7. Colors Of The Wind - Pocahontas (1995)
http://youtu.be/HvvZ1TEQRB8 Though the film Pocahontas was criticized by some people for the portrayals of its characters, the songs and score were exceptional. There were several songs to choose from: the exciting Just Around the Riverbend, the dueling verses of Savages, the poignant Listen to Your Heart, but the classic Colors of the Wind won out. This Oscar winner was composed by Alan Menken and written by Stephen Schwartz. The song, which contains some beautiful imagery itself, is played along with one of the visually stunning scenes in the film. It also has a strong environmental message: one of my favorite lines is How high does the sycamore grow/If you cut it down, then youll never know. The lyrics and music of Color of the Wind definitely give cause to reflect and reminisce.
6. Youve Got A Friend In Me - Toy Story (1995)
http://youtu.be/XHFy3YWpRx8 This one is cheating a bit, as Pixar was not acquired by Disney until 2006, but it qualifies because of its powerful nostalgic energy. Written and performed by Randy Newman, this bouncy tune is the ultimate buddy song; the lyrics are so optimistic, the music is so reassuring, just everything about this song screams nostalgia. This is an unconditional love song about a boy and his toy, or maybe its about a toy and his boy. Either way, it expertly conveys the themes of companionship and camaraderie from the film.