The studio version is a full-fledged, radio ready pop/rock ballad. In the film version, Glenn Close’s first lines really drive home the emotion and sentiment behind the song. This track has so much … heart (no pun intended). You can tell that recording this track was a blast and they all had creative license to riff in anyway they wanted. The version in the film (featuring Rosie O’Donnell) is a ton of fun, but the party really gets going in the version where Phil gets to harmonize with *NSYNC on the album.

We’re treated to some classic Phil Collins drum fills, and you can’t help but air-drum along. This track really showcases Phil Collins in his element-behind a drum kit. The reprise and the finale also add to the overall storytelling of the song. It’s not a knock against this song at all-it truly is a great track. In my opinion, this is probably the weakest of the five original songs in this movie, and that really speaks to the strength of this soundtrack. With this in mind, here is my ranking of these five original songs from Tarzan: 5. Placing one above the other isn’t because it’s better or worse necessarily, but rather how I’m feeling in the moment. Each track has something special about it and has its place in the overall story. I realized that putting these five songs in any order is so difficult because there isn’t anything bad about any of them. This task became increasingly difficult as I prepared for it. I wanted to give this piece of musical art the appreciation it deserves by ranking its five original songs. Note to all my co-workers: If my headphones are in, there is a good chance I am listening to the Tarzan soundtrack. I consistently find myself humming the songs to myself as I work. At that age, I didn’t even fully appreciate that the man behind the music was Rock and Roll Hall of Famer, Phil Collins.Īs I’ve gotten older, my love for this soundtrack has not waned. I think it stayed in the car stereo for a solid year.

I made my parents take me to my local record store to buy the CD. When Tarzan first came out in 1999, one of the biggest things that stood out to me about the movie was its incredible soundtrack.