Last Minute Mother's Day Gift Idea -- Beauty and The Beast Original Motion Picture Soundtrack + #Giveaway

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Looking for a last minute gift idea for Mom?  If she loved the new Beauty and Beast movie, still out in theaters, why not surprise her with the CD soundtrack?  I was sent the digital copy of the soundtrack back in March and still continue to listen it.  And, thanks to the kind folks at Walt Disney Records, they surprised me with a hard copy of the CD so that I can bring in the car and listen with my girls as we all sing along to our favorite Beauty and the Beast songs from the movie, which we have seen 6 times so far. :-)

Here is my review I shared back in March about this wonderful CD soundtrack, which would put a smile on any Mom's face this Mother's Day... :-)

My Review of this CD...

My girls and I can't wait until this Friday.  We have tickets to the 12 PM showtime of the new Beauty and the Beast movie.  I know we are not alone in the excitement of this new Disney movie, as my Facebook feed blows up every day with either new movie clips, friends commenting and sharing the John Legend and Ariana Grande music video, or just leaving comments about counting down like we are until the movie's release.  This is the one movie my girls and I couldn't wait to see for 2017.  I was going to keep the movie this Friday a secret, but the girls have been keeping a countdown chain so they knew when the movie would be in theaters.  And, they have been good with chores and doing their schoolwork, so instead of an allowance they asked last month to see this movie instead.  :-)  I couldn't say "No," as I really wanted to see this movie.  If you were a fan of the original Beauty and the Beast movie released in the 90's, then you will definitely want to check out this new version.  

I know what you are thinking...remakes of classic films are never good.  But, if you haven't seen the trailer for this new release, you really have to check it out.  I was a fan of Emma Watson in the Harry Potter films, so knew she would be a great Belle when I heard them talking about the movie being made.  She is simply stunning in the infamous dress at the end of the movie.  

The other day I surprised the girls with the Beauty and The Beast Original Motion Picture Soundtrack, which released back on 3/10. I was sent the digital copy of the CD to preview.  As soon as I started to play the tracks, the girls were quick to run to their dress up station to put on their Belle gowns.  Then, they took to the middle of the living to dance and sing along to the CD.  They especially loved the track Evermore by Josh Groban, as well as the duet “Beauty and the Beast” by GRAMMY® nominated and multi-platinum selling artist Ariana Grande and 10-time GRAMMY, Oscar®-winning and multi-platinum selling singer/songwriter/ musician John Legend. But, if you asked them if they had a favorite of all the 19 tracks we were sent to preview, they would say them all.  I have lost count of how many times we have listened to this soundtrack.  And, I know that once we see the movie on Friday, they will want to listen to it more. :-)

The CD contains the following tracks...

  1. Overture (From Beauty and the Beas/Score) (Alan Menken)

  2. Main Title: Prologue Pt. 1 (From Beauty and the Beast/Score) (Alan Menken)

  3. Aria (From Beauty and the Beast/Soundtrack Version) (Audra McDonald)

  4. Main Title: Prologue Pt. 2 (From Beauty and the Beast/Score) (Alan Menken)

  5. Belle (From Beauty and the Beast/Soundtrack Version) (Emma Watson, Luke Evans, Ensemble - Beauty and the Beast)

  6. How Does A Moment Last Forever (Music Box) (From Beauty and the Beast/Soundtrack Version) (Kevin Kline)

  7. Belle (Reprise) (From Beauty and the Beast/Soundtrack Version) (Emma Watson)

  8. Gaston (From Beauty and the Beast/Soundtrack Version) (Josh Gad, Luke Evans, Ensemble - Beauty and the Beast)

  9. Be Our Guest (From Beauty and the Beast/Soundtrack Version) (Emma Thompson, Ewan McGregor, Ian McKellen, Gugu Mbatha-Raw)

  10. Days In The Sun (From Beauty and the Beast/Soundtrack Version) (Emma Thompson, Emma Watson, Ewan McGregor, Ian McKellen, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Audra McDonald, Adam Mitchell, Stanley Tucci, Clive Rowe)

  11. Something There (From Beauty and the Beast/Soundtrack Version) (Emma Thompson, Emma Watson, Ewan McGregor, Ian McKellen, Dan Stevens, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Nathan Mack)

