Billy Joel sings Disney? Your childhood just got jazz hands.
Simply Mad About the Mouse collects affectionate tributes to Disney's songs from artists like the Gipsy Kings, Soul II Soul, and Kirk Whalum. Bobby McFerrin's "Siamese Cat Song," En Vogue's "Someday My Prince Will Come," and Harry Connick, Jr.'s "Bare Necessities" are among the highlights of this album. Also included are Michael Bolton's cover of "A Dream Is a Wish Your Heart Makes" and Billy Joel's "When You Wish Upon a Star.
Sound
Bobby McFerrin's completely unhinged 'Siamese Cat Song'
Production
Bizarre animated segments that scream 'early 90s computer graphics'
Acting
LL Cool J rapping about Cinderella with 100% commitment
Director
Scott Garen
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
This was peak 'Disney Renaissance' synergy—corporate synergy disguised as artistic tribute, before 'synergy' became a dirty word.
The Gipsy Kings' 'I've Got No Strings' was later repurposed for a 1995 Disney Channel promo, completing its journey to full corporate assimilation.
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