Cats Don't Dance - Tell me Lies (Widescreen 16:9)

[@jeffreysnydr]

RIP Natalie Cole, thanks for giving Sawyer her singing voice.

[@hollywoodhawkins9730]

TwilightSparkle3562 wow thats Natalie cole? Dam no wonder this was a classic

[@digital3jm]

she was a good woman

[@StarsongGaming]

TwilightSparkle3562 you mean to tell me the voice that made me gay is dead

[@warnerbrosanddisneyvhsdvdb9015]

The Grinch at 0:56 I saw one background that is very similar to this on one tiny toon adventures the episode called cat's eye view

[@kyewilson7837]

The Grinch it was only her singing voice not her actually the actress

[@MrMatti777]

Probably the most underrated film of all time. If only the marketing had been better...

[@Chadlton]

Agreed.

[@samusaurus-Rex]

MrMatti777 i

[@antiisdead]

I think so too

[@skinkscat]

I'm so glad my parents picked up that discount VHS of this movie on a whim

[@ljdi1]

Would you guys want it on Broadway?

[@MyFriendlyCrow]

This song was recorded by Natalie before any of the other songs were recorded -- very early in production. We thought the movie and this song would be hits. Randy Newman even thought this would be bigger than his work on "Toy Story". It's all about publicity...

[@Seadance100]

You were an effects animator on the movie right? I'm sorry the movie didn't do better; I think you, your team, and everyone who played a part did amazing. Thank you for all the work you all did to make this wonderful movie happen.

[@jonathanniebles2493]

Alyssa Lee Cloutier praise you all

[@ez5938]

For what it's worth, I've always loved this movie and its music. It has more heart than many.

[@18mrcupcake]

Lee Crowe this was one of the beat movies of my childhood and I never really understood this song until I got older and it speaks to me even more now!

[@donnyd9372]

This film is timeless a and will never leave my soul,it was a random video my mum bought for ms and ended up being one of the greatest experiences of my childhood,thank you

[@g.Raider]

Sawyer's expressions before this song speak volumes. When I saw this while I was really young, I always knew there was something deep going on there even when I didn't understand what it was. She's got every right to complain with her friends on how much Danny made their lives worse, and yet she can't bring herself to do it. Because even though it ended horribly, Danny didn't stop fighting for what he wanted. He even made a compromise with the enemy. He didn't know the way things worked around there, but Sawyer doesn't care. She knows how it feels to get your heart broken and your dreams cast out by the mere prejudice and stupidity of others. It's seeped into her and her friends' life patterns and dimmed down their spirits so much, long before Danny even came into the picture.They've numbed themselves to the disappointment, so it doesn't hurt as much, but it's not truly being happy, or living a purposeful life. She knows that her and her friends' approach to their lives, bitterly accepting their bad luck, is no better than being shamed for just following what you love, and they were never better off without Danny. She's tired of being discouraged and being stuck in the same cycle. She wants the wonder and joy that Danny brought with him wherever it went, but she was too scared to open herself up to get hurt or rejected again, just like almost every animal in Hollywood. This song is when she finally overcomes that fear and decides that she's willing to put up with the pain as long as she can be happy doing what she loves. Wow, I love realizing how deep animated movies can get sometimes.

[@HalleluJah337]

THIS PARAGRAPH IS WORTH READING!

[@lizardearthman5407]

♡♡♡

[@Joshua_Quinzel_Isley]

Why you're most definitely right! This is very smart and good thinking telling us how all this you say speaks volumes indeed.

[@g.Raider]

Thank you all so much for the great replies! I've got a follow-up observation too: After Sawyer's done singing, Tilly's been outside listening and obviously enchanted with her friend's revelations. And instead of being mad at her for pining over the cat she was just bad-mouthing three minutes ago, she tells her friend to go get him with no sarcasm or even a hint of disapproval. Ladies and Gentlemen, if that's not true friendship, I don't know what is.

[@p1nkkp01son]

Are you writing a book report?