  12. How Does A Moment Last Forever (Montmartre) (From Beauty and the Beast/Soundtrack Version) (Emma Watson)

  13. Beauty and the Beast (From Beauty and the Beast/Soundtrack Version) (Emma Thompson)

  14. Evermore (From Beauty and the Beast/Soundtrack Version) (Dan Stevens)

  15. The Mob Song (From Beauty and the Beast/Soundtrack Version) (Emma Thompson, Josh Gad, Ewan McGregor, Ian McKellen, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Luke Evans, Ensemble - Beauty and the Beast, Stanley Tucci, Nathan 

Mack)

  16. Beauty and the Beast (Finale) (From Beauty and the Beast/Soundtrack Version) (Audra McDonald, Ensemble - Beauty and the Beast, Emma Thompson)

  17. How Does A Moment Last Forever (From Beauty and the Beast/Soundtrack Version) (Celine Dion)

  18. Beauty and the Beast (From Beauty and the Beast/Soundtrack Version) (John Legend, Ariana Grande)

  19. Evermore (From Beauty and the Beast/Soundtrack Version) (Josh Groban)

And, here is more about the new Beauty and The Beast Original Motion Picture Soundtrack, which is a must have for all Beauty and the Beast fans, and lovers of Disney movie soundtracks...

" Available now wherever music is sold and streamed, the “Beauty and the Beast” original motion picture soundtrack features an unforgettable score from eight-time Oscar®-winning composer Alan Menken along with new recordings of the original songs written by Menken and two-time Academy Award® winner Howard Ashman. Also included are three new songs written by Menken and three-time Oscar winner Tim Rice.

The story and characters audiences know and love come to spectacular life in Disney’s live-action adaptation of “Beauty and the Beast,” a stunning, cinematic event celebrating one of the most beloved tales ever told. Directed by Bill Condon from a screenplay by Stephen Chbosky and Evan Spiliotopoulos based on the 1991 animated film, “Beauty and the Beast” stars: Emma Watson, Dan Stevens, Luke Evans, Kevin Kline, Josh Gad, Ewan McGregor, Stanley Tucci, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, and Audra McDonald with Ian McKellen and Emma Thompson. “Beauty and the Beast” opens in U.S. theaters on March 17, 2017.

From early on, one of Condon’s key objectives was to build upon the story from the animated classic, and the Oscar-winning director realized music could play a significant role in making that happen. By finding interesting variations on beloved songs like “Be Our Guest” and “Gaston” and with the addition of new songs, music could help push the story forward while elevating its emotional content at the same time.

New songs featured in the film and included on the soundtrack are: “Evermore,” a soaring ballad performed by the Beast (Dan Stevens); the heartwarming “Days in the Sun,” sung by Belle (Emma Watson), the Beast and the castle’s enchanted staff; and “How Does a Moment Last Forever,” sung by Maurice (Kevin Kline) and in a reprise, by Belle.

The soundtrack also features three brand new recordings including the duet “Beauty and the Beast” by GRAMMY® nominated and multi-platinum selling artist Ariana Grande and 10-time GRAMMY, Oscar®-winning and multi-platinum selling singer/songwriter/ musician John Legend. The iconic song originally recorded by Celine Dion and Peabo Bryson, features Alan Menken’s haunting melody and Howard Ashman’s memorable lyrics, and, upon its release in 1991, went on to receive an Academy Award®, Golden Globe® and GRAMMY Award. The music video for “Beauty and the Beast” was directed by Dave Meyers (P!nk’s “Just Like Fire,”  Katy Perry’s “Firework”) and can be viewed here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=axySrE0Kg6k.

In addition, five-time GRAMMY winning and best-selling recording artist Celine Dion performs “How Does A Moment Last Forever” and multi-platinum international recording artist and songwriter Josh Groban performed the third track, “Evermore.”

The “Beauty and the Beast” original motion picture soundtrack features 19 tracks and is available wherever music is sold and streamed (http://disneymusic.co/BeautySndtrkP, http://disneymusic.co/BeautySndtrk, http://disneymusic.co/BeautySndtrkWS). The Beauty and the Beast two-disc deluxe edition and the digital deluxe edition soundtrack, which are also available March 10, feature additional tracks including score, demos and outtakes."

