Analysis of information sources in references of the Wikipedia article "Journey to the Past" in English language version.
It didn't have a prayer of winning − it was up against the powerhouse Celine Dion song 'My Heart Will Go On' from Titanic.
Critics generally preferred the in-movie version of Callaway's rather than Aaliyah's effort that was designed to be released as a single.
Unfortunately, that was also the year that Titanic was nominated for pretty much every prize ... and 'Journey to the Past' was brushed aside in a Titanic sweep of most of the top awards. Celine Dion's "My Heart Will Go On", the theme from Titanic ... ended up winning the Oscar for Best Song.
I love this song, and as is almost always the case with these animated musicals that produce radio hits, I prefer the in-movie version. There's such an air of wonder and anticipation, as well as trepidation, about it, and I can relate so well to that tug-of-war between a longing for adventure and a fear of leaving the familiar. The song reminds me a lot of "I Have Confidence" from The Sound of Music, and it's one of my two favorites in the movie. The piano and violins evoke the snowflakes and wind that accompany her as she sets out. Liz Callaway, singing in place of Meg Ryan, voices Anastasia with a clear-throated exuberance and beauty that reminds me of Jodi Benson from The Little Mermaid.
The song went on to become the most enduring number from the film, described in The New York Times as the 'Let It Go' of the 90s.
Though Aaliyah made the song popular on radio, the version that most fans cling to was sung by Ms. Callaway.
Anastasia ... carries with it an enthusiastic fan base—known as "Fanastasias"—who grew up watching the animated film and singing along to its breakout song 'Journey to the Past'. (Some have called it the precursor to today's "Let It Go".)
Shipp also performed a very, very weak version of the forgotten 'Journey to the Past'
I love this song, and as is almost always the case with these animated musicals that produce radio hits, I prefer the in-movie version. There's such an air of wonder and anticipation, as well as trepidation, about it, and I can relate so well to that tug-of-war between a longing for adventure and a fear of leaving the familiar. The song reminds me a lot of "I Have Confidence" from The Sound of Music, and it's one of my two favorites in the movie. The piano and violins evoke the snowflakes and wind that accompany her as she sets out. Liz Callaway, singing in place of Meg Ryan, voices Anastasia with a clear-throated exuberance and beauty that reminds me of Jodi Benson from The Little Mermaid.
