News Country Bear Jamboree is getting new songs and acts

Consumer

Consumer

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It's been a couple days now and I finally have a chance to sit and write a little bit more of what I think.

The big issue I have with some of the songs, notably "A Whole New World," "Kiss the Girl," and "Fixer Upper," is that they're impossible to divorce from their source material. These are songs that move the narrative of a larger story. Comparatively, "Remember Me," although a very emotional moment in the film, is still just a song, making it a great fit for the show. If I were tasked to create a set list for a show using only Disney music, here's my suggestion...

1. "Country Bear Musical Jamboree" - Five Bear Rugs
2. "Pecos Bill" - Wendell
3. "That's How You Know" - Trixie
4. "I've Got a Dream" - Liver Lips McGrowl
5. "Little Patch of Heaven" - Sunbonnet Trio
6. "Bare Necessities" - Five Bear Rugs
7. "Old Yeller" - Terrence, with a dog companion
8. "Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious" - Ernest
9. "Baby Mine" - Teddi Barra
10. "Remember Me" - Big Al
11. "You've Got a Friend in Me" - Henry and Sammy
12. "Zip-A-Dee-Doo-Dah" - Finale

I acknowledge the majority of these are not well known Disney songs, but I think that's what helps sell them as something more than being just a Disney juke box musical show. I did my best to match the songs with their characters, such as Liver Lips singing the second verse of "I've Got a Dream". I also tried to think of songs that I knew would translate well to country, such as "Baby Mine" with Allison Krauss' beautiful cover, or had a country or western origin, such as "Old Yeller." A few other songs I considered, "Blue Shadows on the Trail," for Wendell, "There's a Rumbly in my Tumbly," for Trixie, "Oo-De-Lally" for Terrence, and "Davy Crockett," for Henry and Sammy.

Overall, I really don't think the show is that bad. It's clear the Imagineers behind this did put care and love into this overlay (though I don't enjoy the carry over from the original show, such as Terrence's bongos or "Come Again"). I'm happy the bears are here to stay, that they've received an upgrade, and I do think this is better than the butchered show that's been around for the past decade. If I have to rank them, then this falls just under Christmas Special but tied with Vacation Hoedown (though not as good as Tokyo's Vacation Hoedown).
 
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mickEblu

mickEblu

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Consumer said:
It's been a couple days now and I finally have a chance to sit and write a little bit more of what I think.

The big issue I have with some of the songs, notably "A Whole New World," "Kiss the Girl," and "Fixer Upper," is that they're impossible to divorce from their source material. These are songs that move the narrative of a larger story. Comparatively, "Remember Me," although a very emotional moment in the film, is still just a song, making it a great fit for the show. If I were tasked to create a set list for a show using only Disney music, here's my suggestion...

1. "Country Bear Musical Jamboree" - Five Bear Rugs
2. "Pecos Bill" - Wendell
3. "That's How You Know" - Trixie
4. "I've Got a Dream" - Liver Lips McGrowl
5. "Little Patch of Heaven" - Sunbonnet Trio
6. "Bare Necessities" - Five Bear Rugs
7. "Old Yeller" - Terrence, with a dog companion
8. "Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious" - Ernest
9. "Baby Mine" - Teddi Barra
10. "Remember Me" - Big Al
11. "You've Got a Friend in Me" - Henry and Sammy
12. "Zip-A-Dee-Doo-Dah" - Finale

I acknowledge the majority of these are not well known Disney songs, but I think that's what helps sell them as something more than being just a Disney juke box musical show. I did my best to match the songs with their characters, such as Liver Lips singing the second verse of "I've Got a Dream". I also tried to think of songs that I knew would translate well to country, such as "Baby Mine" with Allison Krauss' beautiful cover, or had a country or western origin, such as "Old Yeller." A few other songs I considered, "Blue Shadows on the Trail," for Wendell, "There's a Rumbly in my Tumbly," for Trixie, "Oo-De-Lally" for Terrence, and "Davy Crockett," for Henry and Sammy.

Overall, I really don't think the show is that bad. It's clear the Imagineers behind this did put care and love into this overlay (though I don't enjoy the carry over from the original show, such as Terrence's bongos or "Come Again"). I'm happy the bears are here to stay, that they've received an upgrade, and I do think this is better than the butchered show that's been around for the past decade. If I have to rank them, then this falls just under Christmas Special but tied with Vacation Hoedown (though not as good as Tokyo's Vacation Hoedown).
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Great observation of why those songs don’t work as well. I’d say Fixer Upper is the worst offender due to the cringey intro to the song. I can live with the other two even if they aren’t great either.
 