--GIVEAWAY--

Thanks to the kind folks at Walt Disney Records, one lucky Inspired by Savannah reader will have a chance to win a copy of this CD to enjoy or to share with their Mom or special Mother-figure in their life.  To enter, please complete the entries on the Rafflecopter form below.  Good luck!

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Now Available on CD and Digital Download -- Beauty and The Beast Original Motion Picture Soundtrack (CD Review)

Disclosure:  I was sent the digital version of this new CD release from the vendor in exchange for an honest review.  All views shared are mine and mine alone.

ALBUM FEATURES CLASSIC SCORE AND NEW ORIGINAL SONGS BY COMPOSER ALAN MENKEN AND LYRICIST TIM RICE

The Deluxe 2 Disc Audio CD is only $14.99 from Amazon

MP3 Version from Amazon is only $15.49

BRAND NEW RECORDINGS BY ARIANA GRANDE AND JOHN LEGEND,

CELINE DION, AND JOSH GROBAN

My girls and I can't wait until this Friday.  We have tickets to the 12 PM showtime of the new Beauty and the Beast movie.  I know we are not alone in the excitement of this new Disney movie, as my Facebook feed blows up every day with either new movie clips, friends commenting and sharing the John Legend and Ariana Grande music video, or just leaving comments about counting down like we are until the movie's release.  This is the one movie my girls and I couldn't wait to see for 2017.  I was going to keep the movie this Friday a secret, but the girls have been keeping a countdown chain so they knew when the movie would be in theaters.  And, they have been good with chores and doing their schoolwork, so instead of an allowance they asked last month to see this movie instead.  :-)  I couldn't say "No," as I really wanted to see this movie.  If you were a fan of the original Beauty and the Beast movie released in the 90's, then you will definitely want to check out this new version.  

I know what you are thinking...remakes of classic films are never good.  But, if you haven't seen the trailer for this new release, you really have to check it out.  I was a fan of Emma Watson in the Harry Potter films, so knew she would be a great Belle when I heard them talking about the movie being made.  She is simply stunning in the infamous dress at the end of the movie.  

The other day I surprised the girls with the Beauty and The Beast Original Motion Picture Soundtrack, which released back on 3/10. I was sent the digital copy of the CD to preview.  As soon as I started to play the tracks, the girls were quick to run to their dress up station to put on their Belle gowns.  Then, they took to the middle of the living to dance and sing along to the CD.  They especially loved the track Evermore by Josh Groban, as well as the duet “Beauty and the Beast” by GRAMMY® nominated and multi-platinum selling artist Ariana Grande and 10-time GRAMMY, Oscar®-winning and multi-platinum selling singer/songwriter/ musician John Legend. But, if you asked them if they had a favorite of all the 19 tracks we were sent to preview, they would say them all.  I have lost count of how many times we have listened to this soundtrack.  And, I know that once we see the movie on Friday, they will want to listen to it more. :-)

The CD contains the following tracks...

  1. Overture (From Beauty and the Beas/Score) (Alan Menken)

  2. Main Title: Prologue Pt. 1 (From Beauty and the Beast/Score) (Alan Menken)

  3. Aria (From Beauty and the Beast/Soundtrack Version) (Audra McDonald)

  4. Main Title: Prologue Pt. 2 (From Beauty and the Beast/Score) (Alan Menken)

  5. Belle (From Beauty and the Beast/Soundtrack Version) (Emma Watson, Luke Evans, Ensemble - Beauty and the Beast)

  6. How Does A Moment Last Forever (Music Box) (From Beauty and the Beast/Soundtrack Version) (Kevin Kline)

  7. Belle (Reprise) (From Beauty and the Beast/Soundtrack Version) (Emma Watson)

  8. Gaston (From Beauty and the Beast/Soundtrack Version) (Josh Gad, Luke Evans, Ensemble - Beauty and the Beast)

  9. Be Our Guest (From Beauty and the Beast/Soundtrack Version) (Emma Thompson, Ewan McGregor, Ian McKellen, Gugu Mbatha-Raw)

