We’ve highlighted Micheal Korte’s gender-flipping takes on Disney classics before including ‘Queens sing King‘ and the male Muses of Hercules. Now he’s taking on the iconic role of The Genie from Disney’s Aladdin with a gender-flipped take on “Friend Like Me.” Here’s Brooke Simpson putting… Read More »Michael Korte’s tribute to Disney’s Aladdin Musical includes gender-flipped take on The Genie
The concept of wishes coming true is central to the story of Disney’s Aladdin. This morning Will Smith, who plays The Genie of the Lamp in the new live-action adaption of Disney’s animated feature “Aladdin,” kicked off a new campaign that will raise money to… Read More »Disney’s Aladdin Friend Like Me Make-A-Wish Challenge
Today marks the end of the first year on this planet without the grace and humor of Robin Williams. So I’m selecting today’s Videopolis in his honor. This cover of “Friend Like Me” from Disney’s Aladdin comes from a band called “Cousin Earth.” They’re a… Read More »Videopolis: Ukulele Kazoo band covers “Friend Like Me” from Disney’s Aladdin
This creative cover of “Friend Like Me” from Disney’s Aladdin features the talents of upcoming Youtube star Bri Ray. I meant to publish this yesterday on the late, great Robin William’s birthday, but a day late is better than never, right? Singer Bri Ray has… Read More »Videopolis: Aladdin “Friend Like Me” Cover
I’m always a fan of these “one man band” multi-track a capella numbers. The latest entry, and one of the best vocally, is from Matt Mulholland with his a cappella cover of “Friend Like Me” from Disney’s Aladdin. Matt’s sweet dulcet tones come to you… Read More »Videopolis: Friend like Me – a Capella Multitrack