Top 20 Disney Songs of the 21st Century

[Music] stand back why you'll see welcome to ms mojo and today we're counting down our picks for the top 20 disney songs of the 21st century come on have a go no i haven't sung in years i knew i couldn't possibly d flat major for this list we'll be looking at the best melodies that have come from the mouse house from the year 2000 on so although xenon is a girl of the 21st century her 1999 movie and its catchy supernova girl tune are ineligible for our list since some of these songs happen at major plot points a spoiler warning is in effect what's your favorite disney tune of the century let us know in the comments below number 20 someday zombies cheerleaders zombies and pep rallies oh my in this disney channel original movie human and zombie teens must learn to coexist after they both enter into the same preppy suburban high school zed and addison end up falling in love during this collision of two worlds during their someday duet they imagine a time where all of their friends can get along [Music] the movie and its sequel also offer up great jams like fired up and flesh and bone however some days important messages about love equality and acceptance earns its special recognition [Music] number 19 cruising for a bruising teen beach movie all right i went to the driving what did i see nearly 60 years ago cinema was hit by a wave of movies known as beach party films in 2013 disney paid homage to that time with teen beach movie the film within a film follows a pair of surfers who are transported into a beach musical known as wet side story during one of the film's most high energy numbers leather and beehives take center stage as a pack of greasers sing about rebellion rock and roll and fast cars it's a rockabilly grease inspired fever dream that is pure nostalgia and perfectly captures this bygone era we're not gonna live any other way no we're not gonna live any other way any other way number 18 cheetah sisters the cheetah girls the cheetah girls is a perfect snapshot of the early 2000s a time when velour tracksuits and sugary and sweet pop music reigned this famous girl band featured raven simone adrian houston keeley williams and sabrina bryan [Music] soon after the first film debuted songs like cinderella and girl power became fan favorites but if there is one song that captures what the girl group is all about it's cheetah sisters [Music] the group sings about their unbreakable bond with powerful vocals and lyrics while their spots might be different colors they'll never stop seeing each other as family [Music] number 17 show yourself frozen two after frozen became a mega hit in 2013 it seemed only natural that it would receive a sequel this time around elsa embarks on an adventure to discover the source of a mysterious euphonius voice that keeps calling to her while finding out who she is along the way [Music] [Music] show yourself portrays her plea to find out who the disembodied vocals belong to are you [Music] other songs like the technically challenging into the unknown are definitely masterpieces too but show yourself is a song fueled by heartfelt emotions that resonate with many of us it's a shining example of how and why the frozen franchise is a force of nature [Music] [Applause] [Music] number 16 you are the music in me high school musical too in 2006 high school musical took the world by storm and introduced a generation to the wonderful world of musical theater fans were reunited with characters like troy bolton and gabriela montez in high school musical 2 only a year later [Music] while preparing for the country club's talent show troy and gabriela sing you are the music in me for the first time the sweet and catchy duet plays off of zac efron and vanessa hutchins undeniable chemistry [Music] [Applause] [Music] this tune reminds us of the feelings of excitement and joy that come with a budding romance after this memorable duet troy and gabriella gave us another great love song with can i have this dance in high school musical [Music] 3. number 15. a cover is not the book mary poppins returns when it was announced that disney was producing a sequel to the beloved childhood classic mary poppins with emily blunt assuming the titular role expectations were high the film went on to blow us away during christmas in 2018. chapter titles are like signs and if you read between the lines you'll find your first impression was mistook adults and kids were treated to a sentimental and whimsical experience thanks to songs like a cover is not the book a seamless blend of live action and animation the song is a master class in witty lyrics and storytelling wish youndy wore a smile plus two feathers and a leaf so no one tried to rob her cause she barely wore a stick for when you're in your birthday suit there ain't much better musical wordsmith lin-manuel miranda and a pitch perfect emily blunt put on a dazzling show that leaps off the screen during this number this colorful song instantly brightens up our day every time we listen to it [Music] [Applause] number 14 rotten to the core descendants since its premiere in 2015 descendants has quickly become one of the disney channel's most recognizable franchises the first film follows the adolescent offspring of disney's most heinous villains including maleficent jafar cruella deville and the evil queen this band of misfits causes mischief and mayhem and dance through a crowded market in this opening number employing electronic beats and infectious lyrics rotten to the core helps introduce the audience to the scoundrels and helps establish their certified wickedness [Music] this song set the stage