  10. Days In The Sun (From Beauty and the Beast/Soundtrack Version) (Emma Thompson, Emma Watson, Ewan McGregor, Ian McKellen, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Audra McDonald, Adam Mitchell, Stanley Tucci, Clive Rowe)

  11. Something There (From Beauty and the Beast/Soundtrack Version) (Emma Thompson, Emma Watson, Ewan McGregor, Ian McKellen, Dan Stevens, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Nathan Mack)

  12. How Does A Moment Last Forever (Montmartre) (From Beauty and the Beast/Soundtrack Version) (Emma Watson)

  13. Beauty and the Beast (From Beauty and the Beast/Soundtrack Version) (Emma Thompson)

  14. Evermore (From Beauty and the Beast/Soundtrack Version) (Dan Stevens)

  15. The Mob Song (From Beauty and the Beast/Soundtrack Version) (Emma Thompson, Josh Gad, Ewan McGregor, Ian McKellen, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Luke Evans, Ensemble - Beauty and the Beast, Stanley Tucci, Nathan 

Mack)

  16. Beauty and the Beast (Finale) (From Beauty and the Beast/Soundtrack Version) (Audra McDonald, Ensemble - Beauty and the Beast, Emma Thompson)

  17. How Does A Moment Last Forever (From Beauty and the Beast/Soundtrack Version) (Celine Dion)

  18. Beauty and the Beast (From Beauty and the Beast/Soundtrack Version) (John Legend, Ariana Grande)

  19. Evermore (From Beauty and the Beast/Soundtrack Version) (Josh Groban)

And, here is more about the new Beauty and The Beast Original Motion Picture Soundtrack, which is a must have for all Beauty and the Beast fans, and lovers of Disney movie soundtracks...

" Available now wherever music is sold and streamed, the “Beauty and the Beast” original motion picture soundtrack features an unforgettable score from eight-time Oscar®-winning composer Alan Menken along with new recordings of the original songs written by Menken and two-time Academy Award® winner Howard Ashman. Also included are three new songs written by Menken and three-time Oscar winner Tim Rice.

The story and characters audiences know and love come to spectacular life in Disney’s live-action adaptation of “Beauty and the Beast,” a stunning, cinematic event celebrating one of the most beloved tales ever told. Directed by Bill Condon from a screenplay by Stephen Chbosky and Evan Spiliotopoulos based on the 1991 animated film, “Beauty and the Beast” stars: Emma Watson, Dan Stevens, Luke Evans, Kevin Kline, Josh Gad, Ewan McGregor, Stanley Tucci, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, and Audra McDonald with Ian McKellen and Emma Thompson. “Beauty and the Beast” opens in U.S. theaters on March 17, 2017.

From early on, one of Condon’s key objectives was to build upon the story from the animated classic, and the Oscar-winning director realized music could play a significant role in making that happen. By finding interesting variations on beloved songs like “Be Our Guest” and “Gaston” and with the addition of new songs, music could help push the story forward while elevating its emotional content at the same time.

New songs featured in the film and included on the soundtrack are: “Evermore,” a soaring ballad performed by the Beast (Dan Stevens); the heartwarming “Days in the Sun,” sung by Belle (Emma Watson), the Beast and the castle’s enchanted staff; and “How Does a Moment Last Forever,” sung by Maurice (Kevin Kline) and in a reprise, by Belle.

The soundtrack also features three brand new recordings including the duet “Beauty and the Beast” by GRAMMY® nominated and multi-platinum selling artist Ariana Grande and 10-time GRAMMY, Oscar®-winning and multi-platinum selling singer/songwriter/ musician John Legend. The iconic song originally recorded by Celine Dion and Peabo Bryson, features Alan Menken’s haunting melody and Howard Ashman’s memorable lyrics, and, upon its release in 1991, went on to receive an Academy Award®, Golden Globe® and GRAMMY Award. The music video for “Beauty and the Beast” was directed by Dave Meyers (P!nk’s “Just Like Fire,”  Katy Perry’s “Firework”) and can be viewed here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=axySrE0Kg6k.

In addition, five-time GRAMMY winning and best-selling recording artist Celine Dion performs “How Does A Moment Last Forever” and multi-platinum international recording artist and songwriter Josh Groban performed the third track, “Evermore.”

