Tarzan (1999 film soundtrack)
Encyclopedia
Tarzan: An Original Walt Disney Records Soundtrack is the soundtrack for the 1999 Disney animated film, Tarzan
. The songs on the soundtrack were composed by Phil Collins
, and the instrumental score by Mark Mancina
. The song "You'll Be in My Heart
" won both an Oscar
and a Golden Globe for best original song.
Tarzan was the first Disney soundtrack to be recorded in multiple languages for different markets, by original singer Collins were English, Italian, German, Spanish and French versions. Phil Collins was helped by composer Eric Serra
to record and produce French version of the songs. The Japanese version of the songs were performed by Masayuki Sakamoto of V6
under the name Marsa Sakamoto, and the song "You'll Be in My Heart" was released as a B-track to V6 subgroup 20th Century's single "WISHES ~I'll be there~".
on May 18, 1999. The soundtrack peaked at #5 on the Billboard
charts during the week of July 10, 1999, coinciding with the film's theatrical run.
A promotion was held at the Disney Store
. Customers who bought the soundtrack received a free and exclusive single of "You'll Be in My Heart". The soundtrack itself was labeled limited edition, including a holographic cover and an individual collector’s number.
Singles
Tarzan (1999 film)
Tarzan is a 1999 American animated feature film produced by Walt Disney Feature Animation and released by Walt Disney Pictures on June 18, 1999...
. The songs on the soundtrack were composed by Phil Collins
Phil Collins
Philip David Charles "Phil" Collins, LVO is an English singer-songwriter, drummer, pianist and actor best known as a drummer and vocalist for British progressive rock group Genesis and as a solo artist....
, and the instrumental score by Mark Mancina
Mark Mancina
Mark Alan Mancina is a U.S. composer, primarily for Hollywood soundtracks, such as his collaboration with Trevor Rabin on the soundtrack for Con Air. He arranged many of the songs behind Disney's The Lion King including the Broadway musical...
. The song "You'll Be in My Heart
You'll Be in My Heart
"You'll Be in My Heart" is a song by Phil Collins, from the 1999 Disney animated feature Tarzan. It appeared on Tarzan: An Original Walt Disney Records Soundtrack as well as various other Disney compilations...
" won both an Oscar
Academy Award for Best Original Song
The Academy Award for Best Original Song is one of the awards given annually to people working in the motion picture industry by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences . It is presented to the songwriters who have composed the best original song written specifically for a film...
and a Golden Globe for best original song.
Tarzan was the first Disney soundtrack to be recorded in multiple languages for different markets, by original singer Collins were English, Italian, German, Spanish and French versions. Phil Collins was helped by composer Eric Serra
Eric Serra
Éric Serra is a French composer. He has often worked on the movies of Luc Besson.- Biography :Éric Serra's father Claude was a famous French songwriter in the 1950s and '60s, and, as such, Éric was exposed to music and its production at a young age. His mother died when he was just seven years old...
to record and produce French version of the songs. The Japanese version of the songs were performed by Masayuki Sakamoto of V6
V6 (band)
V6 is a six-member Japanese boy band formed by Johnny & Associates. The group debuted on November 1, 1995 with the single "Music for the People", which was used as the image song for the World Cup of Volleyball in 1995...
under the name Marsa Sakamoto, and the song "You'll Be in My Heart" was released as a B-track to V6 subgroup 20th Century's single "WISHES ~I'll be there~".
Commercial performance
The Tarzan soundtrack was released by Walt Disney RecordsWalt Disney Records
Walt Disney Records is a family music record label owned by the Walt Disney Company. Walt Disney Records was formed in 1956 as Disneyland Records. Before that time, Disney recordings were licensed out to a variety of other labels such as . It was Walt Disney’s brother Roy O...
on May 18, 1999. The soundtrack peaked at #5 on the Billboard
Billboard (magazine)
Billboard is a weekly American magazine devoted to the music industry, and is one of the oldest trade magazines in the world. It maintains several internationally recognized music charts that track the most popular songs and albums in various categories on a weekly basis...
charts during the week of July 10, 1999, coinciding with the film's theatrical run.
A promotion was held at the Disney Store
Disney Store
Disney Store is an international chain of specialty stores selling only Disney related items, many of them exclusive. Disney Store is a business unit of Disney Consumer Products. James Fielding serves as the President....
. Customers who bought the soundtrack received a free and exclusive single of "You'll Be in My Heart". The soundtrack itself was labeled limited edition, including a holographic cover and an individual collector’s number.
Track listing
- "Two Worlds" (Phil Collins) – 3:18
- "You'll Be in My Heart" (Glenn CloseGlenn CloseGlenn Close is an American actress and singer of theatre and film, known for her roles as a femme fatale Glenn Close (born March 19, 1947) is an American actress and singer of theatre and film, known for her roles as a femme fatale Glenn Close (born March 19, 1947) is an American actress and...
& Phil Collins Version) – 1:36 - "Son of ManSon of Man (song)"Son of Man" is the name of a song by English Genesis Singer/Songwriter Phil Collins for the soundtrack of the 1999 film Tarzan. It peaked at #68 on the German Media Control Charts as well as at #96 on the French Singles Chart....
" – 2:44 - "Trashin' the Camp" (Rosie O'DonnellRosie O'DonnellRoseann "Rosie" O'Donnell is an American stand-up comedian, actress, author and television personality. She has also been a magazine editor and continues to be a celebrity blogger, LGBT rights activist, television producer and collaborative partner in the LGBT family vacation company R Family...
& Phil Collins Version) – 2:16 - "Strangers Like MeStrangers Like Me"Strangers Like Me" is the name of a song by the English singer Phil Collins for the soundtrack of the 1999 film Tarzan. The song peaked at #10 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Adult Contemporary Tracks chart.-Lyrics:...
" – 3:00 - "Two Worlds Reprise" – 0:51
- "Trashin' the Camp" (Phil Collins and 'N Sync'N SyncN Sync was an American boy band formed in Orlando, Florida, in 1995 and launched in Germany by BMG Ariola Munich, *NSYNC consisted of JC Chasez, Justin Timberlake, Lance Bass, Joey Fatone and Chris Kirkpatrick...
Version) – 2:23 - "You'll Be in My HeartYou'll Be in My Heart"You'll Be in My Heart" is a song by Phil Collins, from the 1999 Disney animated feature Tarzan. It appeared on Tarzan: An Original Walt Disney Records Soundtrack as well as various other Disney compilations...
" (Phil Collins Version) – 4:18 - "Two WorldsTwo Worlds (song)"Two Worlds" is the name of a song by English singer Phil Collins for the soundtrack of the 1999 film Tarzan. The song is the opening song to the movie, however the song is used multiple times throughout the film. As such the song appears four times on the soundtrack.-Charts:...
" (Phil Collins Version) – 2:42 - "A Wondrous Place" (Score) – 5:18
- "Moves Like an Ape, Looks Like a Man" (Score) – 2:57
- "The Gorillas" (Score) – 4:28
- "One Family" (Score) – 3:48
- "Two Worlds Finale" – 1:16
Charts
Album| Year | Chart | Position |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | The Billboard 200 | 5 |
Singles
| Year | Single | Artist | Chart | Position |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | "You'll Be in My Heart" | Phil Collins | Billboard Hot 100 | 21 |
| Adult Contemporary | 1 | |||
| 2000 | "Strangers Like Me" | Adult Contemporary | 10 |