A Guy Like You facts for kids
A Guy Like You is a fun song from Disney's 1996 movie, The Hunchback of Notre Dame. In the movie, three friendly gargoyles sing it to cheer up Quasimodo. The song was also part of the German stage musical version of the story.
Quick facts for kids "A Guy Like You" |
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| Song by Jason Alexander, Charles Kimbrough, and Mary Wickes | |
| from the album The Hunchback of Notre Dame: An Original Walt Disney Records Soundtrack | |
| Released | 1996 |
| Recorded | 1996 |
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| Length | 2:54 |
| Label | Walt Disney |
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How "A Guy Like You" Was Made
The songwriters, Alan Menken and Stephen Schwartz, weren't sure about writing a song for the gargoyles at first. But they agreed, and it became "A Guy Like You." This song ended up in the final movie.
Mary Wickes, who was the voice of the gargoyle Laverne, was not feeling well during some of the recording sessions for the song.
What the Song is About
In the movie, the gargoyles sing "A Guy Like You" to Quasimodo. They are trying to make him feel better about himself. They also encourage him to talk to Esmeralda, a kind dancer.
The Song's Musical Style
"A Guy Like You" has a lively and exciting sound. It's often described as having a "Broadway" feel. Some people have said it's like Beauty and the Beast's "Be Our Guest" because it's so upbeat. It's a very encouraging and cheerful tune.
Why This Song is Different
The Hunchback of Notre Dame movie can be quite serious and dark at times. For example, there's a very intense song called "Hellfire." After that, the villain Frollo causes a lot of trouble in Paris.
"A Guy Like You" was added to the film to make things a bit lighter. The gargoyles are funny characters, and their song is bright and cheerful. It gives the audience a break from the more serious parts of the story.
Home Releases
A special three-minute video of "A Guy Like You" is included on the Blu-ray DVD. This video shows the song being sung in many different languages.
