In the Key of Disney
Studio album by
Brian Wilson
ReleasedOctober 25, 2011
Recorded2011
Length37:24
LabelWalt Disney
ProducerBrian Wilson
Brian Wilson chronology
Brian Wilson Reimagines Gershwin
(2010) 		In the Key of Disney
(2011) 		The Big Beat 1963
(2013)
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[1]
NME8/10[2]

In the Key of Disney is the ninth studio album by Brian Wilson, released on October 25, 2011, by Walt Disney Records as part of the Disney Pearl Series. The album is the second release by Disney for Wilson, after Brian Wilson Reimagines Gershwin. Disney calls it "the album that marries the vision of two men who shaped the image of modern California – Brian Wilson & Walt Disney."[3]

Background

In the summer of 2009, Walt Disney Records approached Wilson about recording his own arrangements of songs from Disney films, which Wilson agreed to do after recording an album of Gershwin covers.[4]

In The Key of Disney was recorded in early 2011. After recording the album Wilson indicated that "The Beach Boys sound and the Disney people make a fantastic collaboration. I tried to do justice to all their songs."[5]

Amazon.com initially offered two bonus tracks; one appeared on the compact disc version of the album, and the other appeared on the MP3 version.

Track listing

No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."You've Got a Friend in Me" (from Toy Story)Randy Newman2:40
2."The Bare Necessities" (from The Jungle Book)Terry Gilkyson3:12
3."Baby Mine" (from Dumbo)
3:28
4."Kiss the Girl" (from The Little Mermaid)
3:53
5."Colors of the Wind" (from Pocahontas)
3:59
6."Can You Feel the Love Tonight" (from The Lion King)
3:39
7."We Belong Together" (from Toy Story 3)Newman3:56
8."I Just Can't Wait to Be King" (from The Lion King)
  • John
  • Rice
3:37
9."Stay Awake" (from Mary Poppins)Sherman Brothers2:48
10."Heigh-Ho / Whistle While You Work / Yo Ho (A Pirate's Life for Me)" (from Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs / Pirates of the Caribbean)
  • Churchill
  • Larry Morey
/
  • Churchill
  • Morey
/
3:27
11."When You Wish Upon a Star" (from Pinocchio)
2:45
Amazon bonus tracks
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
12."A Dream Is a Wish Your Heart Makes" (from Cinderella)
2:51
13."Peace on Earth" (from Lady and the Tramp)
2:12

Personnel

References

  1. ^ Bush, John. "Brian Wilson: In the Key of Disney Review". Allmusic. Retrieved September 24, 2015.
  2. ^ Cooper, Leonie (October 21, 2011). "Album Review: Brian Wilson - 'In the Key Of Disney'". NME. Retrieved September 24, 2015.
  3. ^ Brian Wilson: In the Key of Disney, Disney.go.com. Retrieved October 25, 2011.
  4. ^ Mansfield, Brian (August 17, 2011). Brian Wilson Sings 'In the Key of Disney', USA Today.
  5. ^ Breihan, Tom and Amy Phillips (August 19, 2011). Brian Wilson Announces Album of Disney Songs, Pitchfork.
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