Jodi Benson (voice of The Little Mermaid) performs "Part of Your World" at the 2011 D23 Expo

[@queenfan45]

I think all the singers of the 90s Disney Renaissance should get together and go on a massive tour.

[@amycsilvestrini-villanueva7701]

hahaha that would be awesome

[@annisadian432]

And i would totally watch it!

[@dubsteparoo]

agreed

[@Aspireguy1993]

+Kyle Mikesell -EEYUP!

[@Aspireguy1993]

+Kyle Mikesell -Shame Disney Today is just well crap! i love old Disney better!

[@Raykushi]

I love that giggle when the guy yells 'FEET' and she points at him and says the line I think that's so precious.

[@nukacolanut9274]

Agreed, probably takes her back to when she first recorded it.

[@iAmMadeOfSoup]

myhoneybringsallthebeestomyjar yeah other live performances people yell out feet

[@bondseanbond5190]

@@nukacolanut9274 I still love Little Mermaid (Carter Jenkins on Aliens in the Attic/Lego Ninja-go and Tangled/Chipotle in Los Angeles).

[@bondseanbond5190]

@@nukacolanut9274 what about you?

[@andyd3447]

As a disabled person this song means so much to me.

[@makaylaflocken]

Thats sweet! I hope the best for you

[@Nazaba09]

i'm disabled as well and never thought of it like that. whoa.

[@andyd3447]

Well I am homebound so yeah i don't get out much lol

[@wafamuiz5890]

I wish you all the joy you can wish for!

[@andyd3447]

thank you :)

[@파란나무-g2f]

1:30 When the audience answered to Jodi “Street!” I shedded tears. This song brought the grown-ups to their childhood.

[@leomarmolina1770]

Haha

[@MattMurdockCZ]

Looking for this exact comment while crying 😂

[@frankinsaneandmyrrh1202]

truly! I am in my 30s now and this song still makes me cry

[@nfcoard]

You can tell from her facial expressions that she's become Ariel. She's totally in character as Ariel and it is beautiful to see and hear.

[@jacinths94]

I feel like she's still 16 with that voice

[@beaniebasham1984]

Jacinth Sabado she wasn't even 16 when she 1st voiced Ariel.

[@jacinths94]

Doesn't matter when she recorded it. Im saying she sounds really young -___-

[@matthewrandell5055]

Jacinth Sabado She was like 28 but it doesn't matter, I agree she can still sound so young (she did sound ~16 when she played Ariel) - an excellent actress :3

[@katelynhickey433]

I agree!

[@iamdinosaur2810]

Matthew Randell it's not 28 I think she's in her 50s probably she's in her 60s now

[@BenjiPrice502]

She probably sang her kids to sleep every night with this lol

[@crystalKrystal]

I'd be too happy if I was her child. 😂

[@shadowlord8717]

Yeah XD

[@danielfennessey]

I betcha it would never fail.

[@kong023]

If it is, I would probably thought I gave birth by a mermaid lol

[@maikeulanjello9061]

Nice

[@caipagkatipunan6297]

I dont know, but this just made me tear up. My childhood came back to me and I miss it.

[@janetp1017]

FreedomWall x same

[@21cabbage104]

FreedomWall x I'm balling right now. I miss it so much. MY cousin and I watched this movie everyday next to the Christmas tree it sucks growing.

[@guyfroml]

Don't worry, soon you'll get to relive it all with your kids or grandkids. I know I do!

[@ayuray8886]

hi

[@Queen_of_the_Aisle]

FreedomWall x same here, 90s kids represent!!

[@jonathanwright8025]

1 - You can tell she is really singing and not lip syncing. 2 - I just now realized that Ariel only had one song during the movie. Strange.

[@jwitherspoon8885]

Didn't realize that until I saw this comment! Too bad, she's amazing.

[@ManchirTserendagva]

Jonathan Wright Probably that is because in the most scenes of cartoon Ariel wasnt able to speak as she lost her voice to that villain.

