Mickey & Friends Release First Single from Simple Plan as Part of a New Album of Reimagined Disney Hit Songs
Mickey & Friends introduce A Whole New Sound, an album featuring a selection of Disney’s greatest hits covered by iconic alternative, rock, and pop-punk bands
BURBANK, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Today, Disney announced that the first single from the upcoming album A Whole New Sound is multi-platinum band Simple Plan’s rendition of “Can You Feel The Love Tonight,” in honor of The Lion King from Walt Disney Animation Studios and its 30th anniversary. This pop-punk cover, available now on all streaming platforms (including Amazon, Spotify, Apple Music and more), is a fresh new take on a beloved classic.
“We wanted to pay homage to Sir Elton John’s original version while also adding our own style to it and making it sound fun and energetic. We’re really stoked by how it turned out and we hope everyone will enjoy it,” Simple Plan said.
For this new album, Mickey Mouse and his Friends have brought together some of their favorite alternative, rock, and pop-punk bands to reimagine popular Disney songs. The full album and vinyl will be available later this year.
As a cultural icon, music has never been just a phase for Mickey, as he is a huge music fan and has an extensive record collection—which gave him the idea for this new album made for fans of all generations.
The artwork for the new album was also revealed today, featuring Mickey & Friends with a whole new look.
Mickey’s impact on music is well known, with his debut appearance marking the first animation to feature synchronized sound. His on-screen appearances since have been soundtracked by popular music across a multitude of genres.
On August 9, 2024, the award-winning band Simple Plan will take the stage at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event presented by Visa® to perform their version of “Can You Feel The Love Tonight” for Disney’s most devoted fans as part of the more expansive and immersive event.
“We grew up watching Disney movies with our families and now we get to enjoy them with our own kids, so it’s pretty amazing to have been invited to be on this album,” Simple Plan said.
Mickey and his friends, Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck, Daisy Duck, Goofy, and Pluto have always been immersed in popular culture, and fans will soon see them emerge in even more exciting, and sometimes unexpected places, as they explore their interests in fun new ways.
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About Simple Plan
From their new millennium rise to MTV superstardom through pop-punk’s modern resurgence, SIMPLE PLAN has been an indelible part of pop culture since forming in Montreal in 1999. They’ve sold 10 million albums worldwide, won multiple Juno Awards, performed at the 2010 Winter Olympics—and, most recently, launched the omnipresent #ImJustAKid TikTok challenge that’s spawned more than 3.4 million videos, including clips from Hilary Duff, Ed Sheeran, Usher, and Venus and Serena Williams.
But most importantly, they’ve never lost connection with what really matters: their audience. “We feel so lucky to have fans who love our old and new material,” says drummer Chuck Comeau. “We’re very proud of our past, but we’re even more excited about the future. We truly always feel we’re three minutes away from the best or biggest song of our career.”
“It’s amazingly complex to be in a band for 20-plus years, to keep going, stay relevant, and manage all the challenges that come your way,” lead vocalist and bassist Pierre Bouvier says. “It’s the furthest thing from a simple plan—it’s truly a lot harder than it looks. Throughout our career, it’s taken a while to be mature enough to understand that our sound is an asset, not a liability. On the album ‘Harder Than It Looks’ we said: Let’s just embrace who we are and not be afraid to do what we do best. Making a good Simple Plan record is just as hard as making something off the beaten path.”
For a high-resolution cover, plus photos of Mickey & Friends, visit https://spaces.hightail.com/space/YbxTjcQgRV.
Contacts
Media Contact:
Bruce Lam
The Walt Disney Company
Bruce.Lam@Disney.com
Erik Stein
Scoop Marketing for A Whole New Sound
estein@solters.com