The “Beauty and the Beast” original motion picture soundtrack features 19 tracks and is available wherever music is sold and streamed (http://disneymusic.co/BeautySndtrkP, http://disneymusic.co/BeautySndtrk, http://disneymusic.co/BeautySndtrkWS). The Beauty and the Beast two-disc deluxe edition and the digital deluxe edition soundtrack, which are also available March 10, feature additional tracks including score, demos and outtakes."

Disclosure:  I was sent the digital version of this new CD release from the vendor in exchange for an honest review.  All views shared are mine and mine alone.

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This Spring Get Ready to Hop to the Music with Your Favorite Disney Music! #Giveaway

Disclosure:  In exchange for promoting this giveaway, I will be sent a complimentary Easter basket for my time.  However, all views shared are mine and mine alone.

Are you all set with your Easter basket gifts?  If not, and you have children who are fans of Disney Music and movies, then I have some perfect last minute gift ideas and an awesome giveaway (read on to learn more and enter today).

When it to the holidays, especially Easter, I like to buy gifts that my girls will enjoy time and again.  And, it is non-candy related the better.  So, when a holiday rolls around, I look to purchase CDs from some of their favorite Disney shows and movies, as well as cute Disney plush toys.  These are always a hit with the girls and they love to listen to their Disney Music CDs in the car, while their cuddly Disney character friends sit next to them. :-)

This Easter I have 4 wonderful family-friendly CDs to add to their basket that I know they will love.  And, you know what...I will love listening to them, too. :-)  Look at what the girls will wake up and find in their baskets come Easter morning...

Have you seen Zootopia yet?  We hope to see it soon, and know the girls will love the movie and music.  But, in the meantime, they can't get enough of the Lion Guard, which airs on Disney Junior.  This is a cute show and the girls know all the songs, so they will be excited to find this CD in their Easter basket.

And, now for the amazing giveaway I mentioned earlier.  Thanks to the kind folks over at Disney Music, one lucky Inspired by Savannah reader will win a Hop to the Music Easter Basket filled with the following CD titles...

This year's cellophane Easter basket will highlight four titles taken from our Hop to the Music campaign including:

All Disney Music titles from the Hop to the Music campaign are available for purchase by visiting: http://smarturl.it/httmar.

The Lion Guard 

Zootopia soundtrack 

Star Wars:  The Force Awakens  

Marvel Guardians of the Galaxy Cosmic Mix Vol. 1.  

And, if the above CD's weren't enough, they are also including a cute Kion plush toy (Courtesty of the Disney Store) and "Meet The New Guard" (a lift-the-flap book) from Disney Junior's hit series, "The Lion Guard."

To explore the full line of Lion Guard products, including the Kion plush,  please visit your local Disney Store or DisneyStore.com.

To enter this giveaway, please complete the entries on the following Rafflecopter form.  Good luck!  

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Holiday Gift Ideas -- New CD Additions to the Walt Disney "The Legacy Collection" -- Makes Great Stocking Stuffers (Review)

Disclosure: I was sent review copies from the vendor in order to write up an honest review.  All views shared are mine and mine alone.

INTRODUCES THE LEGACY COLLECTION

TO CELEBRATE MILESTONE ANNIVERSARIES

OF BELOVED SOUNDTRACKS

"Walt Disney Records’ newly created line of collectible CDs, Walt Disney Records The Legacy Collection, celebrates the anniversaries of Disney’s most cherished and classic properties that have been enchanting audiences for generations.  Through 2015, Walt Disney Records will celebrate 12 anniversaries including “Pinocchio” (75th), “Fantasia” (75^th), “Cinderella” (65^th), “Lady and the Tramp” (60^th), “Sleeping Beauty” (55^th), “Mary Poppins” (50^th), “The Lion King” (20^th) and “Toy Story”  (20^th), among others.

To honor these musical landmarks, Walt Disney Records The Legacy Collection will feature the beloved original soundtracks, plus valuable documentary content that tells the story behind the music.  Each album will feature newly created artwork from Lorelay Bove, a visual development artist at Walt Disney Animation Studios (“Tangled,” “Winnie the Pooh,” “Wreck-It Ralph”).  The illustrations, inspired by the original properties, will celebrate Disney’s rich heritage and create a unified look for the entire collection.