J.E.Smith

J.E.Smith

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Consumer said:
1. "Country Bear Musical Jamboree" - Five Bear Rugs
2. "Pecos Bill" - Wendell
3. "That's How You Know" - Trixie
4. "I've Got a Dream" - Liver Lips McGrowl
5. "Little Patch of Heaven" - Sunbonnet Trio
6. "Bare Necessities" - Five Bear Rugs
7. "Old Yeller" - Terrence, with a dog companion
8. "Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious" - Ernest
9. "Baby Mine" - Teddi Barra
10. "Remember Me" - Big Al
11. "You've Got a Friend in Me" - Henry and Sammy
12. "Zip-A-Dee-Doo-Dah" - Finale
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Another fine list. Although if Zip was still banned from being used, maybe keep Bear Necessities for the finale, and have the Bear Rugs do one of the songs from the Country Bears movie? Like maybe Let It Ride or I'm Only In It For The Honey (with Zeke dueling Zeb with his banjo against his fiddle instead of the guitar like in the film?)
 
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Brer Panther

Brer Panther

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Honestly, maybe the reason I didn't hate this is because I fully expected it to be worse, especially after how bad most of Disney World's recent additions have been.
Consumer said:
The big issue I have with some of the songs, notably "A Whole New World," "Kiss the Girl," and "Fixer Upper," is that they're impossible to divorce from their source material. These are songs that move the narrative of a larger story.
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That's a very good point. I also think your song listing would've been a lot better. If not "Zip-a-Dee-Doo-Dah", I would've had the finale be "Welcome" from Brother Bear. Seems fitting for the Country Bears.
 
zipadee999

zipadee999

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Brer Panther said:
Honestly, maybe the reason I didn't hate this is because I fully expected it to be worse, especially after how bad most of Disney World's recent additions have been.

That's a very good point. I also think your song listing would've been a lot better. If not "Zip-a-Dee-Doo-Dah", I would've had the finale be "Welcome" from Brother Bear. Seems fitting for the Country Bears.
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It almost seems like the imagineers were given a list of required songs from corporate and told ‘make these work.’ There are dozens of Disney songs which have a rustic, country feel and would’ve been no-brainers, but instead we’re stuck with pop songs awkwardly shoehorned. Some songs were very well done, but most of them feel like the imagineers were told to do their best with songs that clearly don’t represent the bears.
 
TheCoasterNerd

TheCoasterNerd

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In the Parks
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Brer Panther said:
Honestly, maybe the reason I didn't hate this is because I fully expected it to be worse, especially after how bad most of Disney World's recent additions have been.

That's a very good point. I also think your song listing would've been a lot better. If not "Zip-a-Dee-Doo-Dah", I would've had the finale be "Welcome" from Brother Bear. Seems fitting for the Country Bears.
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I'd have Welcome as the opener. It's literally called Welcome, it's probably the worst possible song to end the show. Keep in mind when I say this that Welcome is my second-favorite song ever
 
TheCoasterNerd

TheCoasterNerd

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In the Parks
No
Epcot81Fan said:
Just a reminder, people are defending a Country Bears show with “A Whole New World” in it.
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For good reason- it isn't a bad show. I know you hate any change in the parks, ever, but it's a well-done show - fun, well-arranged music, retains the charm and humor, and best of all keeps the bears. It could be a whole lot worse, be grateful for what you have.
 
Moth

Moth

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TrainsOfDisney said:
Agreed - That is the worst song to me, it is too recognizable and doesn’t fit the style of the show. They also should have kept blood in the saddle - it was the most iconic song of the show and always got a laugh.
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Imo Ole Slew Foot always drew the biggest amount of attention with the whole audience joining in. I feel that song out of any others should've been preserved.
 
C

celluloid

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It is astounding that the King of The Wild Frontier song is no longer in FRONTIERland show.
I guess the mention of an American hero, even in exaggerated legend amd one of th company's biggest of all time was not cool enough.
But it was perfectly in tone both in humor and theme of the show.

The intro saying anything about Americana is gone.
 
