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Phil Collins dove into a new challenge by recording the iconic Tarzan soundtrack in multiple languages, an experience that was transformative for him. Tasked with singing in five languages, including Spanish and French, Collins embraced this learning opportunity, which broadened his artistic horizons. The effort paid off spectacularly, with the soundtrack winning a Grammy and "You'll Be in My Heart" earning an Academy Award and a Golden Globe. This achievement not only marked a milestone in Collins' career but also created cherished memories for his family, as his daughter Lily fondly recalled the song's personal significance.

Key Points: Phil Collins' Journey Recording Tarzan Soundtrack in Multiple Languages

  • Phil Collins sang in five languages for Tarzan
  • Disney film won multiple awards including Grammy and Oscar
  • Learning new languages opened a new world to Collins
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Phil Collins on what he learned while recording Tarzan soundtrack

Phil Collins shares his transformative experience while recording the Tarzan soundtrack in five languages.

"That's another new thing I've learned while doing this project. - Phil Collins"

Washington, June 2

There is a reason the Tarzan soundtrack is so iconic, and it all has to do with Phil Collins. Musician and songwriter Phil Collins described the moment he realised he needed to sing all of the film's music in other languages.

The singer sang in multiple different languages for the 'Tarzan' movie

"Someone says, 'Excuse me, we go to 35 countries. So I'm afraid you're going to... are you going to try to sing in Spanish or Swahili?'" he recalled in the throwback clip.

Before working on the Disney animated tale, Collins said he had "never ever sung anything in another language before," reported People.

"So that's another plus, that's another new thing I've learned while doing this project," he added, noting that it "opened up a whole" new world to him.

The old clip then shows Collins singing 'Strangers Like Me' from the movie Tarzan in French and Spanish. Collins recorded the songs in five different languages: French, German, Italian, Spanish and English, reported People.

Collins composed the soundtrack to the 1999 Disney film, which went on to win a Grammy for Best Soundtrack Album. "You'll Be in My Heart" nabbed the Academy Award for Best Original Song and the Golden Globe for the same honour, reported People.

The songs were written and composed by Collins, who performed alongside Glenn Close, Rosie O'Donnell and NSYNC, with an original score composed by Mark Mancina.

The film, which made USD 448.2 million worldwide, starring Tony Goldwyn, Minnie Driver, Brian Blessed, Wayne Knight, Close, and O'Donnell.

In 2016, the famed musician's daughter, Lily Collins, told Harry Connick Jr. that one of her father's most recognisable songs was originally written as a lullaby for her.

"'You'll Be in My Heart,' from Tarzan," she revealed, adding, "We grew up watching Disney shows and movies together, so that was his way of kind of being able to do it for his kids. It was so special," reported People.

- ANI

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Rahul K.
Tarzan's soundtrack was my childhood! Still get goosebumps hearing "You'll Be in My Heart". Amazing how Phil Collins went the extra mile to record in multiple languages. Shows true dedication to art. Wish Bollywood composers showed this level of commitment sometimes.
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Priya M.
As a language teacher, I appreciate how Collins embraced different languages for authenticity. In India we have so many languages - imagine if our filmmakers dubbed songs properly instead of just subtitles! The French version of "Strangers Like Me" is beautiful ❤️
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Arjun S.
Respect for Phil Collins! But I wish he had included an Indian language version too - would've been epic to hear "Son of Man" in Hindi or Tamil. Disney India should consider re-recording some classics in regional languages properly, not just direct translations.
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Neha T.
The fact that "You'll Be in My Heart" was originally a lullaby for his daughter makes it even more special 🥺 Reminds me of how many Indian parents sing film songs as lullabies. Music truly connects across cultures. Tarzan's soundtrack remains unbeaten after 20+ years!
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Vikram J.
While I admire Collins' effort, I feel Disney relies too much on Western artists for global projects. India has incredible composers like A.R. Rahman who could bring fresh perspectives. Imagine what he could do with a project like this! The world needs to hear more diverse musical voices.

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