Sting "My Funny Friend and Me"

Disney's The Emperor's New Groove didn't exactly light up the box office, but it did make them plenty of cash. Its soundtrack also produced the Sting ballad "My Funny Friend and Me". Much like the movie itself, the song wasn't a huge hit (reaching #24 on the Adult Contemporary Chart).

Michael Bolton "Go the Distance"

What do Michael Bolton and Ricky Martin have in common? Well, aside from being loved by ladies of the '90s, the two shared the ballad "Go the Distance" for the Disney-animated movie Hercules. Bolton performed the English version of the song that played over the movie's final credits while Martin performed a Spanish version of "Go the Distance". The song marks the last time Bolton turned up on the Top 40 Chart.

Elton John "Can You Feel the Love Tonight?"

One of the main reasons Elton John agreed to sing "Can You Feel The Love Tonight?" was to introduce his music to a new generation. In that regard, he succeeded. However, The Lion King marked a turning point in Elton's musical career. He went on to sing songs during the latter half of the '90s for soundtracks to animated movies like Aida and The Road to El Dorado. Most longtime fans point out that Elton's music from The Lion King and beyond is what they don't want to hear whether it be on the radio or in concert. One look at set lists for Elton's live shows and you'll rarely see any of his music released in the '90s and beyond. Fun fact: Rick Astley provided backup vocals on the tune.

Vanessa Williams "Colors of the Wind"

A year after Disney's wildly successful movie and soundtrack to The Lion King, the folks at the mouse released the animated blockbuster Pocahontas.  The film featured the song "Colors of the Wind" from Vanessa Williams, and children all across the globe triumphantly sang along causing the lyrics to lodge in the brains of parents.

Jimmy Harnen with Synch "Where Are You Now?"

Miley Cyrus, Justin Timberlake, and Christina Aguilera are all products of the Disney Channel's success.  The cable network also helped make Jimmy Harnen a star in 1989 when the Disney sitcom Liv and Maddie featured Jimmy Harnen's "Where Are You Now?".  Harnen originally recorded the song in 1986 when he was a member of the band Synch.  Where is Jimmy Harnen now?  He's the president of Republic Nashville -- a record company that boasts artists such as Florida Georgia Line.

Celine Dion & Peabo Bryson - "Beauty and the Beast"

Before Ariana Grande and John Legend, there was Celine Dion and Peabo Bryson.  The duo performed the theme to the original version of the movie Beauty and the Beast in 1991.  At the time, Disney executives were worried that Celine Dion wasn't big enough -- so they paired her with a more household name: Peabo Bryson.  That's right, a dude named Peabo got the gig because he was a household name.  Too bad things didn't turn out for that Celine Dion character.  Who?

Tom Cochrane - "Life Is A Highway"

Tom Cochrane's "Life Is A Highway" enjoyed a renaissance in the 2000s thanks to the Rascal Flats and the Disney-Pixar movie Cars.

Elton John - "The Circle of Life"

Elton John's musical career can be broken down into two sections: pre-Disney and post-Disney.  With dozens of hit songs, albums, and fans already under his belt, Elton John found a whole new generation of fans when he signed on to sing The Lion King Soundtrack in 1994.  While scores of fans associate Elton with "Tiny Dancer" and "Your Song", their children lovingly draw a parallel with "Can You Feel The Love Tonight" and "The Circle of Life".

Elton John - "I Don't Wanna Go On With You Like That"

There's a whole generation that only knows Elton John for his omnipresence on Disney soundtracks. Before then, Reginald Dwight (Elton John) cranked out some catchy pop tunes including his biggest 1980s hit, "I Don't Wanna Go On With You Like That". His vocals match his piano playing on this snappy tune complete with the head-scratching lyric: "Don't wanna be a feather in your cap.".

Donna Lewis & Richard Marx - "At The Beginning"

If you want to extend, launch, or relaunch your musical career, get on the soundtrack of a Disney movie.  Richard Marx and Donna Lewis did just that when the producers of Disney's Anastasia came calling.  For Richard Marx, it was his last hit on the Hot 100 while Donna Lewis' career was in its infancy thanks to her breakthrough "I Love You Always Forever".