"Lady and the Tramp" Soundtrack Lyrics

"Lady and the Tramp II: Scamp’s Adventure — Original Soundtrack (2001)" – Album Guide to Tracks and Key Scenes

Overview

Sequel or side-story? Musically, Lady and the Tramp II: Scamp’s Adventure treats it as both: fresh character songs for Scamp and Angel, plus nods to 1955’s canon. The film’s new songs—“World Without Fences,” “Junkyard Society Rag,” “I Didn’t Know That I Could Feel This Way,” and “Always There”—carry the dramatic beats; the end credits bring back “Bella Notte” in a contemporary cover. As per studio credits, the songs are by Melissa Manchester and Norman Gimbel, with Danny Troob scoring and conducting. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}

The movie released direct-to-video on February 27, 2001. Disney’s own title page confirms the date; multiple trailer cuts advertise the 2001 debut (some early promos teased “coming 2000”). The soundtrack program exists, but a wide CD album was not issued at the time; songs are documented across official listings, lyric sheets, and film end credits. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}

Questions & Answers

Year check: 2000 or 2001?

Release was February 27, 2001. Some teaser materials said “coming 2000,” but the film streeted in 2001. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}

Who wrote the new songs and who scored the film?

Songs by Melissa Manchester & Norman Gimbel; score by Danny Troob (conductor/orchestrator credit as well). :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}

Is “Bella Notte” used again?

Yes—covered by Joy Enriquez and Carlos Ponce over the end credits. :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}

Was there an official retail soundtrack CD?

No wide commercial CD in 2001; the song line-up is documented via Disney credits and soundtrack databases. :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}

Key vocal performers on the songs?

Roger Bart (Scamp), Susan Egan (Angel), plus ensemble voices (e.g., Jess Harnell, Cathy Moriarty, Mickey Rooney) on “Junkyard Society Rag.” :contentReference[oaicite:6]{index=6}

Where does the sequel sit vs. the 1955 film?

It’s a direct continuation focused on Scamp and the Junkyard Dogs; Disney’s official page frames it as an adventure offshoot. :contentReference[oaicite:7]{index=7}

Notes & Trivia

• “Junkyard Society Rag” functions as the Junkyard Dogs’ manifesto; lead vocals include Buster (Jess Harnell). :contentReference[oaicite:8]{index=8}
• “Always There” is the family-theme ballad; published lyrics confirm the refrain and intent. :contentReference[oaicite:9]{index=9}
• End-credits “Bella Notte” was promoted on a 2-track sampler by Carlos Ponce & Joy Enriquez. :contentReference[oaicite:10]{index=10}
• The film’s official page and multiple databases list Danny Troob for score/conducting. :contentReference[oaicite:11]{index=11}

Genres & Themes

Broadway-leaning character songs — Scamp’s restless drive (“World Without Fences”) and the junkyard’s brash pride (“Junkyard Society Rag”). Romantic duet — Scamp and Angel find middle ground (“I Didn’t Know That I Could Feel This Way”). Family ballad — ensemble reflection (“Always There”). Orchestral score — Troob’s tuneful underscoring bridges domestic warmth and junkyard swagger. :contentReference[oaicite:12]{index=12}

Tracks & Scenes

Diegetic = sung in-world; times are descriptive. Sources: studio/credit listings, lyric resources, trailer/context cues.

“(Prologue) Welcome Home” — ensemble
Where it plays: Opening domestic bustle at Jim Dear & Darling’s (diegetic fantasy framing). Introduces the house rules and sets Scamp’s itch to roam.
Why it matters: Establishes the home/freedom axis that every later song tests. :contentReference[oaicite:13]{index=13}

“World Without Fences” — Roger Bart (Scamp)
Where it plays: Early escape beat as Scamp dreams past the leash (diegetic). He outlines a rule-free life; the melody leaps like he does.
Why it matters: Character thesis in three minutes; its motif echoes in later cues. :contentReference[oaicite:14]{index=14}