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Moth

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EagleScout610

EagleScout610

This time of year I become rather Grinchy
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Seen a couple of "Dream CBJ" playlists so I figured I'd toss my own up:

Henry/5BR - Pianjo and Serenade (Kept from old show)
Wendell - Friends in Low Places - Garth Brooks (The joke is he has no friends)
Romeo - Burnin’ Love - Elvis Presley
Ernest - Devil Went Down to Georgia - Charlie Daniels (Use the smoking fiddle gag from Musical)
Teddi Barra - Ready to Run - Dixie Chicks
Zeke - Cotton Eye Joe - Rednex
Shaker - T-R-O-U-B-L-E - Travis Tritt (Keeps the high energy a Shaker song needs)
Sun Bonnets/Trixie - Love Story - Taylor Swift (Possible commentary from Romeo)
Big Al - When She Loved Me - Toy Story 2 (Appropriate bc he’s a lonely wreck)
Whole Group/Finale - Zip a Dee Doo Dah
Big Al Cut In - It's a Small World (Saddest version possible)
Exit - Come Again (Kept from old show)
 
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zipadee999

zipadee999

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EagleScout610 said:
Seen a couple of "Dream CBJ" playlists so I figured I'd toss my own up:

Henry/5BR - Pianjo and Serenade (Kept from old show)
Wendell - Friends in Low Places - Garth Brooks (The joke is he has no friends)
Romeo - Burnin’ Love - Elvis Presley
Ernest - Devil Went Down to Georgia - Charlie Daniels (Use the smoking fiddle gag from Musical)
Teddi Barra - Ready to Run - Dixie Chicks
Zeke - Cotton Eye Joe - Rednex
Shaker - T-R-O-U-B-L-E - Travis Tritt (Keeps the high energy a Shaker song needs)
Sun Bonnets/Trixie - Love Story - Taylor Swift (Possible commentary from Romeo)
Big Al - When She Loved Me - Toy Story 2 (Appropriate bc he’s a lonely wreck)
Whole Group/Finale - Zip a Dee Doo Dah
Big Al Cut In - It's a Small World (Saddest version possible)
Exit - Come Again (Kept from old show)
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That would be a great show! I’d have many of the same songs if it were up to me!

Here’s mine:

Henry/Gomer/5BR: Pianjo and Serenade
Wendell: Should’ve Been a Cowboy - Toby Keith (alongside slideshow of Wendell trying/failing to be a cowboy)
Romeo: Burnin Love - Elvis Presley (perfect choice!)
Ernest: Devil Went Down to Georgia - Charlie Daniels (Specifically the later part of the song with the fiddle solo)
Trixie and the Sun Bonnets: Any Man of Mine - Shania Twain
Zeke and the 5BR: The Great Outdoors (slightly condensed version)
Shaker: Chattahoochie - Alan Jackson
Teddi Barra: I Will Always Love You - Dolly Parton
Big Al: All My Rowdy Friends Have Settled Down - Hank Williams Jr (Played in the most comical, out of tune way possible)
Henry/Sammy: Davy Crockett
Big Al interruption: Blood on the Saddle
Whole Gang: Thank God I’m a Country Bear - John Denver/Country Bears
Exit: Come Again
 
FigmentJedi

FigmentJedi

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EagleScout610 said:
Seen a couple of "Dream CBJ" playlists so I figured I'd toss my own up:

Henry/5BR - Pianjo and Serenade (Kept from old show)
Wendell - Friends in Low Places - Garth Brooks (The joke is he has no friends)
Romeo - Burnin’ Love - Elvis Presley
Ernest - Devil Went Down to Georgia - Charlie Daniels (Use the smoking fiddle gag from Musical)
Teddi Barra - Ready to Run - Dixie Chicks
Zeke - Cotton Eye Joe - Rednex
Shaker - T-R-O-U-B-L-E - Travis Tritt (Keeps the high energy a Shaker song needs)
Sun Bonnets/Trixie - Love Story - Taylor Swift (Possible commentary from Romeo)
Big Al - When She Loved Me - Toy Story 2 (Appropriate bc he’s a lonely wreck)
Whole Group/Finale - Zip a Dee Doo Dah
Big Al Cut In - It's a Small World (Saddest version possible)
Exit - Come Again (Kept from old show)
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Devil Went Down to Georgia is what you turn into the climax of a Halloween show
 

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