[@hollywoodhawkins9730]

This movie was Criminally Underrated.. one of the best animated pictures of all time!

[@Joshua_Quinzel_Isley]

It's one of my all-time favorites

[@sammysweetheart8600]

I agree! Unforgettable and yet people dont talk about it enough

[@M.I.S.C.]

I agree to that statement 1,000%.

[@disneyanimegirl1100]

I love Sawyer so much she is one of my favorite characters in general. I love how she changes from going to through life like she is just living for herself not for anyone else. She grows to love Danny and he shows her the light is at the end of the tunnel. He shows her to life live to it's fullest and do what makes herself happy.

[@Joshua_Quinzel_Isley]

Exactly,bro! I love their relationship very much,even at the end. And I happen too enjoy their romance on fan-art and what not.(not to mention the romance between Hubie & Marina from The Pebble & The Penguin)

[@cosmo_shell]

I love her feet and tail and everything about her and the art style of her

[@Relicanth]

The screaming always kills me. You just imagine everyone inside going over thanks to Tilly's lovestruck sigh...

[@oncer95]

Imagine the diners and everything shifting back when she suddenly pulled it back, haha😂

[@carlybw5562]

This movie hits that perfect nostalgicness of being a kid again , I love it so much !

[@brcuellar625]

Because of this scene, I always associate the rain with smooth jazz music. It fits perfectly.

[@elainejsta]

This song makes me cry; for all the many years I’ve known and loved this movie, and come to learn of all the talented people who came to work on it, and the fate of the film itself due to the lack of advertising for it, it’s ironic that the film itself is about Hollywood and the dreams it can build and even shatter.

[@CalebBelyeu]

I STILL love this hidden gem, and it's mostly songs like this. I love the character and I REALLY love this song,

[@jeffreymeeks4051]

I have no idea why this movie was never given much recognition. I loved it as a kid, watched it all the time. One of my childhood favorites! Any other 90's kids out there?

[@midnightbloomofeorzea7182]

@@Joshua_Quinzel_Isley not really the production crew itself. The animators, and people who made the movie itself obviously poured their hearts out making it. But the Turner/Warner merger happened, and corporate WB didn't think people would be interested in this or the Iron Giant, and so didn't advertise these movies. Hence why they both bombed even though they are both animation classics.

[@Tsunade989898]

Here I love this song and the movie

[@FetishEwing]

RIP Natalie Cole. You're with your daddy now.

[@LucyLovettLestrange]

Lavon Youins And they will always be UNFORGETTABLE! ;)

[@ambuknight]

Thats what they are... Unforgettable truly unforgettable

[@nickwilliams4693]

An everlasting love R.i.p Natalie Cole.

[@courtnocase]

Natalie did her thing. Even as kid I knew this song just was so good for a animation

[@RageCreati0n]

Hippos are big every where I can't argue with that...

[@bumblebeeisdead9963]

I LIKE EM BIG ILIKE EM CHUNKY

[@rachylewright]

This song, this film. Epic. Rest in peace, Miss Natalie Cole.

[@thelilbatti]

Hold this movie so closely, dearly to my heart!

[@edsoliz]

I always loved the 'they're big everywhere, dahling' joke at 0:19 and Tilly shoving the diner.

[@1lifeliving877]

Lyrics:I never believed that there was a rainbow With a pot of gold at the end I'm much too smart for fairy tales like that Yet here I am again I thought this time, this time we're gonna make it Why I thought so I really don't know Maybe something in his eyes just told me so Something in his eyes... Tell me lies And I'll come runnin' I must have lost my mind! I could close my eyes And tell you just exactly what's comin' Life's gonna turn just a little unkind Seems like everyone's sailin' Way out on the sea And I'm stuck here on the shore Sun's always shinin' But it's never on me Why should I try anymore? Tell me lies Tell me lies And I'll just keep right on comin' This time I've got to believe in the dream This time I've got to believe in his dream

[@audreysutton6105]

Something about handrawn animation so much better

[@bobsburgers8497]

It adds personality

[@LucyLovettLestrange]

People put a lot of effort into it

[@oncer95]

It's a lost art, thanks to CGI

[@InvaderHog]

I always loved this movie and this was my favorite song because Sawyer finally realizing that for the first time that Danny had given her hope and that was what she had been missing from her life is then translated into probably the greatest ballad of all time??!?! Beautiful.

[@The_Nerd_King]

We just can't make good classics like this anymore!😕 Such an underrated movie. We love you Natalie!👍❤

[@rr7firefly]

What a song. It's from the great Randy Newman, who pens one of his most lyrical ballads. And Natalie Cole's voice gives it the perfect interpretation. It's an achievement.

[@Ookamikage13]

Oh, Natalie Cole, your beautiful voice from this movie is where I first heard you when I was a child. RIP Natalie Cole

[@JaDangerz]

Thanks for playing a role in my childhood Natalie Cole. RIP

[@taniaparedes2370]

Who is natilie cole

[@hollywoodhawkins9730]

Tania Paredes Nat king Coles daughter.. google is your friend

[@MickeyDs14]

She also had hits in her own right. "This Will Be (An Everlasting Love)," "Inseparable," "Mr. Melody," "Our Love," "Miss You Like Crazy," "Pink Cadillac," "Unforgettable," et.

[@Nikanaiko]

That...heartbreaking feeling when you're thinking of a person despite the fact that you know you shouldn't, and you're listening to songs that make you think of that person, and then they text you out of nowhere in the middle of the night.

[@kyewilson7837]

Nikanaiko I was thinking this exact thing when hearing this for the first time apart from the middle of the night text I've never actually been lucky to get anyone before (sigh) ☹️😂 but yes it's definitely a reminiscing song if I've ever heard one

[@brandonsmith3411]

I like Tillie the hippopotamus, cause she's kind, friendly, polite, funny.

[@fionatsang9353]

... and can hip-check someone through a wall ;P

[@scoutart1508]

Not to mention loyal

[@aleksandarvil5718]

Voiced by Kathy Najimy { Sister Mary Patrick in *_Sister Act_* (1992) & *_Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit_* (1993) ; Mary Sanderson in *_Hocus Pocus_* (1993) & *_Hocus Pocus 2_* (2022) ; Peggy Hill in the animated television series *_King of the Hill_* (1997-2010) }

[@MrRoblox1377]

I saw this movie earlier today, and just came to the realization that I had a plush of her YEARS ago, when I was a smol child. Memories....

[@kevinyveltal3418]

Sterling_Mustang wait what

[@kyewilson7837]

Sterling_Mustang actually?

[@heartr2]

I know this song word for word, I'm 19 and I still have this movie on VHS videotape in perfect case and condition!

[@donnyd9372]

This film never left my memories or soul

[@JamesMSmithsDeadYouTubeChannel]

RIP Natalie Cole... You will be missed...

[@waikeonglim7703]

James Smith it's so sad, what if they plan on a sequel, who will play Sawyer's singing voice, Jasmine Guy?

[@LucyLovettLestrange]

James Smith She UNFORGETTABLE! ;)

[@jasminemohamed823]

Oh come on ! How idiots from modern time now would make make something as good as this masterpiece all they care about now is money not how good it will be

[@patrickikose5803]

a moment silence for Natalie Cole.

[@ralphplascencia]

I’ve asked so many people and they have all told me no and it baffles me that such a great movie from my childhood is so unknown. I love this movie and remember it dearly 👏

[@marinasaurus]

I'm so sad that this isnt on spotify. I always come back to this song. It's a shame it's nowhere else around. Such a beautiful memory of my childhood.

[@elizabethhann4028]

Ugh, I used to *LOVE* Sawyer so much. When I was a kid, she was one of my favorite cartoon characters, right up there with Krysta from FERN GULLY. I love snarky wised-up girl characters.

