Saturday, November 25, 2023

An overlooked (Christmas) cover tune CXXXII

I never imagined I'd recommend a cover of "The Chipmunk Song," but Lisa Addeo's rendering of it on the piano deserves a listen.  By slowing down the tempo and playing it seriously, Addeo turns it into a credible jazz instrumental.  I wouldn't have expected that from a novelty song about wanting a hula hoop and wishing Christmas would hurry up and get here, but Addeo's reworking of the tune makes me appreciate its melody more than I ever have.