Best Disney Songs Part 5 - #30-21

Hi, here's the next instalment of my favourite Disney songs! Sorry its been a long time coming - its been a hectic week!! Hope you enjoy it!

#30 - I See The Light, Tangled

I'm a sucker for a romantic duet and this is a beautiful romantic duet! Rapunzel and Flynn first admit their feelings for each other in a simple and heartfelt manner. The floating lantern visuals are beautiful, enhancing the scene even further.

#29 - Happy Working Song, Enchanted

Another great parody from Enchanted, in this case lovingly ripping a certain scene from Snow White. The lyrics are very funny (cleaning crud up in the kitchen always gets me!), the melody is catchy and the over-the-top princess acting with the New York vermin is just brilliant!

#28 - Cruella De Vil, 101 Dalmatians

This song introduces us to the famous villainess, and what starts as seemingly just jest becomes creepily true. There is a slinking slyness to the melody which mirrors Cruella well. A classic song that never fades in appeal. P.S. sorry about the video quality, there weren't any better :(

#27 - Baby Mine, Dumbo

An ode to maternal love, this is the most heartbreaking scene in Dumbo (and in my opinion one of the saddest scenes in any Disney movies). Whilst the message speaks of his mother's love, the barriers between Dumbo and his mother only serve to highlight how alone and scared he is.

#26 - Heaven's Light/ Hellfire, The Hunchback Of Notre Dame

The start of the song is Quasimodo's optimistic tribute to love, but it is the Frollo section that makes me love this song. It is leering and creepy, surprisingly sexual and very un-Disney. This is by no means a bad thing, it highlights the hypocrisies of Frollo and makes him an even more hateful villain.

#25 - This Is Halloween, The Nightmare Before Christmas

This is a great opening to the film, introducing the creepy, quirky style of the film brilliantly. The variety of voice work is superb and the slightly discordant sounds heighten the other worldly, ghoulish feel.

#24 - Almost There, The Princess And The Frog

Tiana shares her dreams for the future in a soulful number that is symptomatic of the movie. The art deco animation is an interesting departure from the usual style and sets up the fact that this is a dream sequence brilliantly. This is such a catchy song that I know I will be singing it for days!

#23 - I'm Still Here, Treasure Planet

A far edgier song than what is found in most Disney films, this song highlights the teenage angst of Jim. In terms of story, it narrates the growing friendship between Jim and Long John Silver, two lost souls who are starting to find one another. Whilst starting small and understated, the chorus is very rousing and will have you singing along.

#22 - Zip-A-Dee-Doo-Dah, Song Of The South

Whilst the film is no longer deemed politically correct, this infectiously optimistic song has become an enduring classic. The blend of live action and animation was ground-breaking at the time and James Baskett's earthy and jolly vocals make this an unforgettable song.

#21 - A Dream Is A Wish Your Heart Makes, Cinderella

One of Disney's finest songs about the power of dreams and wishes, this song is sung beautifully by Ilene Woods. It introduces us to the character of Cinderella perfectly, showing her quiet optimism, loving spirit and warm heart. No wonder she was Walt's favourite princess!

Ok guys, that's the end of this piece, hope you enjoy the mix of songs - this list is probably my most varied so far! I promise I'll update the blog sooner than I have done over the last week, and I hope you keep reading mouseketeers!