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January 31

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January 31, 2006 – The Compilation Album Radio Disney Jams, Vol. 8 is Released Through Walt Disney Records

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“I’m strange, and I like it, that’s just the way I am.”

On January 31, 2006, the eighth volume of the compilation series Radio Disney Jams was released through Walt Disney Records. The album not only featured songs that had heavy airplay on Radio Disney, but also those songs that were used to promote Disney Channel programming and Disney animated feature films. Included in the track listing were Sk8er Boi by Avril Lavigne, Shake a Tail Feather by The Cheetah Girls, and Just The Way I Am by Skye Sweetnam. The album would go on to peak at number 70 on the Billboard 200 chart.

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January 27

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January 27, 1998 – The Compilation Album Winnie the Pooh: Friends Forever is Released Through Walt Disney Records

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“You’ve got a friend.”

On January 27, 1998, the compilation album Winnie the Pooh: Friends Forever was released through Walt Disney Records. The album featured several original songs about friendship inspired by the Winnie the Pooh series, featuring artists such as Mark Lennon, Nancy Bryan, and the cast of Winnie the Pooh. This album is one of many compilation albums released for the Winnie the Pooh franchise, and features songs with strong Celtic and acoustic influences.

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November 2

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November 2, 2004 – Walt Disney Records Presents Superstar Hits is Released

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“Tale as old as time, song as old as rhyme, Beauty and the Beast.”

On November 2, 2004, Walt Disney Records released the compilation album Walt Disney Records Presents Superstar Hits. The album contained pop versions of Disney songs from Disney’s more modern era, ranging from Beauty and the Beast, to Pixar’s Monsters Inc., to Treasure Planet; several of these songs were included in the credits of these animated films. Artists ranged from Peabo Bryson, Celine Dion, Christina Aguilera, and Tina Turner.

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October 28

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October 28, 2008 – The Rascal Flatts Album Greatest Hits Volume 1 is Released Through Lyric Street Records

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“This much I know is true, that God blessed the broken road that led me straight to you.”

On October 28, 2008, the first greatest hits album by country group Rascal Flatts, entitled Greatest Hits Volume 1, was released on Disney-owned country label Lyric Street Records. The album contained 13 of the band’s best hits from their first four studio albums, including “I’m Movin’ On,” “I Melt,” and “Bless the Broken Road.” The album also contained three Christmas songs as bonus tracks. The album peaked at number two on the Top Country Albums, and number 6 of the Billboard 200. The album was reissued in 2009 with four live bonus tracks, along with an audio interview with the band.

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October 26

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October 26, 2004 – The Compilation Album Greatest Disney TV & Film Hits by Christy Carlson Romano is Released Through Walt Disney Records

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“Just dive in, let the good times roll, nothing feels better than letting go.”

On October 26, 2004, the album Greatest Disney TV & Film Hits by Christy Carlson Romano was released through Walt Disney Records. The album was a compilation of songs Romano had recorded for several Disney projects, including the Disneymania series, Even Stevens, and Kim Possible. The original song “Dive In” was the only song recorded specifically for this release. The album is the only release by Romano.

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August 2

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August 2, 2005 – The Compilation Album Radio Disney: Move It is Released Through Walt Disney Records

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“Everybody dance now!”

On August 2, 2005, the Radio Disney compilation album Radio Disney: Move It was released through Walt Disney Records. The album features music designed to make listeners move, and features a variety of dance numbers, ranging from “I Got You” by James Brown, to “Byou” by Cheetah Girl Sabrina Bryan, to “Macarena” by Los Del Rio.

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July 26

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July 26, 2005 – The Soundtrack for Sky High is Released Through Hollywood Records

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“I’ll stop the world and melt with you.”

On July 26, 2005, the soundtrack for the live-action film Sky High was released through Hollywood Records. The album is a compilation of covers of popular songs from the 1980s, including “I Melt With You” performed by Bowling for Soup, “Just What I needed” performed by Caleigh Peters, and “Everybody Wants to Rule the World” performed by Christian Burns. “I Melt With You” was the only single released to promote the album. The album has received mixed reviews.

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July 8

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July 8, 2008 – The Compilation Album Country Sings Disney is Released Through Walt Disney Records and Lyric Street Records

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“Life is a highway, I wanna ride it all night long.”

On July 8, 2008, the compilation album Country Sings Disney was released through a joint record label release with Walt Disney Records and Lyric Street Records (the Walt Disney Records country label). The album featured reinterpretations of Disney classics, such as “When I See An Elephant Fly” by Josh Gracin and “Part of Your World” by Faith Hill, as well as country songs from Pixar films, such as “Life is a Highway” by Rascal Flatts. The album featured several heavy-hitters within the country music scene, including Bonnie Raitt, Little Big Town, and Tim McGraw. The album peaked at number 15 on the Top Country Albums chart, as well as 91 on the Billboard 200.

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May 18

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May 18, 2004 – The Soundtrack for That’s So Raven is Released Through Walt Disney Records

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“It’s the future I can see, it’s so mysterious to me.”

On May 18, 2004, the soundtrack for the Disney Channel Original Series That’s So Raven was released through Walt Disney Records. Featuring songs sung by the cast and a collection of other pop songs, the album peaked at number 44 on the Billboard 200. Artists included lead actress Raven-Symoné, Jesse McCartney, Chaka Khan, and Kool & the Gang. The album would eventually be certified gold by the RIAA.

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May 17

Posted on May 17, 2016 by disneydetail

May 17, 2005 – The Compilation Album Best of the Muppets Featuring the Muppets’ Wizard of Oz is Released

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“Sometimes, you gotta get out of Kansas.”

On May 17, 2005, the special compilation album Best of the Muppets Featuring the Muppets’ Wizard of Oz was released through Walt Disney Records. This was the first album released through Disney after their acquisition of the Muppets in February 2004. The album mainly featured songs from the television movie The Muppets’ Wizard of Oz, starring Ashanti and Queen Latifah. A song from the film, “When I’m With You,” was nominated for an Emmy award, but lost to “Mary Jane/Mary Lane” from Reefer Madness. The album also featured standards from the Muppet catalogue, including “Mahna Mahna” and “Rainbow Connection.”

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