Best Disney Song Covers
#15 Under the Sea – Raven Symone
“Under the Sea” was composed by Alan Menken for the 1989 Disney film, The Little Mermaid. Raven Symone covered the song which is sung in the movie by the crab Sebastian.
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Under the Sea – Raven Symone
“Under the Sea” was composed by Alan Menken for the 1989 Disney film, The Little Mermaid. Raven Symone covered the song which is sung in the movie by the crab Sebastian.
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I Won’t Say I’m In Love – Cheetah Girls
The love-themed Disney classic was sung by the female character Megara in the film Hercules. “I Won’t Stay I’m In Love” was released as a pop version by the Cheetah Girls.
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When You Wish Upon a Star – Billy Joel
Originally written by Ned Washington and Leigh Harline for the 1940 film Pinocchio, “When You Wish Upon a Star” was later covered by Billy Joel. In the movie itself, it is sung by the character Jiminy Cricket.
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Let’s Get Together – Go-Gos
“Let’s Get Together” was a popular song from the 1961 film, The Parent Trap. The Go-Gos later did a cover for the song that once debuted on the Billboard Hot 100.
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The Bare Necessities – Bowling or Soup
Written by Terry Gilkyson, “The Bare Necessities” from the animated film, The Jungle Book, was sung by Mowgli in the movie. It was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Original Song.
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The Ballad of Davy Crockett – Tim Curry
While the first recording of “The Ballad of Davy Crockett” was first made by Bill Hayes, Tim Curry later covered the Disney classic. It was first introduced on the television mini-series Davy Crockett in 1954.
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Zip-a-Dee-Doo-Dah – Aly & AJ
The 1946 live action film, Song of the South, featured the classic “Zip-a-Dee-Doo-Dah” which is now covered by Aly & AJ. It won the Academy Award for Best Original Song.
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Part Of Your World – Faith Hill
“Part Of Your World” is a song composed by Howard Ashman and Alan Menken for the 1989 film The Little Mermaid. Faith Hill covered this Disney song.
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A Whole New World – Jessica Simpson & Nick Lachey
The Oscar winning pop single, “A Whole New World” was featured in the Disney film Aladdin. This ballad is romantically sung between the main characters Aladdin and Jasmine as they are taking a magic carpet ride.
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Tarzan: You’ll Be In My Heart – Usher
Originally sung by Phil Collins in the 1999 animated film Tarzan, “You’ll Be In My Heart” has since been covered by Usher. It spent 19 weeks at number one on the Adult Contemporary charts.
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The Circle of Life – Ronan Keating
From the Disney film The Lion King, Ronan Keating presents a cover for “The Circle of Life.” While the introduction of the film was sung by Carmen Twille and Lebo M, Elton John made the song even more famous with his pop version.
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Cruella de Vil – Selena Gomez
“Cruella de Vil” was originally written by Mel Leven and performed by Bill Lee for the animated film 101 Dalmatians. Selena Gomez gives the song new life with her cover.
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Everybody Wants to Be a Cat - The Brian Setzer Orchestra
It’s well known that Walt Disney was fond of jazz music. The Brian Setzer Orchestra recreates “Everybody Wants to Be a Cat” in this upbeat cover from the film, The Aristocats.
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I Wanna Be Like You - The Jonas Brothers
“I Wanna Be Like You”, also known as The Monkey Song, was performed by King Louie in the Disney classic, The Jungle Book. The Jonas Brothers covered this song, which was originally written by The Sherman Brothers.
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Kiss the Girl – Ashley Tisdale
For lovers of the animated film The Little Mermaid, Ashley Tisdale covers “Kiss the Girl”. The calypso song was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Song.