The first release in the series was The Lion King, a two-disc set featuring the original motion picture soundtrack, 30 minutes of previously unreleased score, plus liner notes by Don Hahn (producer) and Oscar-winning composer Hans Zimmer, that hit store shelves back on June 24th."

The track listing of this CD release includes:

Disc One

1. “Circle of Life/Nants’ Ingonyama” Performed by Carmen Twillie, African Vocals Performed by Lebo M

2. “Didn’t Your Mother Tell You Not to Play With Your Food” Score

3. “We Are All Connected” Score

4. “Hyenas in the Pride Land” Score

5. “I Just Can't Wait to Be King” Performed by Jason Weaver with Rowan Atkinson and Laura Williams

6. “Elephant Graveyard” Score

7. “I Was Just Trying to Be Brave” Score

8. “Be Prepared” Performed by Jeremy Irons with Whoopi Goldberg, Cheech Marin and Jim Cummings

9. “Simba, It’s to Die For” Score

10. “Stampede” Score

11. “Mufasa Dies” Score

12.” If You Ever Come Back We’ll Kill You” Score

13. “Bowling for Buzzards” Score

14. “Hakuna Matata” Performed by Nathan Lane, Ernie Sabella with Jason Weaver and Joseph Williams

15. “We Gotta Bone to Pick With You” Score

16. “Kings of the Past” Score

17. “Nala, Is It Really You?” Score

18. “Can You Feel the Love Tonight” Performed by Joseph Williams and Sally Dworsky with Nathan Lane, Ernie Sabella and Kristle Edwards

19. “Remember Who You Are” Score

20. “This Is My Home” Score

21. “The Rightful King” Score

  

Disc Two

 1. “The Morning Report” Performed by James Earl Jones, Jeff Bennett and Evan Saucedo 

2. “Warthog Rhapsody” Performed by Nathan Lane and Ernie Sabella

3. “We Are All Connected “Score Demo

4. “I Was Just Trying to Be Brave” Score Demo

5. “Stampede” Score Demo

6. “Mufasa Dies” Score Demo

7. “This Is My Home” Score Demo

8. “The Rightful King” Score Demo

9. “Circle of Life” Instrumental Demo  

10. “Circle of Life” Performed by Elton John

11. “I Just Can’t Wait to Be King” Performed by Elton John

12. “Can You Feel the Love Tonight” (End Title) Performed by Elton John

Following this successful first release, Walt Disney Records followed up with the following Walt Disney The Legacy Collection release --

Mary Poppins -- Released on 8/26/2014

Here is the track listing for this 3-CD collection:

Disc: 1:

1. Buena Vista Fanfare

2. Overture

3. One Man Band

4. Sister Suffragette (Glynis Johns, Hermione Baddeley, and Reta Shaw)

5. The Life I Lead (David Tomlinson)

6. The Perfect Nanny (Karen Dotrice and Matthew Garber)

7. Air Mail / Admiral Boom / The Not-So-Perfect Nannies / Mary Poppins Arrives

8. A Spoonful of Sugar (Julie Andrews)

9. Pavement Artist (Dick Van Dyke)

10. Jolly Holiday (Julie Andrews, Dick Van Dyke, Bill Lee, Ginny Tyler, Paul Frees, Marc Breaux, Marni Nixon, and Thurl Ravenscroft)

11. Jolly Holiday (Reprise) (Julie Andrews and Dick Van Dyke)

12. Penguin Dance (Irwin Kostal and Richard Sherman)

13. The Carousel Horses

14. Supercailfragilisticexpialidocious (Julie Andrews and Dick Van Dyke)

15. Pavement Artist (Reprise) (Dick Van Dyke)

16. Stay Awake (Julie Andrews)

17. Trouble at Uncle Albert's

18. I Love to Laugh (Ed Wynn, Julie Andrews, and Dick Van Dyke)

19. A British Bank (The Life I Lead) (David Tomlinson and Julie Andrews)

20. Feed the Birds (Tuppence a Bag) (Julie Andrews)

21. Father's Footsteps

22. Fidelity Fiduciary Bank (David Tomlinson and Nackvid Keyd)

23. Panic at the Bank

24. Chim Chim Cher-ee / March Over the Rooftops (Dick Van Dyke, Julie Andrews, Karen Dotrice, and Matthew Garber)

25. Step in Time (Dick Van Dyke, The Chimney Sweep Chorus, and Cast)

26. A Man Has Dreams (The Life I Lead/A Spoonful of Sugar) (David Tomlinson and Dick Van Dyke)

27. Mr. Banks Is Discharged

28. Let's Go Fly a Kite (David Tomlinson, Dick Van Dyke, and the Londoners)

Disc: 2:

