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Disney musicals are always filled with catchy tunes. Take a look below at some of our favorite Disney sing-along songs.
A Whole New World Film: Aladdin (1992)
This Oscar and Grammy award-winning song appeared in the movie when Aladdin and Jasmine went to explore a new world on Aladdin’s magic carpet. The beautiful melody of the song inspires the imagination, bringing listeners together with the character as they try to escape to a new place.
Hakuna Matata
Film: The Lion King (1994)
This song is based on Timon and Pumbaa’s catchphrase Hakuna Matata. In the movie, the song is sung by the young lion Simba, meerkat Timon and warthog Pumbaa when the latter two talk about forgetting past worries and moving on. If you are having a bad day, why not sing along with this inspiring song and let it uplift your spirit?
Colors of the Wind
Film: Pocahontas (1995)
American singer and actress Judy Kuhn sings this song in her role as Pocahontas, daughter of the Chief Powhatan, who stops a conflict between local people and British settlers. The lyrics call for everyone on Earth to live in harmony.
Almost There
Film: The Princess and the Frog (2009)
Leading character Tiana repeatedly sings this song in this movie. Her attitude toward life is expressed through the song, which states: “Fairy tales can come true. You gotta make them happen. It all depends on you.”
21. If you are not in the mood, which song can you listen to?
A. A Whole New World B. Colors of the Wind C. Hakuna Matata D. Almost There
22. What do we know the songs mentioned in the text?
A. They are award-winning songs. B. They are sung by the actors of the movies.
C. They appear throughout those famous films. D. They are classic Disney songs with pleasant tunes.
23. What is the purpose of this article?
A. To introduce some interesting films. B. To encourage us to become singers.
C. To persuade us to watch those films. D. To recommend some catchy Disney songs.
