Lea Salonga discography

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Lea Salonga albums discography
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Salonga at the 74th Tony Awards
Studio albums12
Live albums6
Compilation albums2

Filipino singer and actress Lea Salonga has released twelve studio albums, six live albums, two compilation albums and is involved in at least ten cast recordings. According to Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), Salonga has sold 3.5 million certified singles in the United States. [1] At age 10, Salonga recorded her debut album, Small Voice , which was certified Gold in the Philippines. [2] Salonga's 1993 self-titled album made her the first Filipino singer to sign with an international record label. [3]

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Salonga is widely recognized as a "Disney Legend" [4] for providing singing voices for two Disney princesses. Through the RIAA, the single "A Girl Worth Fighting For" has been certified Gold, "Reflection" certified Platinum, and "A Whole New World" certified 2× Platinum. [5] She has logged two top 10 albums on Billboard's Classical Crossover Albums chart. [6] In 1990, Salonga scored her first entry on the Official UK Singles chart with "The Last Night Of The World" (a duet with Simon Bowman) peaking at No. 81. [7] In 2008, the Philippine Association of the Record Industry (PARI) honored her with the prestigious Dangal ng Musikang Pilipino award, recognizing her remarkable achievements. [8]

Albums

Studio albums

TitleYearStudio album detailsSalesCertifications
Small Voice 1981
  • Released: 1981 (Philippines)
PHI: 20,000
Lea 1988
  • Released: 1988 (Philippines)
Bakit Labis Kitang Mahal1992
  • Released: 1992 (Philippines)
Lea Salonga 1993
  • Released: 1993 (Philippines, US)
PHI: 40,000

IDN: 5,000

I'd Like to Teach the World to Sing 1997
  • Released: 1997 (Philippines, US)
By Heart 1998
  • Released: 1998 (Philippines, US)
In Love1998
  • Released: 1998 (Philippines, US)
PHI: 80,000 PARI: 2× Platinum [12] [13]
Lea Salonga Christmas Album 2001
  • Released: 2001 (Philippines)
Songs from the Screen 2001
  • Released: 2001 (Philippines)
Inspired2007
  • Released: 2007 (Philippines)
PHI: 30,000 PARI: Platinum [14] [15]
Lea Salonga: Your Songs2010
  • Released: 2010
Bahaghari [Rainbow]: Lea Salonga Sings Traditional Songs of the Philippines2017
  • Released: 2017 (Philippines)
Sounding Joy2024
  • Released: 2024

Live albums

TitleYearLive album detailsSalesCertifications
Lea Salonga Live Vol. 12000 PHI: 20,000 PARI: Gold [16]
Lea Salonga Live Vol. 2 PHI: 20,000 PARI: Gold [16]
The Broadway Concert 2002
  • Released: 2002 (Philippines)
Songs from Home: Live Concert Recording 2004
  • Released: 2004 (Philippines)
The Journey So Far – Recorded Live at Cafe Carlyle2011
  • Released: 2011 (Philippines, US)
Live in Concert With The Sydney Symphony Orchestra 2020
  • Released: 2020 (Philippines, US)

Compilation albums

TitleYearCompilation album details
OPM Timeless Collection Gold Series1997
  • Released: 1997 (Philippines)
  • Label: OctoArts EMI
  • Format: CD
The Story of Lea Salonga: The Ultimate OPM Collection2001
  • Released: 2001 (Philippines)
  • Label: EMI Virgin Music
  • Format: CD, Cassette

Soundtracks

TitleYearSoundtrack details
Ninja Kids1986Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
Aladdin 1992Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
Mulan 1998Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
Mulan II 2005Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
Crazy Ex-Girlfriend: Season 1, Vol. 22016Original Television Soundtrack
Yellow Rose 2020Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
Centaurworld: S12021Music from the Netflix Original Series
Centaurworld: S2Soundtrack from the Netflix Series

Cast recordings

TitleYearCast recording details
Miss Saigon 1990Original London Cast Recording
Little Tramp 1992Studio Concept Cast Recording
The King and I 1992Hollywood Studio Cast Recording
Making Tracks 2001Original Cast Recording
Flower Drum Song 2002Broadway Revival Cast Recording
Cinderella 2010Original International Tour Cast Recording
Allegiance 2016Original Broadway Cast Recording
Once on This Island 2017New Broadway Cast Recording

