"Colors of the Wind" is a song by American recording artist Vanessa Williams, from Disney's 1995 animated feature film, Pocahontas. It was written by composer Alan Menken and lyricist Stephen Schwartz. Originally recorded by American singer and actress Judy Kuhn in her film role as the singing voice of Pocahontas, "Colors of the Wind" served as the film's theme song. Williams' version of the song was released on May 23, 1995 as the lead single from the film’s soundtrack A pop ballad, the song's lyrics speak of respecting nature and living in harmony with the Earth’s creatures.
"Colors of the Wind" won the Academy Award for Best Original Song at the 68th Academy Awards in 1995, becoming composer Alan Menken's fourth win in the category. It also won the Golden Globe in the same category as well as the Grammy Award for Best Song Written for a Movie. The song poetically presents the Native American viewpoint that the earth is a living entity where humankind is connected to everything in nature. - wikipedia
"Colors of the Wind" won the Academy Award for Best Original Song at the 68th Academy Awards in 1995, becoming composer Alan Menken's fourth win in the category. It also won the Golden Globe in the same category as well as the Grammy Award for Best Song Written for a Movie. The song poetically presents the Native American viewpoint that the earth is a living entity where humankind is connected to everything in nature. - wikipedia
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