for later hits like descendants 3's queen of mean both of these villainous anthems helped bring the spirits of classic disney villains into the 21st century [Music] number 13 mother knows best tangled some of the best songs in the disney canon are without a doubt villain songs ballads like be prepared and poor unfortunate souls are memorable for how sinister they are but mother gothel's mother knows best from tangled takes a different approach mother knows best listen to your mother it's a scary world out there performed by two-time tony winner donna murphy the song is up tempo and features a light playful melody gothel uses the song to conjure up fear and doubt in rapunzel cannibals and snakes hold the plane oh yes but also large bugs men with pointy teeth and stop no more you'll just upset me as she lists off all of the evils of the world the princess is encouraged to stay inside the song subverts audience expectations of what a villain's signature song is supposed to sound like while providing great comedic beats mother knows best number 12. strut the cheetah girls 2. in the cheetah girls sequel the band goes international by taking off to spain to participate in a music festival the soundtrack is full of hits like amigas cheetahs as great as that song is strut steals the show pounding the pavement kicking through the streets so one day like a it starts off slow before becoming an energetic and upbeat song that's full of confidence-boosting lyrics the girls dance spin and explore barcelona while we fall in love with this lively tune it also features some great vocals from peter vives after listening to this song a couple of times we were ready to strut our way right over to the catalonia region [Music] number 11 almost there the princess and the frog when disney adapted the fairy tale the princess and the frog the world was introduced to one of the greatest female leads in the studio's canon tiana i know exactly where i'm going i'm getting [Music] during this big number the aspiring new orleans restaurateur imagines the possibilities that await her she's full of excitement emotion and optimism as she sings about being on the precipice of making her dreams come true [Music] course things don't go totally according to plan especially since the evil dr facilia is around to brew trouble and give us memorable songs like friends on the other side fortunately tony winner anika noni rose performs the vocals of almost there with such conviction that there is no doubting that tiana will achieve her dreams [Music] [Applause] number 10 chillin like a villain descendants 2 the descendants never fail to make being bad look so good in the franchise's second film evie is tasked with helping king ben learn her and her friends evil ways [Music] sheep naturally teaches him through song and dance what results is an infectious little number that is all about unapologetically breaking rules tapping into your evil side and looking effortlessly cool while doing so [Music] you could call evie's training methods a little unconventional however it did seem to bring the best and the worst in ben by the time the song is done he's proven himself to be quite the pickpocket and a pretty decent dancer [Music] number nine determinate lemonade mouth sometimes the best ideas are found in the most unexpected places you know you gotta get it out i can't take it that's what being friends about this disney channel original movie chronicles the formation of a high school band after the group meets during detention encouraged by their teacher to enter into a contest the band tests things out during their school's halloween bash their song starts off slow but blasts into a dizzying display of electronic pop and dance inducing rhythms [Music] as the band performs for an audience of costume contest hopefuls it becomes clear that the song is livening up the party and setting the mood of one great night even the most jaded listener will long for those awkward but fun school dances after hearing to terminate [Music] number eight this is me camp rock out of the many disney channel original films camp rock boasts one of the most memorable soundtracks full of rock and pop inspired hits every song is a certified jam the gotta find you number hits particularly high notes after listening to a number of fun tracks protagonist michy torres takes center stage with the most moving song of them all i've always been the kind of girl that hit my face so afraid to tell the world what i've got to say mitchie's true authentic self is revealed to the entire music camp with this is me the song is a great way to conclude michi's arc and let demi lovato show off their powerhouse vocals [Music] they gifted us with their talents again to give us noteworthy tunes like wouldn't change a thing in the sequel [Music] [Applause] number seven that's how you know enchanted enchanted takes the tropes of classic animated musicals and turns them upside down how does she know that you love her oh he knows the song too how do you show her you love her how does she know that you really really truly love her i've never heard this song at the same time it earnestly pays homage to its roots with songs like true love's kiss one of its best musical numbers is unquestionably the oscar nominated that's how you know everybody wants to know their true love is true [Music] amy adams leads a song that features a steel band plenty of backup vocals and lots of infectious energy within the movie she encourages ordinary residents in central park to join her in a big show-stopping number even the most jaded of moviegoers can't help but be completely won over by gisele's over-the-top