Disneymania 2 is the second installment in the Disneymania album series. The album features classic songs primarily from Disney films performed by various contemporary musical artists. Much like its predecessor, Disneymania, Disneymania 2 was commercially successful, peaking at number 29 on the Billboard 200 and being certified certified Gold in November 2005.
Disneymania 2 | ||||
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Compilation album by Various artists | ||||
Released | January 27, 2004 | |||
Genre | Pop | |||
Length | 48:29 | |||
Label | Walt Disney | |||
Producer | Jay Landers | |||
Disneymania album chronology | ||||
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Background
editTo promote the compilation, a promotional video of "True To Your Heart" performed by Raven-Symoné was produced. A number of songs on the album were previously released to promote DVD re-releases of Disney films and had music videos produced. These songs include "Circle of Life" by Disney Channel Circle of Stars, "Anytime You Need a Friend" by The Beu Sisters, "Once Upon (Another) Dream" by No Secrets, and "I Wan'na Be Like You" by Nikki Webster.
Critical reception
editAllmusic gave the album a rating of 3 out of 5 stars, writing "While many Disney classics were already given this treatment on the first Disneymania, this trip back to the well isn't entirely dry; for every uninspired cover like Jump5's "Welcome," there are fun reinterpretations like the Baha Men's "It's a Small World" and the Beu Sisters' "He's a Tramp." Not surprisingly, the oldest, best-known Disney songs hold up the best after their teen pop makeovers: even though it's saddled with an overwrought techno arrangement". The site concluded "While it's an uneven album and not as strong as its predecessor, Disneymania, Vol. 2 still has enough entertaining moments to make it worth a listen."[1]
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Source | Rating |
Allmusic | [2] |
Track listing
edit# | Title | Performer(s) | Original source | Length |
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1 | "Welcome" | Jump5 | Brother Bear | 3:15 |
2 | "True to Your Heart" | Raven | Mulan | 3:45 |
3 | "It's a Small World" | Baha Men | It's a Small World | 2:44 |
4 | "He's a Tramp" | The Beu Sisters | Lady and the Tramp | 2:56 |
5 | "Zip-a-Dee-Doo-Dah" | Stevie Brock | Song of the South | 3:30 |
6 | "The Siamese Cat Song" | Hilary Duff & Haylie Duff | Lady and the Tramp | 3:50 |
7 | "Circle of Life" | Disney Channel Circle of Stars | The Lion King | 4:10 |
8 | "A Whole New World" | LMNT | Aladdin | 4:05 |
9 | "Once Upon (Another) Dream" | No Secrets | Sleeping Beauty | 3:30 |
10 | "Anytime You Need a Friend" | The Beu Sisters | Home on the Range | 3:20 |
11 | "The Second Star to the Right" | Jesse McCartney | Peter Pan | 3:02 |
12 | "When You Wish Upon a Star" | Ashley Gearing | Pinocchio | 3:57 |
13 | "A Dream Is a Wish Your Heart Makes" | Daniel Bedingfield | Cinderella | 3:40 |
14 | "Baroque Hoedown" | They Might Be Giants | Main Street Electrical Parade | 2:45 |
15 | "I Wan'na Be Like You" ^ | Nikki Webster | The Jungle Book | 2:49 |
- ^ Bonus Australian Track
Charts
editChart (2007) | Peak position |
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U.S. Billboard 200 | 29 |
U.S. Top Internet Albums | 52 |
U.S. Top Kids Audio | 1 |
Disneymania in Concert
edit- "True To Your Heart" - Raven-Symoné
- Welcome from Raven
- "The Second Star To The Right" - Jesse McCartney
- Backstage Interview with Jesse McCartney
- "Beautiful Soul" - Jesse McCartney
- "Anytime You Need A Friend" Music Video - The Beu Sisters
- "He's A Tramp" - The Beu Sisters
- Backstage Interviews with The Beu Sisters
- "Anytime You Need A Friend" - The Beu Sisters (From Home on the Range)
- Ashanti and Lil Sis Shi Shi's Colors of the Wind music video
- "Best Day of My Life" - Jesse McCartney
- "Shine" - Raven-Symoné (from "That's So Raven")
- Studio Interview with Stevie Brock
- "Zip-A-Dee-Doo-Dah" - Stevie Brock
- Circle of Life - Disney Channel Circle of Stars music video
- "All for Love" - Stevie Brock
- Backstage Interview with Stevie Brock
- "Supernatural" - Raven-Symoné
Note that Ashanti and Lil' Sis Shi Shi and Disney Channel Circle of Stars never take the stage.
References
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