Tarzan (1999 soundtrack) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Tarzan: An Original Walt Disney Records Soundtrack |
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| Soundtrack album by
Phil Collins and Mark Mancina
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| Released | May 18, 1999 | |||
| Recorded | 1998-1999 | |||
| Studio | Conway Recording Studios Capitol Studios Sony Music Studios Oceanway Recording |
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| Length | 40:55 | |||
| Label | Walt Disney | |||
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| Sputnikmusic | 4.5/5 |
The Tarzan: An Original Walt Disney Records Soundtrack is the music album for the 1999 Disney animated movie, Tarzan. The famous singer Phil Collins wrote all the songs. The background music, called the instrumental score, was created by Mark Mancina.
One of the most popular songs from the album, "You'll Be in My Heart", won an Academy Award for Best Original Song. It also won a Golden Globe Award for Best Original Song. The entire soundtrack album won a Grammy Award for Best Soundtrack Album. Phil Collins even won an American Music Award for his work on the music.
Tarzan was special because it was the first Disney soundtrack recorded in many languages. Phil Collins sang his songs in English, Italian, German, Spanish, and French. This helped the music reach fans all over the world!
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Album Success
The Tarzan soundtrack was released on May 18, 1999. It quickly became very popular. The album reached number 5 on the Billboard charts in the U.S. This was a big success for Phil Collins, bringing his music back into the spotlight.
In the United States, the album sold so well that it earned "double platinum" status. This means it sold over two million copies! It was Phil Collins's best-selling album of new songs in ten years.
To celebrate the release, the Disney Store offered a special deal. If you bought the soundtrack, you received a free single of "You'll Be in My Heart." The album itself was a limited edition with a cool holographic cover and a unique collector's number.
Awards and Sales
The Tarzan soundtrack was a huge hit around the world. It received many awards for its sales.
| Region | Certification | Sales |
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| Austria (IFPI Austria) | Gold | 25,000x |
| Belgium (BEA) | Gold | 25,000* |
| Canada (Music Canada) | 2× Platinum | 200,000^ |
| France (SNEP) | Gold | 100,000* |
| Germany (BVMI) | Gold | 250,000^ |
| Spain (PROMUSICAE) | Platinum | 100,000^ |
| Switzerland (IFPI Switzerland) | Platinum | 50,000x |
| United States (RIAA) | 2× Platinum | 2,340,000^ |
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*sales figures based on certification alone |
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Song List
All the songs on the album were written and performed by Phil Collins. The background music was created by Mark Mancina.
| No. | Title | Performer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "Two Worlds" | Phil Collins | 3:18 |
| 2. | "You'll Be in My Heart" | Collins and Glenn Close | 1:36 |
| 3. | "Son of Man" | Collins | 2:44 |
| 4. | "Strangers Like Me" | Collins | 3:00 |
| 5. | "Trashin' the Camp" | Rosie O'Donnell and Collins | 2:16 |
| 6. | "Two Worlds" (Reprise) | Collins | 0:51 |
| 7. | "Trashin' the Camp" | Collins and NSYNC | 2:23 |
| 8. | "You'll Be in My Heart" (end credits) | Collins | 4:18 |
| 9. | "Two Worlds" (Radio version) | Collins | 2:42 |
| 10. | "A Wondrous Place" (Score) | 5:18 | |
| 11. | "Moves Like an Ape, Looks Like a Man" (Score) | 2:57 | |
| 12. | "The Gorillas" (Score) | 4:28 | |
| 13. | "One Family" (Score) | 3:48 | |
| 14. | "Two Worlds" (Finale) | Collins | 1:16 |
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Total length:
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40:55 | ||
Music Credits
- Phil Collins - played all the instruments on the songs.
Chart Performance
The Tarzan soundtrack was popular around the world. Here's how it did on music charts in different countries.
Album Charts
| Chart (1999) | Peak position |
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| Australian Albums (ARIA) | 40 |
| Austrian Albums (Ö3 Austria) | 9 |
| Belgian Albums (Ultratop Flanders) | 32 |
| Belgian Albums (Ultratop Wallonia) | 28 |
| Dutch Albums (Album Top 100) | 51 |
| French Albums (SNEP) | 9 |
| German Albums (Offizielle Top 100) | 6 |
| Japanese Albums Chart (Oricon) | 47 |
| New Zealand Albums (RMNZ) | 34 |
| Norwegian Albums (VG-lista) | 32 |
| Scottish Albums Chart (OCC) | 58 |
| Spanish Albums (AFYVE) | 20 |
| Swiss Albums (Schweizer Hitparade) | 11 |
| US Billboard 200 | 5 |
Year-End Charts
| Chart (1999) | Position |
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| German Albums Chart | 79 |
Single Song Charts
Several songs from the soundtrack also became popular singles.
| Year | Single | Artist | Chart | Position |
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| 1999 | "You'll Be in My Heart" | Phil Collins | Billboard Hot 100 | 21 |
| Adult Contemporary | 1 | |||
| "Strangers Like Me" | 10 | |||
| 2000 | "Son of Man" | German Singles Chart | 68 | |
| "Two Worlds" | 43 |