[@alexishitcher9712]

Jonathan Wright She had another song called "One Dance" But it was removed

[@jonathanwright8025]

Alexis Hitcher On the wiki page for the soundtrack it says she reprises "Part of this World", so maybe she has the same song twice?

[@acevedo4497]

Jonathan Wright she does it happens after she rescues Eric

[@rosey525]

I miss the days when the voices for animated characters were selected based on their vocal & theatrical talent, not their celebrity status.

[@iamvia9]

So true

[@mewichigo3410]

I have high hopes for Moana. Since they chose a total unknown, I'm very hopeful that her voice will be something special. If they chose her simply for her nationality, well, that will be somewhat disappointing.

[@rosey525]

We'll see! I'll have to check that one out.

[@arlenecruz662]

agree

[@edyebenedict6513]

Bethany oh my gosh same! Now all the voice actors are increasingly exclusively attractive young celebrities.

[@garywoodsii8799]

nearly 30 years later and Jodi's voice as Ariel still gives me chills.

[@robertsiemon410]

+Gary Woods II It's not as pristine as it was 20 years ago. It was of key, and pitchy in this performance. At parts. Still beautiful, and this song is just amazing!

[@cbb3480]

Not me

[@Reneta22]

it been 18 years, but your right she is still amazing

[@cbb3480]

imani smith You're*

[@bethanyp7401]

+imani smith The movie came out in November 1989... making it almost 27 years old.

[@yoni5570]

1:50 - 2:10. The way she elongates “THEEEEEESE waters” and “warm OOOOHHHNN the sand”. Exactly like she did in the movie. So perfect.

[@heffa3821]

yassss :3 and she held that last note so beautifully I had to repeat... THAT SHORE UP AAAA BOOOVE my heart my heart MY HEART!! AFTER ALL THESE YEARS LOVE It!!!!

[@AstraeaFae]

You can tell in the exact moment she starts singing, she becomes Ariel. He eyes and hair and facial expressions says it all. It's glad to see after 3 Little Mermaid movies she can still do it! Love you Jodie!

[@iAmMadeOfSoup]

Jess Fae I think that also has to do with the fact that she was a Broadway performer before voicing Ariel. She said she had a problem giving the character emotion when voicing at first.

[@haydencooper_]

Also the tv series ☺

[@Bubblez8082]

I want moooOOOOOOOOREEEE *cameras shuttering ferociously*

[@throwaway6777]

I know right! Lol

[@CamiloCalderon26]

Bubbles ಠ_ಠ lol i know

[@jvlixn]

Bubbles ಠ_ಠ lmfaoooo yaasss

[@evantri]

Bubbles ಠ_ಠ Ready to STAAAAAAAANNNNNDDDDDDD *repeat the cameras shuttering moment

[@throwaway6777]

It's like she's saying "I want more shuttering cameras" then the cameras started shuttering... Lol XD

[@georgewang2947]

When Little Mermaid first came out it was huge the way Frozen is now.

[@CutieRingoJoy]

Mike the best ya

[@jennysolivan5853]

Mike the bestTN tu un of

[@conho4898]

Mike the best do you know what that magical feeling is called? nostalgia. great modern disney films have the same amount of magic as the old ones, you're just blinded by nostalgia to see it.

[@conho4898]

Mike the best I never said it's nostalgia if you don't like Frozen. I said it's nostalgia if you hate on a new film while comparing it to an older film that is critically inferior. There's a difference.

[@conho4898]

Mike the best exactly. Which is not a valid reason to criticize a film in front of people. I can understand if you say you don't like the plot or anything like that, but saying older films are better is not a good enough excuse to criticize it.

[@amydamjanovic9183]

A lot of singers start to lose their voice when they get to Jodi’s age, but she’s still got it.

[@PrincessMe971]

hats off to the grown ups in the audience that said "Feet" and "street" they know whats up

[@randomperson1943]

They passed the vibe check 😂

[@Hopohoo2]

She's still got it! You go Jodi!

