The best throwback songs released by former Disney Channel actors

"Burnin’ Up" by the Jonas Brothers has become one of their most recognizable and beloved songs. Released in 2008, the track reached No. 5 on the Hot 100 and is certainly a staple on this list. 

This is hands-down one of Miley Cyrus’ best pieces of work, period. This anthem was released in August 2009, peaked at No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100, and has sold 12 million copies as of March 2023.  

If there’s one Disney Channel artist that always understood the assignment, it’s Ashley Tisdale. From her time as Sharpay Evans in the High School Musical franchise to her first album, her single, "He Said She Said," is a certified bop. 

"Sneakernight" by Vanessa Hudgens is one of the singer’s most memorable. It hails from her second album, Identified, which didn’t do as well as her first album, V, but still made its mark by debuting at No. 23 on the Billboard 200. 

Hey now, hey now, what kind of list would this be if it was missing this song? If you need a refresher on the melody of this one, just stream The Lizzie McGuire Movie and let the nostalgia hit you. 

Selena’s third studio album, When the Sun Goes Down, featured hits such as "Who Says" and "Hit The Lights," but "Love You Like A Love Song" was the masterpiece. It’s one of Gomez’s most famous songs, which peaked at No. 22 on the Hot 100. As of January 2023, the song has sold over five million copies in the United States.

Hearing "Replay" by Zendaya instantly takes us back to 2013 when the actress released this song from her debut album, Zendaya. Although it only peaked at No. 40 on the Hot 100, Replay has been certified three-times platinum for selling over three million copies.

Some may not know that the massive Jonas Brothers hit, "Year 3000," was first recorded by the British pop rock group, Busted in ‘03. Then in 2007, Nick, Joe, and Kevin released their version, which peaked at No. 31 on the Hot 100 and has since sold over one million copies. In addition to "Burnin’ Up," "Year 3000" may be one of the group’s most popular songs. 

If you listened to Bridgit Mendler’s only album, Hello My Name Is…, "Hurricane" appearing on this list should be no surprise. But in case you didn’t, do yourself a favor and give it a stream. Even though the pop and rap tune didn’t chart on the Hot 100, the RIAA has certified it gold for selling over 500,000 copies.

Corbin Bleu definitely did his thing with this iconic Disney throwback. Even though he had success in the High School Musical franchise as Troy Bolton’s best friend, "Push It To The Limit" was Corbin’s chance to shine. The song peaked at No. 14 on Billboard and has sold over 500,000 copies in the US.

"Some Call It Magic" is the 2006 single from Raven-Symoné. It premiered during an episode of That’s So Raven and details Raven’s life as a teenage psychic. “Some call it magic / The things I see / And I don't understand it / Why it happens to me,” Raven sings along to a funky beat. 

In addition to "He Said She Said," her album Headstrong featured the snappy tune "Be Good to Me."

Raven-Symoné is most known for her time on The Cosby Show and That’s So Raven. Some may also remember her as the lead singer in Disney’s The Cheetah Girls. However, she’s been releasing music as a solo artist since the late ‘90s. She released the second single, "Backflip," from her third album in 2004, which received significant love on Disney, MTV, and BET. 

Mitchel Musso, known for his time on Hannah Montana, released his debut self-titled album in 2009. His first single, "Hey," didn’t get much attention. However, we remember the catchy melody precisely, so we had to ensure it was featured on this list.

Aly and AJ have had their fair share of Disney hits. In 2007, they experienced widespread success with the release of "Potential Breakup Song." However, they were already on the come up the year before. "Rush" was released alongside the Disney Channel Original movie, Twitches in 2006 and gained immense popularity. Later, the song peaked at No. 59 on the Hot 100 and held its place for 11 weeks. 

Anneliese van der Pol is one of Disney’s underrated talents. Many will recognize her as the quirky best friend of Raven Baxter in That’s So Raven. But did you know she's one of their best vocalists? If you didn’t, add "Over It" to your queue, the 2004 tune she sang for the Disney Channel Original Stuck in the Suburbs.  

Even though "Send It On" may not have been the Disney banger fans had initially hoped for, there’s no denying this song will live in our hearts forever. Performed by Miley Cyrus, Demi Lovato, Selena Gomez, and the Jonas Brothers, this song peaked at No. 20 on the Billboard Hot 100 and has been labeled as one of the best Disney songs of all time.