I’ve written before about my love for Camille, and this song – written by Michael Giacchino for the soundtrack of the Pixar movie Ratatouille – is a wonderful example of what she brings to the table as a singer without all her spectacular songwriting quirks. Just listen to the way she swings from note to note, fearless as she swoops up and down the song with such pleasure and enjoyment that it’s infectious. As nice as the song itself is, with a fun arrangement that allows for an accordion solo that doesn’t sound as cliched as it really should, considering the Parisian tone they’re going for, Camille’s voice is the star of this particular show, bringing it to life in a way that other singers wouldn’t even have the first clue how to manage. How can you hear this and not smile…?
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