[@Carloshernandez-fn8zk]

Konanza oh yesss!!! She still sounds EXACTLY the same!!! I loooooove her!!!

[@ayuray8886]

she's so pretty and older

[@Beatngu23]

She never lost it 🥰

[@kellansisco2117]

Jodi Benson is beautiful!

[@Beowulf002]

I love her facial expression she does to convey how Ariel felt in the moment of this scene. I’m excited for the new little mermaid but this movie changed *everything*. Thank you Howard, Alan & Jodi!! You all defined an era.

[@TheScribe1.0]

She's still got it.

[@Katspearl]

Watching her sing almost made me tear up I'm not even kidding

[@Adabbd10]

Same here not gonna lie

[@zachmillar4249]

Im 34 male and i almost never cry...im tearing up hard ..ill admit it. Maybe because it reminds me when I was nine and nothing was terrible in the world.

[@sambagwell6782]

29 and crying

[@nukacolanut9274]

It's surprising...she actually sounds just like she did 27 years ago 😄

[@missa5157]

she's amazing, isn't she?

[@SuperMovieLvr933]

Wazowski's Apprentice Unlike Page O'Hara. 😞

[@nukacolanut9274]

Wool TheonlywaytogetanewthreadinaNemo Yep unfortunately...

[@MrJackKnightSays]

Yishai Thau The poor unfortunate soul..........

[@sandrasvetkovaite7243]

@@missa5157 yes she is :)

[@madelinedawson7252]

My dad took my mom to see the Little Mermaid for their first date😊

[@lekhinidesai9958]

That's so sweet ☺️

[@kchocolate5893]

sweet💕

[@soliebinzel7766]

Awwee

[@studydumpling]

+Madeline Dawson My dad, Lion King. haha

[@bluesamuraixx6994]

Aaw! So cute😊

[@moonlocket9973]

This women needs more love, her voice and expressions as a choir girl , gives me chills.

[@bellak1828]

I suddenly wish I was Ursula so I can steal her voice. It's perfect!

[@SissamJournal]

Bella K lol! 😂

[@ani2386]

Bella K I think we all do

[@weavesnatched7957]

Ily

[@TruckieLuckie23]

SAME!!! HHHHAAAAA HAAAAA HAAAAAHAAAAA

[@emmanuelenriquez8947]

Bella K never have i wanted to be the antagonist until i saw your comment! Haha i’m sure we all do, that voice is so soothingly calm, so alluring like a real 🧜‍♀️

[@2007dodi]

Wow she is the only one that her voice did not changed. Actually I love her the most. Little Mermaid ahhh such an amazing childhood memories. Tears in my eyes. Wish all this to come back.

[@Firegirl483]

PDC Ghada lea Salonga's voice hasn't changed

[@yunianiceto9805]

PDC Ghada susan egan (aka megara) didn't change at all. both have very similar voices ❤️ and very underrated

[@cailynmann4913]

And Lea!

[@SarumanDeWhite]

I would attend this over ANY so-called pop concert. This I would find the unstoppable joy in me, and I'd be on my feet!

[@Frostfire613]

....how the hell are you still alive? Didn't you fall to your death?

[@SarumanDeWhite]

Frostfire613 That was the movie adaptation of my life that you're talking about. I have been reborn and am enjoying my iPhone 6+ in place of the antiquated Palantirs.

[@joelhenderson3723]

Saruman the White I understand that the movie got your death wrong, but do you mean to tell me that the books we have now, which were recorded from the Red Book of Westmarch, written by Peregrin Took, a bystander when you were killed, are also wrong?

[@SarumanDeWhite]

Joel Henderson I've been sent back. No YOLO for the Istari. Cheers?

[@joelhenderson3723]

Saruman the White I realize that you are much older than me, and much wiser, so please forgive my impertinence, but why would you have been sent back? Gandalf was sent back by the valar so that he could complete his mission; but you betrayed your mission. There is no reason for you to be sent back, is there?

