Friend Like Me comes from Disney's animated Aladdin, released in 1992, where Robin Williams voiced the Genie. Written by composer Alan Menken and lyricist Howard Ashman, the number was designed as a vaudeville style showcase for Williams' improvisational energy. The performance became one of the film's most celebrated moments and helped define the Genie as an iconic animated character. Clips of the song still circulate in edits and nostalgic posts, especially when creators want a burst of classic Disney showmanship.