The Lost Chords: The Rescuers is an album released on August 21, 2012 by Walt Disney Records. It features four songs that were written for the 1977 animated film The Rescuers but were not used in the final version. The songs were performed by various artists, such as Floyd Huddleston, Paul Francis Webster, and Louis Prima. The album also includes demo recordings and instrumental versions of the songs.
Background[]
The album is part of The Lost Chords series, which showcases songs that were cut from Disney films. The series was created by Randy Thornton, a producer and restoration specialist at Walt Disney Records. The Lost Chords: The Rescuers is the second album in the series, following The Lost Chords: The Aristocats and followed by The Lost Chords: Cinderella and The Lost Chords: Peter Pan.
The album received positive reviews from critics and fans, who praised the quality of the songs and the restoration work. Some of the songs were considered to be better than the ones that made it into the film, such as "Doin' What I Really Do Best" and "The Need to Be Loved". The album also provided a glimpse into the creative process and the history of the film.
Track listing[]
- "Doin' What I Really Do Best" - Floyd Huddleston (2:13)
- "Doin' What I Really Do Best" - Louis Prima (2:13)
- "I Never Had It So Good" - Floyd Huddleston (1:55)
- "I Never Had It So Good" - Louis Prima (2:41)
- "Peopleitis" - Floyd Huddleston (2:51)
- "Peopleitis" - Louis Prima (4:22)
- "The Need to Be Loved" - Paul Francis Webster (3:01)
- "The Need to Be Loved" - Jennifer Paz (3:18)
