm published it in 1812 in the first edition of their collection ''Grimms' Fairy Tales'' and numbered as Ta ...
'' is "Animated Feature #1"), ''Sing Along Songs: Heigh Ho'' was the second release, preceded by ''Sing Along Songs:
Zip-a-Dee-Doo-Dah
"Zip-a-Dee-Doo-Dah" is a song composed by Allie Wrubel with lyrics by Ray Gilbert for the Disney 1946 live action and animated movie '' Song of the South'', sung by James Baskett. For "Zip-a-Dee-Doo-Dah", the film won the Academy Award for Best ...
'' (1986). But Volume Four in the UK.
* There is extensive use of footage from ''Adventures in Music: Melody'' and ''Toot, Whistle, Plunk, and Boom'' throughout the entire program, with a new script synched to the old video
* The 1993 edition features a preview for all eleven numbered volumes to date
* Footage of
Pirates of the Caribbean
''Pirates of the Caribbean'' is a Disney media franchise encompassing numerous theme park rides, a series of films, and spin-off novels, as well as a number of related video games and other media publications. The franchise originated with th ...
in the song ''Yo Ho'' was taken from ''Disneyland: From the Pirates of the Caribbean to the World of Tomorrow'', which aired January 21, 1968
* †"The Siamese Cat Song" was cut from the 1994 print, but returns in ''Honor to Us All'' and is retained on the Spanish version.
* †"Yo-Ho" was cut from the 1993 print, but is retained on the Spanish version.
* The 1993 edition includes the remixed closing theme, which was also heard on ''
Friend Like Me
"Friend Like Me" is a song from the 1992 Disney film ''Aladdin (1992 Disney film), Aladdin''. It was performed by Robin Williams in his role as the Genie (Disney character), Genie. The song is also performed by Will Smith in Aladdin (2019 film), t ...
'', ''
Circle of Life
"Circle of Life" is a song from Disney's 1994 animated film ''The Lion King''. Composed by English musician Elton John, with lyrics by Tim Rice, the song was performed by Carmen Twillie (the deep female lead vocals) and Lebo M. (opening vocals ...
'', ''From Hercules'' and ''Collection of All Time Favorites''.
* The 3rd series edition (1994) incorporates the new themes introduced on ''
Friend Like Me
"Friend Like Me" is a song from the 1992 Disney film ''Aladdin (1992 Disney film), Aladdin''. It was performed by Robin Williams in his role as the Genie (Disney character), Genie. The song is also performed by Will Smith in Aladdin (2019 film), t ...
'', ''
Circle of Life
"Circle of Life" is a song from Disney's 1994 animated film ''The Lion King''. Composed by English musician Elton John, with lyrics by Tim Rice, the song was performed by Carmen Twillie (the deep female lead vocals) and Lebo M. (opening vocals ...
'', ''Collection of All Time Favorites'', and ''Honor to Us All''
* Known as ''
Blanca Nieves: Heigh-Ho'' in Spanish, released in Spain, Latin America, and the United States.
* Known as ''Blanche-Neige: He Ho'' in French, released in France and the United States.
''The Bare Necessities'' (1987)
;Volume notes
* Hosted by
Jiminy Cricket
Jiminy Cricket is the Disney version of the "Talking Cricket" (Italian: ''Il Grillo Parlante''), a fictional character created by Italian writer Carlo Collodi for his 1883 children's book ''The Adventures of Pinocchio'', which Walt Disney adapt ...
* Released in 1987 to mark the 20th Anniversary of ''
The Jungle Book
''The Jungle Book'' (1894) is a collection of stories by the English author Rudyard Kipling. Most of the characters are animals such as Shere Khan the tiger and Baloo the bear, though a principal character is the boy or "man-cub" Mowgli, ...
''.
* Known as ''
El Libro de la Selva: Ritmo en la Selva'' in Spanish, released in Spain, and only a limited number of copies were released in the United States.
* Known as ''Le Livre de la Jungle: Il En Faut Peu Pour Être Heureux'' in French, released in France.
''You Can Fly!'' (1988)
;Volume notes
* Hosted by
Ludwig Von Drake
Professor Ludwig Von Drake is a cartoon character created in 1961 by The Walt Disney Company. He is the paternal uncle of Donald Duck. He was first introduced as the presenter (and singer of " The Spectrum Song") in the cartoon ''An Adventure in ...
