The Hunchback of Notre Dame (soundtrack)

The Hunchback of Notre Dame: An Original Walt Disney Records Soundtrack is the soundtrack to the 1996 Disney animated feature film, The Hunchback of Notre Dame. It includes songs written by Alan Menken and Stephen Schwartz with vocals performed by Paul Kandel, David Ogden Stiers, Tony Jay, Tom Hulce, Heidi Mollenhauer, Jason Alexander, Mary Wickes, and Mary Stout, along with singles by All-4-One/Eternal, and the film's score composed by Alan Menken.

The Hunchback of Notre Dame: An Original Walt Disney Records Soundtrack
Soundtrack album by
Various artists
ReleasedMay 7, 1996
Recorded1995–1996
GenrePop, musical theatre, film score
Length63:34
LabelWalt Disney
ProducerAlan Menken
Stephen Schwartz
Walt Disney Animation Studios chronology
Pocahontas
(1995)
The Hunchback of Notre Dame: An Original Walt Disney Records Soundtrack
(1996)
Hercules
(1997)
Singles from The Hunchback of Notre Dame: An Original Walt Disney Records Soundtrack
  1. "Someday"
    Released: June 10, 1996
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Allmusic[1]
Filmtracks[2]
Sputnikmusic4/5[3]

The single "Someday" originally performed by male R&B band All-4-One on the United States release, was redone by British R&B girl group Eternal for the U.K. release. Luis Miguel recorded the version in Spanish as "Sueña", which became a major hit in Latin America. The album was released on May 7, 1996 by Walt Disney Records, and went on to peak at No. 11 on the Billboard 200.

Track listing

All lyrics are written by Stephen Schwartz; all music is composed by Alan Menken.

No.TitleArtist(s)Length
1."The Bells of Notre Dame"Paul Kandel, David Ogden Stiers, Tony Jay & Chorus6:25
2."Out There"Tony Jay and Tom Hulce4:26
3."Topsy Turvy"Paul Kandel & Chorus5:36
4."Humiliation"Orchestra and Chorus1:39
5."God Help the Outcasts"Heidi Mollenhauer & Chorus3:45
6."The Bell Tower"Orchestra3:05
7."Heaven's Light/Hellfire"Tom Hulce, Tony Jay & Chorus5:25
8."A Guy Like You"Jason Alexander, Charles Kimbrough, Mary Wickes & Mary Stout2:54
9."Paris Burning"Orchestra and Chorus1:56
10."The Court of Miracles"Paul Kandel & Chorus1:27
11."Sanctuary!"Orchestra and Chorus6:02
12."And He Shall Smite the Wicked"Orchestra and Chorus3:30
13."Into the Sunlight"Orchestra2:08
14."The Bells of Notre Dame (Reprise)"Paul Kandel & Chorus1:11
15."Someday"All-4-One (US Soundtrack), Eternal (UK Soundtrack)4:20
16."God Help the Outcasts"Bette Midler3:29

Sales and certifications

Region CertificationCertified units/sales
Argentina (CAPIF)[4]
for the Latin American soundtrack
Gold 30,000^
United States (RIAA)[5] Platinum 1,000,000^

^ Shipments figures based on certification alone.

References

  1. "The Hunchback of Notre Dame - Alan Menken | Songs, Reviews, Credits | AllMusic". AllMusic.
  2. "Filmtracks: The Hunchback of Notre Dame (Alan Menken)". www.filmtracks.com.
  3. "Soundtrack (Disney) - The Hunchback of Notre Dame (album review ) | Sputnikmusic". www.sputnikmusic.com.
  4. Lannert, John (December 7, 1996). "Latin Notas". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. 108 (49): 36. Retrieved September 27, 2013.
  5. "American album certifications – HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME". Recording Industry Association of America. If necessary, click Advanced, then click Format, then select Album, then click SEARCH. 
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