Disney’s The Princess and the Frog

One of the movies that my family has been anxiously waiting to arrive at the theaters is Disney’s The Princess and the Frog due out on Dec 11th. I’m not too familiar with this story but it looks like something my daughters will love. Until then, we’ve been enjoying a few musical clips from the movie.

Multi-platinum, 3-time Grammy Award-winning Def Jam recording artist Ne-Yo adds two new credits to his long list of successes over the last three years, starting with the announcement that his new song, “Never Knew I Needed”, will be the featured end credit song in Walt Disney’s ‘The Princess and the Frog’ animated motion picture event. The single was blasted out to Urban, Urban AC and Rhythmic radio on October 14th. Plans for the video, directed by Melina, will be announced shortly. The soundtrack album will be available November 23rd.

In addition to Ne-Yo’s contribution, ‘The Princess and the Frog’ Soundtrack boosts a colorful collection of original songs and a lively orchestral score, both composed and conducted by Randy Newman.

‘The Princess and the Frog’ Soundtrack Track listing

1. Never Knew I Needed – Performed by Ne-Yo
2. Down in New Orleans (Prologue) – Performed by Anika Noni Rose as “Tiana”
3. Down in New Orleans – Performed by Dr. John
4. Almost There – Performed by Anika Noni Rose as “Tiana”
5. Friends on the Other Side – Performed by Keith David as “Dr. Facilier”
6. When We’re Human – Performed by Michael Leon-Wooley as “Louis,” Bruno Campos as “Prince Naveen” and Anika Noni Rose as “Tiana” featuring Terence Blanchard on Trumpet
7. Gonna Take You There – Performed by Jim Cummings as “Ray” featuring Terrance Simien on Accordion
8. Ma Belle Evangeline – Performed by Jim Cummings as “Ray” featuring Terence Blanchard on Trumpet
9. Dig a Little Deeper – Performed by Jenifer Lewis as “Mama Odie” featuring the Pinnacle Gospel Choir
10. Down in New Orleans (Finale) – Performed by Anika Noni Rose as “Tiana”
11. Fairy Tale/Going Home – Score
12. I Know This Story – Score
13. The Frog Hunters/Gator Down – Score
14. Tiana’s Bad Dream – Score
15. Ray Laid Low – Score
16. Ray/Mama Odie – Score
17. This Is Gonna Be Good – Score

You can pre-order your copy of this CD at Amazon.com for $14.99. What a great stocking stuffer this would make!