Faith, Trust and Pixie Dust Kerry Butler

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  • Release Date: 05/13/2008
  • Sales Rank: 93,421
  • Label: P.S. CLASSICS
  • UPC: 803607086220

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Faith, Trust and Pixie Dust

1LISTENThis Only Happens in the Movies from Who Discovered Roger Rabbit? 3:28
2LISTENWhen You Wish Upon a Star From Pinocchio 2:18
3LISTENI'll Try From Return to Never Land 4:28
4LISTENCall Me a Princess From Aladdin 3:47
5LISTENColors of the Wind From Pocahontas 4:10
6LISTENIt's a Small World/God Help the Outcasts [from It's a Small World/The H 4:28
7LISTENBaby Mine From Dumbo 3:46
8LISTENMinnie's Yoo Hoo from Mickey's Follies 1:56
9LISTENThe Second Star to the Right From Peter Pan 3:00
10LISTENThe Bare Necessities From The Jungle Book 4:06
11LISTENWhen She Loved Me From Toy Story 2 3:31
12LISTENDisneyland From Smile 4:43

Editorial Reviews

Vocalist Kerry Butler is a veteran of Broadway musicals, including several that were family-oriented, so it isn't surprising that she would be interested in covering an array of songs from similar films, both animated and live action. She has an appealing little girl voice, though it is a bit thin, with a bit of a nasal sound. Most of the highlights are older songs, including the neglected ballad "Baby Mine" (from Dumbo), with Michael Kosarin's lush solo piano as her sole accompaniment, along with the campy, playful "Minnie's Yoo Hoo" written for a 1929 Mickey Mouse cartoon. Guitarist Kevin Kuhn arranged the subtle country-flavored treatment of "Bare Necessities" (sung by Phil Harris in the '60s film-length cartoon The Jungle Book). But several of the string arrangements are rather sparse and don't provide a sufficient backdrop for the singer. This collection will have the greatest appeal to parents with young children who have enjoyed many of the films or cartoons in which these compositions were debuted. Ken Dryden, All Music Guide

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Faith, Trust and Pixie Dustby Anonymous

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May 28, 2008: I just got done listening to Ms. Butler's album, and it was a joy from start to finish. I was delighted to discover from reading the liner notes that she seems to be just as big a "Disney dork" as I am (see avatar and signature). Many of the songs on this album are well known, but I love how she made them distinctive. She's taken a number of well-known songs and quieted them down a bit, made them more introspective. Don't get me wrong, I love big, belty versions of "When You Wish Upon a Star," but it is nice to hear Ms. Butler's softer, more thoughtful rendition. Ditto for her "Colors of the Wind," which has always been my favorite Disney song. By toning down the arrangements to a number of these songs, Ms. Butler has really focused on the lyrics, and what you get are stunning interpretations of the songs. One of my favorites might be "God Help the Outcasts," where she does get to show off her range a little bit. Again, however, the song works because of her interpretation of its lyrics. Another gem is the album's final song, "Disneyland," which is from Smile, but I had never heard before. It sums up my love of the Disney theme parks better than anything I've ever read before. Butler, being a "Disney dork" herself, really believes the lyrics (my favorite moment on the entire CD is her impassioned, "But I don't care!" in this song). I'm so happy I bought this CD, and it's making me look forward to July 17 (when I go back to WDW) even more.

Faith, Trust and Pixie Dustby Anonymous

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May 28, 2008: Kerry Butler is an amazing talent and I'm so glad she's finally released a solo album. The CD has a great collection of Disney songs. That, coupled with Butler's gorgeous voice is a guarantee for a great album. I also have a preschool age sister, and I'm glad to have some more music that I can share with her without worrying about what she's listening to.


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