While the East Coast is blanketed under Winter's arctic fury, what better way to forget about it than to sing about it? I woke up humming this tune, and to my mind's ear I sounded just like Zooey Deschanel in her not-at-all provocative shower scene from Elf; oh, how I love her bluesy, richly melodic old school voice. Elf is one of those movies I like better with every viewing…:)
On the Elf Soundtrack, Zooey shares an impressive duet with Leon RedBone, but I kinda liked the sweetness and naïveté Will Ferrell brings as Buddy the Elf. Enjoy the clip with a steaming cup of hot chocolate mounded with your choice of whipped cream or marshmallows ~~
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Want more of the same only different? Try renditions from:
- Selma Blair & Rainn Wilson (she kinda creeped me out, but he makes me laugh, especially in the closing frame!)
- Jessica Simpson & Nick Lachey (she's a little too breathy for me but he nails it)
- James Taylor & Natalie Cole (I wanted to like this one more 'cause I LOVE JT from back in the day and Natalie's voice is spun sugar…but it sadly fell short)
- Ella Fitzgerald & Louis Jordan (She's the cat's meow but he didn't seem to be man enough for her)
- Willie Nelson & Norah Jones (She's perfect for this song; he isn't)
- Dean Martin & Martina McBride (S'ok…but no cigar)
- Rod Stewart & Dolly Parton (Love him, her warbley voice leaves me cold)
If you've got a favorite, shout it out! And if you have any fun(ny) stories about how you're staying warm, do tell :).
She’s got such a sweet voice. And I love that “holiday magic” scene at the end. We all need a little bit of that, don’t you think?
I love that song! And I laughed again when he runs into the lockers.
For some reason, this was my favorite song this holiday season. I just could not get the tune out of my head! I love the Elf scene and know it well – it’s our family favorite Christmas movie. I love Ella Fitzgerald singing it best. I have that version on my iPod.
I adore that song, and she sings it so sweetly 🙂 Thank you!
Ok, I just listened to the James Taylor version… and I think I would be a much better fit for his duet partner! I love love love JT.
Awwww, I love that song! I can’t believe you’re all freezing, even down south!
Love that clip!
love this song! Elf is my all time favorite make-you-laugh-out-loud Christmas movies!
Wow, I was really surprised by her voice! There is something very old-school about it. Kinda has a little Judy Garland quality to it or something. Now of all those pairings listed, I would have guessed James Taylor and Natalie Cole would sound best. Of the rest, I’d only really expect to like Norah Jones but not at all with Willie Nelson. I just don’t care for his nasally voice. Someday I’ll have to watch Elf.
I love that movie, and I love her!