[@princesssummernight]

This movie needs to be on TCM

[@Carly-v1o]

Sawyer has got a voice of an angel!

[@patrickdorce9612]

R.I.P Natalie Cole you were an Inspiration to this world. you will be missed.

[@elladrawswell]

Beautiful. My Aunt Stacy watched this as a kid, and I remember when she was babysitting us for the weekend when me and my brothers were little and showed us this. The movie was good, but I loved this song in particular.

[@FarFromBroadway]

Still in love with this movie!!!

[@ayakotami8630]

RIP Natalie Cole. Feb 6 1950 to Dec 31 2015. Miss you and you were such a great choice for this song. 💖👼💖

[@Depths17]

Sawyer made this movie awesome, and Darla dimple!

[@giovannirodriguez894]

Its 2024 im back listening to this song...cats don't dance needs to be discovered

[@LiddyBug25]

Love it when Tilly moves the building!

[@Libra0Rising]

R.I.P Natalie Cole. This is the first thing I thought about when I heard of her passing

[@JustClaude13]

I saw this in the theater when it first came out, and I still remember the music after all those years. I need to get a copy.

[@Cringnobi]

I’m a sucker for these types of instrumentals

[@iHeartsNostalgiaPit]

RIP Natalie Cole, I thought about Unforgettable, but then I remembered wait I forgot that she was Sawyer's singing voice in Cats Don't Dance

[@jasminemohamed823]

You know this song reflects how it wasn't Danny's fault he was just trying his best to active their dreams but just made a mistake but soyer actually knows how great he was that's why there love makes sense

[@musicimusthave]

Thanks fur singing such a beautiful sawyer. Goodbye

[@bluubandette8871]

The 90s was a time to manipulate kids to give money out their pockets but some of these entertainment were real treasure

[@ComeliaO7]

RIP Natalie Cole

[@darkcylander]

thanks for making this depressing video even more depressing.

[@undeadladybug7723]

Finally, a movie where a character is supposed to be a fantastic singer, and they actually are. They're usually just average at best.

[@starjewell5445]

Cats Can’t Dance is the hand drawn animation of animal wanting to be recognized as actors and singers Sing! is it’s own thing.

[@foxteen8721]

This song helps me let out my feelings - my theatre director who I always tried to please until this very year when he betrayed me.

[@Serires3]

Fantastic voice and animation, animation masterpiece, but so underrated, sadly.

[@PlagueRatJudas]

I really LLLLOOOOOOVVVVVEEEEE this song

[@MrOstentatiousAW]

i love natalie cole's voice so much! :D

[@cheothegeo2742]

Sun's always shinin', but it's never fo me. Why should I try anymore? Fuck. that about sums it up for me.

[@awesometigress5364]

Kermicheo Kermit I know, dramatic right?

[@yesikanarvaez5027]

Same with me

[@someweirdoanimationsp6693]

It’s sad this movie is underrated... so underrated I just found out about it months ago..

[@Johnlindsey289]

This song is perfect for a Taxi Driver (the 1976 classic) tribute

[@Flowerbarrel]

There was a 5.3 earthquake at the diner late last night, but there were no injuries reported, just displaced furniture and spilled food. Cause currently unknown. Townspeople are advised to be prepared for aftershocks.

[@oliviakimble7268]

I will always love this song I used to know all the words when I was a kid

[@joshuapatterson1441]

She will be greatly missed

[@Joshua_Quinzel_Isley]

I love her voice,and if she were alive today I would sing with her.

[@TheCutethulhu]

I finally got a DVD copy of this movie, I skipped all of it to get to this song. So freakin' good~

[@Technodreamer]

Thank you! Love this movie, and this song always makes me tear up.

[@NothingGoodHere1001]

DAMN IT NOW I GTTA WATCH THE WHOLE MOVIE AGAIN! XD

[@ChickenTendersFLG]

I love her tail motion

[@daughterofgoku]

I Love this movie Cats dont dance is my favorite movie .

