Be Our Guest

"Be Our Guest" is a song written by lyricist Howard Ashman and composer Alan Menken for Walt Disney Pictures' animated movie Beauty and the Beast (1991). It was recorded by American actor Jerry Orbach and English actress Angela Lansbury as Lumière and Mrs. Potts. The movie became popular after the movie was released.[1]

"Be Our Guest" received nominations for both the Golden Globe and Academy Awards for Best Original Song, being performed by Orbach live at the 64th Academy Awards.

"Be Our Guest" has been ranked highly on several "best Disney song" countdown lists.[2][3]

References

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  1. Chen, Sandie Angulo (November 27, 2013). "The Best Disney Soundtracks of the Past 25 Years: 'Frozen,' 'Lion King,' and More (VIDEO)". Moviefone. Aol Inc. Archived from the original on August 6, 2014. Retrieved April 18, 2014.
  2. "Beauty and the Beast". TV Guide. CBS Interactive Inc. Archived from the original on March 3, 2016. Retrieved April 17, 2014.
  3. Punter, Jennie (January 13, 2012). "Beauty and the Beast 3D: Disney classic gets added pop". The Globe and Mail. The Globe and Mail Inc. Retrieved April 18, 2014.