Happy Working Song

Alan Menken, Amy Adams

About Happy Working Song

"Happy Working Song" is a song written by composer Alan Menken and lyricist Stephen Schwartz for Walt Disney Pictures' musical film Enchanted (2007). Recorded by American actress Amy Adams in her starring role as Giselle, the uptempo pop song both parodies and pays homage to a variety of songs from several Disney animated feature films, particularly "Whistle While You Work" from Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (1937). Produced by Menken, Schwartz and Danny Troob, the song appears on the film's soundtrack Enchanted: Original Soundtrack. "Happy Working Song" takes place in Robert's untidy apartment in Manhattan, New York, in which Giselle spends her first night in the city after having been magically transported there from the fictional Andalasia. The next morning, Giselle awakens to find the apartment in a state of neglect and decides to clean it, summoning several animals to her aid. Additionally, the musical number references similar scenes from Disney's Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs and Cinderella (1950). Based on 1950s music, "Happy Working Song"'s bridge deliberately references the song "Belle" from Disney's Beauty and the Beast (1991). more »

Year:: 2008
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Alan Menken

Alan Irwin Menken (born July 22, 1949) is an American musical theatre and film composer and pianist. more »

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Composer 'Happy Working Song' was composed by Alan Menken, who is an American composer of musical theatre and film. He is known for his award-winning works, particularly for Disney films.
Lyricist The lyrics for this song were provided by Stephen Schwartz, a highly decorated theatre-film composer and lyricist, who partnered with Menken for the movie 'Enchanted' where the song is featured.
Disney Movie This song is a significant part of the Disney film 'Enchanted.' Released in 2007, the movie is known for blending traditional animation and live-action footage.
Singing Character The song is sung by the lead character, Giselle, who is portrayed by actress Amy Adams.
Oscar Nominations 'Happy Working Song' was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Original Song in 2007 but did not win.
Parody Song It serves as a parody of the "working" songs that are present in earlier Disney films like 'Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs' and 'Cinderella.'
Song Theme The song features Giselle cleaning up a messy apartment with the help of various animals, much in typical Disney princess fashion.
Soundtrack 'Happy Working Song' is part of the 'Enchanted' movie soundtrack, which ended up peaking at number 8 on the Billboard 200 chart.
Song Duration The song lasts for 2 minutes and 11 seconds, making it one of the shorter songs in the movie's soundtrack.
Critical Reception While it didn't win the Oscar, the song received positive reviews from critics for its catchy tune and perfect fit within the 'Enchanted' movie plot.

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