Disney
This song is from this 2008 Disney Channel television film and was featured on the soundtrack of the same name as the fourth single.
"This is Me" - Camp Rock
A 2015 song recorded by this Canadian singer for their fourth studio album. Commercially, the song topped the charts of thirteen countries. It spent seven weeks at number one on the Canadian Hot 100 and three weeks at number one on the US Billboard Hot 100.
"Sorry" - Justin Beiber
This song released by this American rock band in 1999 is described as "a daily affirmation that life is, in general, is good". It was nominated for the Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals at the 42nd Grammy Awards.
"All Star" - Shrek
This 1968 song references this performer's years growing up in this particular state. He wrote it while overseas recording for the Beatles' label Apple Records and the song's themes reflect his homesickness at the time.
"Carolina In My Mind" - James Taylor
This single peaked at number two in the chart of the Music Vendor trade paper (within a year renamed Record World) and at number three on the Billboard and Cash Box. Billboard ranked this song as the number 1 song of 1963.
"Surfin' USA" - The Beach Boys
Released in 1973, the song reached number 15 on the Billboard Hot 100. While the song title is based on a real town in Texas, the singer/song writer's lyrics about the community are fictional. The song spent eight weeks in the Top 40.
"China Grove" - The Doobie Brothers
This 1998 Disney song lyrical content expresses the way the main character feels about wanting to show the world who they really are instead of pretending to be who they are not.
"Reflection" - Mulan
This 2008 song is fundamentally based on the philosophy of making the most of the moment. The writer penned the tune in only 20 minutes when he was in a really-good mood! Throughout the song he is addressing his romantic interest and is ready to give himself fully to this individual.
"I'm Yours" - Jason Mraz
This song was made famous in this 1965 musical.
"My Favorite Things" - The Sound of Music
In the US, this young performer's version of this song peaked at No. 2 for five non-consecutive weeks in late 1997 and early 1998.
"How Do I Live" - LeAnn Rimes
Recorded in 1963, it was the first record to be made using four-track equipment for this famous band. The song offered a deft blend of African American rhythm and blues, West Coast surf music and high-octane rock 'n' roll.
"I Want To Hold Your Hand" - The Beatles
Released as a single in January 1985, the singer said that he "improvised" the lyric and was just playing around with a drum machine.
"Sussudio" - Phil Collins
Used as the theme song for this 1995 animated film has since become a major musical component for its sequels.
"You've Got A Friend In Me" - Toy Story
This 2016 song was recorded by this American singer-songwriter for their second major-label studio album. It was a commercial success, peaking at number 13 on the US Billboard Hot 100. It was certified quadruple platinum in Australia, and triple platinum in Canada and the US. The song focuses on gaining self-respect and confidence.
"Me Too" - Meghan Trainor
This is a 1952 American musical romantic comedy film directed and choreographed by the same person. The song is the same as the movie title.
"Singing in the Rain" - Gene Kelly
Released in 1987 this song became this country singer's third No. 1 single on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Singles charts. The idea for the song's title stemmed from writer's son, who, after saying his nightly prayers.
"Forever and Ever, Amen" - Randy Travis
This song was from this artist's 1976 album. The lyrics celebrated the birth of his daughter.
"Isn't She Lovely" - Stevie Wonder
A song by this American rock band, originally released in 1981. It became a number 9 hit on the Billboard Hot 100. The title of the song came from something the keyboardist's father frequently told him when he was a struggling musician living on Los Angeles' Sunset Boulevard ready to give up because he was not having success in the music industry. Each time he would call home in despair, his father would tell him this phrase in the song title.
"Don't Stop Believin'" - Journey
The 1994 song is well known for its opening line, sung by a South African composer in the Zulu language.
"Circle of Life" - The Lion King
This song was recorded by this American singer and was released as the album's second single in late 2002. A pop and R&B ballad, the song lyrically discusses inner beauty, as well as self-esteem and insecurity issues.
