The Disney Album

Michael Crawford | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (September 18, 2001)
• Original Release Date: 2001
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Walt Disney Records
• ASIN: B00005O54N
• In-Print Editions: Audio CD  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (36 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #149,787 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com

This is a love letter to that special pop song genre cultivated in Disney films (and in some cases, musicals). Instead of the chestnuts from Disney's classic canon, Michael Crawford has chosen a program of contemporary Disney creations (except for the vintage "Baby Mine" from Dumbo), but these are destined to become evergreens in their own right. For starters, the magical combination of melody, atmosphere, and gentle lyrics showcases the Disney folks' uncanny ability to patch together sensational creative teams, drawing on such diverse artists as Alan Menken, Elton John, Randy Newman, and Phil Collins. And Crawford's mellow tenor, with its hint of Peter Pan innocence, is well suited to these expressions of joy and love, which include a memorable duet on "If I Never Knew You" (from Pocahontas) with Sherie René Scott. The production is lush and polished, but the length, a mere 40 minutes, is disappointingly skimpy. --Sarah Chin

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Undisputed master of the soft, tender song., September 24, 2001

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Kathleen A. Krausse "kkrau10285" (Mechanicsburg, PA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Disney Album (Audio CD)

Michael Crawford is the master of the soft, tender song and he demonstrates this "The Disney Album." Any song he sings takes on a new, larger-than-life dimension and he is very canny about selecting songs which are suitable for him. Especially lovely on this album are "Colors of the Wind", "When She Loved Me" and "Baby Mine", the last will bring a lump to your throat. This CD is beautifully produced and a lot of love and care went into it. Incidentally, those who have not heard Michael Crawford sing "When You Wish Upon a Star" should purchase his album, "Songs From Stage and Screen". Hearing him sing this piece is a revelation. "The Disney Album" will be the perfect introduction to Michael Crawford for my six-month old grandson. I know he will become a big fan!! We love you Michael, keep turning out beautiful recordings-I think all the ones you have done so far are magnificent. My one hope is that more songs will be written just for Michael so that the full range and beauty of his voice can be demonstrated.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The greatest single CD I own!, October 15, 2001

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Jacob A. Davis "Writer, Artist, and Theologian" (Louisville, KY USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Disney Album (Audio CD)

Michael Crawford has the amazing gifts of continuously reinventing himself and adding new dimentions to every song he sings and role he plays. The Disney Album is no exception! Firstly, he wraps his voice around these pop-rock tunes, which, to say the least, are a bit different from the majority of songs found on most of his albums. Then, not only does he adapt to this new style, but he envelopes these famous songs which we have known for years and re-invents them, making them his own and adding powerful depth and expression to each note. It is truly a very moving experience to hear!

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Lovely songs beautifully sung, September 30, 2001

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Carol H. Jenkins (New Albany, IN USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Disney Album (Audio CD)

Michael Crawford's magnificent voice lends new meaning to these modern Disney classics, and each song is enhanced by the Crawford touch. This is a gentle album which can be appreciated by both adults and children. It is a positive album filled with hope and love.