* Released in 1988 to mark the 35th Anniversary of ''
Peter Pan
Peter Pan is a fictional character created by List of Scottish novelists, Scottish novelist and playwright J. M. Barrie. A free-spirited and mischievous young boy who can fly and Puer aeternus, never grows up, Peter Pan spends his never-ending ...
''.
* †"He's a Tramp" was cut from the 1993 English print, but was retained in the Spanish version.
* Known as ''
Peter Pan: Volorás, Volorás'' in Spanish, released in Spain, Latin America, and the United States.
* Known as ''Peter Pan: Tu T'Envoles'' in French, released in France and the United States.
''Very Merry Christmas Songs'' (1988)
;Volume notes
* † Songs featured only on the 2002 DVD release
* The first three prints of the program opened with the song "From All of Us to All of You", sung by
Jiminy Cricket
Jiminy Cricket is the Disney version of the "Talking Cricket" (Italian: ''Il Grillo Parlante''), a fictional character created by Italian writer Carlo Collodi for his 1883 children's book ''The Adventures of Pinocchio'', which Walt Disney adapt ...
, with Mickey Mouse playing the piano. It was cut from the 2002 print, replaced by a voice-over and a Christmas setting instead of transition cards.
* During the end credits shown on the VHS release, a wide shot
still frame
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background of the
Christmas tree
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from the beginning of ''
Lady and the Tramp
''Lady and the Tramp'' is a 1955 American animated musical romance film produced by Walt Disney and released by Buena Vista Film Distribution. The 15th Disney animated feature film, it was directed by Clyde Geronimi, Wilfred Jackson, and Hami ...
'' is shown.
* Known as ''
Feliz Navidad'' in Spanish, released in Spain.
''Fun with Music'' (1989)
;Volume notes
* Co-hosted by Professor Owl and
Ludwig Von Drake
Professor Ludwig Von Drake is a cartoon character created in 1961 by The Walt Disney Company. He is the paternal uncle of Donald Duck. He was first introduced as the presenter (and singer of " The Spectrum Song") in the cartoon ''An Adventure in ...
. At the beginning of the program, Professor Owl hosts. When "All in the Golden Afternoon" ends, Ludwig Von Drake takes over as host. Finally, after "Blue Danube Waltz" is over, Professor Owl takes over as host for the rest of the program.
* The song "Let's All Sing Like the Birdies Sing" includes a montage with Disney birds from ''
Bambi
''Bambi'' is a 1942 American animated drama film directed by David Hand (supervising a team of sequence directors), produced by Walt Disney and based on the 1923 book ''Bambi, a Life in the Woods'' by Austrian author and hunter Felix Salten. ...
'' and the
Silly Symphonies
''Silly Symphony'' is an American animation, animated series of 75 musical short films produced by Walt Disney Animation Studios, Walt Disney Productions from 1929 to 1939. As the series name implies, the ''Silly Symphonies'' were originally inte ...
cartoon ''Birds in the Spring''.
* "Old MacDonald Had a Band" originally appeared in the Disney short ''Jack and Old Mac'', and was incorrectly credited to ''Toot, Whistle, Plunk, and Boom''.
* This installment was the first to promote, and feature songs from, a then recently released Disney film (in this case, ''
Oliver & Company
''Oliver & Company'' is a 1988 American animated musical adventure film produced by Walt Disney Feature Animation and released on November 18, 1988, by Walt Disney Pictures. The 27th Disney animated feature film, it is loosely based on the Charl ...
''). Prior to this, most installments promoted anniversary re-releases of older films.
* Retitled ''101 Notes of Fun'' in the UK and other countries, and was not released until 1994.
* † "
Cruella de Vil
Cruella de Vil is a fictional character in British author Dodie Smith's 1956 novel ''The Hundred and One Dalmatians''. A pampered and glamorous London heiress and fashion designer, she appears in Walt Disney Productions' 17th animated feature fi ...
" appears in ''101 Notes of Fun'' and replaces "Let's All Sing Like the Birdies Sing". It also replaces the reprise of "Why Should I Worry?".
* The end credits mistakenly credit Eva Gabor, as she didn't sing any of the songs in ''
The Aristocats
''The Aristocats'' is a 1970 American animated romantic musical comedy film produced by Walt Disney Productions and directed by Wolfgang Reitherman. The 20th Disney animated feature film, the film is based on a story by Tom McGowan and Tom Ro ...
