For over three decades, Disney’s Aladdin (1992) has stood as a crown jewel of the Renaissance era. The music—composed by Alan Menken with lyrics by the late Howard Ashman (and posthumous contributions by Tim Rice)—is legendary. From the manic energy of “Friend Like Me” to the sweeping romance of “A Whole New World,” the soundtrack is sewn into the fabric of pop culture.
| Song Title | Status | Notes | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Fixed/Revised | Original opening lyric removed post-1993. | | One Jump Ahead | Stable | Serves as Aladdin's "I Want" song (technically "One Jump Ahead (Reprise)"). | | Friend Like Me | Stable | Ashman-penned; nominated for Best Song. | | Prince Ali | Stable | High-energy showstopper; signature Ashman rhyming scheme. | | A Whole New World | Stable | Menken/Rice collaboration; won the Academy Award for Best Original Song. | | Prince Ali (Reprise) | Stable | Jafar’s villain song (often overlooked, but musically complex). | aladdin 1992 music fixed
By the time the movie hit home video in 1993, the American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee had voiced serious concerns. Disney needed a fix that kept the rhyme scheme and the "barbaric" punchline without the violent imagery. The Secret Midnight Session For over three decades, Disney’s Aladdin (1992) has
: A heartbreaking ballad Aladdin sings to his mother (who was eventually cut from the film entirely). "Humiliate the Boy" | Song Title | Status | Notes |
Whether Disney ever officially “fixes” the music or not, the fans already have. The second wish has been granted.