celebration of love and romance number six we're all in this together high school musical there's no denying the iconic nature of start of something new and we all know the lyrics to breaking free by now after we hear these classic high school musical hits east high students gather to stomp clap and sing along to we're all in this together [Music] they set aside egos competition and rivalries for a tune about working in tandem to make everyone's dreams come true it was great to hear everyone from aspiring scientists to basketball players sing on this upbeat track [Music] featuring unforgettable lyrics this song was an extremely satisfying way to cap off the start of a pop culture phenomenon [Music] [Applause] number five what dreams are made of the lizzie mcguire movie before lizzie mcguire ended all the stops were pulled out to give the beloved series its own such movie beautiful night in the film lizzie and her bff gordo venture to italy with their middle school classmates the young fashionista finds herself in a messy situation when she's persuaded to pretend to be a renowned italian singer named isabella fortunately everything works out and she gets to perform this epic duet with her famous doppelganger [Music] what dreams are made of is an empowering song that makes you feel like you can accomplish anything and it appears just as protagonist lizzie overcame all her challenges too we're grateful that she traveled to italy to give us this dreamy tune [Music] number four the climb hannah montana the movie i can almost see it that dream i'm dreaming but with a soundtrack featuring songs by a variety of big musical names like taylor swift and rascal flatts hannah montana the movie is full of great country and pop jams but the one song that's the most synonymous with the 2009 film is the climb the song's all about pushing forward to that goal that's just within reach [Music] written by jesse alexander and john mabe this song's popularity proved miley cyrus would keep topping the charts after she stepped away from hannah montana full of metaphorical and hopeful lyrics this grammy-nominated song has become an anthem of strength and resilience [Music] number three remember me coco in 2017 pixar's coco tugged at our heartstrings every time the main character picked up his guitar the story follows a young boy named miguel who goes on an unintentional journey to the land of the dead and learns important lessons about family in the process while we hear plenty of great songs during his journey the oscar-winning remember me stands out the most [Music] although it's fun as a lively ballad it hits hardest when it slowed down and sung without any extra bells or whistles for even if i'm far away i hold you in my heart i sing a secret song to you each night we are apart the lyrics paint a simple yet poetic portrait of longing and love that digs deep this tender song has the power to turn on the waterworks and comfort listeners like a warm blanket [Music] remember [Music] me number two how far i'll go moana moana's a movie about a young ocean-bound adventurer attempting to save her island and people from a grim fate the multi-talented lin-manuel miranda opataya fuai and mark mancina made sure her brave journey was full of fantastic songs there's no need to pray it's okay you're welcome i guess it's just my way of being me maui's you're welcome was ridiculously catchy and the wondrous shiny still leaves us in off at the end of the day ali'i corvallio commanded most of our attention with the stunning how far i'll go see the line where the garden to see it calls me and no one knows the song's rich and empowering lyrics are a call to action and adventure it's a tune that uplifts you encourages you to shed your doubts and to live life as courageously and boldly as moana does [Music] before we unveil our top pick here are a few honorable mentions man or muppet the muppets oscar nominated for best original song [Music] [Applause] push it to the limit jump in a fun and energetic but underrated gems speechless aladdin jasmine finally gets her own signature song evermore beauty and the beast an original song from the live action remake soundtrack i'll fool myself she'll walk right in and be with me try everything zootopia a fun song with an important message [Music] before we continue be sure to subscribe to our channel and ring the bell to get notified about our latest videos you have the option to be notified for occasional videos or all of them if you're on your phone make sure you go into your settings and switch on notifications number one let it go frozen songwriters kristen anderson lopez and robert lopez certainly know how to produce hits honestly we never thought we'd love a song about building a snowman until they worked on frozen but we think this dynamic duo will be most remembered for let it go conceal don't feel don't let them know well now they tony award winner idina menzel lends her vocals to elsa for this emotional and powerful song her incredible talents ensured this tune would be a show-stopping jaw-dropping and standing ovation-worthy movie moment [Music] [Music] even if you didn't see the film there's a pretty good chance you heard this song playing on the radio shortly after it came out this grammy and oscar award-winning tune took the world by storm it still stands as disney's most iconic song of the century [Music] do you agree with our picks check out this other recent clip from msmojo and be sure to subscribe and ring the bell to be notified about our latest videos

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Length: 26min 37sec (1597 seconds)

Published: Sun Oct 31 2021