The Song Of The Heart Single: 2006

A Happy Feet Funk Heartbeat

Prince’s “The Song Of The Heart” CDr promo single was released in the US on November 20, 2006, on Atlantic/Lava (no catalogue). Featuring Radio Edit and Album Edit, this upbeat funk-pop anthem — written/produced by Prince for the Happy Feet soundtrack after screening the film (initially approached for “Kiss”) — won a Golden Globe for Best Original Song and was Grammy-nominated. Issued in US cardboard sleeve promo, Japan slimline jewel case promo, and US Warner Bros. text sleeve promo variants, it’s a joyful animated Prince gem.

Single Overview

Label: Atlantic / Lava (US promo).

Formats: CDr promo (cardboard sleeve, slimline jewel case, text sleeve).

℗ & ©: 2006 NPG Records / Atlantic Records / Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. / Warner Music Group.

Mastered by Tom Coyne at Sterling Sound.

Published By: Universal Music Corp. / Controversy Music.

Formats:

CDr, Single, Promo, Cardboard Sleeve (Atlantic/Lava none) – US

1. The Song Of The Heart (Radio Edit) (3:00)

2. The Song Of The Heart (Album Edit) (3:40)

CDr, Single, Promo, Slimline Jewel Case (Warner Music none) – Japan

1. The Song Of The Heart (Radio Edit) (3:00)

2. The Song Of The Heart (Album Edit) (3:40)

CDr, Single, Promo, Text Sleeve (Warner Bros. Pictures none) – US

1. The Song Of The Heart (4:36)

Country Variations:

US (Atlantic/Lava none): Released November 20, 2006. Cardboard sleeve, text sleeve.

Japan (Warner Music none): Released 2006. Slimline jewel case.

Production and Context:

Written/Produced by Prince. Mixed by Ian Boxill. Prince agreed to “Kiss” in Happy Feet after screening, then wrote this in one week. Music video produced. From Happy Feet soundtrack.

Singles Released and Chart Performance:

No commercial single. Promo only.

Awards:

Golden Globe Best Original Song: Won (2007)

Grammy Best Song Written for Visual Media: (Nominated (2008)

Legacy and Collectibility:

“The Song Of The Heart” is Prince’s animated funk joy, a rare soundtrack original. Original US/Japan CDr promos fetch £15–£40 on eBay/Discogs.

Streams on Spotify via Happy Feet soundtrack preserve the penguin bounce. This promo is a must-have for Prince soundtrack collectors.

Do you have The Song Of The Heart in your collection? Does it make your feet happy? Share in the comments!

Sources

Information is drawn from my personal knowledge and supplemented by web sources, including Prince Vault, Discogs, 45cat, AllMusic, Rate Your Music, Wikipedia, BBC Official Charts Company, Billboard Chart History and YouTube