"The Glow" (CD Single)

Review

Common Sense Media says

Disney princess anthem is gorgeous, sweet, and inspiring.
greenON: Content is age-appropriate for kids this age.
yellowPAUSE: Know your child; some content
may not be right for some kids.
redOFF: Not age-appropriate for kids this age.
not for kidsNOT FOR KIDS: Not appropriate for kids any age.

Find out more

Quality
 
Sometimes media can be age appropriate but a real waste of time. Our star rating assesses the media's overall quality.

Find out more

Parents say

Not yet rated

Kids say

Not yet rated

What parents need to know

Parents need to know that this song is featured on a compilation of classic Disney princess songs, and encourages young girls to believe in themselves and "be the light" that makes their dreams come true. It's inspiring and positive, and sung by a teenager from Britain who realized her own dream after winning the UK Camp Rock 2: Final Jam contest.

  • Educational value3
    Teaches young girls that dreams begin within: "Feel your strength, you can face the world."
  • Positive messages3
    If you believe in yourself, you can achieve anything: "Once you believe you are ready to shine, the princess inside you will show."
  • Positive role models3
    Song shows that dreams can come true, especially to those who are kind, strong, and determined.
  • Violence & scariness0
    Not applicable.
CloseExpand to see more details

What's the story?

"THE GLOW" is a Disney princess-inspired song that encourages young girls to be the light and the spark behind their own dreams. Sung by British teenager Shannon Saunders, who won the UK Camp Rock 2: Final Jam vocal contest, "The Glow" is featured on the Disney compilation, Disney Princess: Fairy Tale Songs.

Is it any good?

 

Disney princesses, even in all their doe-eyed, tiny-waisted fantasy world, still teach girls to be kind, courageous, and strong. "The Glow" tells little princesses that they are the light that makes their own dreams come true: "Feel your strength, you can face the world, believe every day, everything is possible." The message is uplifting and positive, and Saunders' pure vocals make the song stand out.

Sign Up Message
Sign up for our weekly newsletter
Each week we send a customized newsletter to our parent and teen subscribers. Parents can customize their settings to receive recommendations and parent tips based on their kids’ ages. Teens receive a version just for them with the latest reviews and top picks for movies, video games, apps, music, books, and more.
Please enter an email address.
Please check your email address for possible typos.
Sorry, you must be 13 or older to subscribe to our weekly newsletter.
Sign me up!

What families can talk about

  • Families can talk about what the song is about. What does the singer mean when she says, "You are the glow?" How does this song make you feel? Why?

  • What makes you glow? How are you special and unique? How can you make your dreams come true?

  • Why do you think Disney is choosing to release a compilation of these beloved, classic Disney tunes now after so many years? Do you know and like all of the songs?

This review was written by Jessica Dawson

There aren't any reviews yet. Be the first to review this title below.
This review was written by Jessica Dawson
Artist:Shannon Saunders
Type:Single
Release date:September 13, 2011
Label:Walt Disney Records
Genre:Pop music for kids
Parental advisory:No
Edited version available:No
This review was written by Jessica Dawson
 

Review It

Share your review with others

Hang on! You need to be a member to post your review.
A safe community is important to us. Please observe our guidelines.

Register now to save reviews and advice articles to your personal lists!

About our rating system
ON: Content is age-appropriate for kids this age.
PAUSE: Know your child; some content may not be right for some kids.
OFF: Not age-appropriate for kids this age.
Learning ratings
BEST: Really engaging, great learning approach.
GOOD: Pretty engaging, good learning approach.
FAIR: Somewhat engaging, OK learning approach.
NOT FOR LEARNING: Not recommended for learning.
Our child development rating guidelines

Great alternatives handpicked by our editors

More Disney for little princesses
For kids who love Disney and soundtracks
Browse more music
 

vote now

Will you add "The Glow" (CD Single) to your playlist?

Absolutely
Maybe
No way

Already listened to it? What do you think?

I recommend it
It's a pass
 
More from Common Sense Media
Age-appropriate reviews
Top advice and articles

Been There? Tell us about it