The Little Mermaid: Songs from the Sea

The Little Mermaid: Songs from the Sea is the third of three original albums inspired by Disney's The Little Mermaid film. It is a concept album; listening to the tracks in order will present the story of a typical day in the life of the mermaid Ariel (set sometime before the events of the film).[2][3]

The Little Mermaid: Songs from the Sea
Studio album by
ReleasedMarch 10, 1992 (original release)
1996 (re-release)[1]
Recorded1991–1992
Studio
  • Studio Sound Recorders, North Hollywood
  • Digital Magnetics, Hollywood
GenrePop
LabelWalt Disney
ProducerRobin Frederick
Jodi Benson (as Ariel) chronology
Sebastian from The Little Mermaid
(1990)
The Little Mermaid: Songs from the Sea
(1992)
The Little Mermaid: Splash Hits
(1993)

Track listing

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No.TitleWriter(s)Performer(s)Length
1."The Sea Kingdom"Rick Dempsey, Joel JacksJodi Benson, Kenneth Mars, Aleta Braxton, Angie Jaree, Janis Liebhart, Kath Souci, Susie Stevens, Jaclyn Angelotti, Liza Hale Baron, Ray Benson, Edward Delaplaine, Ray McLeod, Ken Neufeld, Julia Parminter, Elaine Reed, Tim Thompson2:23
2."What's it Like to Be a Mermaid?"Diana Rae, Patty WayJodi Benson3:28
3."The Scuttle Strut"Elli Baer, Tod CooperJodi Benson, Buddy Hackett2:42
4."There's Only One Ariel"Alan O'Day, Janis LiebhartAleta Braxton, Angie Jaree, Janis Liebhart, Kath Souci, Susie Stevens2:46
5."He's a Friend"Carl Graves, John FinleyJodi Benson, Samuel E. Wright3:12
6."At the Mermaid's Ball"Andy DiTaranto, Samuel WisnerJodi Benson2:25
7."Party with Me"Richard Friedman, Phil BaronJodi Benson2:36
8."My Room in the Sea"Nancy Bryan, Elizabeth PavoneJodi Benson2:58
9."Dreaming"Harriet SchockJodi Benson3:36
10."H2O, What a Feeling!"Dave Kinnoin, Jimmy HammerJodi Benson3:24
11."We Share the Earth"Richard Friedman, George Wilkins,[4] Phil BaronJodi Benson2:56
12."Where Mermaids Dwell"Robin FrederickJodi Benson2:58
Total length:35:39

Publishing

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  • Tracks 1-2, 5, 7 and 11 © 1992 Walt Disney Music Company (ASCAP)/Wonderland Music Company, Inc. (BMI).
  • Tracks 3-4 and 6 © 1992 Wonderland Music Company, Inc. (BMI).
  • Tracks 8-10 and 12 © 1992 Walt Disney Music Company (ASCAP).

Personnel

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Credits for The Little Mermaid: Songs from the Sea adapted from album liner notes.[5]

  • Executive Producer: Harold J. Kleiner
  • Recorded by Gary Lux
  • Mixed by Michael Becker
  • Recorded and mixed at Studio Sound Recorders, North Hollywood, CA, assisted by Lee Kaiser
  • Mastered by Bruce Botnik at Digital Magnetics, Hollywood, CA
  • Ariel (credited as The Little Mermaid) vocals by Jodi Benson
  • Sebastian vocals by Samuel E. Wright
  • Scuttle vocals by Buddy Hackett
  • King Triton vocals by Kenneth Mars
  • Ariel's sisters' vocals by Aleta Braxton, Angie Jaree, Janis Liebhart, Kath Souci (Princesses Adella, Andrina, and/or Attina), and Susie Stevens
  • Merfolk Chorus vocals by Jaclyn Angelotti, Liza Hale Baron, Ray Benson, Edward Delaplaine, Ray McLeod, Ken Neufeld, Julia Parminter, Elaine Reed and Tim Thompson
  • Mermaid background vocals by Angie Jaree, Janis Liebhart and Susie Stevens
  • Special thanks to Les Perkins, Paula Sigman and Rick Dempsey of Disney Character Voices

References

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  1. ^ "Various – Disney's The Little Mermaid Songs From The Sea". Retrieved 2023-06-20.
  2. ^ "Disney - The Little Mermaid: Songs from the Sea Album Reviews, Songs & More", AllMusic, retrieved 2023-06-08
  3. ^ "The Little Mermaid: Songs from the Sea Soundtrack (1989)". Soundtrack.Net. Retrieved 2023-06-08.
  4. ^ "Disney THE LITTLE MERMAID Songs From The Sea Animation Soundtrack CD Ariel RARE". eBay. Retrieved 2023-11-05.
  5. ^ "Disney THE LITTLE MERMAID Songs From The Sea Animation Soundtrack CD Ariel RARE". eBay. Retrieved 2023-11-05.