LPWire: Disney's Karaoke Series Hits Stores Sept 30

``Disney's Karaoke Series'' Starts On a High Note with "Greatest Hits,'' "Lizzie McGuire,'' "Princess'' and "Lion King''

Walt Disney Records' New Product Line in Stores September 30th

The Mouse is ready to rock your house with the launch of Walt Disney Records' brand new karaoke series, coming to retail on September 30, 2003.

The first four releases -- "Disney's Karaoke Series": "Disney's Greatest Hits," "Lizzie McGuire," "Disney Princess" and "The Lion King" -- are the start of an exciting new line of CD + Graphics (CD + G) technology which allows the song lyrics to appear on a television screen when played in a CD + G machine. Each album will include eight well-loved Disney songs, both with and without vocals -- sixteen tracks in all! In addition to playing in karaoke machines, these versatile CDGs also can be used in traditional CD players, making them perfect for car trips, parties, family fun and those special occasions when you want to unleash the pop star within.

"Disney's Greatest Hits" features timeless tunes such as "The Mickey Mouse Club March" and "I Wan'na Be Like You (The Monkey Song)" ("The Jungle Book"), along with the modern favorites "Under the Sea" ("The Little Mermaid"), "Friend Like Me" ("Aladdin") and "Go the Distance" ("Hercules").

"Lizzie McGuire" will make you want to grab the nearest hairbrush and belt out "The Tide Is High" just like Lizzie did. The CDG invites you to sing your own versions of the hit songs "Why Not" and "I Can't Wait," and the theme song to the "Lizzie McGuire" television show.

If you've dreamed of being a "Disney Princess," you'll love getting your moment in the spotlight singing your heart out to classics like "A Dream Is a Wish Your Heart Makes" ("Cinderella"), the melodious "Colors of the Wind" ("Pocahontas") or the romantic "Beauty and the Beast" ("Beauty and the Beast").

Not to be outdone, "The Lion King" installment of the karaoke series immerses you in music from of one of Disney's most beloved animated features. Your voice can soar with the lyrics from "Circle of Life" and "Can You Feel the Love Tonight" or enjoy the playful tune of "Hakuna Matata."

Complete track listings are as follows:

Disney's Greatest Hits

1-8. Instrumentals
9. The Mickey Mouse Club March
10. Zip-A-Dee-Doo-Dah
11. Never Smile at a Crocodile
12. Go the Distance
13. Friend Like Me
14. I Wan'na Be Like You (The Monkey Song)
15. Under the Sea
16. Bella Notte


Lizzie McGuire

1-8. Instrumentals
9. I Can't Wait
10. Why Not
11. What Dreams Are Made of
12. Theme Song to "Lizzie McGuire"
13. The Tide Is High
14. Supermodel
15. Have a Nice Life
16. Girl in the Band


Disney Princess

1-8. Instrumentals
9. Just Around the River Bend
10. Part of Your World
11. Beauty and the Beast
12. Colors of the Wind
13. Reflection
14. He's a Tramp
15. A Dream Is a Wish Your Heart Makes
16. Part of the Heart of the Sky


The Lion King

1-8. Instrumentals
9. Can You Feel the Love Tonight
10. I Just Can't Wait to Be King
11. Circle of Life
12. Warthog Rhapsody
13. Hakuna Matata
14. Be Prepared
15. He Lives in You
16. Queen of the Jungle

All four titles in "Disney's Karaoke Series" will be released on September 30, 2003 for a suggested retail price of $9.98.

Walt Disney Records Worldwide is part of The Buena Vista Music Group, the recorded music and music publishing arm of The Walt Disney Company. All Walt Disney audio products can be ordered by visiting Walt Disney Records' website: DisneyRecords.com.

--Posted September 23, 2003
Source: Walt Disney Records