The Chipmunk Song (Christmas Don't Be Late) -
This one is a love it or hate it. There are no grey-area feelings when it comes to this OR the Chipmunks in general. And as much as I hate to admit it, I am decidedly pro.
A jolly mix of singing and studio chatter, it was sung by a man who named himself Dave Seville (just like in the cartoon, kids!) in three-part harmony, using technology that became the precursor to that damned Autotune (T-Pain would be proud to know him) and it's now a classic. Not only that, it's a classic with three Grammys. Yep, the Chipmunks totally own Miley Cyrus! I guess all that perfectionist-ass fussing Dave did at Alvin during the recording paid off!
"You're a little flat Alvin"
Jerk.
If you love it, nothing else will do. And if you hate it, rest assured. It is 100% remake-proof. You can't remake it. It's sung by high pitched chipmunks.
I've heard some atrocious remakes: Madonna as a wanna-be Betty Boop singing Santa Baby, Billy Idol singing Jingle Bells; but you'll never hear Beyonce or Lady Gaga or Nickelback remaking this one. Only the Chipmunks themselves could. And they did in 2007. And it was a little flat.
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