Disney Karaoke, Volume 1 [Karaoke]

Editorial Reviews
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It's safe to assume that every kid in the United States--outside of those raised among fringe groups--grew up harboring fantasies of shoving aside the animated star of the latest hit Disney film and inhabiting the character's cartoon shoes him- or herself, at least until the end credits rolled. Such an assumption is not lost on the clever folks at Disney, who've launched the Disney Karaoke series, consisting of favorites from the company's perennially popular movies, first sung in apple-pure, completely unironic Disney style and then presented instrumentally, giving closet crooners a chance to show their stuff. Highlights on the first volume include 10 songs from 10 films, including "Just Around the Riverbend" (from Pocahantas), "Reflection" (from Mulan), and "A Whole New World" (from The Little Mermaid) as well as the feel-good "Zip-a-Dee-Doo-Dah" (from Song of the South), the infectious and entirely irresistible "Hakuna Matata" (from The Lion King), and the sentiment-stirring classic "When You Wish Upon a Star" (from Pinnochio). Even without the karaoke concept this CD would make lots of can't-miss lists; the song selection alone adds up to pure fun. Even so, Disney, not wishing to disappoint karaoke die-hards, has thoughtfully included complete lyrics in the liner notes. So no excuses for missteps and no more feeling silly--The Jungle Book's "I Wanna Be Like You" actually does include the phrase "Oh, Oobee doo--I wanna be like you." --Tammy La Gorce

Tracks:

Zip-A-Dee-Doo-Dah
Hakuna Matata
I Wan'na Be Like You (The Monkey Song)
He's a Tramp
Go the Distance
Just Around the Riverbend
Reflection
Part of Your World
Once Upon a Dream
When You Wish Upon a Star
Zip-A-Dee-Doo-Dah (Instrumental)
Hakuna Matata (Instrumental)
I Wan'na Be Like You (The Monkey Song) (Instrumental)
He's a Tramp (Instrumental)
Go the Distance (Instrumental)
Just Around the Riverbend (Instrumental)
Reflection (Instrumental)
Part of Your World (Instrumental)
Once Upon a Dream (Instrumental)
When You Wish Upon a Star (Instrumental)

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It's safe to assume that every kid in the United States--outside of those raised among fringe groups--grew up harboring fantasies of shoving aside the animated star of the latest hit Disney film and inhabiting the character's cartoon shoes him- or herself, at least until the end credits rolled. Such an assumption is not lost on the clever folks at Disney, who've launched the Disney Karaoke series, consisting of favorites from the company's perennially popular movies, first sung in apple-pure, completely unironic Disney style and then presented instrumentally, giving closet crooners a chance to show their stuff. Highlights on the first volume include 10 songs from 10 films, including "Just Around the Riverbend" (from Pocahantas), "Reflection" (from Mulan), and "A Whole New World" (from The Little Mermaid) as well as the feel-good "Zip-a-Dee-Doo-Dah" (from Song of the South), the infectious and entirely irresistible "Hakuna Matata" (from The Lion King), and the sentiment-stirring classic "When You Wish Upon a Star" (from Pinnochio). Even without the karaoke concept this CD would make lots of can't-miss lists; the song selection alone adds up to pure fun. Even so, Disney, not wishing to disappoint karaoke die-hards, has thoughtfully included complete lyrics in the liner notes. So no excuses for missteps and no more feeling silly--The Jungle Book's "I Wanna Be Like You" actually does include the phrase "Oh, Oobee doo--I wanna be like you." --Tammy La Gorce

Customer Reviews:

Disney Karaoke, Volume 1.......2007-06-27

We bought this cd for my daugther to learn a song for talent. It's awesome. I like the fact that it has the vocals and the instrumental for competition.

Warning: Mislabeled as a Karaoke title. This is a Sing Along........2007-01-04

Conventional Karaoke titles use CD-G formats. This should have been labelled a Disney Sing along Album. Printed lyrics do not make a Karaoke CD which is entirely misleading the general consumer.

Fortunately the variety of songs and quality of the recordings still give a strong entertainment value for your child.

If you want the variety of Disney music, here it is. If you want a sing along album, especially if you do not have a Karaoke player, you have your wish.

If you want a Karaoke format, look elsewhere.

I have a question...............2006-10-07

I'm singing "Part of your world" for our talent show in the spring, how good is the karaoke track of this song?

Great for driving with your Kids.......2005-04-08

This is one of the greatest CD's to have in your car CD player in you have a child. I have this cd, and it is wonderful for my little sister whom is in my car sometime she LOVES to sing. She knows her Disney songs, and in this world of American Idol, and such she wants to sing too. So.. this CD is wonderful she knows all of those lyrics, and she is so proud of herself when she can sing a whole song, without the original singer too. This is a great cd for someone who likes Disney too, I have found myself driving down the road singing the songs. J

Karaoke CD???--OH, PLEASE!!!!- Don't waste your $$........2005-01-15

I wish I had read the reviews before purchasing this online, but how can you go wrong with a Disney product, right?!! I just assumed all CD's marketed as a Karaoke product included the lyrics as graphics on the screen. I know that this was my mistake as a new karaoke machine owner. Live and learn, I guess. I purchased two other volumes at the same time, and, fortunately, realized my mistake before opening the other two. Guess what? They are being sent back!

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