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It features authentic brass and woodwind arrangements, including solo trumpet work by legendary Louisiana musician Terence Blanchard .

Some reviewers, including IGN and posters on Reddit , argue it is the least interesting song in the film because it re-establishes character motivations the audience already knows without significantly moving the plot forward.

Dreams of being human just to play jazz alongside the greats in New Orleans. When We're Human

Reviews of the song are generally divided regarding its importance to the film:

Longs for his previous lifestyle of carefree parties and shallow romance. Reviews of the song are generally divided regarding

Critics from FilmScore ClickTrack and the Chicago Tribune have noted its "clever orchestrations" while also calling it a "jovially longing" piece of musical optimism.

Composed by Randy Newman , the song is a high-energy tribute to traditional New Orleans jazz. Many critics and fans, such as those at

Many critics and fans, such as those at DVDTalk, praise the song as a "perfect musical number" and an energetic standout that evokes the spirit of The Jungle Book's "The Bare Necessities".