15 Disney Songs Sure To Trigger Nostalgia

11. €œThe Bells Of Notre Dame€ - The Hunchback Of Notre Dame (1996)

http://youtu.be/_yQohEH6ewo The Hunchback of Notre Dame may not in the top tier of Disney films, but that doesn€™t detract from its terrific score and songs by Alan Menken and Stephen Schwartz. €œThe Bells of Notre Dame€ establishes the dark tone of the story and music, introduces characters, and serves as one of the most grandiose title sequences of any Disney film. Tony Jay€™s Judge Claude Frollo is menacing, David Ogden Stiers€™s Archdeacon is appropriately pious, Paul Kandel€™s Clopin is energetic, and the chorus is chill-inducing. The chimes anchor the entire song. I thought about including the mesmerizing Frollo song €œHellfire,€ but this list is about stirring up nostalgia, not terror: it amazes me (in a good way) that €œHellfire€ ever made it into a Disney film at all.

10. €œThe Bare Necessities€ - The Jungle Book (1967)

http://youtu.be/9ogQ0uge06o €œThe Bare Necessities€ is one of Disney€™s most apt celebrations of the simple things in life. The song was written by Terry Gilkyson and performed by Phil Harris as Baloo and Bruce Reitherman as Mowgli, and is a laid-back musical explanation of the ways of the world from teacher to pupil. Oscar nominated €œThe Bare Necessities€ has an infectious rhythm and some great tongue-twister lyrics. This song is a major source of nostalgia, as it implores us to slow down and focus on what is really important.
 
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