[2026] Iconic musical numbers: from the latest releases to timeless classics!

Let It GoKristen Anderson-Lopez,Robert Lopez

LET IT GO!, FROZEN. KRISTEN ANDERSON LOPEZ & ROBERT LOPEZ. CANTA:JUDIT URIS. FILM SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

A song used in Disney’s musical film Frozen.

It’s featured right after Elsa’s magic is revealed to the public and she flees the kingdom.

In the Japanese version, Takako Matsu sang this song.

Since it was often used as background music, many people have likely heard it—and quite a few have probably sung it at karaoke as well.

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Friend like meAladin

Aladdin – Friend Like Me

A fun swing jazz number sung by the Genie from the musical version of Disney’s Aladdin.

Many people may be reminded of Koichi Yamadera’s vocals, who performed the Japanese dub in both the animated and live-action versions.

It’s a key song that energizes the early part of the story, and both Robin Williams and Will Smith have sung it—each version is highly distinctive.

While A Whole New World is also famous when it comes to Aladdin, this song has a different kind of charm.

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Masuda Bunka

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42nd Street42nd Street

42nd Street (1980 Original Broadway Cast) – 13. 42nd Street

A classic Broadway musical storyline: the meteoric rise from the chorus line to the leading role.

The quintessential example is 42nd Street.

After grueling training under the master director Julian, she ascends to stardom, and this is her signature number.

On stage, the tap dancing is guaranteed to get you excited.

My PetersburgOlivia Hill

My Petersburg – Anastasia Original Broadway Cast Recording

The theme song from the masterpiece “Anastasia,” which portrays the life of Grand Duchess Anastasia Nikolaevna, who survived the turbulent Russia of the 20th century.

I can’t hold back tears at Anastasia’s nobility and strength as she’s buffeted by the times and the adults around her yet strives to find herself and her path in life.

Though it’s a Broadway musical with American-style arrangements, the work’s charm—embellished by a grand orchestra—transcends eras and borders, endearing it to many people, and it has been staged several times in Japan as well.

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Masuda Bunka

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Chim Chim Cher-eeDizunī Ōkesutora

Chim Chim Cher-ee

If you want to lift your spirits with a cheerful song, I recommend Chim Chim Cher-ee.

It’s the song used in Mary Poppins during the scene where the protagonist’s friend is cleaning chimneys, and you can also hear it at the Disney Resort.

Something many people wonder about is the meaning of the title.

“Chim” comes from “chimney,” and as for the final “cher-ee,” it apparently doesn’t have a particular meaning.

Next time you hear this song, try sharing this little fun fact.

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