La Vida Mickey

1	Livin' la Vida Mickey 4:08
2	Mickey's Cup of Life 4:35
3	Oye Como Va 3:35
4	Disney Mambo #5 (A Little Bit Of...) / Lou Bega 3:38
5	Magic Carpet Ride / MDO 3:24
6	Conga/Rhythm Is Gonna Get You/Get on Your Feet 4:02
7	Guantanamera 3:02
8	Enrique, Ricky, and Mickey 2:58
9	La Bamba 2:51
10	Bailamos 3:33
11	Magic Carpet Ride / Myra 2:58
12	I Love Lucy 1:07
13	Mickey Mouse Club March 1:52
14	Vamos 4:06

Barnes & Noble

The Mouse goes Latin on this zesty little confection aimed at the elementary-school set -- not only are Disney characters referenced in these custom-tooled versions of recent radio hits, but the more salacious lyrical elements of Top 40 Latin pop are toned way down. "Livin' La Vida Mickey" and the new version of "Cup of Life" reshape Ricky Martin's monster 1999 hit singles. The venerable forebears of the new Latin sound also get their due: The Tito-Puente-by-way-of-early-Santana track "Oye Como Va" even duplicates Carlos Santana's fiery lead guitar lines, and the Latin standard "Guantanamera" turns up as well, although its chirpy arrangement belies its serious content (its Spanish lyrics were penned by Cuban hero José Martí prior to his execution). Notable here is the debut single from Walt Disney Records' brand-new teen artist, Myra, who proffers a spiced-up, vastly transformed version of Steppenwolf's psychedelic-era hit "Magic Carpet Ride." This is not to be confused with another album track called "Magic Carpet Ride," a completely different song by MDO, formerly known as Menudo. Probably the biggest draw here, though, is "Disney Mambo #5," redone by "Mambo #5"'s creator Lou Bega, and already a hit on Radio Disney. All told, LA VIDA MICKEY is muy divertido. Moira McCormick

All Music Guide

La Vida Mickey showcases Disney's own Caliente collection, complete with 14 tracks from some of the 21st century's biggest Latin artists. Songs included on La Vida Mickey are "Livin' La Mickey," "Enrique, Ricky, and Mickey," and the Lou Bega spin "Disney Mambo #5," making for a humorous take appropriate for children and exuding a positive energetic and fun sound. MacKenzie Wilson