Top 20 Opening Songs in Animated Movies That Didn't Have to Go THAT Hard

These opening animated songs didn't have to go THAT hard. For this list, we’ll be looking at the best first musical numbers in animated films that were way more epic than they needed to be. Our countdown includes "Aladdin," "Hercules," "Shrek," and more! Which of these has YOU humming along? Let us know in the comments below!

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[katepustay]

It's been 27 years and "The Bells of Notre Dame" still gives me chills.

[creativewriter]

For the Prince of Egypt... the late Ofra Haza brought Yocheved (Moses mother) to life.. in fact, she was the inspiration behind the animation! Her resonance and vocal ability not only brought the longing and yearning to the part but sucked us into the narrative. And not only did she have to sing in English, but she did the overdubs in about 20 other languages (including her native Hebrew) which just underscored why she was an exceptional singer!!

[Alex-nghc]

The Bells of Notre Dame and Deliver Us are so intense and so hard-core that you can tell instantly that you're in for a film that's gritty but still has humour and heart. The Hunchback of Notre Dame is my favourite Disney film ever, and it has a perfect opening

[sugarpoultry]

Can't watch Notre Dame opener without getting goosebumps. That final note slaps, egads. Even as a little kid it was so impactful.

[asha_vere]

My 90s kid heart is SO happy Quest for Camelot, Anastasia and The Swan Princess were included 😊

[arianeferreira]

"Two Worlds" is underrated! such a great song!

[ethanwolever]

The fact The Prince of Egypt is Number 1 gives me hope in society still. That is arguably 1 of if not the Greatest animated movie ever made.

[everlenaoliver]

Appreciate your highlighting Quest for Camelot, Road to El Dorado and the Swan Princess. Disney's not the only one who can do animated movies.

[krystaldorta]

I was about to argue that Circle of Life should have been number 1, but then it was “Deliver Us”. Never mind. You right. You right. Best opening song ever. I still have that song on my regular playlist.

[debjoy]

0:36 #20 Lilo & Stitch (He Mele No Lilo)
1:48 #19 The Princess and the Frog (Down In New Orleans)
3:15 #18 The Emperor's New Groove (Perfect World)
4:32 #17 Vivo (One of a Kind)
5:49 #16 Quest for Camelot (United We Stand)
7:05 #15 Corpse Bride (According to Plan)
8:18 #14 Tarzan (Two Worlds)
9:45 #13 Oliver & Company (Once Upon A Time In New York City)
11:01 #12 Aladdin (Arabian Nights)
12:16 #11 The Swan Princess (This Is My Idea)
13:23 #10 Rio (Real In Rio)
14:39 #9 The Road to El Dorado (El Dorado)
15:50 #8 The Nightmare Before Christmas (This Is Halloween)
16:58 #7 Anastasia (A Rumor In St. Petersburg)
18:12 #6 Beauty and the Beast (Belle)
19:29 #5 Hercules (The Gospel Truth)
20:41 #4 Shrek (All Star)
21:50 #3 The Hunchback of Notre Dame (The Bells of Notre Dame)
23:15 #2 The Lion King (Circle of Life)
24:47 #1 The Prince of Egypt (Deliver Us)

[DanGamingFan]

"Circle Of Life" is absolutely iconic. It's beautiful, perfectly paced, and expertly lays out one of the film's core themes. It's so good, that the entire teaser trailer for _The Lion King_ was just this sequence. To this day, I cannot sing it without tearing up. It's simply perfect.

[henri]

Circle of Life is so great that could be the alarm clock in every corner of the world

[ramenwolf]

As a Lion King fan, I can accept Circle of Life being ranked below Deliver Us. Both are lyrical masterpieces!

[rubygracemoseley]

All of these are insanely good and it’s hard to choose one but man Deliver Us…I haven’t watched Prince of Egypt in years but it was one of my go to movies as a kid and the opening always gave me chills…It still does to this day…It’s so complex. Full of so many emotions, stunning animation, beautiful emotional lyrics…Gah! It’s insanely good

[BoxOKittens]

The Hunchback of Notre Dame, Tarzan, and The Prince of Egypt are the holy trinity of openings that have had me shook since I was a child.
(honorable mention to Road to El Dorado)

[logangb]

“Deliver Us” gives me chills the whole way through. It is so powerful, and really illustrates the lack of hope/beginning of hope at the beginning of the movie. If it didn’t make the #1 spot, I would have been floored.

[kingmarlexia]

Finally some Swan Princess recognition!

[ChaoticNalilitoMC]

I'm a bit sad that "Great Spirits" from Brother Bear didn't make the list, but I must say I do agree with the list

[stephentodd]

Hunchback of Notre Dame is the greatest overall soundtrack to any Disney movie ever. This can't be argued. No other Disney movie is able to give you goosebumps from every musical number.

[Shadywolf]

Can't hear the final notes of Notre Dame without goosebumps.