Extended plays

TitleYearExtended play details
Kailan Pa1985
  • Released: 1985 (Philippines)
  • Label: Blackgold
  • Format: Vinyl (7", 45 RPM)
The Last Night Of The World1990
  • Released: 1990 (UK)
  • Label: Geffen Records
  • Format: Vinyl (7", 45 RPM / 12", 45 RPM), CD

Singles

As lead artist

List of singles as lead artist, showing year(s) released, details, sales, and originating album
TitleYearSingle detailsSales and certificationsAlbum
"Alphabet Song ('A' You're Adorable)"

(with The Bubblegum Kids)

1980
  • Released: 1980 (Philippines)
  • Label: FGS Records
  • Format: Vinyl (7", 45 RPM)
Small Voice
"Thank You For The Music"
"Someone's Waiting For You"
  • Released: 1980 (Philippines)
  • Label: FGS Records
  • Format: Vinyl (7", 45 RPM)
"Rainbow Connection"
"I Am But A Small Voice (Ako'y Munting Tinig)"1981
  • Released: 1981 (Philippines)
  • Label: FGS Records
  • Format: Vinyl (7", 45 RPM)
"Tomorrow"
"The Last Night Of The World"

(with Simon Bowman)

1990
  • Released: 1990 (UK, Hong Kong, Germany)
  • Label: Geffen Records
  • Format: Vinyl (7", 45 RPM / 12", 45 RPM), CD
Miss Saigon
"Sun And Moon"

(with Simon Bowman)

  • Released: 1990 (Philippines)
  • Label: Warner Bros. Records
  • Format: Vinyl (7", 45 RPM)
"The Fall Of Saigon"

(with Simon Bowman and Peter Polycarpou)

"Bakit Labis Kitang Mahal"1992
  • Released: 1992 (Philippines)
  • Label: OctoArts International
  • Format: Vinyl (7", 45 RPM)
Non-album singles
"A Whole New World"

(with Jose Mari Chan)

1993
  • Released: 1993 (Philippines)
  • Label: Walt Disney Records
  • Format: Vinyl (7", 45 RPM)
"A Whole New World"

(with Brad Kane)

  • Released: 1993 (Japan)
  • Label: Walt Disney Records
  • Format: Mini CD
RIAA: 2× Platinum (2,000,000)

JPN: Gold (120,000) [17] [18]

Aladdin
"How Wonderful We Are"

(with Peabo Bryson)

1995
  • Released: 1995 (US)
  • Label: Lightyear Entertainment
  • Format: Cassette, CD
People: A Musical Celebration Of Diversity
"The Last Night Of The World"

(with Simon Bowman)

1996
  • Released: 1996 (Netherlands)
  • Label: Geffen Records
  • Format: CD
Miss Saigon
"Sariling Awit Natin"

(with Sarah Geronimo and Bamboo Mañalac)

2015
  • Released: 2015 (Philippines)
  • Format: Streaming, digital download
Non-album singles
"We Win As One"2019
  • Released: 2019 (Philippines)
  • Format: Streaming, digital download
"Dream Again"2020
  • Released: 2020
  • Format: Streaming, digital download

Promotional singles

List of promotional singles, showing year(s) released, location(s) released in, label, format(s) released in, selected chart positions, certifications, and originating album
TitleYearPromotional single detailsAlbumCertification
"The Last Night Of The World"

(with Simon Bowman)

1989
  • Released: 1989 (UK)
  • Label: WEA
  • Format: Cassette
Miss Saigon
"The Fall Of Saigon"

(with Simon Bowman and The Company)

1990
  • Released: 1990 (Germany)
  • Label: Geffen Records
  • Format: CD
"This Is The Hour"

(with Keith Burns and The Company)

"Reflection"1998
  • Released: 1998 (US, Japan, Taiwan)
  • Label: Walt Disney Records
  • Format: Cassette, CD, Mini CD
Mulan RIAA: Platinum
"Heart of the Filipino"

(with Sarah Geronimo and Bamboo Mañalac)

2016
  • Released: 2016 (Philippines)
  • Label: Not On Label
  • Format: Streaming, digital download
Non-album singles
"Bayaning Tunay"

