The Princess and the Frog (soundtrack)

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All tracks are written by Randy Newman, except track 1 which is written by Ne-Yo

The Princess and the Frog (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
The Princess and the Frog Soundtrack.jpg
Soundtrack album by
Various Artists
ReleasedNovember 23, 2009
Recorded2009
Genre Jazz, blues, soul, gospel, R&B, zydeco
Label Walt Disney
Producer Randy Newman
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The Princess and the Frog (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) [5]
No.TitlePerformerLength
1."Never Knew I Needed"Ne-Yo3:38
2."Down in New Orleans (Prologue)" Anika Noni Rose 0:28
3."Down in New Orleans" Dr. John 2:27
4."Almost There"Anika Noni Rose2:24
5."Friends on the Other Side" Keith David 3:35
6."When We're Human" Michael-Leon Wooley, Bruno Campos and Anika Noni Rose featuring Terence Blanchard 2:22
7."Gonna Take You There" Jim Cummings featuring Terrance Simien on Accordion1:46
8."Ma Belle Evangeline"Jim Cummings featuring Terence Blanchard1:56
9."Dig a Little Deeper" Jenifer Lewis featuring the Pinnacle Gospel Choir and Anika Noni Rose2:48
10."Down in New Orleans (Finale)"Anika Noni Rose1:38
11."Fairy Tale/Going Home" (score)Randy Newman4:17
12."I Know this Story" (score)Randy Newman5:27
13."The Frog Hunters/Gator Down" (score)Randy Newman6:04
14."Tiana's Bad Dream" (score)Randy Newman6:22
15."Ray Laid Low" (score; with a reprise of "Almost There")Randy Newman; cameo appearance by Anika Noni Rose3:22
16."Ray/Mama Odie" (score)Randy Newman4:01
17."This is Gonna Be Good" (score)Randy Newman3:20

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Matthew Wilkinson of Screen Rant stated that Princess and the Frog is among Disney's finest princess films and found its soundtrack to be outstanding. Wilkinson considered the film’s portrayal of New Orleans culture through its vibrant jazz music, varied songs, and depiction of Mardi Gras to be particularly effective. [8] Grace Magee of Comic Book Resources described The Princess and the Frog as an underrated Disney film, emphasizing that while its visuals can be unsettling, the music is a highlight. Magee noted that the soundtrack includes a significant villain song, "Friends on the Other Side," which serves as a pivotal moment in the film, and praised "Almost There" for its truly beautiful vocals. [9]

Matt Watkins of MovieWeb said that Newman's soundtrack is filled with jazzy musical numbers and skillfully integrates various genres to capture the vibrant cultural backdrop of New Orleans. Watkins particularly praised the lively and empowering "Almost There" performed by Anika Noni Rose. [10] Alexis Petridis of The Guardian asserted that Newman's soundtrack for features a series of excellent pastiches of New Orleans music, including R&B and zydeco, and found its greatest moment to be a tribute to voodoo. [11]

Charts

Weekly charts

Chart performance for The Princess and the Frog (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
Chart (2009)Peak

position

UK Compilation Albums (OCC) [12] 63
UK Soundtrack Albums (OCC) [13] 12
US Billboard 200 [14] 80
US Kid Albums (Billboard) [15] 10
US Top Soundtracks ( Billboard ) [16] 7
Chart performance for The Princess and the Frog (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
Chart (2023)Peak

position

UK Soundtrack Albums (OCC) [17] 28

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