'' (
Robie Lester
Robie Lester (March 23, 1925 – June 14, 2005) was an American actress, singer, voice artist, and author, best known as the voice of "Miss Jessica" in the Rankin/Bass animated special ''Santa Claus is Comin' to Town'', the singing voice of E ...
did), and also forgets to credit Roscoe Lee Browne (voice of Francis in ''
Oliver & Company
''Oliver & Company'' is a 1988 American animated musical adventure film produced by Walt Disney Feature Animation and released on November 18, 1988, by Walt Disney Pictures. The 27th Disney animated feature film, it is loosely based on the Charl ...
''), as he sang in the final scene as well.
* Known as ''
101 Dalmatas: Notas Musicales'' in Spanish, released in Spain. Also known as ''101 Dalmatas: 101 Notas Musicales''.
* Known as ''Les 101 Dalmatiens: 101 Notes de Musique'' in French, released in France.
''Under the Sea'' (1990)
;Volume notes
* Hosted by
Ludwig Von Drake
Professor Ludwig Von Drake is a cartoon character created in 1961 by The Walt Disney Company. He is the paternal uncle of Donald Duck. He was first introduced as the presenter (and singer of " The Spectrum Song") in the cartoon ''An Adventure in ...
* The first Disney Sing-Along Songs videocassette to feature familiar tunes not from Disney movies, set to clips from Disney movies and cartoons (merely marked as "Disney scenes").
* The first volume to credit the
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in the end credits. Mike Bonner was credited as "Paintbox artist" for both this volume and "I Love to Laugh".
* The original 1990 release included a Disneyland 35th anniversary graphic at the beginning of the video.
* Known as ''
La Sirenita: Bajo el Mar'' in Spanish, released in Spain, Latin America, and the United States.
* Known as ''La Petite Sirène: Sous L'Ocean'' in French, released in France and the United States.
''Disneyland Fun'' (1990)
A full day of Disneyland is shown over Disney hit songs.
''Let's Go to Disneyland Paris!'' (1993)
Similar plot to the US Disneyland version, but it takes place at the Paris, France Disneyland location.
;Volume notes
*
Roger Rabbit
Roger Rabbit is an animated anthropomorphic rabbit. The character first appeared in author Gary K. Wolf's 1981 novel, ''Who Censored Roger Rabbit?'' In the book, Roger is second banana in a popular comic strip, "Baby Herman". Roger hires private ...
from ''
Who Framed Roger Rabbit
''Who Framed Roger Rabbit'' is a 1988 American live-action/animated comedy mystery film directed by Robert Zemeckis, produced by Frank Marshall and Robert Watts, and loosely adapted by Jeffrey Price and Peter S. Seaman from Gary K. Wolf's 1 ...
'' stars alongside the main Disney characters.
* After an introductory sequence, the sing-along commences with footage of the rides and attractions of
Disneyland
Disneyland is a amusement park, theme park in Anaheim, California. Opened in 1955, it was the first theme park opened by The Walt Disney Company and the only one designed and constructed under the direct supervision of Walt Disney. Disney in ...
, with the appropriate characters' voice actors (and actress) dubbing lines of their costumed character counterparts.
* The 1994 re-print introduced a new opening graphic for the series, but retained the original closing graphic.
* Released in 1990 to mark the 35th Anniversary of
Disneyland
Disneyland is a amusement park, theme park in Anaheim, California. Opened in 1955, it was the first theme park opened by The Walt Disney Company and the only one designed and constructed under the direct supervision of Walt Disney. Disney in ...
.
* This was the first Disney theme-park Sing-Along video.
* According to the quotes of this video shown on IMDb, David Buntley plays the "vacationer".
* "Zip-a-Dee-Doo-Dah" includes a
rap
Rapping (also rhyming, spitting, emceeing or MCing) is a musical form of vocal delivery that incorporates "rhyme, rhythmic speech, and street vernacular". It is performed or chanted, usually over a backing beat or musical accompaniment. The ...
verse not present in the original version.
* ''Let's Go to Disneyland Paris!'' was released in 1993.
* More modern characters such as
Ariel
Ariel may refer to:
Film and television
*Ariel Award, a Mexican Academy of Film award
* ''Ariel'' (film), a 1988 Finnish film by Aki Kaurismäki
* ''ARIEL Visual'' and ''ARIEL Deluxe'', 1989 and 1991 anime video series based on the novel series ...
