18 Amazing Disney Song Covers On YouTube

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    1. "A Whole New World" by Nick Pitera

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    Nick Pitera's cover of "A Whole New World" blew up on social media for his ability to sing both Aladdin and Jasmine's vocal parts. (Seriously, how does he do that??)

    2. "Let It Go" by The Piano Guys

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    Though YouTube is replete with many phenomenal "Let It Go" covers, this mashup of "Let It Go" and Vivaldi's "Winter" by The Piano Guys stands out as one of the best, and also one of the snowiest.

    3. "Go the Distance" by Danny Fong

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    Danny Fong presents Hercules' "Go the Distance" as a one-person a cappella quartet, making all of us feel bad about our own inabilities to harmonize on "Happy Birthday."

    4. "Colors of the Wind" by Tori Kelly

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    As part of the "We Love Disney" recording project, singer Tori Kelly covered Pocahontas' "Colors of the Wind," giving the song a slightly softer, silkier tone than the original.

    5. "You've Got a Friend in Me" by Tay Zonday and J Omer

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    Tay Zonday (of "Chocolate Rain" fame) pairs up with J Omer for a cover of "You've Got a Friend in Me" that highlights the crazy difference between Zonday's bass and Omer's tenor.

    6. "Under the Sea" by Lara de Wit and Jonathan Ong

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    Lara de Wit and Jonathan Ong perform a lively piano duet of The Little Mermaid's "Under the Sea," perfectly capturing the energy and brightness of the original song.

    7. "Disney Princess Medley" by Ventino

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    The five members of Colombian band Ventino perform a medley of Disney Princess hits, including "Part of Your World," "Reflection," and "Let It Go."

    8. "Disney Medley" by The Bottle Boys feat. Thor

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    The Bottle Boys perform a medley of Disney hits the only way they know how: on a bunch of bottles, and with special guest beatboxing by Thor.

    9. "Eye to Eye" by Jonathan Young

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    Jonathan Young's cover of A Goofy Movie's "Eye to Eye" gives the tune a pop-punk spin, featuring an impressive guitar solo and a lot of mood lighting.

    10. "I'll Make a Man Out of You" by Heartstrings Cello Ensemble

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    The Heartstrings Cello Ensemble performs a rousing and emotional cover of Mulan's "I'll Make a Man Out of You." It's as fun to listen to as it is enjoyable to watch them play the heck out of those cellos.

    11. "I Just Can't Wait to Be King" by Corey Spicuzza

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    Corey Spicuzza's drum cover of "I Just Can't Wait to Be King" takes an already-amazing song and somehow makes it infinitely more danceable.

    12. "Bare Necessities" by Carrie Fletcher

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    Carrie Fletcher performs a bright ukelele cover of The Jungle Book's "Bare Necessities" that's sure to put a smile on your face.

    13. "Friend Like Me" by Martin Spitznagel and Bryan Wright

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    Aladdin's iconic "Friend Like Me" is covered by pianists Martin Spitznagel and Bryan Wright in a ragtime duet that accentuates the tune's jazzy elements.

    14. "Almost There" by Stephanie Nishi

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    Stephanie Nishi performs a vocal cover of "Almost There" from The Princess and the Frog that'll make you want to get up and maybe actually be productive today.

    15. "Beauty and the Beast" by Kanaho

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    This guitar cover of "Beauty and the Beast," arranged and performed by Kanaho, is a beautiful interpretation of the movie's timeless ballad.

    16. "Circle of Life" by Alex Boyé feat. Alisha Popat and Loyaban Lemarti

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    Singer Alex Boyé pairs with Alisha Popat and Loyaban Lemarti in this dramatic and beautiful cover of "Circle of Life." 100% of the sales of Boyé's single go toward the Koins for Kenya charity.

    17. "Why Should I Worry?" by Brittany J Smith

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    Brittany J Smith pulls off an amazing one-shot music video for her cover of Oliver & Company's "Why Should I Worry?," trading the original instrumentals for a synth-heavy accompaniment.

    18. "Disney Jazz Medley" by Nicole Arrage and Zacharie Legault

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    Vocalist Nicole Arrage and guitarist Zacharie Legault take two older Disney songs—"Everybody Wants to Be a Cat" from The Aristocats and "Cruella De Vil" from 101 Dalmatians—and perform them as nightclub-style jazz pieces. It's nice to hear some scat in a song about a cat.