"Ella Enchanted" showcases a hot lineup that includes the film's star, Anne Hathaway, who makes her singing debut by appearing on teen heartthrob Jesse McCartney's rendition of the Elton John/Kiki Dee hit "Don't Go Breakin' My Heart." Hathaway also performs bouncy covers of the 1976 Leo Sayer smash "You Make Me Feel Like Dancing" and the 1977 Queen hit "Somebody To Love." All three tracks were recorded specifically for the film.
Additional highlights on "Ella Enchanted" include new tracks by singer-songwriter Darren Hayes, formerly of Savage Garden, ("Strange Magic"), punk-poppers Stimulator ("Magic"), rising new star Kari Kimmel ("It's Not Just Make Believe") and Radio Disney faves Jump 5 (who contribute a cover of the Katrina & the Waves' top ten hit "Walking on Sunshine"). Ella Enchanted also features "American Idol" winner Kelly Clarkson's stirring rendition of Aretha Franklin's "Respect," Disney star Raven's "True To Your Heart," Bryan Adams & Andrea Remanda duet ("If You Believe") and the Beu Sisters' "Once Upon A Broken Heart."
Customer Reviews:
Avg. Customer Rating: 4.0 / 5.0
Fun soundtrack, but get your facts straight...:
The movie and songs are fun, but apparently Amazon doesn't fact check their editorial reviews. "Strange Magic" is not an original composition by Darren Hayes - it's an E.L.O. (Electric Light Orchestra) hit from the 70's written by Jeff Lynne. The original is much better than the cover, but the cover is still enjoyable within the context of the movie.
Charming:
I liked the movie a lot and saw it for X-times. And surely have it in my collection. Of cause one of the most important things in movie is music. And music is really amazing. Waited long to order this cd and finally did. Will put it on when have bad mood and then everything like dancing and singing around. Cd worth listening, movie worth watching!
more then 5 stars from 5
Very good.:
It's a great way for kids to listen to our music....and if you watched the movie, you will enjoy it more.
disappointment:
had bought cd for daughter with the hope it would have titles that were in movie, but that's not the case. sounds just like a typical walt disney teenie mix...
Tracks:
Don't Go Breakin' My Heart - Anne Hathaway and Jesse McCartney