1. The Perfect Nanny (Richard M. Sherman and Robert B. Sherman)

2. Jolly Holiday (Richard M. Sherman and Robert B. Sherman)

3. The Pearly Song [Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious] (Richard M. Sherman and Robert B. Sherman)

4. Stay Awake (Richard M. Sherman)

5. Chim Chim Cher-ee (Richard M. Sherman and Robert B. Sherman)

6. I Love to Laugh ( Richard M. Sherman and Robert B. Sherman)

7. Tuppence a Bag [Feed the Birds (Tuppence a Bag)] ( Richard M. Sherman)

8. Let's Go Fly a Kite ( Richard M. Sherman and Robert B. Sherman)

9. Mary Poppins Melody [Pre-Demo] (Richard M. Sherman and Robert B. Sherman)

10. Mary Poppins Melody [New Recording] (Kate Higgins)

11. Admiral Boom [Demo] (Richard M. Sherman)

12. Admiral Boom [New Recording] (Randy Crenshaw, Jeff Gunn, and Dennis Kyle)

13. The Right Side [Pre-Demo] (Richard M. Sherman and Robert B. Sherman)

14. The Right Side [New Recording] (Juliana Hansen)

15. The Chimpanzoo [Demo] (Richard M. Sherman)

16. The Chimpanzoo [New Recording] (Bob Joyce, Jeff Gunn, Randy Crenshaw, and Dennis Kyle)

17. The Land of Sand [Pre-Demo] (Richard M. Sherman and Robert B. Sherman)

18. The Land of Sand [New Recording] (Kate Higgins, Juliana Hansen, Jeff Gunn, and Bob Joyce)

19. The North Pole Polka [Pre-Demo] (Richard M. Sherman)

20. The North Pole Polka [New Recording] (Jeff Gunn, Bob Joyce, Richard M. Sherman, Kate Higgins, and Dennis Kyle)

21. The Eyes of Love [Pre-Demo] (Richard M. Sherman)

22. The Eyes of Love [New Recording] (Juliana Hansen)

23. Overture [Album Version]

Disc: 3:

1. Cherry Tree Lane

2. Mr. Banks Decided to Hire a Nanny Himself

3. The Children Write Their Own Advertisement

4. The Line of Applicants and Mary Poppins Arrives

5. Notes on Mary Meeting the Banks

6. Up to the Nursery

7. Bert and the Talking Pictures

8. A Carousel Horse Ride to the Seashore

9. The Return Home

10. The Next Morning We Meet the Sweep

11. Uncle Albert's

12. A Change in the Wind and an Adventure with Admiral Boom

13. The Bird Woman

14. Mr. Banks and the Compass

15. The Compass Sequence: Timbuktu

16. The Compass Sequence: The Land of Sand

17. The Compass Sequence: Tea in China

18. The Compass Sequence: The North Pole

19. The Return Home

20. Everyone Descends on Cherry Tree Lane

21. Mary Departs

22. Hollywood Spotlight

Sleeping Beauty -- Released on 10/7/2014

Here is the track listing for this CD --

Disc 1:

1. Main Title / Once Upon a Dream / Prologue

2. Hail to the Princess Aurora

3. The Gifts of Beauty and Song / Maleficent Appears / True Love Conquers All

4. The Burning of the Spinning Wheels / The Fairies Plan

5. Maleficent's Frustration

6. A Cottage in the Woods

7. Do You Hear That? / I Wonder (Mary Costa)

8. An Unusual Prince / Once Upon a Dream (Mary Costa and Bill Shirley)

9. Magical House Cleaning / Blue or Pink

10. A Secret Revealed

11. Skumps (Drinking Song) / The Royal Argument (Bill Thompson and Taylor Holmes)

12. Prince Phillip Arrives / How to Tell Stefan

13. Aurora's Return / Maleficent's Evil Spell

14. Poor Aurora / Sleeping Beauty

15. Forbidden Mountain

16. A Fairy Tale Come True

17. Battle with the Forces of Evil

18. Awakening

19. Finale

Disc 2:

