The Three Caballeros - 10

The Original Film 

Many would argue that The Three Caballeros is a squeal to Saludos Amigos. It’s the second film to come out of the Good Will Tour. It’s a package feature highlighting South American cultures. And it even features two recurring characters, Donald Duck and Jose Carioca.  

I personally disagree with that interpretation since neither film is a continuation of a single story. They merely have similar themes. In the same way Make Mine Music and Melody Time have similar sets up to their films that in turn borrows heavily from Fantasia.  

And the type of music presented in each film is yet another one of those themes.  Edward H. Plumb, Paul J. Smith, and Charles Wolcott all return to compose the score and write original songs. While many other Latin composers of the day lent their own songs to the proceedings. Including the return of Ary Barroso. 

1. “Sobre las olas (Over the Waves)” -  (Juventino Rosas) 
2. “Baía” -  José Oliveira (Ary Barroso and Ray Gilbert)
3. “Have You Been to Bahia?” - José Oliveira (Dorival Caymmi)
4. “Pandeiro & Flute” - (Benedito Lacerda and Charles Wolcott) 
5. “Os Quindins de Yayá”- Aurora Miranda (Ary Barroso and Braguinha)
6. “The Three Caballeros” - José Oliveira , Carlos Ramírez , and Clarence “Ducky” Nash  (Manuel Esperón, Ernesto Cortázar, and Ray Gilbert)
7. “Mexico” -  Carlos Ramírez (Charles Wolcott and Ray Gilbert)
8. “Jarabe Pateño” - (Jonás Yeverino Cárdenas)
9. “Lilongo” -  Trío Calaveras ( Felipe “El Charro” Gil) 
10. “You Belong to My Heart” - Dora Luz (Agustín Lara and Ray Gilbert)
11. “La Zandunga” - Carmen Molina (traditional Mexican folk song arranged by Charles Wolcott)  
12. “Jesusita en Chihuahua” - ( Quirino Mendoza y Cortés)

Disney Released Remixes and Covers

1. “Baía” - Ray Gilbert and Charles Wolcott’s band 
2. “Os Quindins De Yayá” - Nestor Amaral and Charles Wolcott’s Band  
3. “The Three Caballeros” - Bing Crosby & The Andrews Sisters   
4. “You Belong To My Heart” - Bing Crosby & Xavier Cugat Orch. 
5. “You Belong to My Heart” - Nat King Cole 
6. “You Belong To My Heart” - Elvis Presley