The music of How the
Grinch Stole Christmas is one of the most distinguishable features of the
1966 movie. In fact, the film won a Grammy
award for Best Recording for Children. And, seemingly everyone has heard
“You’re A Mean One, Mr. Grinch.” That
song is virtually iconic.
Theodor Geisel (a.k.a. Dr. Seuss) actually wrote the lyrics
to the song and was composed by Albert Hague. Thurl Ravenscroft performed the
song itself. The song is creative, and has a distinct rhyming pattern. Creative
lyrics include: “Your hearts an empty hole/ your brain is full of spiders/
you’ve got garlic in your soul, Mr. Grinch,” and “You’re a vile one, Mr.
Grinch/ you have termites in your smile/ You have all the tender sweetness of a
seasick crocodile/ Mr. Grinch!”
Although the song is a classic doesn’t mean it hasn’t been
touched by other artists. Notable musicians including Cee Lo Green, the Brian
Setzer Orchestra, Glee, and the Crash Test Dummies have all performed their own
renditions. Nothing, however, will top the original.
Cee Lo Green's version is actually quite harmonious (possibly because it's done with Straight No Chaser). It is certainly a unique version, see for yourself:
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