Days in the Sun
"Days in the Sun" | |
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Song by Adam Mitchell, Stanley Tucci, Ewan McGregor, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Ian McKellen, Emma Thompson, Emma Watson, Audra McDonald, Clive Rowe | |
from the album Beauty and the Beast: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack | |
Released | March 10, 2017 |
Recorded | 2016 |
Genre | Show tune |
Length | 2:40 |
Label | Walt Disney |
Composer(s) | Alan Menken |
Lyricist(s) | Tim Rice |
Producer(s) |
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"Days in the Sun" is a song written by composer Alan Menken and lyricist Tim Rice for the musical fantasy film Beauty and the Beast (2017), a live-action adaptation of Disney's 1991 animated film of the same name. Rice and Menken developed the concept in 2007 during the first discussions about a remake. Performed by Adam Mitchell, Stanley Tucci, Ewan McGregor, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Ian McKellen, Emma Thompson, Emma Watson, Audra McDonald, and Clive Rowe, "Days in the Sun" is one of four songs added to the 2017 film. It was released on March 10, 2017, as part of the film's soundtrack.
"Days in the Sun" is prominently featured in a
Background and release
In 2007, composer
"Days in the Sun" is one of four songs introduced in the 2017 live-action adaptation
A preview of "Days in the Sun" was released on February 17, 2017, along with a portion of
Context and composition
"Days in the Sun" is played three times during the film. It is first heard performed by Audra McDonald as part of a debutante ball. Director Bill Condon identified it as a lullaby the Beast's mother sang for him and said the court had chosen its most celebrated diva to appeal to the Beast.[11]
The song, which Menken called "a combination of a lullaby and a remembrance of happier days for everybody", is performed again by Belle and the servants as they go to bed.[5] Its opening lyrics explores the Beast's childhood.[12] In the scene, the young Prince—before he becomes the Beast—sings "Days in the Sun" for his dying mother. The lyrics include the lines: "Days in the sun / When my life has barely begun / Not until my whole life is done / Will I ever leave you".[13] The song progresses to his servants discussing what they miss about their lives as humans,[12] and their guilt for not preventing the Beast from being spoiled and eventually cursed.[14] Watson's solo contains a reference to the song "A Change in Me", which was written for the stage adaptation of the original Disney film, and its related themes.[15] "Days in the Sun" was also performed as part of a Disney Dream stage production.[16]
"Days in the Sun" replaces the musical theatre version's song "
Alternative version and sequence
External videos | |
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Beauty and the Beast Deleted Scene – "Days in the Sun" (2017) The original sequence for "Days in the Sun". |
The
Critical reception
Critics responded positively to "Days in the Sun" for its contributions to the character development for Belle and the Beast.
Several critics responded negatively to "Days in the Sun".
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External links
- Days In The Sun (From "Beauty and the Beast"/Audio Only) on YouTube(on Disney's official Vevo channel)