“Junkyard Society Rag” — Junkyard Dogs (Buster & company)
Where it plays: First immersion in the yard (diegetic). Call-and-response brags, clanging percussion, and group choreography sell the tribe’s code.
Why it matters: Social pressure set to swing; Scamp chooses belonging over manners. :contentReference[oaicite:15]{index=15}

“I Didn’t Know That I Could Feel This Way” — Scamp & Angel
Where it plays: Night walk away from the pack (diegetic). Harmony narrows the distance; ambient strings soften the urban edges.
Why it matters: Turns the plot—Angel wants a family, Scamp wants freedom; the song makes those wants collide. :contentReference[oaicite:16]{index=16}

“Always There” — ensemble (Scamp, Angel, Lady, Tramp)
Where it plays: Cross-cut montage of regret and longing (non-diegetic vocal quartet). Visuals track Scamp’s homesickness, Angel’s yearning, and the parents’ search.
Why it matters: The family theme—lyrics explicitly name “family” as shelter. :contentReference[oaicite:17]{index=17}

“Bella Notte (This Is the Night)” — Joy Enriquez & Carlos Ponce
Where it plays: End credits (non-diegetic, pop cover). A bridge back to the 1955 classic with a 2001 vocal sheen.
Why it matters: Closes the circle; the sequel bows to the original’s signature waltz. :contentReference[oaicite:18]{index=18}

Music–Story Links

Scamp’s songs push outward—verbs, tempo, wide intervals. Angel’s lines pull inward—home, safety, quieter phrasing. When the junkyard sings, the harmony is crowd-thick and performative; when the family sings, the texture thins and the lyric names “family” outright. The score stitches those poles so the last chorus (and the closing “Bella Notte”) lands as choice, not accident. :contentReference[oaicite:19]{index=19}

How It Was Made

Disney’s Australia TV animation unit handled production; music duties split between the songwriting team (Manchester/Gimbel) and Troob’s score unit (orchestrations, conducting, music mixing). Credits list vocal contractors, editors, and the in-house Disney music crew typical for the era. :contentReference[oaicite:20]{index=20}

Reception & Quotes

“Manchester and Gimbel keep the song quality up… with Susan Egan adding vocal class.” Animated Views

“End credits reprise ‘Bella Notte’ with Joy Enriquez and Carlos Ponce.” Trade coverage

“Better-than-average sequel; music does a lot of lifting.” Review capsule

Additional Info

• Official Disney page confirms the 2001 release; trailers show both the teaser year (2000) and the final date. :contentReference[oaicite:21]{index=21}
• “Junkyard Society Rag” and “Always There” are widely excerpted and documented online (lyrics, scene clips). :contentReference[oaicite:22]{index=22}
• Some soundtrack databases list performer/character pairings for each number. :contentReference[oaicite:23]{index=23}
• “Bella Notte” end-credits version circulated on a promo single in 2001. :contentReference[oaicite:24]{index=24}
• The original 1955 soundtrack remains separately available and often bundled in platform listings. :contentReference[oaicite:25]{index=25}

Technical Info

• Title: Lady and the Tramp II: Scamp’s Adventure — Original Soundtrack (songs & score cues)
• Year: 2001 (film & soundtrack program)
• Type: Direct-to-video animated musical (song-driven; orchestral score)
• Songs by: Melissa Manchester & Norman Gimbel
• Score by: Danny Troob (conductor/orchestrator)
• Notable numbers: “World Without Fences,” “Junkyard Society Rag,” “I Didn’t Know That I Could Feel This Way,” “Always There,” “Bella Notte” (end-credits cover)
• Availability: No wide 2001 retail CD; songs documented via credits/DBs and included within the film’s releases

Canonical Entities & Relations

Sources: Disney’s official film page; library/DVD credit listings; lyrics databases; Disney Wiki/Fandom entries; trailer uploads; soundtrack databases.

November, 12th 2025