[@toobfunnybunny]

Only a pro could give such an amazing, nuanced performance in the face of all those cameras and a rowdy audience. Jodi, you're amazing. A jewel.

[@MihyaPeredo]

It's amazing how Disney brings people from all different ages together... It makes everyone feel young again, and adds the same nostalgic feeling to the kids. That's why I love it so much.

[@kittensruleforever]

God, her voice is beautiful.

[@togahimiko5312]

Tgv ex

[@austenoliviawheeler3993]

It sure is!

[@austenoliviawheeler3993]

And my fav undersea toys are Disney princess Ariel/little mermaid and mermaid Barbie dolls, a submarine, a cruise ship, a toy boat and plush aquatic animals or/and sea creatures

[@austenoliviawheeler3993]

Which makes me a big fan of Disney and Disney Pixar and Sometimes i take them with me to the indoor and outdoor pool at WDW or Disneyland

[@austenoliviawheeler3993]

And I’ll swim with ‘em and do creative or imaginative play with ‘em whichever i prefer

[@143surfANDdance]

it's amazing how she can still sound amazing at this age. By far one of the best Disney songs composed! end of discussion

[@zoeharris6795]

I was just saying the same thing! Iconic.

[@theproperenglishman]

She's only 54...not like she's 80

[@theproperenglishman]

+theproperenglishman check that...still in her 40s here

[@SpidyJ92]

After all these years her voice just never changes Jodi has the most beautiful voice and I feel like no one can replace her for the voice of Ariel.

[@aprilrampat1095]

Do you still think that .?

[@mac6537]

I can't imagine how proud and grateful her children are whenever hearing this on the movie. She immortalized Ariel by this beautiful song :)

[@pabloluisperez5265]

Marc Adams Bring ur Parent to School day: Teacher: who’s your parent little Jimmy? Jimmy: The little mermaid :)

[@PhantomifyEponine]

Jodi: What's that word again? Random people in the back: STREET!

[@meekasmith4141]

PhantomifyEponine 😂😂😂

[@codmademefunky]

Something I’d do. Can’t wait for Disney on ice

[@dinoclimaco3780]

PhantomifyEponine Jodi: whats that word again? Peter Griffin: Bbbbirrd bird bird the Bird is the word 😂

[@liwatanah]

Whoa, she sounds beautiful, exactly like the movie! She really, really acts the song. I'm actually crying. I just commented on the Broadway version saying that I wasn't sure Jodi's version of the song would work well onstage... I was SO WRONG.

[@meghanhenderson4367]

It's her song, she was the original voice and character of 16 year old Arial. 20 years later she sounds amazing like no difference.

[@musicalvideos2897]

Don't forget that Jodi is also a broadway actress.

[@대성당의시대]

어떤 버전을 들어도 오리지널이 최고다... 최근에 이런저런 버전이 나와서 들어보다 귀 정화하러 왔습니다. 당신이 최고에요.

[@samwalkerlondon87]

I love the guy who shouts "feet!". I love how Jodi smiles warmly back. Don't worry sir, she's got this lol

[@ImmaConverseGirl]

I know her voice is gorgeous... but can we talk about how well she aged? Damn, if I could only look like that when I get older....

[@delaneyhart4473]

THANK YOU SIR

[@chrissails5847]

Gotta be rich

[@iAmMadeOfSoup]

KeepMovingOn helps when you're beautiful when young

[@MagicalMusic34]

Well, she does have mermaid blood. 😉

[@afriend9428]

*I'd do her everyday!*

[@jeremyngpiano]

BEAUTIFUL. This was seriously amazing. And Jodi is so gorgeous.