,
Beast,
Belle,
Aladdin
Aladdin ( ; ar, علاء الدين, ', , ATU 561, ‘Aladdin') is a Middle-Eastern folk tale. It is one of the best-known tales associated with ''The Book of One Thousand and One Nights'' (''The Arabian Nights''), despite not being part of ...
,
Jasmine
Jasmine ( taxonomic name: ''Jasminum''; , ) is a genus of shrubs and vines in the olive family (Oleaceae). It contains around 200 species native to tropical and warm temperate regions of Eurasia, Africa, and Oceania. Jasmines are widely cultiva ...
,
Jafar,
Iago
Iago () is a fictional character in Shakespeare's ''Othello'' (c. 1601–1604). Iago is the play's main antagonist, and Othello's standard-bearer. He is the husband of Emilia, who is in turn the attendant of Othello's wife Desdemona. Iago hates ...
,
Genie
Jinn ( ar, , ') – also romanized as djinn or anglicized as genies (with the broader meaning of spirit or demon, depending on sources)
– are invisible creatures in early pre-Islamic Arabian religious systems and later in Islamic mytho ...
,
Launchpad McQuack
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, Grammi Gummi, Sunni Gummi, and Tummi Gummi appear in ''Let's Go to Disneyland Paris!''
*
Peter Pan
Peter Pan is a fictional character created by List of Scottish novelists, Scottish novelist and playwright J. M. Barrie. A free-spirited and mischievous young boy who can fly and Puer aeternus, never grows up, Peter Pan spends his never-ending ...
replaces
Donald Duck
Donald Fauntleroy Duck is a cartoon character created by The Walt Disney Company. Donald is an anthropomorphic white duck with a yellow-orange bill, legs, and feet. He typically wears a sailor shirt and cap with a bow tie. Donald is known fo ...
in the song "Following the Leader" in ''Let's Go to Disneyland Paris!''
*
Jafar and
Iago
Iago () is a fictional character in Shakespeare's ''Othello'' (c. 1601–1604). Iago is the play's main antagonist, and Othello's standard-bearer. He is the husband of Emilia, who is in turn the attendant of Othello's wife Desdemona. Iago hates ...
replace Captain Hook in the song "
Grim Grinning Ghosts "Grim Grinning Ghosts (The Screaming Song)" is the theme song for The Haunted Mansion attractions at Disney theme parks. It was composed by Buddy Baker, with lyrics written by X Atencio. Its melody has been adapted for numerous uses since its compo ...
" in ''Let's Go to Disneyland Paris!''
* More dialogue is used in ''Let's Go to Disneyland Paris!'' than in ''Disneyland Fun''.
*
Splash Mountain
Splash Mountain is a log flume at Disneyland, Tokyo Disneyland, and Magic Kingdom, based on the animated sequences of the 1946 Disney film ''Song of the South''. Although there are variations in the story and features between the three locatio ...
does not appear in ''Let's Go to Disneyland Paris!''
* Known as ''
Vamos a Disneyland Paris'' in Spanish, released in Spain. There is no Spanish version for ''Disneyland Fun''.
* Known as ''En Route Pour Euro Disneyland'' in French, released in France. There is no French version for ''Disneyland Fun''.
''I Love to Laugh!'' (1990)
;Volume notes
* Hosted by
Ludwig Von Drake
Professor Ludwig Von Drake is a cartoon character created in 1961 by The Walt Disney Company. He is the paternal uncle of Donald Duck. He was first introduced as the presenter (and singer of " The Spectrum Song") in the cartoon ''An Adventure in ...
* Retitled ''
Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious
"Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious" ( ) is a song and single from the 1964 Disney musical film ''Mary Poppins''. It was written by the Sherman Brothers, and sung by Julie Andrews and Dick Van Dyke. It also appears in the 2004 stage show version ...
'' in 1994, featuring new graphics at the start and new end credits
* The 1994 print featured the gold WDHV logo (with blue background), replacing the 1986 Sorcerer Mickey WDHV logo, which was a video editing error, but was bothered not to be corrected.
* Known as ''
Mary Poppins: Supercalifagilistico'' in Spanish, released in Spain and Latin America.
* Known as ''Mary Poppins: C'est Bon de Rire'' in French, released in France and the United States.
