The film's soundtrack is highly regarded, featuring classic songs and new additions:
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While the 1950 animated classic is more famous for its songs, the 1997 version utilized the sophisticated score originally written by Rodgers & Hammerstein for a 1957 live broadcast starring Julie Andrews. This version added several songs from other Rodgers & Hammerstein shows to flesh out the characters: