Simple Plan re-records Can You Feel The Love Tonight for Disney’s new release

Mickey Mouse is set to release a pop punk album, A Whole New Sound, featuring Disney classics reinterpreted by alternative, rock, and pop-punk bands. The debut single is a cover of Can You Feel The Love Tonight by Sir Elton John, originally featured in The Lion King. The song, which won an Oscar for Sir Elton and lyricist Sir Tim Rice, has been re-recorded by Canadian band Simple Plan, known for hits like Perfect and I’m Just A Kid.

“We wanted to honour the original while adding our own energetic twist,” Simple Plan shared, expressing their enthusiasm for this reimagined version of the iconic track. The band will perform the cover live at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event in Anaheim on August 9.

The album’s cover art features Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck, and Goofy in a rock-inspired aesthetic, blending black-and-white imagery with purple and green accents reminiscent of classic rock album covers. This marks a significant return for Mickey, whose musical ventures date back to the disco-themed Mickey Mouse Disco in 1979 and subsequent genre explorations through the ’80s and ’90s, including Mickey Unrapped in 1994.

Simple Plan, who rose to fame in the early 2000s, described their inclusion as a full-circle moment. “Having grown up with Disney movies, it’s amazing to now share this experience with our own families,” they said. The band continues to find relevance in the music industry, recently releasing their 2022 album Harder Than It Looks. Reflecting on their longevity, frontman Pierre Bouvier noted, “It’s far from a simple plan to stay relevant for over 20 years—but embracing who we are has been key.”