[@pinksavage2652]

I cried so bad to this, my mom passed away December 6th 2018 and we would sing this all the time. I miss her so much

[@PlaceholderOne]

Sorry for your loss :( at least you can come back and know she's listening and singing up there with you

[@mngentry]

I’m know it’s hard right now but you’ll be reunited with her one day. And she’ll show you the treasure trove of heaven with more dingle hopper thing a mabobs than you could ever imagine. Up where she walks. Up she’s run. Her halo glistening all day in the sun. You’ll both be free and again she’ll be...part of your world.

[@xeaukat3222]

2:59 truly touched my heart. I remember Ariels voice sounding so sad cause she hoped she could be above the sea. In this, I could really tell Jodi was bringing that back.

[@lsw734]

I think part of what makes this video make me smile is the fact that when jodi sings "whats that word? etc...the crowd answers and she just smiles:)

[@skeeterboom]

my grandma (on my mom's mom) used to love it when my cousins and I would sing this song to her. We were so shy when we were young so it was like pulling teeth to get us to do it! Years later, she started getting pretty sick. She knew she didn't have long, so she made a trip out to see me and my family (we got as much family on my mom's side as possible to come out too. they live in B.C. and Manitoba. we live in Saskatchewan.) And we went out to our local bar, drank, and sang karaoke. We sang this song for her on the way home from the bar, lol. It was a happy, wonderful memory that I will always treasure and I have a feeling she did too. With that in mind, this song always made my eyes sting with a bit of happy tears, even though it's been a few years now since she passed. Love and miss you always, Grandma.

[@RafaMedinadaydream]

that made me cry. What a beautiful story!

[@anaret28]

😢😢😢😢

[@KK-qu6nx]

why isn't this girl as famous as some singers who don't know how to sing, her voice is perfect and + live

[@noasabbah2361]

*cough* taylor swift *cough*

[@KK-qu6nx]

Noa Sabbah yup

[@lughontheloo714]

nostalgia!

[@Mari-kl5pf]

aka Jacob Sartorious lol

[@tinmanluver35]

That is actually true for most Disney singers/voice actors. Have you heard Judy Kuhn (voice of Pocahontas) live? She's amazing, as they all are.

[@davisfontanes]

I am getting so teary eye... This played a big part of my life and how I felt when I was a little boy who felt like ariel.. THANK YOU SO MUCH JODIE!!

[@aloluvsu15]

Okay, I'm watching this and crying and I have no idea why.

[@goodtimes8721]

Me 2

[@jessy.m.9860]

It's the memories! They're getting to me! ;(

[@Mrskwonable]

Nostalgia? Hahah. I know girl I feel you

[@gee3x]

Omg. I'm crying too. >.

[@CemeteryGates436]

Same here

[@BookLooms]

She is phenomenal. Ariel has always been my favorite Disney princess, and to see Jodi sing this live is magical!!! She is wonderful!

[@remo687]

Wow, over 20 years later and this song is still as beautiful and meaningful as ever

[@joewhitehead3]

By next year, it'll have been 30 years

[@livlmao508]

She still sounds the same not only singing but talking too.

[@the_real_janvier]

Wow. Her voice hasn't changed over the years. Amazing.

[@Lowkey-NoPressure]

Gosh, when the music drops out and it's just her and she's totally nailing it, and then the one or two awkward shutter sounds...and then even the photographers realize they're ruining a moment

[@ИкариСиндзи-щ8с]

It is not Jodi Benson, it is Ariel herself. Her singing is magnificent.

[@michaelcoletta4547]

One in the same

[@JustAZillennial]

Absolutely!

[@allyjaychristensen]

Jodi Benson is the best. This performance brought me to tears.

[@OpaqueDragon4]

It's amazing how her voice is still so youthful. Pretty impressive, considering most women's voices mature over the years.

[@elfuegovida4308]

The people saying the words to the song in the back made me smile so much. Saying “Feet” and “Street” ... what made me simile more is ... they were adults! They were probably young children when the movie came out and couldn’t help but finish the song with Jodi ... it made them feel like children again :)

[@hannaheuniceagustin7131]

1:19 to 1:21 I love how she sang the part "What dyou call them.." and someone shouted "feet!" 😍😍😍

[@hannaheuniceagustin7131]

*actually I love how people interacts with her 😍

[@shandanakhansadiqmohmand1627]

but I didn't hear anybody shouting "feet".

