4. "Disneyland" from "Smile"

This is a song from the brilliant flop "Smile". This is from the post Broadway demo. The song is "Disneyland" and it's sung by Joni Benson. The song was written by Howard Ashman (Lyrics) and Marvin Hamlisch (Music).

I am not associated with this musical in anyway, nor do I claim any copyright. See end of video for statement of willing removal.

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[MrsGinnyPotter]

she is NOT 11 years old.

[beretcat]

I'm sorry, what?

[beretcat]

Oh, I get what you're saying. No, the character is not 11, but she is remembering to back when she was, and first saw Disneyland on TV.

[DavidJMcCarthy]

i loved how i ronic it is that this was before Alladin was even a concept, and yet they still reference magic carpets, and jodi benson hadn't been cast as Ariel nor Howard Ashman became the lyricist for Little Mermaid.

[broadwaybaby4205]

This song makes me cry wheneve I hear it :'(

[DoctorWhoBAMF]

Her vibrato is so bubbly! So many parts of this song sound so Ariel, Jodi is fantastic here :)

[koolnesskid21]

Thank you for posting this because my voice teacher wants me to sing it.

[biblegirl]

@MrTelenovelas So jealous!

[elliglickman]

I'm singing this song soon for a concert, and I am so pleased to be performing yet another Benson classic. :) If I get enough replies, I might post the video of my performance...

[casgar49]

@DavidJMcCarthy he was also the lyricist for some aladdin songs

[k139x]

i'm in this show right now, i play sandra kay, but my really good friend plays doria. and she's one of the best singers ive ever heard, but jodi benson always wins.

[WishesSetFree]

The first time I heard this, it was Howard singing- I cried for like, five minutes.

[unicornsareradical]

i love this song soooooo much

[Thunder7cloud]

I love how when says "care" and laughs a little at 2:06, especially because she does the same thing multiple times as Ariel!

[MrTelenovelas]

Jodi Benson is amazing i had the pleasure of met her a few times and saw her in concert twice also i took pictures with her and autograph she is a sweetheart, i can't wait to see her again soon!!