Here we go, another Disney blog. And a countdown list, they're always difficult to write! I was listening to my Disney playlist when I realised just how many of the baddies have their share of catchy tunes, and here I have compiled a list of my Top 10 Disney Villain Songs.
10 - Hans (& Anna) - Love is an Open Door
Frozen
I think most of us were tricked the first time we watched Frozen, tricked into thinking that Hans may be a good guy. Maybe he would have married Anna and Kristoff would have been with Elsa. Oh no, he's a total arse.
9 - Forte - Don't Fall In Love
Beauty and the Beast 2 (The Enchanted Christmas)
I think this is an underrated film. Forte is bloody scary. You know what makes him even scarier? He is voiced by tim curry, who was Pennywise in IT. You don't need to be in the Christmas season to enjoy this film, I urge you to see it.
8 - Scar - Be Prepared
The Lion King
We all hate Scar. Have you ever asked someone their favourite Disney villain and they have answered Scar? He killed his brother for goodness sake. He also has a brilliantly evil voice. Jeremy Irons was the villain in Die Hard 3, remember? No, you don't. At least you didn't until I just reminded you.
7 - Gaston - Gaston
Beauty and the Beast
Gaston is one of my most hated Disney villains, he is the exact opposite to what I would look for in a man. Arrogant, a hunter, no ambition and doesn't believe in equality. He also wears big clumpy boots.
6 - Ursula - Poor Unfortunate Souls
The Little Mermaid
I knew there was more to it than we saw. I found out at the age of 23 that Ursula is Tritons sister, I just KNEW there was more to it than just an urge for power over the ocean. It's sibling rivalry! Remember the boob shake? That was embarrassing as a child, like seeing a cringey relative dancing at a wedding.
5 - Honest John - Hi diddle dee dee
Pinocchio
I can't put this higher. I just can't. I hate him so much. 'Honest John' is horrible. I hate you. Pinocchio has the evilest baddies ever, go back and watch it. Stromboli, who works Pinocchio on the stage and gives him nothing for it. The coachman, who turns boys in to donkeys to sell in to slavery? It's the ultimate evil. And 'Honest John' (Foulfellow) here, who is willing to do anything for a bit of money.
4 - Mother Gothel - Mother Knows Best
Tangled
I found this difficult to rank, as I was trying not to include the "Singability" factor when judging where to place the songs. This is very catchy and upbeat for a Disney villain song, and for just one moment Mother Gothel seems positively protective over Rapunzel. We know the truth.
3 - Governer Ratcliffe - Savages
Pocahontas
While this may be a song sung on both sides, it's considered to be Ratcliffes song and I think the hatred is felt more from his side. The English are invading Virginia to dig for gold and this uptight bastard is ordering his men to kill any of the 'savages' on sight. He's the savage!
2 - Claude Frollo - Hellfire
The Hunchback of Notre Dame
This is a phenomenal song. I don't think I've ever described anything as phenomenal, but this feels right. It's a powerful, deep and dark song with messages not suitable for the younger Disney fans. Those that gave this film a miss or are only interested in the Princess side of Disney have seriously missed out, this is a gem. Like fire! Hellfire! This fire in my skin...
1 - Dr. Facilier - Friends on the Other Side
Princess and the Frog
I bet you're surprised to see this at the top spot! Dr. Facilier has to be my favourite Disney villain, this song has two parts with the reprise later on when he is unable to repay the voodoo spirits for their help, and is sucked in to the 'other side' for eternity. It's all very chilling, increasingly intriguing, and brilliantly catchy.
I've spent most of this Christmas revisiting lots of Disney classics. Oh who am I kidding, I watch Disney all the time. If there are any films in this list that you haven't seen, I really recommend them all. Follow this blog to see more Disney countdowns, and click on the links below for some of my other Disney blogs.
