Disneymania 2 is the second installment in the Disneymania album series. The album features classic songs primarily from Disney films performed by various contemporary musical artists. Much like its predecessor, Disneymania, Disneymania 2 was commercially successful, peaking at number 29 on the Billboard 200 and being certified Gold in November 2005.
Background To promote the compilation, a promotional video of "True To Your Heart" performed by Raven-Symoné was produced. A number of songs on the album were previously released to promote DVD re-releases of Disney films and had music videos produced. These songs include "Circle of Life" by Disney Channel Circle of Stars, "Anytime You Need a Friend" by The Beu Sisters, "Once Upon (Another) Dream" by No Secrets, and "I Wan'na Be Like You" by Nikki Webster.
Critical reception Allmusic gave the album a rating of 3 out of 5 stars, writing "While many Disney classics were already given this treatment on the first Disneymania, this trip back to the well isn't entirely dry; for every uninspired cover like Jump5's "Welcome," there are fun reinterpretations like the Baha Men's "It's a Small World" and the Beu Sisters' "He's a Tramp." Not surprisingly, the oldest, best-known Disney songs hold up the best after their teen pop makeovers: even though it's saddled with an overwrought techno arrangement". The site concluded "While it's an uneven album and not as strong as its predecessor, Disneymania, Vol. 2 still has enough entertaining moments to make it worth a listen."
Track listing # Title Performer(s) Original source Length1"Welcome"Jump5Brother Bear 3:152"True to Your Heart"RavenMulan3:453"It's a Small World"Baha MenIt's a Small World2:444"He's a Tramp"The Beu SistersLady and the Tramp2:565"Zip-a-Dee-Doo-Dah"Stevie BrockSong of the South3:306"The Siamese Cat Song"Hilary Duff & Haylie DuffLady and the Tramp3:507"Circle of Life"Disney Channel Circle of StarsThe Lion King4:108"A Whole New World"LMNTAladdin4:059"Once Upon (Another) Dream"No SecretsSleeping Beauty3:3010"Anytime You Need a Friend"The Beu SistersHome on the Range3:20 11"The Second Star to the Right"Jesse McCartneyPeter Pan3:0212"When You Wish Upon a Star"Ashley GearingPinocchio3:5713"A Dream Is a Wish Your Heart Makes"Daniel BedingfieldCinderella3:4014"Baroque Hoedown"They Might Be GiantsMain Street Electrical Parade2:4515"I Wan'na Be Like You" ^Nikki WebsterThe Jungle Book2:49
^ Bonus Australian Track
Charts Chart (2007)Peak positionU.S. Billboard 20029U.S. Top Internet Albums52U.S. Top Kids Audio1
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Disneymania in Concert "True To Your Heart" - Raven-Symoné Welcome from Raven "The Second Star To The Right" - Jesse McCartney Backstage Interview with Jesse McCartney "Beautiful Soul" - Jesse McCartney "Anytime You Need A Friend" Music Video - The Beu Sisters "He's A Tramp" - The Beu Sisters Backstage Interviews with The Beu Sisters "Anytime You Need A Friend" - The Beu Sisters (From Home on the Range) Ashanti and Lil Sis Shi Shi's Colors of the Wind music video "Best Day of My Life" - Jesse McCartney "Shine" - Raven-Symoné (from "That's So Raven") Studio Interview with Stevie Brock "Zip-A-Dee-Doo-Dah" - Stevie Brock Circle of Life - Disney Channel Circle of Stars music video "All for Love" - Stevie Brock Backstage Interview with Stevie Brock "Supernatural" - Raven-Symoné
Note that Ashanti and Lil' Sis Shi Shi and Disney Channel Circle of Stars never take the stage.
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