''Be Our Guest'' (1992)
;Volume notes
* Hosted by
Jiminy Cricket
Jiminy Cricket is the Disney version of the "Talking Cricket" (Italian: ''Il Grillo Parlante''), a fictional character created by Italian writer Carlo Collodi for his 1883 children's book ''The Adventures of Pinocchio'', which Walt Disney adapt ...
* † "Little Wooden Head" was cut from the 1993 and 1994 versions while not being present in the Spanish version, but returns in ''
Colors of the Wind
"Colors of the Wind" is a song written by composer Alan Menken and lyricist Stephen Schwartz for Walt Disney Pictures' 33rd animated feature film, ''Pocahontas'' (1995). The film's theme song, "Colors of the Wind" was originally recorded by Amer ...
''.
* Known as ''
La Bella y el Bestia: Nuestro Huésped'' in Spanish, released in Spain, Latin America, and the United States. Known as ''Qué Festin'' in Spain.
* Known as ''La Belle et la Bête: C'est la Fête'' in French, released in France and the United States.
''Friend Like Me'' (1993)
;Volume notes
* Hosted by
Jiminy Cricket
Jiminy Cricket is the Disney version of the "Talking Cricket" (Italian: ''Il Grillo Parlante''), a fictional character created by Italian writer Carlo Collodi for his 1883 children's book ''The Adventures of Pinocchio'', which Walt Disney adapt ...
* This to have a different intro to the theme song play over the opening graphics. In its place, we hear the last couple of bars of ''Friend Like Me'', with the title ''Friend Like Me'' appearing in Disney's Aladdin-style font, framed by blue and purple smoke, continuing into the remixed opening theme. The remixed opening was heard on ''Circle of Life'', ''Honor to Us All'', ''Collection of All-Time Favorites'', and the UK versions of ''
Colors of the Wind
"Colors of the Wind" is a song written by composer Alan Menken and lyricist Stephen Schwartz for Walt Disney Pictures' 33rd animated feature film, ''Pocahontas'' (1995). The film's theme song, "Colors of the Wind" was originally recorded by Amer ...
'' and ''The Hunchback of Notre Dame'' in Spanish, while the remixed closing theme was also heard on the 1993 and 1994 editions of ''Heigh-Ho'', as well as ''Circle of Life'', ''Collection of All-Time Favorites'', and ''Honor to Us All''.
* Known as ''
Aladdin: Un Amigo Fiel'' in Spanish, released in Spain, Latin America, and the United States. Also known as ''Un Amigo Genial''.
* Known as ''Aladdin: Je Suis Ton Meilleur Ami'' in French, released in France and the United States.
* Instead of Professor Owl introducing Jiminy Cricket, Jiminy Cricket just shows up at the very beginning of the program.
* This is the first time that Professor Owl did not introduce the host.
''The Twelve Days of Christmas'' (1993)
The gang spends Christmas at Mickey's Log Cabin and at Disneyland.
;Volume notes
* No host (voiceover only)
* The song "Here Comes Santa" features highlights of the Disneyland Christmas Fantasy Parade
''Campout at Walt Disney World'' (1994)
The gang spends time in the great outdoors at Fort Wilderness at Walt Disney World.
;Volume notes
* † "Let's Go" is only present in the original version.
* Originally released as ''Mickey's Fun Songs - Campout at Walt Disney World'', later reissued in the Sing Along Songs series
* Christian Buenaventura, Tiffany Burton, Michelle Montoya and Shira Roth from ''Kidsongs'' make appearances in the video.
''Let's Go to the Circus!'' (1994)
Mickey and the gang visit
Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus.
;Volume notes
* † "Let's Go" is only present in the original version.
* Originally released as ''Mickey's Fun Songs - Let's Go to the Circus!'', later reissued in the Sing-Along Songs series.
*
Barry Manilow
Barry Manilow (born Barry Alan Pincus; June 17, 1943) is an American singer and songwriter with a career that spans seven decades. His hit recordings include "Could It Be Magic", " Somewhere Down the Road", " Mandy", "I Write the Songs", " Can ...
is reported to have composed the score for the video and wrote two original songs with
Bruce Sussman
Bruce Howard Sussman (born July 12, 1949) is an American lyricist, and librettist. Though he has collaborated with numerous composers, he is probably best known for his work with his long-time collaborator, Barry Manilow. Together they have writ ...