(with Various Artists [A] )

2021
  • Released: 2021 (Philippines)
  • Label: Not On Label
  • Format: Streaming, digital download

Other appearances

TitleYearCountryLabelAlbum
"If Only"1985PhilippinesBlackgold RecordsLikha: Awit Ng Bata
"We Are the World"

(with Children of the World Project [B] )

US, JapanStarborn Records & Tapes, SMS RecordsNon-album single
"Please Naman"1989PhilippinesOctoArts InternationalOctoArts Pilipino Music 2
"Only You"1990OPM Hit Series
"The Last Night Of The World"

(with Simon Bowman)

USGeffen RecordsA Musical History Of The Decade 1980-1990: Vol. 4
"Mula Noon, Hanggang Ngayon"1992PhilippinesOctoArts InternationalHitmasters 2
"It's Just Goodbye"1993USAtlanticKnock Out Sampler
"We Could Be In Love"

(with Brad Kane)

CanadaWarner Music CanadaWarner Music Canada: Vol. 189
"Bakit Labis Kitang Mahal"PhilippinesOctoArts InternationalOPM Hit Series 7
"Nandito Ako"PhilippinesOcto Arts InternationalOPM Hit Revivals 2
OPM Hit Series 8
"We Could Be In Love"

(with Brad Kane)

1994HungaryWarner Music HungaryBravo Hits 2
UKFine TunesHit & Run Music 3
"One Earth"

(with Bill Shontz)

USLightyear EntertainmentGreatest Hits!
"A Whole New World"

(with Brad Kane)

US, Australia, SingaporeWalt Disney RecordsDisney's Award Winning Classics
USMusical Classics Sampler
1995Classic Disney Volume I (60 Years Of Musical Magic)
US, UK, Denmark, NorwayClassics 1
US, CanadaAnd The Winner Is... A Collection Of Honored Disney Classic Songs
US, Canada, BrazilDisney's Princess Collection
CanadaMadacy Music GroupThe Best Of Today's Movie Hits: Disc 1
USRhino RecordsThe Envelope Please... Academy Award Winning Songs (1934-1993): Vol. 5
"How Wonderful We Are"

(with Peabo Bryson)

USPro Audio USAHit Trax X151
"讓你的生命裡有我"

(with 王傑)

TaiwanWarner Music TaiwanThe UFO / Warner CD Sampler Vol. 24 1995 / 11
"The Journey (Remix)"USPro Audio USAHit Trax X134
"We Could Be In Love"

(with Brad Kane)

1996MalaysiaWEAA Gift Of Love
TaiwanThe Wedding Album
"Liman-Dipang Tao"PhilippinesMusiko RecordsThe Silver Album
BMG RecordsThe Silver Album: Minus One
"Paraiso"Musiko RecordsThe Silver Album
BMG RecordsThe Silver Album: Minus One
"A Whole New World"

(with Brad Kane)

USRhino RecordsTim Rice Collection: Stage and Screen Classics
The Envelope Please... Academy Award Winning Songs: Vol. 5 (1982-1993)
US, MexicoWalt Disney RecordsDisney's Hero Song, Vol. 3
1997Canada
USClassic Disney Collection: 60 Years Of Musical Magic
"We Could Be In Love"

(with Brad Kane)

TaiwanWarner Music Taiwan100% Love Songs
"Narration with Music" [C]

(with the Russian Federation State Symphony Orchestra)

Tchaikovsky: The Nutcracker (Suite, Op. 71a)
"Ngayon Pa Lang, Tagumpay Ka Na"

(with Cris Villonco)

PhilippinesMusiko RecordsOne Smile At A Time
"Reflection"1998MalaysiaSony Music花木蘭 Mulan
US, CanadaWalt Disney RecordsDisney's Princess Collection Vol. 2
"A Whole New World"

(with Brad Kane)

ItalyLa Magia Disney In Musica
"Honor To Us All"

(with Beth Fowler and Marni Nixon)

USDisney's 75 Years Of Music & Memories
"I Don't Love You Anymore"

(with Ariel Rivera)

1999Aawitin Ko Na Lang
"Friend Of Mine"IndonesiaAriolaPassion 2
"A Whole New World"

(with Brad Kane)

