Toon Talk Special: The 101 Greatest Disney Songs - Part 2 of 2 - Aug 24, 2001

Toon Talk Special: The 101 Greatest Disney Songs - Part 2 of 2
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Phil Collins

#91 - "Two Worlds"
Tarzan - 1999
Music and Lyrics by Phil Collins

"Somewhere something is calling for you
Two worlds, one family
Trust your heart, let fate decide
To guide these lives we see"

Vocals: Phil Collins
Source Album: Tarzan Original Soundtrack
Track Note: This is the opening version of the song, not the single version also sung by Collins.

Behind the Music:

  • Grammy Award for Best Soundtrack.
  • There are four versions of this song on the soundtrack:  the two mentioned above, plus a reprise and the finale.

#92 - "You'll Be In My Heart"
Tarzan - 1999
Music and Lyrics by Phil Collins

"For one so small, you seem so strong
My arms will hold you, keep you safe and warm
This bond between us can't be broken
I will be here, don't you cry"

Vocals: Glenn Close as Kala and Phil Collins
Source Album: Tarzan Original Soundtrack
Alternate Track: Collins' end-title version, released as a best-selling single.

Behind the Music:

  • The "Baby Mine" for the new millennium.
  • Oscar and Golden Globe for Best Song.

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Illuminations 2000: Reflections of Earth

#93 - "We Go On"
IllumiNations 2000: Reflections of Earth - 1999
Music by Gavin Greenaway, Lyrics by Don Dorsey

"We go on, moving forward now as one
Moving on, with the spirit born to run
Ever on, with each rising sun to a new day
We go on"

Lead Vocals: Kellie Coffey
Source Album: Walt Disney World Millennium Celebration

Behind the Music:

  • At the start of the 21st century, a stirring anthem for global unity.

#94 - "Woody's Round-Up"
Toy Story 2 - 1999
Music and Lyrics by Randy Newman

"It's time for 'Woody's Round-Up'
He's the very best
He's the rootin'est, tootin'est cowboy
In the wild, wild West"

Vocals: Riders in the Sky
Source Album: Toy Story 2 Original Soundtrack

Behind the Music:

  • Grammy Award for Children's Album to Riders in the Sky's companion album, Woody's Round-Up and Grammy nominations for Best Country Performance, Duo/Group and Best Film Score.

#95 - "When She Loved Me"
Toy Story 2 - 1999
Music and Lyrics by Randy Newman

"Through the summer and the fall
We had each other, that was all
Just she and I together
Like it was meant to be"

Vocals: Sarah McLachlan
Source Album: Toy Story 2 Original Soundtrack

Behind the Music:

  • One of the most heart-breaking songs ever written for a Disney film.
  • Grammy Award for Best Song from a Film, Oscar and Golden Globe nods for Best Song.