Christina Aguilera's "When You Wish Upon a Star" Cover Is a Dream Come True
The Voice Coach alum's cover of this beloved tune is just heavenly.
Christina Aguilera lent her soaring vocals to two Disney classics, "When You Wish Upon a Star" and "Reflection," and the result was predictably gorgeous. A few years back, the former The Voice Coach performed at the Disney World 50th anniversary celebration in Orlando, Florida, accompanied by what looked like a full orchestra. To make it even better, Aguilera dressed as a fairy tale princess in a billowing white gown, elbow-length gloves, a pearl necklace and a tiara. Watch her performances here.
About "When You Wish Upon a Star" and "Reflection"
"When You Wish Upon a Star" was written for the 1940 animated film Pinocchio and is considered the Disney company's anthem, with its opening notes playing over the logo at the start of many Disney films. The "dream come true" idea is present throughout Disney parks, making it a fitting choice for a Disney World celebration.
"Reflection" is a different kind of anthem. The title character in 1998's Mulan sings the ballad to express how she does not feel comfortable in the role her family and society have placed her in. It has since become associated with the LGBTQ+ community. It's also the song that essentially launched Aguilera, as her version of it, recorded for the soundtrack (Lea Salonga sings as Mulan in the movie), was her first-ever single, released when the singer was just 18 years old. Its success helped her get signed to RCA Records and launch her career.
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