[@G0uka]

Shandana khan Sadiq mohmand no but you can see her pointing to someone and smiling

[@hannaheuniceagustin7131]

+Shandana khan Sadiq mohmand you could actually hear it if you pay a closer attention between those lines

[@shandanakhansadiqmohmand1627]

DJsLps yes...I saw her pointing... But didn't hear any body shouting

[@juliaenter5305]

Oh, Jodi! I love Jodi! She brings a true personality to Ariel, we hear how much into her role she is, how many emotions she puts to the character, and how much passion she has. What an amazing singer she is!

[@RafaMedinadaydream]

She's so talented! Love this song, my neighbors already know the lyrics by heart lol

[@TaylorSnead]

Her smile is SO beautiful 😭😭

[@AngelaCrafts]

You could tell the audience loves her performance 😭❤️👏🏻

[@danceluvr30]

her eyes are like the exact same as Ariel's

[@jessiee2115]

Disney often puts physical characteristics of their voice actors into their final character designs.

[@danceluvr30]

that's so cool!

[@Kittipanful]

I agree with u but i think it's not her eyes only.Her movement and her passion are the same too :)

[@mcsmaria28]

Kittipanful She has the same smile and facial expressions.

[@GClephMusique]

that's a tradition that animators have-- to make the characters look like who voices them

[@chocomonster5410]

I just noticed all the Disney singer's more on girls, Lea Salonga's voice never get old...

[@jackskellington338]

true that!

[@marionblyssekulitan2181]

Super right..👍🏽

[@komenajedeh8844]

Lea salonga only sings, that i know she doesnt voice any disney's character voice

[@iammadebyYou]

Jasmine and Mulan :-)

[@alexandrajoana]

+komen Ajedeh actually she voiced Mulan and Jasmine.

[@Lushiestgirl07]

ALL THESE PRINCESS VIDEOS ARE MAKING ME SO. EMOTIONAL.

[@nukacolanut9274]

Oh yeah, the Belle one just made me so warm inside. I showed it to my mom because she loves beauty and the beast just as much as I do, she of course liked the video.

[@ruskolnikov7211]

The last chorus where she sings "when's it my turn?" is well produced. Even though Imma straight 40 year old man and have little in common with Ariel, that chorus makes feel like there's something on the horizon beautiful enough to keep living for. 😮

[@aikonography]

Teary eyed here. This is one of my favorite Disney songs ever. It's just so perfect, the way she sang it. 💛

[@hbrown6598]

Excuse me while I cry hysterically.

[@nicolawordsworth1811]

Same x

[@marajaw422]

I cried the second i turn this video on... Brings back so much memories from my childhood. My sister and i love to watch The Little Mermaid together. She died when she was 15.

[@Killugon_7755]

She can not be replaced 🥹

[@Desiredgwen]

As a CARTOON no.

[@th3ch3ss]

I second the previous comment. As a cartoon/animation, she cannot be replaced. However, I truly believe that if taking "childhood" and "originality" away... Halle's version brings more connection to the song and really make you believe she is really feeling what she is singing.

[@afriend9428]

*SHE IS ARIEL!*

[@Killugon_7755]

@@th3ch3ss Well, I think jodi better expresses Ariel’s curiosity and sense of youth🤔Halle’s version makes me feel like she has been through a lot.But of course both Jodi and Halle sing soooo well.

[@TheSimcraftFixion]

Is it just me, or old disney princesses' song are better than Let it go?

[@TheSimcraftFixion]

***** I love classics ^__^ I hope that Frozen would become a classic too.

[@atolm1]

Not just you, let it go is trash compared to the songs from Aladdin, Beauty and the Beast, Lion King, etc.