1. It Happens I Have a Picture Demo (Hans Conried and Bill Thompson)

2. It Happens I Have a Picture (Randy Crenshaw and Dennis Kyle)

3. Riddle, Diddle, One, Two, Three Demo (Verna Felton, Barbara Jo Allen and Coleen Collins)

4. Riddle, Diddle, One, Two, Three (Cindy Robinson and Linda Kerns)

5. Evil Evil Demo (Hans Conried and Bill Thompson)

6. Evil Evil (Randy Crenshaw, Jeff Gunn and Dennis Kyle)

7. Sleeping Beauty Overture (Tutti Camarata Orchestra)

8. Blue Bird / I Wonder Album Version (Mary Costa)

9. Woodland Symphony / Once Upon a Dream Album Version (Mary Costa and Bill Lee)

10. Love Theme from Sleeping Beauty (Tutti Camarata Orchestra)

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Call me old fashioned, but I simply love all the classic Disney movies, especially Mary Poppins.  There is something about these family favorite movies that will last the test of time, and will continue to adults and children singing songs from these hit movies for years to comes.  Come on, don't tell me that when you hear a song like A Spoonful of Sugar (Julie Andrews), that you don't smile. :-)  Try finding an appropriate lyric in this or other Disney songs -- impossible.  While these songs will not find their way onto main stream radio anytime soon, fans of these movie will have full listening to these recent CD collection releases, while browsing through the valuable documentary content.

I was recently sent the three recent Walt Disney The Legacy Collection CD releases and have been loving listening to each of the CDs in the car when taking the girls to school in the AM. Not only is the music relaxing, but it is a great way to share music of Disney movies I grew up watching and love, with my girls.  I can't tell you how happy I get when I hear my girls singing along in the backseat or asking me to replay a song from one of these CDs.

When I first heard about the upcoming release of the Walt Disney The Legacy Collection CDs, I was so happy, as i would finally be able to add soundtrack CDs to my favorite Disney movies to my growing collection, which I plan to one day pass down to my girls.  I never expected, however, that each of these collections would be filled with so many songs.  Good luck in finding your favorite songs, as they will also become favorites once you start listening to these CDs.

In addition to the above recent Walt Disney The Legacy Collection CD releases, here is the release schedule for forthcoming Walt Disney The Legacy Collection CDs, that you will want to make note of and pre-order now:

The Legacy Collection 2014:

The Little Mermaid                  25^th      11/17/14

The Legacy Collection 2015:

Fantasia                                  75^th      1/3/15

Pinocchio                                75^th      2/3/15

Toy Story                                20^th      3/17/15

Disneyland                              60^th      4/7/15

Lady and the Tramp               60^th      5/12/15

Pocahontas                             20^th      6/23/15

Aristocats                                45^th      8/14/15*

Cinderella                                65^th      8/14/15*

*First to Market at D23

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You can order the available now Walt Disney The Legacy Collection CDs, as well as pre-order ones listed in the upcoming release schedule above by visiting disneymusicemporium.com. 

Honoring the continuing legacy of the Disney music catalog, Walt Disney Records' newly launched site, Disney Music Emporium (DME), is a destination for collectible Disney music products that also features monthly columns by guest writers, a News tab for fun Disney facts, plus videos that exclusively debut on DME including behind-the-scenes of beloved soundtracks, The Lost Chords and more.  The site will offer 15% off all purchases beginning Black Friday (Nov. 28) through Cyber Monday (Dec. 1).

Don't forget to also become a fan of the Disney Music Emporium so that you can stay up-to-date on new releases like these at Facebook.com/disneymusicemporium or following on Twitter at Twitter.com/DisneyMusicEmp. 

Disclosure: I was sent review copies from the vendor in order to write up an honest review.  All views shared are mine and mine alone.

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