2000ItalyWalt Disney RecordsDisney 2000
2001USDisney's Greatest: Volume 1
Disney's Greatest Volume 1 & 2
"Reflection"Disney's Greatest Volume 1
Disney's Greatest Volume 1 & 2
Disney's Princess Favorites
"I Have Dreamed"

(with Peabo Bryson)

PhilipsGreatest Hits
2002Not On LabelRichard Rodgers 2002 Centennial
"Friend Of Mine"TaiwanWarner Music Taiwan愛是唯 一 Love Is The Answer
"A Whole New World"

(with Brad Kane)

UKWalt Disney RecordsDisney's Princess Collection
"Reflection"
"When October Goes"2003Dream: The Lyrics and Music of Johnny Mercer
"We Could Be In Love"

(with Brad Kane)

ChinaTone MusicLove Diary
"Mula Noon, Hanggang Ngayon"PhilippinesEMIEMI 25th Silver Anniversary OPM Collection
Southeast AsiaNot On LabelNew OPM Music Hits List
"If You Can Dream"

(with Susan Stevens Logan, Christie Houser, Jodi Benson, Paige O'Hara, and Judy Kuhn)

2004 Disney Princess: The Ultimate Song Collection
"Pie Jesu"

(with Daniel Rodriguez)

2005USBlix Street RecordsIn The Presence
"Panis Angelicus"

(with Daniel Rodriguez)

"Via Dolorosa"Stand Ye Steady: Songs of Courage and Inspiration
"A Whole New World"

(with Brad Kane)

USWalt Disney RecordsJulie Andrews Selects Her Favorite Disney Songs
2006UK, AustraliaThe Best Disney Album In The World ...Ever!
"Reflection"
"Pie Jesu"

(with Daniel Rodriguez)

USSpringtime of FaithPope John Paul II: The Tribute Album
"All Of You (Tagalog)"PhilippinesColumbia, Burgundy RecordsRomantic Classics
"If You Can Dream"

(with Susan Stevens Logan, Christie Houser, Jodi Benson, Paige O'Hara, and Judy Kuhn)

2008UK, EuropeWalt Disney RecordsDisneygirl
"A Whole New World"

(with Brad Kane)

MalaysiaDisney Greatest Musicals
"Reflection"
"A Whole New World"

(with Brad Kane)

UK, Australia, Brazil, Malaysia, IndonesiaDisney Greatest Love Songs
"Reflection"
"The Last Night Of The World"

(with Simon Bowman)

SwedenAbsoluteAbsolute Musicals
"A Whole New World"

(with Brad Kane)

UKVirgin101 Songs From The Musicals
2009MalaysiaWalt Disney RecordsThe Essential Disney Love Song Collection
UK, Italy, Spain, Denmark, IndonesiaThe Magic of Disney
"Tell Me"PhilippinesPolyEast RecordsAll About Joey
"I Have Dreamed"

(with Peabo Bryson)

HungaryUniversal Music GroupMusical Szerelem: A Broadway Legszebb Szerelmes Dalai
"Bakit Labis Kitang Mahal"2010PhilippinesPolyEast RecordsTimeless: The OPM Memories
"Look (a Rainbow)"Live
"A Whole New World"

(with Brad Kane)

2011UKWalt Disney RecordsNow That's What I Call Disney!
"On My Own"PolandPomaton EMIThe Best Musicals... Ever!
"Promise Me"PhilippinesIvory Music & Video, Sony Music EntertainmentPinoy Senti Hits
"A Whole New World"

(with Brad Kane)

2012MexicoWalt Disney RecordsLove by Disney
"Reflection"
"A Whole New World"

(with Brad Kane)

USNow That's What I Call Disney, Vol. 1
"Reflection"
"A Whole New World"

(with Brad Kane)

2013US, Canada, UK, Australia, BrazilDisney Classics
"Reflection"
"I Still Believe"

(with Claire Moore)

GermanyUniversal Music GroupBest Of Musical
"A Whole New World"

(with Brad Kane)

USWalt Disney RecordsNow That's What I Call Disney Princess
"Reflection"
"A Whole New World"

(with Brad Kane)

2014EuropeNow That's What I Call Disney!
"Reflection"
"A Whole New World"

