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James and the Giant Peach is the official soundtrack album for the 1996 Disney animated film James and the Giant Peach. The album was released on April 12, 1996 by Walt Disney Records.

Background[]

The music for the film was composed by Randy Newman, who brought his classic use of Americana and rhythm to the score. Newman also composed five songs for the film, which are "My Name is James," "That's the Life for Me," "Eating the Peach," "Family," and "Good News." These songs are known for their inventive and witty execution, with "Eating the Peach" using lyrics from the original book by Roald Dahl.

The soundtrack album features 23 tracks, including vocal performances by the film's cast and instrumental scores by Newman. The album has been praised for its unique and engaging compositions that complement the film's imaginative story.

The song "Good News" is particularly noted for its uplifting and hopeful melody, resonating with the film's theme of adventure and discovery. The soundtrack album was released in various formats, including CD and cassette, and has become a beloved part of the Disney music legacy.

Track listing[]

  1. "My Name is James"
  2. "That's the Life for Me"
  3. "Eating the Peach"
  4. "Family"
  5. "Main Title"
  6. "Clouds"
  7. "Spiker, Sponge, And A Rhino"
  8. "Magic Man"
  9. "Giant Peach"
  10. "Into The Peach"
  11. "James Makes Some Friends"
  12. "The Peach Rolls"
  13. "All At Sea"/"That's the Life for Me"
  14. "100 Seagulls And One Shark"
  15. "Lullaby"
  16. "James' Dream"
  17. "Way Off Course"
  18. "The Rhino Attacks"
  19. "Empire State Building"
  20. "New York City"
  21. "Spiker And Sponge Come To America"
  22. "A Place Where Dreams Come True"
  23. "Good News"


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James-and-the-Giant-Peach-Logo
Media
James and the Giant Peach (video/soundtrack)
Characters
James Henry TrotterAunt SpikerAunt SpongeMagic ManCrocodile TonguesMr. CentipedeMr. GrasshopperEarthwormMrs. LadybugMiss SpiderGlowwormRhinoRobot SharkCaptain JackSkeleton Pirates (Parrot Skeleton, Viking, Eskimo, Pegleg, and Duckman) • Craig TrotterRachel TrotterSeagullsRooster
Songs
My Name is JamesThat's the Life for MeEating the PeachFamilyGood News
Locations
Giant PeachNew York CityThe Empire State Building
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