True Love's Kiss
Alan Menken, James Marsden, Amy Adams
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Composition"True Love's Kiss" is from Disney's 2007 film "Enchanted". It was composed by legendary Disney composer Alan Menken, who is publicly acclaimed for his work on numerous other Disney films such as "Beauty and the Beast", "Aladdin", and "The Little Mermaid".
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LyricsThe lyrics of "True Love's Kiss" were penned by Stephen Schwartz. Together, Menken and Schwartz have collaboratively contributed to other Disney projects, significantly "Pocahontas" and "The Hunchback of Notre Dame".
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Music StyleThe song is famous for its traditional Disney sound, blending elements of both classical music and popular music. It is typically Disney in its upbeat tempo and romantic theme.
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PerformersThe song was performed by Amy Adams and James Marsden, who played the roles of Giselle and Prince Edward in the film "Enchanted" respectively. This was one of the several songs they performed together in the movie.
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Reception"True Love's Kiss" was loved by fans and critics alike for its melody, lyrics, vocals and its typical fairy tale theme. It's still remembered as one of the iconic songs from "Enchanted".
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AwardsThe song was part of the soundtrack that led Menken and Schwartz to be nominated in 2007 at the Academy Awards for ‘Best Original Song’ category for three other songs from the same movie.
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Music VideoThe official music video for "True Love's Kiss" features scenes from "Enchanted" along with a studio recording of the song.
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Song ThemeAs the name implies, "True Love's Kiss" talks about the romantic concept of a kiss that can awaken or transform someone, a common trope in Disney movies. It sets the stage for the film's plot, which is a mix of traditional Disney fairy tale and modern romantic comedy.
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InfluenceThe song helped set the tone for the parody and self-awareness angle of "Enchanted", nodding to Disney's past while also paving the way for its more subversive modern stories.
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Popularity"True Love's Kiss", like other songs in "Enchanted", still holds popularity among Disney fans, with many choirs, schools and musical groups covering the song in their performances.
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SoundtrackThe official soundtrack of "Enchanted", which includes "True Love's Kiss", charted at No. 8 on Billboards 200, marking its commercial success.
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