"Beautiful" - Christina Aguilera
This song was written specifically for the 1973 film of the same name. Covering a wide array of themes and topics, this performer sings about recovering relationships, social awareness, and love in general.
"The Way We Were" - Barbara Streisand
Recorded in 1991, this song became the duo's fourth single release and fourth consecutive number-one single on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Singles chart. The song is a tribute to the line dancing in a Texas-style honky-tonk.
"Boot Scootin' Boogie" - Brooks & Dunn
This Europop song by this Swedish group was released as a single in Sweden in 1976. Lyrically, the song concerns a visit to the discotheque, but approaches the subject from the joy of dancing itself.
"Dancing Queen" - ABBA
Released in 1965, the song means to dream about being free and away from any hardships. The writer was in New York during a particularly cold winter and was longing for the warmth from this state.
"California Dreamin'" - The Mamas & the Papas
This song was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Song in 1979. The song sets the singer up as a character and provides the motivation that sends him out on those highways and byways.
"Rainbow Connection" - The Muppet Movie
This 2020 song was released by this famous boy band. Intended to soothe listeners during the COVID-19 pandemic, the song talks about joy and appreciation for the little things that make life valuable.
"Dynamite" - BTS
This 1998 song won the Academy Award for Best Song (Original Score) and sung by two famous performers. It is a big ballad, with meaningful and inspirational lyrics, describing the ability each person has to achieve.
"When You Believe" (Mariah Carey and Whitney Houston) - The Prince of Eqypt
It was released in February 1989 as his debut single. The song is a reflection on a relationship this co-writer had recently ended with a girlfriend of seven years. He shared his dying romance story with friend who - after sharing an idea for the melody - came up with the hook line for this melody.
"A Better Man" - Clint Black
This song was recorded in 1961. The song topped the British charts in 1962, spending four weeks at no. 1. The single is certified Platinum by the RIAA, for US sales in excess of one million copies. In the United States, the song peaked at No. 2 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and went to No. 1 on the Adult Contemporary chart for six weeks.
"Can't Help Falling In Love" - Elvis Presley
Recorded by this Australian rock band Men, it was released in 1980. It depicts an Australian man travelling the globe, who meets people who are interested in his home country. The story is based in part on the singer's own experiences, including a prominent reference to a certain food items mentioned in the lyrics.
"Down Under" - Men at Work
The song was performed in the film by Samuel E. Wright. The track won the Academy Award for Best Original Song in 1989, as well as the Grammy Award for Best Song Written for Visual Media in 1991.
"Under the Sea" - The Little Mermaid
This 2011 song was performed by an English-Irish boy band. It served as their debut single and lead single from their debut studio album. The writer of the song had the melody of the chorus for about a year until he was in a hotel room in London with his wife and she was having a bad morning.
"What Makes you Beautiful" - One Direction
This song was from this 1980 musical. The song is a lament, sung by the anguished character, who has just been fired from her job at the factory and thrown onto the streets. She thinks back to happier days and wonders at all that has gone wrong in her life.
"I Dreamed a Dream" - Les Misérables
This song was released in 1987. It reached number-one on the U.S. and Canadian country charts. It was the band's third number-one single on the U.S. country music charts and the second in Canada. After it became available for download, it has sold over a million digital copies by 2015.
"Fishin' In The Dark" - Nitty Gritty Dirt Band
Released in1960, this song peaked at number 12 on the Billboard Hot 100 and hit number two on Billboard's Hot R&B Sides chart. The song was composed with the theme that neither knowledge nor education can dictate feelings, but that love can.
"Wonderful World" - Sam Cooke
This is a song by this British rock band released in 1985. The track peaked at number seven in the US charts and was their biggest commercial hit in the UK, peaking at number two. As a gifted performer, music is this lead singer's life and he is dedicated and devoted to his music, which is the inspiration for this song.
"Walk of Life" - Dire Straits