[@diogogouveia4108]

I have no idea why everyone loves Let it Go so much. I personally prefer the reprise of "For the first in forever". Let it Go simply doesn't sound like a Disney song. Too "pop-ish"

[@SarumanDeWhite]

Let It Go is a pleasant song with a nice piano intro, but Part of your world is exquisite and wondrous.

[@Hottiemamataken]

Nope same here!

[@Alexfolledemoi]

Just imagine guys, your mom being a disney princess's voice !

[@FreyaQuirksALot]

There's a sweet story about Ilene Woods who voiced Cinderella, as when she went to the premiere with her family her daughter would point at Cinderella on the screen and say "That's my mummy!" and an older lady, not knowing who the little girl, was remarked to her friend, "Isn't that sweet, that little girl thinks Cinderella is her mother!" and she really was :)

[@SexyAngel79]

That be so awesome

[@juliafgolding]

Ip

[@chadjariya1108]

Freya Mary that's very cute

[@Beespank]

My mother could be Ursula.... lol

[@Quiqueleal85]

hypnotized by the mermaid's voice... D: so awesome...

[@AndrewDickinson]

One of the BEST Disney songs out there. RIP Howard Ashman. Who knows how many more awesome songs like this he could have created.

[@Kittipanful]

Is she a real mermaid? She makes me feel like that.Her passion and her voice are fantastic!!!

[@charlesgwynnethicasiano6719]

Her voice... sounds sooo young. Ohmygosh.

[@violinsFTW]

I literally was crying, this is my childhood coming back to me.

[@tylerjames7015]

That’s not just a voice , that’s one in a million voice

[@rexgrl3]

It's 80 degrees outside and I got a chill...just like I did in 1989!!!

[@meikoblock]

How did she maintain her voice over the years?

[@matthewcantrell2162]

krosis. also not trying to do voices that will strain or damage your vocal chords. Look at Jessica Calvello she damaged her vocal chords doing "Excel Saga" and now she can't play characters with high pitched voices.

[@honeybear2733]

Will N: LOL true. GO Jodi 💗

[@icecreamhero2375]

She is a woman. Woman's voices Barely change over time because they have different vocal cords.

[@DonVal86]

It’s called natural talent. And this woman has that in spades.

[@bob1986]

@@icecreamhero2375 Nah my Dad's almost 70 and still sounds exactly like he did when he was 30 something and has sounding the same my whole life(though he certainly looks his age now). It's mostly genetics and not smoking. Hopefully I also have those same genes.

[@bigboi5545]

It pisses me off that whenever i go onto ANY disney related video, someone just HAS to start a big disscusion on Frozen.

[@conho4898]

kaiju kun64 YES. thank you!

[@Satoshi9801]

Yeah, can't people just-well, you know.

[@jewelminess]

Frozen's great, but this video has nothing to do with it so like skedaddle people

[@jesush.christ8989]

But you just did it

[@paulinephan05]

@@jesush.christ8989 Not really. They haven't actually made a statement about the franchise, just the people who bring it up

[@tabithamarie6481]

it’s been 30 years and she’s still got it. wow😍

[@michelemalit3336]

I just starting crying while watching this video... Such great memories of my childhood!

[@abaronkakaku6980]

They should totally make a third movie as Melody as an adult.

[@abaronkakaku6980]

Oh, I had no idea! Gonna watch it right now, thank you~!

[@JessJalepeno]

I personally didn't like the little mermaid 2. :S

[@haz-acafiela3100]

Nah. Never liked Melody. Ariel's much better than her!

[@mngentry]

Up where they walk/ Up where they run/ Up where they stay all day in the sun/ When I was young...this song made me realize I was lucky to be able do such things... That I needed to get out of the house more and take advantage of beautiful days...and the ability to walk and to run for these are gifts not all people have. and of course Mrs. Benson's BEAUTIFUL voice punctuates it's perfectly.