, but credited as written by Andy Belling and Nick Allen.
* This is the only Disney live-action video that doesn't take place at Walt Disney World, even though the Disney characters are shown.
* Christian Buenaventura, Tiffany Burton and Michelle Montoya from ''Kidsongs'', along with child actor
Tahj Mowry
Tahj Dayton Mowry (; born May 17, 1986) is an American actor. He is the brother of identical twin actresses Tia Mowry and Tamera Mowry and is known for his role on the show ''Smart Guy'' as the main character TJ on The WB, though the show gained ...
, make appearances in the video.
*
David Larible
David Larible (born 23 June 1957 in Verona, Italy) is an Italian clown.
Early life and family
David Larible comes from six generations of circus artists, and his family has ties with many other European circus families. His great-grandfather ...
and Eric Michael Gillett make guest appearances on the video.
''Circle of Life'' (1994)
;Volume notes
* Hosted by
Jiminy Cricket
Jiminy Cricket is the Disney version of the "Talking Cricket" (Italian: ''Il Grillo Parlante''), a fictional character created by Italian writer Carlo Collodi for his 1883 children's book ''The Adventures of Pinocchio'', which Walt Disney adapt ...
(1st edition only. 2003 edition featured voiceover only)
* † "Following the Leader" is only in the UK version and replaces "
Everybody Wants to Be a Cat".
* ^ Songs in the 2003 DVD release
* 2003 DVD release includes a Vocabulary Game and ''Guess That Song''.
* Known as ''
El Rey Leon: El Ciclo Sin Fin'' in Spanish, released in Spain. Also known as ''El Ciclo de la Vida''.
* Known as ''Le Roi Lion: Le Cycle de la Vie'' in French, released in France and the United States.
''Beach Party at Walt Disney World'' (1995)
Mickey and the gang have a big beach party.
;Volume notes
* † "Let's Go" is only present in the original version.
* Originally released as ''Mickey's Fun Songs - Beach Party at Walt Disney World'', later reissued in the Sing Along Songs series.
* Mario "Boo" Bailey and Tiffany Burton from ''Kidsongs'' make appearances in the video.
''Colors of the Wind'' (1995)
;Volume notes
* Hosted by
Ludwig Von Drake
Professor Ludwig Von Drake is a cartoon character created in 1961 by The Walt Disney Company. He is the paternal uncle of Donald Duck. He was first introduced as the presenter (and singer of " The Spectrum Song") in the cartoon ''An Adventure in ...
* Features the return of "Little Wooden Head", cut from the 1993 edition of ''
Be Our Guest
"Be Our Guest" is a song written by lyricist Howard Ashman and composer Alan Menken for Walt Disney Pictures' 30th animated feature film ''Beauty and the Beast'' (1991). Recorded by American actor Jerry Orbach and English actress Angela Lansbury ...
''
* Known as ''Colours of the Wind'' in the UK, because of spelling differences in UK English and US English.
* VHS edition features updated preview for the 3rd series, plus a preview for the ''Mickey's Fun Songs'' three tape series
* † Songs in foreign versions and replace "Cinderella Work Song" and "Why Should I Worry?".
* †^ "Let's All Sing Like the Birdies Sing" only appears in foreign English versions (e.g. UK, Australia, etc.) and is replaced by "Hakuna Matata" in other countries.
* The "Can You Feel the Love Tonight" sing along has a new montage of Disney Lovers.
* The UK version of ''Colours of the Wind'' has new lettering and a Mickey bouncing ball with a feather band around its head (applies to releases in other countries).
* The ''Colors of the Wind'' laserdisc also included ''Mickey's Fun Songs: Let's Go to the Circus''.
* Known as ''
Pocahontas: Colores en el Viento'' in Spanish, released in Spain.
* Known as ''Pocahontas: L'Air du Vent'' in French, released in France.
''Topsy Turvy'' (1996)
;Volume notes
* Retitled as ''The Hunchback of Notre Dame'' in the UK and other countries.
* Segments only (no host)
* † Songs featured in ''The Hunchback of Notre Dame'' which replaced "Stand by Me", "
The Dwarfs' Yodel Song (The Silly Song)", "Family", and "The Unbirthday Song".
* Known as ''
El Jorobado de Notre Dame'' in Spanish, released in Spain.
