Be Our Guest

Album: Beauty and the Beast Soundtrack (1991)
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Songfacts®:

  • "Be Our Guest" is a key song in the 1991 Disney movie Beauty and the Beast, used in a scene where the enchanted objects welcome Belle to a new home and hope for her to break the spell. They treat Belle to an elaborate dinner, with the finest culinary delights and unique entertainment.

    It's sung by the characters Lumière and Mrs. Potts, performed in the film by Jerry Orbach and Angela Lansbury.
  • Along with the other songs in the film, "Be Our Guest" was written by Howard Ashman (lyrics) and Alan Menken (music). They had previously teamed on Little Shop Of Horrors and The Little Mermaid. Sadly, Ashman died of AIDS in 1991 before Beauty And The Beast was released in theaters.
  • The song "Beauty And The Beast" was sung first in the movie by Angela Lansbury as Mrs. Potts and then in the credits by Celine Dion and Peabo Bryson. The Celine/Peabo version was the only song from the film released as a single. The soundtrack went on to sell over 3 million copies in America.
  • This song synchs with the ethos of the Disney theme parks, and they've used it extensively in their promotions. Disney refers to their customers as "guests," with their team of "cast members" striving to provide memorable experiences.

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  • Megan from Stevenson, AlBeauty & the Beast! One of the best all time Disney movies everr. Wow! Such beautiful music.
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