[@monicaram10]

It does give you such a positive look on life and the great gifts it gives you 🙏🏻

[@monicaram10]

That we take for granted

[@lorez-77]

This song is so beautiful and Jodi does such an amazing job with it. Oh, how I wish they'd still write like this.

[@danielxmiller]

That's soooooo interesting to watch

[@cbb3480]

You're not

[@ryancarpio6977]

danielxmiller yeah!!!!

[@rotg20]

*This performance captures exactly the difference between "singing" and "voice acting".* at that moments she's not Jodi Benson- she's 100% Ariel. you can see it by her movements, facial expressions..you can see it only by looking into her eyes! she has so many respect for her character that I find it completely impossible to not respect her. even if she wasn't good as she used to be (and she definitely was as good).

[@janellenavarro]

the sound of the cameras are annoying!!!

[@frankiekeady1885]

Didn't hear it till you mentioned it aha

[@shandanakhansadiqmohmand1627]

+Norwood • same here....but they actually are annoying

[@NOAHSWIFE2007]

Frankie Keady same

[@afriend9428]

*they did n't have iPhones back then!* 😂

[@nickolas.h]

Her voice is so heavenly ✨✨💖

[@bruniewaits]

Nearly 25 years later and she still sounds very much the same! Love it.

[@florayuan1567]

Beautiful eyes and AWESOME gown!

[@grackfish]

i have a disney cd it has that song

[@chloemcgee8878]

Omg . Such a pretty gown!

[@florayuan1567]

I know right?

[@grackfish]

yeah

[@grackfish]

uh do you mean dress?

[@decemberfirst8025]

She kinda looks like Celine Dion, or is that just me?

[@the07pattyvonne]

Yes~

[@ElizabethRey97]

It's just you 😂

[@disneydreamer8147]

SHE DOES FAVOR HER A LIL BIT!

[@jeffpoyot7732]

agree! a little resemblance.. 😄

[@abuancelestinmarcopanghula4614]

+Elizabeth Rey good to see u here!! i love your vids!

[@antinishiaewing5946]

Jodi benson pronunciates her words better and stronger. I will give her that. She sounds better! ❤

[@MasonGuevara]

She lives in my town. I've actually had her come through my checkout lane at Publix. Bizarre.

[@SecondEvilEx]

Where is your hometown

[@chariso1463]

can i be you then

[@luleetomas2108]

Sweet!!!!

[@bradyryan5105]

Lucky!!

[@KrysDlite]

She even has the same smile as Ariel. Wow, what a performance!

[@ingridp.7107]

Yes!!!

[@amandalajoie1791]

Her voice is incredible omg. After all these years too!

[@KandyKaneNails]

I love both version of the song. They both have beautiful voice. But when I hear Jodi's voice it brings back childhood memories. 🥲 I will definitely support both versions of the movies. 👏🏽😊

[@tinglypink]

God, something squeezed in my chest as I was listening to this. I didn't cry, but it was a damn near thing. I felt like I was hearing to Ariel singing the song thinking back to the first time she sang the song in the cave smiling after she had gotten her happily-ever-after(or close to it). That was what I liked about it-I could hear the smile in the song. The singer killed this and enjoyed doing it, and her smile at the end showed that she knew she killed it. Bravo!

[@ChristinaMagma]

Nostalgia

[@vilsummer9228]

She is so amazing! A real Disney princess. :)

[@kawh8719]

I love Jodi, every time she's on camera she's so happy and kind and thankful :) A real role model.

[@Lyke_A_Glove]

I grew up with an older sister; she was 6 years older than me. I was always watching Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty, and Beauty and the Beast. This character changed my life for the better in that I loved her voice. I literally *CARED* for this character. Everytime I took a bath she was with me. Anytime i went to the pool she was with me swimming with Flounder. If she had red hair she would be the embodiment of my childhood. I love her smile, it looks just like Ariel's. What a jump to 21 years ago when I was 6. Thank you so much for uploading this. I'm eternally grateful.