* Known as ''Le Bossu de Notre Dame: Charivari'' in French, released in France.
* The lyrics "It's the day the devil in us gets released. It's the day we mock the pig and shock the priest" were changed to "Good is bad and best is worst and west is east. On the day, we think the most of those with least" to excise religious references. Esmeralda's pole-dancing scene was also cut to discourage sinful thoughts and sensations.
* The beginning of the song "Out There" is cut due to general misery.
''Pongo and Perdita'' (1996)
Pongo, Perdita, and the puppies prepare for the Bow Wow Ball.
;Volume notes
* The "Following the Leader" segment actually used a recording of the version in ''Disneyland Fun''.
* The only volume without sing-along words on the screen, though it is Closed Captioned (CC) for the hearing impaired (as are most volumes), and sing-along lyrics have been added to the 2006 DVD release (though still incomplete)
''From Hercules'' (1997)
;Volume Notes
* Released in all parts of the world except the US
* Segments only (no host)
* In the song "Pecos Bill", Pecos Bill is shown having a cigarette in his mouth, which is censored in ''Home on the Range: Little Patch of Heaven'' due to references of tobacco use.
* The verse about the Painted Indians in "You Can Fly!" is cut in this volume, but appears in ''Home on the Range: Little Patch of Heaven''.
* Known as ''
Hércules'' in Spanish, released in Spain.
* Known as ''Hercule: Héros de Tous les Héros'' in French, released in France.
Collection of All Time Favorites series (1997)
''Collection of All Time Favorites: The Early Years'' (1997)
;Volume notes
* Hosted by Professor Owl (voiceover only, before all songs)
* Features songs from 1933–1949
''Collection of All Time Favorites: The Magic Years'' (1997)
;Volume notes
* Hosted by Professor Owl (voiceover only, before all songs)
* Features songs from 1950–1973
''Collection of All-Time Favorites: The Modern Classics'' (1997)
;Volume notes
* Hosted by Professor Owl (voiceover only, before all songs)
* Features songs from 1989–1997
''Honor to Us All'' (1998)
;Volume notes
* Hosted by Professor Owl (voiceover only, before first song only)
* Features the return of "The Siamese Cat Song", cut from the 1994 edition of ''Heigh-Ho''
''Happy Haunting - Party at Disneyland!'' (1998)
Mickey and the gang have a spooky halloween party at a haunted house.
;Volume notes
* Hosted by the Magic Mirror (
Corey Burton
Corey Gregg Weinberg (born August 3, 1955), known professionally as Corey Burton, is an American voice actor. He is the current voice of Captain Hook, Ludwig Von Drake, Dale and others for The Walt Disney Company, Shockwave on '' The Transforme ...
)
''Sing a Song with Pooh Bear (and Piglet Too!)'' (1999)
;Volume notes
* DVD released in April 2003 as "Sing a Song with Pooh Bear & Piglet Too!", to coincide with the theatrical release of ''Piglet's Big Movie''.
* † Songs seen only in the 2003 edition
* Originally released as ''Winnie the Pooh: Sing a Song with Pooh Bear'', later reissued in the Sing Along Songs series under a new name with new songs. Also released in the UK, but only the original VHS version.
* Featured at the end of the original release from 1999, Gopher hosts "How to Draw", as he shows you how to draw Pooh's face.
''Flik's Musical Adventure at Disney's Animal Kingdom'' (1999)
Flik, Mickey, Minnie, and the rest of the gang spend the day at Disney's Animal Kingdom.
;Volume notes
* Hosted by Flik the Ant from Disney/Pixar's ''
A Bug's Life
''A Bug's Life'' is a 1998 American computer-animated comedy film produced by Pixar Animation Studios for Walt Disney Pictures. It was the second feature-length film produced by Pixar. Directed by John Lasseter and co-directed by Andrew Stant ...
''
''Winnie the Pooh - Sing a Song with Tigger'' (2000)
;Volume notes
* Bonus Programming - ''Tiggerrific Tips on How to Make a Scrapbook!''
* Hosted by
Tigger
Tigger is a fictional character, fictional character, an Anthropomorphism, anthropomorphic Stuffed toy, stuffed tiger. He was originally introduced in the 1928 story collection ''The House at Pooh Corner'', the sequel to the 1926 book ''Winnie- ...
