Famous songs recommended for musical beginners

Aladdin — A Whole New WorldAlan Menken

Peabo Bryson & Regina Belle – A Whole New World

A gem of a ballad that captures, through music, the dreamlike experience of soaring freely across a vast night sky on a magic carpet.

The majestic melodies woven by Alan Menken—renowned as a creator of Disney music—shine like stars in the night, beautifully resonating in the heart.

Released in 1992 as the theme song for a Disney film, the piece won both an Academy Award and a Grammy Award, and it is also featured in the musical of the same name.

Its grand worldview—overflowing with the exhilaration of a heart set free from constraints and the spirit of adventure toward a new world—makes it perfect for moments when you want to indulge in romance or connect deeply with someone special.

Beauty and the Beast — Be Our GuestAlan Menken

Beauty and the Beast Broadway OST – 12 – Be Our Guest

The dazzlingly lively “Be Our Guest,” where dishes and candles dance in splendor, is also well known as “Hitoribocchi no Bansankai.” Among the songs featured in the musical Beauty and the Beast, it’s recognized as one of the most impactful numbers.

In addition to the ensemble’s chorus, the servants’ costumes on stage are a highlight to watch.

It’s also a great one to enjoy with parents and kids!

Wicked — Defying GravityStephen Schwartz

Defying Gravity (From “Wicked” Original Broadway Cast Recording/2003)

Premiering on Broadway in 2003, the musical Wicked tells the story of the friendship between the Wicked Witch of the West and the Good Witch of the South from The Wizard of Oz.

In Japan, it has been performed by the Shiki Theatre Company since 2007.

Known in Japanese as “Jiyū o Motomete,” the song “Defying Gravity” is a rousing number that belts out, “From now on, I’m going to live the way I want!” and stands as one of the most popular songs in the show.

Cats ~ MemoryElaine Paige

Memory – Elaine Paige (from Cats )

The musical Cats is one of the works that achieved major worldwide box-office success.

The score was composed by Andrew Lloyd Webber, who has created many musical numbers.

“Memory,” sung with heartrending emotion by Grizabella, an aging former glamour cat, is arguably the most moving song in the show.

The Phantom of the Opera — The Music of the NightAndrew Lloyd Webber

The Music Of The Night (From ‘The Phantom Of The Opera’ Motion Picture)

The Phantom of the Opera, a novel by the French author Gaston Leroux.

Based on real events that occurred at the Paris Opera in the 19th century, the work is also known as the source material for musicals and films.

“The Music of the Night” is a tender, romantic song sung by the Phantom—the titular Opera Ghost—to Christine, the object of his affection.

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