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March 27

March 27, 2007 – The Soundtrack for Meet the Robinsons is Released Through Walt Disney Records

“These little wonders, these twists and turns of fate.”

On March 27, 2007, the soundtrack for Disney’s 47th animated feature film Meet the Robinsons was released through Walt Disney Records. The soundtrack features popular artists The All-American Rejects, Rufus Wainwright, and Rob Thomas, the latter of which wrote the song “Little Wonders” which was featured during the film’s ending and credits. The band They Might Be Giants were also featured, singing a cover of the Disney Park attraction song “There’s a Great Big Beautiful Tomorrow” from the Carousel of Progress. The soundtrack also featured pieces of the original

March 22

March 22, 2005 – The Album Disney’s Fairy Tale Weddings is Released Through Walt Disney Records

“Classic instrumental love songs for your happily-ever-after”

On March 22, 2005, the instrumental album Disney’s Fairy Tale Weddings was released through Walt Disney Records.  The album features instrumental versions of Disney favorites, including “Beauty and the Beast” and “Bella Notte,”along with less well known songs such as “Endless Night” from The Lion King musical and “Lavender Blue (Dilly Dilly)” from So Dear to My Heart.

January 27

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.

November 2

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.

November 1

November 1, 2005 – The Soundtrack to Chicken Little is Released Through Walt Disney Records

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“Don’t go breaking my heart, I won’t go breaking your heart.”

On November 1, 2005, the soundtrack to Disney’s 46th animated feature film Chicken Little was released through Walt Disney Records. The film features no original songs, but covers of popular songs from a wide range of genres, including “Shake a Tail Feather” performed by the Cheetah Girls (originally by The Five Du-Tones), and “Don’t Go Breaking My Heart” by the cast of the film (originally by Elton John and Kiki Dee. The soundtrack also features the score of the film by John Debney.

October 26

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.

October 25

October 25, 2011 – Tribute Album In the Key of Disney by Brian Wilson is Released

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“The Beach Boys sound and the Disney people make a fantastic collaboration. I tried to do justice to all their songs.”

On October 25, 2011, the tenth studio album by recording artist Brian Wilson, titled In the Key of Disney, was released through Walt Disney Records. The second album for Disney, Wilson took his distinctive Beach Boys style and applied it to a variety of Disney staples, ranging from “The Bare Necessities” from The Jungle Book to “You’ve Got a Friend in Me” from Toy Story. Disney had approached Wilson with an idea for a Disney tribute album in 2009, but Wilson wished to create a Gershwin tribute album first, which he released in 2010.

October 4

October 4, 2005 – The Special Edition Soundtrack for Cinderella is Released Through Walt Disney Records

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“No matter how your heart is grieving, if you keep on believing, the dream that you wish will come true.”

On October 4, 2005, in conjunction with the Platinum Edition home video release, the Special Edition Soundtrack for the animated feature Cinderella was released through Walt Disney Records. The album featured songs from the hit animated feature, and included extras in the form of demo recordings of songs cut from the film, as well as a cover of “A Dream Is a Wish Your Heart Makes” by Kimberley Locke and the song “Beautiful” by Jim Brickman and Wayne Brady.

September 30

September 30, 2008 – The Nightmare Before Christmas Tribute Album Nightmare Revisited is Released Through Walt Disney Records

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“Boys and girls of every age, wouldn’t you like to see something strange?”

On September 30, 2008, the tribute album for the animated feature The Nightmare Before Christmas, titled Nightmare Revisited, was released through Walt Disney Records. The album was released to commemorate the 15th anniversary of the cult classic film, and featured a myriad of artists with their renditions of the film’s songs. Evanescence vocalist promoted the album by performing her cover of “Sally’s Song” on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno. Other artists featured on the album were Marilyn Manson, Korn, and Plain White T’s. The album went on to peak at number 31 on the Billboard 200, and number one on the Billboard Top Compilation Albums.

August 15

August 15, 2006 – The Cheetah Girls 2 Soundtrack is Released Through Walt Disney Records

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“Amigas cheetahs, friends for life, the rhythm and each other, that’s what keeps us tight.”

On August 15, 2006, the soundtrack to the Disney Channel Original Movie The Cheetah Girls 2 was released through Walt Disney Records. The album was a major success compared to its predecessor, debuting and peaking at number five on the Billboard 200, and peaking at number one on the Top Soundtrack Albums chart. The album would go on to be certified platinum by the RIAA after selling over 1.4 million copies. The album also spawned five singles: “The Party’s Just Begun,” “Strut,” “Step Up,” “Amigas Cheetahs,” and “Dance With Me.”