, who is showing you his scrapbook
* Released in 2000 in promotion of ''
The Tigger Movie
''The Tigger Movie'' is a 2000 animated musical comedy-drama film produced by Walt Disney Television Animation with animation production by Walt Disney Animation (Japan), Inc., written and directed by Jun Falkenstein from a story by Eddie Guzeli ...
''
* This video was not released as a Sing Along Songs volume, rather a "Sing a Song With"..., but otherwise conforms to SAS volume standards.
* Opening credits feature a computer animated tour of
Christopher Robin
Christopher Robin is a character created by A. A. Milne, based on his son Christopher Robin Milne. The character appears in the author's popular books of poetry and ''Winnie-the-Pooh'' stories, and has subsequently appeared in various Disney a ...
's bedroom showing his stuffed toys, also shown in ''Sing a Song with Pooh Bear''
* Also features bonus
music videos
A music video is a video of variable duration, that integrates a music song or a music album with imagery that is produced for promotional or musical artistic purposes. Modern music videos are primarily made and used as a music marketing device ...
at the end of the video to promote the
Walt Disney Gold Classic Collection titles: "A Girl Worth Fighting For" (''
Mulan
Hua Mulan () is a legendary folk heroine from the Northern and Southern dynasties era (4th to 6th century CE) of Chinese history.
According to legend, Mulan took her aged father's place in the conscription for the army by disguising herself as ...
''), "Scales and Arpeggios" (''
The Aristocats
''The Aristocats'' is a 1970 American animated romantic musical comedy film produced by Walt Disney Productions and directed by Wolfgang Reitherman. The 20th Disney animated feature film, the film is based on a story by Tom McGowan and Tom Ro ...
''), "The Best of Friends" (''
The Fox and the Hound
''The Fox and the Hound'' is a 1981 American animated buddy drama film produced by Walt Disney Productions and loosely based on the 1967 novel of the same name by Daniel P. Mannix. The 24th Disney animated feature film, the film tells the st ...
''), "Steady as the Beating Drum" (''
Pocahontas
Pocahontas (, ; born Amonute, known as Matoaka, 1596 – March 1617) was a Native American woman, belonging to the Powhatan people, notable for her association with the colonial settlement at Jamestown, Virginia. She was the daughter of ...
''), and "Higitus Figitus" (''
The Sword in the Stone'')
Volumes: New series (2003–2006)
''Brother Bear - On My Way'' (2003)
;Volume notes
* The first volume to feature a new opening sequence, with the theme song sung by Sebastian from ''
The Little Mermaid
"The Little Mermaid" ( da, Den lille havfrue) is a literary fairy tale written by the Danish author Hans Christian Andersen. The story follows the journey of a young mermaid who is willing to give up her life in the sea as a mermaid to gain a h ...
''
* Hosted by Rutt and Tuke
* Also features Karaoke Mode and three Vocabulary Activities
* "On the Open Road" was presented on ''
Honor to Us All
"Honor to Us All" is a song written by composer Matthew Wilder and lyricist David Zippel for Walt Disney Pictures' 36th animated feature film ''Mulan'' (1998). Recorded by singers Beth Fowler, Marni Nixon and Lea Salonga, the latter two of whom ...
'' and features a
Wilhelm Scream
The Wilhelm scream is a stock sound effect that has been used in a number of films and TV series, beginning in 1951 with the film ''Distant Drums''. The scream is usually used when someone is shot, falls from a great height, or is thrown from a ...
''Home on the Range - Little Patch of Heaven'' (2004)
;Volume notes
* Hosted by Maggie the Cow
* Also features Karaoke Mode and three Vocabulary Activities
''Disney Princess Sing Along Songs Vol. 1 - Once Upon a Dream'' (2004)
;Volume notes
* "If You Can Dream" appears to be an original song composed exclusively for this Sing Along Songs volume
* Also features dance alongs, but unlike ''On My Way'' and ''Little Patch of Heaven'', the dance alongs are bonus features.
''Disney Princess Sing Along Songs Vol. 2 - Enchanted Tea Party'' (2005)
;Volume notes
* DVD includes Princess Tea Time game, Dance Along, Karaoke, Random Play
* "Where Dreams Begin" was newly created for this volume.
''Disney Princess Sing Along Songs Vol. 3 - Perfectly Princess'' (2006)
;Volume notes
* Includes Karaoke, Princess Pen Pals, Princess Pals DVD-ROM
Notes
References
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