‘Kids movies’ is not the correct term as many of adults too simply enjoy watching these films as much as the younger audiences.The best part about kids movies these days is the soundtrack with songs that kids instantly connect with. Music definitely has a profound effect on children and they can express what they feel like through songs. These melodic songs from kids movies are very expressive and the kids simply relate to the emotions that come out. Here are ten such amazing songs that children have developed an instant liking for.
1. Sunshine, Lollipops And Rainbows – Cloudy With A Chance Of Meatballs
Cloudy With A Chance of Meatballs is a name that doesn’t really sound fascinating and to top it off, the trailer of the film didn’t create any great interest either. This notion is proved wrong when you actually watch the movie. The film charms you all through and the humor quotient of the film is worth a mention. This movie has a great song called ‘Sunshine Lollipops And Rainbows’ which comes at a point in the movie when one the the characters called Flint succeeds with his invention and makes all the residents of Swallow Falls extremely happy. This 1 minute song of jubilation is certainly a treat for kids.
2. Little April Shower – Bambi
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Bambi is a Disney classic and this movie has a lot of songs that take us through most of the emotions of the film. The song titled Little April Shower is one of the four original songs by Edward Plumb and Frank Churchill. This song is remembered and loved by most of the kids and has also been used in one of the Vodafone commercials in the UK.
3. When You Wish Upon A Star – Pinocchio
One of the most popular songs from Disney’s Pinnochio has been – ‘When You Wish Upon a Star’ which has also been used by the studio as its theme song for many years. This great song also received an Oscar award for the Best Original Song in the year 1940. This is probably one of the most memorable songs for most of us.
4. Somewhere Out There – An American Tail
An American Tail is a wonderful kids movie that was produced by Steven Spielberg’s production company Amblin Entertainment. The movie is about the journey and life of a young mouse who gets separated from his parents when they are fleeing their village that was ransacked by cats. ‘Somewhere Out There’ is a great song that connects with the emotional chords of many of us and was a great hit at that time and still is now.
5. I Hope That Somethin’ Better Comes Along – The Muppets Movie
‘I Hope that Somethin’ Better Comes Along’ is a beautiful duet between Rowlf and Kermit in which Rowlf comforts Kermit who is feeling low about his relationship with Miss Piggy. This amazing song connects very well with the kids and is an amazing song with a rare duo combination that sings it.
6. Under The Sea – The Little Mermaid
The Little Mermaid was another Disney Film that came out in 1989 and was an instant hit. The most colorful and appealing song from that movie is definitely ‘Under the Sea’ that was sung and perfomed by Sebastian the Crab. This song also won an Academy Award as well as a Golden Globe. In this song, Sebastian tried to convince Ariel that it is better to live under the sea where it was wet. This song had great lyrics and a great melody too.
7. A Whole New World – Aladdin
A ‘Whole New World’ is a song from Disney’s Aladdin which again won an Academy Award as well as a Golden Globe in the best song category. This song features when Aladdin takes Jasmine for a ride on his magic carpet. It is a truly magical song.
8. Circle Of Life – The Lion King
The ‘Circle of Life’ which is an overpowering and enthralling song from Disney’s The Lion King is sung by Elton John. This amazing song also won an Academy Award as did another song from the same movie. This song is well-placed in the film and is featured in the opening credits and also in the end, making it a befitting finale to a great film. The soundtrack of The Lion King has perhaps been the most successfully selling album in 1994.
9. Pure Imagination – Willy Wonka And The Chocolate Factory
‘Pure Imagination’ is a song from Willy Wonka And The Chocolate Factory (which is a film adaptation of the book written by Roald Dahl). This song also received and Academy Award nomination and is filmed on Gene Wilder who plays the part of an extremely odd chocolatier with criminal intentions.
10. Bare Necessities – Jungle Book
The other song that was nominated at the 1967 Oscars in the Best Song category was ‘Bare Necessities’ from the Disney film Jungle Book. However, this song is indeed a very fine song and it features Bagheera and Baloo. Jungle Book is a movie that most of us can relate to and brings out various emotions. The songs in the film are very engaging on the emotional level too.
