Tina Turner was reportedly brought in for 'Brother Bear' opener to distinguish its soundtrack from 'Tarzan'

A post marking 'Brother Bear's' 23rd anniversary on October 20, 2026, says Phil Collins originally expected to sing all the songs he wrote for the film. It says Disney brought in Tina Turner for the opening number, 'Great Spirits,' to keep the soundtrack from feeling too similar to 'Tarzan'.