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Strangers Like Me
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Wikipedia article
"'Strangers Like Me'" is a song by the English drummer Phil Collins for the soundtrack of Disney's 1999 animated film 'Tarzan'. The song peaked at number ten on the U.S. 'Billboard' Hot Adult Contemporary Tracks chart and received highly positive reviews. Collins also recorded the song in Spanish (Lo extrao que soy), Italian (Al di fuori di me), French (Je veux savoir) and German (Fremde wie ich). The song was later covered by the all-female pop rock band Everlife in 2004.
This song has also appeared in the film's Broadway musical.
Lyrics
The song talks about Tarzan's fascination with Jane, Professor Porter, and Clayton, as well as the wider human world he has yet to see. The song has a verse describing Tarzan's feelings for Jane.
Music video
The music video for the song was directed by Dani Jacobs and features Collins performing the song in a jungle, intercut with clips from 'Tarzan'.
Track listings, formats, and versions
2005 CD
# "Strangers Like Me" (Phil Collins' Radio Mix Version)# "Strangers Like Me" (Everlife Version) (From "Disney Mania 3")
# "Trashin' The Camp" (By: *NSYNC & Phil Collins)
# "Strangers Like Me" (Phil Collins' Radio Mix Version) (Video)
# "Strangers Like Me" (Everlife Version) (From "Disney Mania 3") (Video)
2005/1999 DVD Single
1999 Phil Colins' DVD Single# "Strangers Like Me" (Phil Collins' Radio Mix Video)
# "Trashin' The Camp!" (Studio Session Music Video With *NSYNC & Phil Collins) (Video)
2005 Everlife DVD Single
# "Strangers Like Me" (Live) (From "Disney Mania 3") (Video)
# "Trashin' The Camp!" (Studio Session Music Video With *NSYNC & Phil Collins) (Repeat) (Video)
# Photo Gallery
2005 Enhanced VCD DualDisc Promo
;CD Side:# "Strangers Like Me" (Phil Collins Radio Mix)
# "Strangers Like Me" (Everlife Version)
# "Trashin' The Camp!" (By: *NSYNC & Phil Collins)
;DVD Side:
# "Strangers Like Me" (Phil Collins Radio Mix' Version) (Music Video)
# "Strangers Like Me" (Everlife Version) (Live) (Music Video)
# "Trashin' The Camp!" (Studio Session Music Video With *NSYNC & Phil Collins)
Personnel
* Phil Collins lead and backing vocals, drums, keyboards
* Michael Landau acoustic and electirc guitar
* Nathan East electric bass
* Mark Mancina arrangements
Charts
Certifications
References
Category:1999 singles
Category:Phil Collins songs
Category:Disney Renaissance songs
Category:Songs from Disney's Tarzan
Category:Songs written by Phil Collins
Category:Songs written for animated films
Category:Songs written for films
Category:Walt Disney Records singles
Category:1999 songs
Category:Song recordings produced by Phil Collins
Category:Song recordings produced by Rob Cavallo
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