(with Brad Kane)

Canada, AustraliaUniversal MusicDisney Icon Volume 1
"Somewhere"

(with Mitoy Yonting)

PhilippinesMCA MusicHanggang Wakas
"Can You Feel the Love Tonight"

(with Il Divo)

EuropeColumbia, Syco Music A Musical Affair: Live in Japan
"Memory"

(with Il Divo)

"The Music of the Night"

(with Il Divo)

"Time to Say Goodbye (Con te partirò)"

(with Il Divo)

"A Whole New World"

(with Il Divo)

"Nandito Ako"PhilippinesPolyEast RecordsOPM Throwback - The Best Of OPM Favorites
"A Whole New World"

(with Brad Kane)

2015NorwayWalt Disney RecordsDisney's Beste
SwedenDisney's Bästa
"A Whole New World"

(with Il Divo)

2016ThailandSony Music#Love - Yes I Do
"Reflection"USWalt Disney RecordsDream Big, Princess
"A Whole New World"

(with Brad Kane)

2017UKClassic Disney
"Reflection"
"A Whole New World"

(with Brad Kane)

2018US, EuropeDisney Ultimate Hits
"Reflection"
"A Whole New World"

(with Brad Kane)

EuropeDisney: The Platinum Collection Volume 2
2019CanadaDisney Icon Love Songs
"A Girl Worth Fighting For"

(with Harvey Fierstein)

JapanSuper Friendship!: Disney Music Collection
"A Whole New World"

(with Brad Kane)

2020EuropeDisney Sing-Along: Disney Classics
"Christmas In Our Hearts"

(with Pentatonix)

2022RCA RecordsHolidays Around the World
"The Most Wonderful Time of the Year"
"Payapang Daigdig"
"Christmas Together Melody: Sleigh Ride / I'll Be Home for Christmas / O Holy Night"
"Angels from the Realms of Glory"

(with The Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square)

2023USAIntellectual Reserve, Inc.Season of Light

Notes

  1. Ogie Alcasid, Regine Velasquez, Gary Valenciano, Zsa Zsa Padilla, Pops Fernandez, Martin Nievera, Lani Misalucha, Noel Cabangon, Piolo Pascual, Bamboo Mañalac, Ely Beundia, Erik Santos, Christian Bautista, Jed Madela, Nyoy Volante, Angeline Quinto, KZ Tandigan, Morissette, Klarisse, Janine Berdin, Jason Dy, Sam Concepcion, and Lara M
  2. The "Children of the World Project" included 79 children from around the globe: Scotty Alexander, Nabil Ashour, David Atherton, Joseph Baham, Drew Barrymore, Stephanie Block, Danielle Brisebois, Ishmun Brown, Mone Brown, Irwin Bryngelson, David Chan, Kelly Chan, Kristy Chan, Christopher Clark, Jason Cook, Stephanie Dicker, Kristie Douglas, Rashid Duke, Stacy Ferguson, Kim Fields, Jania Foxworth, Todd Garner, Troy Garner, Naomi Gibson, Paul Gimondo, Susan Guzman, Tanya Harrah, Ya'landa Harris, Lauri Hendler, Chelsea Hoffman, Brittany Jackson, Valencia Jackson, Christie Raye Jones, Mike Lawrence, Chris Leach, Lisa Lopez, Martika, Jennifer Mazur, Shalane McCall, Alyssa Milano, Maile Misajon, Katina Morris, West Munz, Heather O'Rourke, Rahsaan Patterson, Danny Pintauro, Michelle Poston, Stevie Real, Patty Reitter, Alfonso Ribeiro, Jason Rodgers, Jonathan Ross, Shavar Ross, Carrie Rudner, Jennifer Ruiz, Gerard Salonga, Lea Salonga, Michael Samaniego, James Sampson, Maria Sanchez, Renee Sands, Steven Sawaya, Glenn Scarpelli, Jerry Sharell, Nicole Shelley, Quinzelle Swayne, Teri Tobin, Tammy Townsend, Laura Trimas, Veronique Vicari, Gina Vinaccia, David Wagner, Priscilla Weems, Angela White, Christopher White, Nicole Williams, Zeke Williams, Shanice Wilson, and Rochelle Yoshida.
  3. Narrator

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