Disney's Hercules (Original Walt Disney Records Soundtrack) / Audio CD

UPC 3418153605220

Product Details:

• Label: Walt Disney Records – WDR 36052-2
• Format: CD, Album
• Country: France
• Released: 1997
• Genre: Stage & Screen

Overview

This enchanting soundtrack for Disney's Hercules captures the vibrant spirit and humor of the animated classic. With songs composed by the legendary Alan Menken and lyrics by David Zippel, the album delivers a delightful blend of gospel-inspired tunes, powerful ballads, and sweeping orchestral themes. Iconic numbers like "Go The Distance" (performed by Roger Bart and later as a single by Michael Bolton) and the energetic "Zero to Hero" highlight the narrative's charm and musical grandeur. The soundtrack features standout performances by a talented cast of vocalists, including The Muses, Danny DeVito, and Susan Egan.

Track Listing

1. Long Ago... (Narration by Charlton Heston) – 0:30
2. The Gospel Truth I/Main Titles (Vocals: Cheryl Freeman, LaChanze, Lillias White, Roz Ryan, Vaneese Thomas) – 2:24
3. The Gospel Truth II (Vocals: Chorus*, Roz Ryan) – 0:59
4. The Gospel Truth III (Vocals: Cheryl Freeman, LaChanze, Lillias White, Vaneese Thomas) – 1:04
5. Go The Distance (Vocals: Roger Bart) – 3:13
6. Oh Mighty Zeus – 0:46
7. Go The Distance (Reprise) (Vocals: Roger Bart) – 0:57
8. One Last Hope (Vocals: Danny DeVito) – 3:00
9. Zero To Hero (Vocals: Cheryl Freeman, LaChanze, Lillias White, Roz Ryan, Tawatha Agee, Vaneese Thomas) – 2:20
10. I Won't Say (I'm In Love) (Vocals: Susan Egan, Cheryl Freeman, LaChanze, Lillias White, Vaneese Thomas) – 2:20
11. A Star Is Born (Vocals: Chorus*, Cheryl Freeman, LaChanze, Lillias White, Roz Ryan, Vaneese Thomas) – 2:03
12. Go The Distance (Single) (Performed by Michael Bolton) – 4:41
13. The Big Olive – 1:05
14. The Prophecy – 0:54
15. Destruction Of The Agora – 2:06
16. Phil's Island – 2:26
17. Rodeo – 0:40
18. Speak Of The Devil – 1:29
19. The Hydra Battle – 3:28
20. Meg's Garden – 1:14
21. Hercules' Villa – 0:37
22. All Time Chump – 0:38
23. Cutting The Thread – 3:23
24. A True Hero/A Star Is Born (Vocals: Chorus*, Cheryl Freeman, LaChanze, Lillias White, Roz Ryan, Vaneese Thomas) – 5:34

Key Credits

• Composer: Alan Menken
• Lyricist: David Zippel
• Narrator: Charlton Heston (Track 1)
• Performers: Roger Bart, Susan Egan, Danny DeVito, The Muses (Cheryl Freeman, LaChanze, Lillias White, Roz Ryan, Vaneese Thomas)
• Orchestration: Danny Troob, Brian Besterman, Michael Starobin
• Single Performance (Track 12): Michael Bolton
• Album Producers: Alan Menken, Chris Montan