<P> `` Colors of the Wind '' is a song written by lyricist Stephen Schwartz and composer Alan Menken for Walt Disney Pictures ' 33rd animated feature film Pocahontas ( 1995 ) . The film 's theme song , `` Colors of the Wind '' was originally recorded by American singer and actress Judy Kuhn in her role as the singing voice of Pocahontas . American actress and recording artist Vanessa Williams 's cover of the song was released as the lead single from the film 's soundtrack on May 23 , 1995 . A pop and R&B ballad , produced by Grammy Award - winning producer Keith Thomas , the song 's lyrics speak of respecting nature and living in harmony with the Earth 's creatures . The song is also featured on her third studio album The Sweetest Days . </P>
<P> `` Colors of the Wind '' is a song written by lyricist Stephen Schwartz and composer Alan Menken for Walt Disney Pictures ' 33rd animated feature film Pocahontas ( 1995 ) . The film 's theme song , `` Colors of the Wind '' was originally recorded by American singer and actress Judy Kuhn in her role as the singing voice of Pocahontas . American actress and recording artist Vanessa Williams 's cover of the song was released as the lead single from the film 's soundtrack on May 23 , 1995 . A pop and R&B ballad , produced by Grammy Award - winning producer Keith Thomas , the song 's lyrics speak of respecting nature and living in harmony with the Earth 's creatures . The song is also featured on her third studio album The Sweetest Days . </P>
who sang colours of the wind in pocahontas
who sang colours of the wind in pocahontas
Judy Kuhn
Judy Kuhn