Tuesday, December 22, 2009

Let's Run and Have Some Fun Now Before I Melt Away

Christmas songs are funny things. There are those that we cannot stand (I've got a few, as ungrinchy as I try to be) and those we sing along with every chance we get. Then there are those that seem to belong to the singer - The Christmas Song belongs to Nat King Cole, Blue Christmas belongs to Elvis, Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas belongs to Judy Garland, White Christmas belongs to Bing... I'm sure you can think of more!

Now, there are many who may argue that Frosty the Snowman belongs to Ella Fitzgerald or even Jimmy Durante and, it's true, their versions are amazing. But I'm going to have to say my new favorite version of that song is Fiona Apple's sweet and simple version. What do you think?



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19 comments:

  1. SallyDecember 22, 2009 at 10:16 PM

    Great post! And I agree with you: that's a wonderful rendition! Thank you for sharing! She really conveys the sad part of the story, which I think is quite appropriate (although it makes me a little teary!)

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  2. SherDecember 22, 2009 at 11:04 PM

    Oh I love Christmas songs! I can't think of any one that I can't stand at the moment haha:P

    This Fiona Apple version is beautiful, she has the dreamiest voice:)

    Enjoy your Christmas week, dear!

    xx

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  3. UnknownDecember 22, 2009 at 11:16 PM

    so cute! and i love the little vibrato-twang in her voice :)

    p.s. Wishing you & yours a very Merry Christmas!

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  4. AnonymousDecember 23, 2009 at 1:51 AM

    I love, love, love Fiona Apple!

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  5. GabbiDecember 23, 2009 at 2:26 AM

    A lovely cover! I adore Fiona. ♥

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  6. RebeccaDecember 23, 2009 at 3:10 AM

    So fun! I really like it :)

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  7. anneDecember 23, 2009 at 12:14 PM

    i love fiona apple. what a great version, i've never heard it before. thanks :D

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  8. Nora MancaDecember 23, 2009 at 2:00 PM

    How wonderful! After working retail one Christmas that was one of the songs I could no longer bear to hear but her version is so fresh and fun that I gained a new appreciation for the song. Thanks for posting it!

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  9. SaltinaDecember 23, 2009 at 3:22 PM

    Nice find! I like Fiona, such a talent, and I enjoy the simplicity of the song.

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  10. SaraDecember 23, 2009 at 8:29 PM

    I love that she is becoming more wide-range with her music & I love this version of "frosty". great post :)

    I love your blog btw!

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  11. Jen HsiehDecember 24, 2009 at 12:18 AM

    fiona apple has one of the most unique voices out there. this is a beautiful cover of a classic :)
    following your blog!

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  12. debra@dustjacketDecember 24, 2009 at 1:11 AM

    That is such a happy song, Fiona has a very unique voice.

    Wishing you a wonderful and Merry Christmas,
    xox DJ

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  13. The Owl DiaryDecember 24, 2009 at 2:19 AM

    i know most people would argue, but 'baby, it's cold outside' belongs to dean martin.

    love fiona's version of 'frosty.'

    happy Christmas.
    xx

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  14. SamDecember 24, 2009 at 6:21 AM

    Oh yes - I like this version best - thank you!! ...and a Merry Christmas to you too and your nearest and dearest!! XX's

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  15. MaggiDecember 24, 2009 at 7:37 AM

    I think you're right, Apple's version is darling!

    Merry Christmas!

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  16. daisychainDecember 24, 2009 at 10:32 AM

    Fascinating post girly,
    Wishing you a truly magical christmas xxx

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  17. Finding MeDecember 24, 2009 at 11:19 AM

    I love Blue Christmas by Elvis :)
    Have a fantastic Christmas :)

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  18. Emily, Resplendent TranquilityDecember 24, 2009 at 11:24 AM

    How wonderful! I really enjoyed Fiona's version of "Frosty the Snowman." :)

    Merry Christmas, Emma!

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  19. LenoreNeverM♡reDecember 24, 2009 at 3:23 PM

    Fiona is always delightful~
    Wishing you a wonderful Christmas!
    xo as always*

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