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Published: Wednesday, 10 July 2024 at 13:52 PM


Memorable chorus? Exhilarating melody? Emotional lyrics? Just what is is that makes a truly great Disney song? It’s an imposing question indeed. And one we dared to answer, as we combed some 86 years’ worth of cinematic history to choose our best Disney songs.

Disney movies have always capably blended lush visuals and ear-worming tunes to crowd-pleasing effect. These 15 choices demonstrate the studio’s populist touch at its most impressive. From emotional ballads to villainous statements and catchy numbers for scene-stealing side characters, it demonstrates the incredible diaspora of Disney music that exists for fans to enjoy.

Best Disney songs: 15 to 11

15. We Don’t Talk About Bruno (Encanto, 2021)

This visually luscious Disney CG animation was acclaimed as a celebration of Colombian culture. Disney veteran Lin-Manuel Miranda’s songs adorn this story of a family whose denizens, all bar one, are blessed with magic abilities. Better still, Miranda’s genre-blending flair, along with Germaine Franco’s inventive score, keeps things snapping along.