<P> After Aladdin releases the Genie from his lamp and the Genie explains that he can give Aladdin almost anything within a limit of three wishes, the Genie proves his nigh - omnipotent power to the skeptical thief with an impressive musical number, stressing that he is a friend unlike any other . This song is similar to the use of contemporary references in "Be Our Guest", performed by the enchanted cutlery of Beauty and the Beast, and "A Guy Like You", performed by the Gargoyles in The Hunchback of Notre Dame . </P> <P> Spirituality & Practice described it as "the big production number of the film". </P> <P> In a review of the Broadway version of the film, BuzzFeed wrote that the "seven - and - a-half minute' Friend Like Me' is easily this season's best production number, and a jaw - dropping athletic feat ." NewYork.com wrote "Rarely does a production number receive a standing ovation in the middle of a show, but' Friend Like Me,' the big song". </P> <P> In 1995, Alvin and the Chipmunks recorded a cover of the song for their Disney - themed concept album When You Wish Upon a Chipmunk . </P>

Who sings you ain never had a friend like me