It is time for Round 3 of the Goofy Guy Disney Music Tournament. In this round I will pick the winner of each category. This is the last time the songs will be judged by their specific categorical standards. The winners in this round will from here on out be judged on their quality and value as songs. Here we go.
“Arabian Nights” VS “Circle Of Life”
While “Arabian Nights” does set the scene and introduce the mystery of the land of Agraba it doesn’t come close to the universal appeal of the opening song from The Lion King.
Bracket Champion: “Circle Of Life”
Production Numbers
“Be Our Guest” VS “Kiss The Girl”
This category final would have been extremely difficult if it included “Under The Sea”; instead it has the the other production number from “The Little Mermaid”. “Kiss The Girl” advances the films plot but is has a slow romantic pace. This bracket should be represented by an “over the top” up tempo song. That means….
Bracket Champion: “Be Our Guest”
Hero Songs
“Just Can’t Wait To Be King” VS “Belle”
This is most difficult of all the bracket finals. Both of these songs are sung by their respective heroes about their dreams for the future. Later they discover that to get what they will take courage and determination. So they are on equal ground. It comes down to my personal choice.
Bracket Champion: “Just Can’t Wait To Be King”
Villain Songs
“Be Prepared” VS “Mother Knows Best”
I know it seems a bit obvious how much I like the music from The Lion King. I’ve already chosen 2 of its songs as bracket champions. This will be the 3rd. But this winner really is my favorite Disney villain song of all time.
Bracket Champion: “Be Prepared”.
Academy Award Winners
“Zip A Dee Doo Da” VS “When You Wish Upon A Star”
Once again it’s an upbeat happy song against a slow optimistic ballad. Both of these Oscar winners are iconic Disney songs. But when I was dreaming of going to Disney World there was only one song that fueled my anticipation.
Bracket Champion: “When You Wish Upon A Star”
Theme Songs
“Yo Ho (A Pirate’s Life For Me) VS “It’s A Small World”
These two theme songs are for attractions that directly connect to Walt Disney himself. But the one that’s the most universal is…
Bracket Champion: “It’s A Small World”
Love Songs
“Belle Notte” VS “Beauty & The Beast”
A song that’s part of the “spaghetti kiss” is always a good choice except when it’s going up against the title song from the first animated feature ever nominated for the “Best Picture.”
Bracket Champion: “Beauty & The Beast”
Miscellaneous
“Heigh Ho” VS “Feed The Birds”
Once again, these two songs both have direct links to Walt Disney. “Heigh Ho” is part of Walt’s original full length masterpiece. As I’ve already mentioned in previous rounds “Feed The Birds” was his favorite. For the second time in this tournament I’m going with Walt.
Bracket Champion: “Feed The Birds”
I’m down to the “Elite Eight” and now the judging standards change. It’s every song for itself by its own merits. Next time I choose the “Final Four”
