Simple Plan Cover “Can You Feel The Love Tonight?”

Disney has released the first single from A completely new sounda new record with Disney classics reinterpreted by alternative, rock and pop-punk bands. The first album is Simple planwith their cover of “Can You Feel The Love Tonight” in honor of The Lion King 30th anniversary.

“We wanted to pay tribute to Sir Elton John’s original version, but also put our own style on it and make it sound fun and energetic. We’re really excited about how it turned out and hope everyone enjoys it,” the band shared. They also reflected on their connection to Disney and its music, explaining, “We grew up watching Disney films with our families and now we get to enjoy them with our own children, so it’s pretty amazing to have been invited to feature on this album.”

On August 9, Simple Plan will also take the stage at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event, Disney’s annual convention, to present the new cover.

Disney has not yet announced the full list of songs and artists that will appear on A completely new soundbut they have confirmed that the full album and vinyl record will be available later this year.

Disney recently The Lion King Soundtrack on Zoetrope vinylwhich plays moving images from the film. “Can You Feel The Love Tonight” was originally cut from an early version of the now legendary film, but after Elton John insisted it be reinstated, it won the Oscar for Best Original Song. The soundtrack remains the second best-selling album in Elton John’s catalog, after his 1974 compilation Biggest hits.

Listen to Simple Plan’s cover of “Can You Feel The Love Tonight” now.