[@MoltenUprisingMK]

The point this movie tried to make is, stop caring about the fame, stop trying to "make it big" to be someone. Just follow your passion, do what you love, and the rest will happen eventually.

[@emmal2429]

This movie is so good and so unappreciated

[@tufu1063]

Tillie: Ohh. People : AAAAHH! CRASH! Sawyer: Gasp! Tillie! People screaming. Tillie: Whoops l

[@echosong873]

Oh lord that's funny.. Ruins the moment but oh well.. Freaking love it

[@echosong873]

@dragonfire2000ful Now in days they can never pull off great shows like the classics

[@epache315]

R.I.P. Natalie Cole (1950-2015) Singing Voice of Sawyer From Cats Don't Dance Amazing and The best movie from warner bros

[@javiergomez4558]

This song, I listen to because I had a heartbreak a while ago. And this song is definition of him.

[@mitsos512]

this song makes me see the movie again :)

[@queen-koopa9798]

it indeed still beautlful :D glad you got it in good quality with it too and the sound is wonderful :D

[@Loriddian]

I love you Nat 💝

[@stardusttodorki2679]

Wow what a great voice

[@devilovesdevil]

She was really feeling this piece its still one of my favs cuz of how emotional they let her get into it

[@jacksoncarroll7801]

I Just Wish if We Could Have a Lot of Rain Like That

[@jazzyjchan]

It was made by Warner Brothers, not Disney.

[@lazylemonislazy5956]

The love the way her tail moves

[@harleyblack8105]

This is my favorite song and movie til this very day and I'm 30

[@javieralbadalejo6354]

I hate how I've listened to this song more these years in the CD and the NTSC versions that now this song is too sped up for me, lol. I'm the original owner of this account, btw. Lost the login years ago.

[@C-Rex1]

I knew that the pitch was off, lol

[@ayeshak2765]

Sawyer was and still is my spirit animal

[@skinkscat]

This movie, baby songs, mulan, Winnie the pooh, and dumbo were so formative for me

[@PatrickRamseymusic]

Can't wait until Disney gets its hands on this and does either a live Stage production or a live action movie!

[@Joshua_Quinzel_Isley]

And if that happens,which I know it will happen. It will finally gain the true cult status it deserves.

[@VernTheLovely]

[@blakerutt98]

2:14 Well, at least they were able to make The Wizard of Oz before Toto was kicked off set.

[@Seadance100]

It's actually really funny they chose to use the wizard of Oz; if you read Wicked (it's a canon prequel) then there's actually a whole thing about racism against animals (just like in Cats Don't Dance). It plays a LARGE role in the creation of Elphaba, who became the wicked witch of the west.

[@assassintwinat8]

4:00 my favorite part of the whole film xD

[@sharonroller7967]

i wish i could find the whole video i miss this movie it was a good one i feel like a little kid when i watch old movies i seen when i was little and i'm only 14

[@Steamer96]

Best animated movie of 97 better than Hercules.

[@djandjb1]

Please, have you seen the pebble and the penguin? This movie is grade a Trash, esprit he art

[@Steamer96]

@@djandjb1 This is Cats Don't Dance not Pebble & the Penguin. Also the later came out in 95 not 97.

[@MayorIFH]

@@Steamer96 but u just say Best animated movie of 97 ._.

[@Steamer96]

@@MayorIFH I meant the later in my comment.

[@ТатьянаБуракова-в3ю]

Is it possible to find somewhere the notes to this song? So beautiful!!!

[@ginnysalkeld5907]

Sawyer love Danny but other her friends don't like him, but Danny did show his happiness.

[@dionnemuncaster6149]

This is my fave movie sawyer is my fave charicter!

[@ringoisacandyapple]

This movie was great

[@Amanda-lx2sx]

I want this song on Spotify

[@oomusd]

Toujours une belle chanson et adorable animation.

[@Wholesome-renren]

I LOVE THIS FILM

[@RandyHilbig]

Only two more songs nothing’s gonna stop us now and our time has come reprise right everybody