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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 19

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July 19, 2011 – The Soundtrack for Captain America: The First Avenger is Released

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“Who’s strong and brave, here to save the American way?”

On July 19, 2011, the soundtrack for the Marvel film Captain America: The First Avenger was released through Buena Vista Records and Marvel Music. The soundtrack features the score by Alan Silvestri, as well as the song “Star Spangled Man” by David Zippel and Alan Menken. The soundtrack was well-received by critics and fans alike, with “Captain America” being used in other Marvel films as the official Captain America theme within the film score.

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July 13

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July 13, 2004 – The Soundtrack to A Cinderella Story is Released Through Hollywood Records

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“Give no mind to what they say, it doesn’t matter anyway, our lips are sealed.”

On July 13, 2004, the soundtrack to the live-action film A Cinderella Story, starring Disney Channel star Hilary Duff, was released through Walt Disney Records. The soundtrack featured songs by other Disney recording artists, such as Jesse McCartney, as well as other recording artists, including the Goo Goo Dolls and Edwin McCain. It peaked at the top position on the Billboard Soundtrack Albums list, and at number 9 on the Billboard 200.

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June 17

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June 17, 2008 – The Soundtrack to Camp Rock is Released Through Walt Disney Records

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“Raise your hands up in the air and scream, we’re finding our voice, following our dream.”

On June 17, 2008, the soundtrack to the Disney Channel Original Movie Camp Rock was released through Walt Disney Records. The soundtrack had been streamed a week earlier on the Camp Rock official site, and officially premiered on Radio Disney on the 14th. On its official release, the album peaked at 3 on the Billboard 200, as well as reaching 2 on the U.S. iTunes store. The soundtrack featured performances by the Jonas Brothers and Demi Lovato, the stars of the film.

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June 14

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June 14, 2011 – The Soundtrack for Cars 2 is Released Through Walt Disney Records

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“You might think I’m crazy to hang around with you.”

On June 14, 2011, the soundtrack to Pixar’s 12th animated feature Cars 2 was released through Walt Disney Records. The soundtrack featured a score by Michael Giacchino, who had previously worked on The Incredibles, Ratatouille, and Up; this was his first collaboration with John Lasseter as the director. The soundtrack also featured songs by artists Weezer, Brad Paisley, Robbie Williams, and Japanese pop group Perfume. The soundtrack peaked at number 7 on the Billboard Top Soundtracks chart.

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June 9

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June 9, 2005 – The Sherman Brothers are Inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame

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“We are looking forward to another terrific and memorable evening where we spotlight the accomplishments of those who have provided us with the words and music that form the soundtrack of our lives.”

On June 9, 2005, the Sherman Brothers were added as the newest inductees to the Songwriters Hall of Fame. The pair was recognized as “incredible children’s film composers” and “one of Disney’s most successful songwriting teams.” Fellow inductees included Steve Cropper, John Fogerty, Isaac Hayes, David Porter, and Bill Withers. The ceremony took place at the Marriott Marquis in New York City.

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June 8

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June 8, 2004 – The Soundtrack for the Disney Channel Original Movie Zenon: Z3 is Released

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“You’re out of this world, can’t get any better, we’re gonna last forever, keep your head up, don’t look down.”

On June 8, 2004 the soundtrack for the Disney Channel Original Movie Zenon: Z3 was released through Walt Disney Records. The album featured songs from the fictional artists in the film, including Proto Zoa and Cosmic Blush; it also includes a remix of the hit song from the first movie in the series “Supernova Girl.” The album peaked at number 24 on the top soundtracks Billboard chart.

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May 27

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May 27, 1997 – The Soundtrack to Hercules is Released Through Walt Disney Records

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“I will find my way, I can go the distance, I’ll be there someday, if I can be strong.”

On May 27, 1997, the album Hercules: An Original Walt Disney Records Soundtrack was released. The album features music from the animated feature film, written by composer Alan Menken and lyricist David Zippel. Performers on the album include Lillas White, LaChanze, Roz Ryan, Roger Bart, Danny DeVito, Susan Egan, and Michael Bolton singing the pop version of “Go the Distance.” The music for the movie is heavily inspired by gospel and R&B, which fit in well with the idea of the muses telling the story of the hero Hercules. The Michael Bolton version of “Go the Distance” was released as a promotional single for the album. The song would go on to be nominated for an Academy Award for Best Original Song, but lost to “My Heart Will Go On” from Titanic.

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May 20

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May 20, 2003 – The Soundtrack for Finding Nemo is Released Through Walt Disney Records

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“Somewhere beyond the sea…”

On May 20, 2003, the soundtrack to Pixar’s fifth animated feature Finding Nemo was released through Walt Disney Records. This was the first Pixar feature not to be scored by Randy Newman, and the first collaboration between Pixar and Thomas Newman, who would go on to work with Andrew Stanton on the score for WALL-E. The score would go on to be nominated for Original Music Score at the Academy Awards, but lost to The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King.

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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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