Song
You're a Mean One, Mr. Grinch
You're a Mean One, Mr. Grinch is a 1966 song by Thurl Ravenscroft, which peaked at #31 on the Billboard Hot 100. A karaoke version is available on KaraFun. It fits the Christmas song themes.
Released 1966 Hot 100 peak #31 · 17 weeks
Also known as Mr. Grinch
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Song with lyrics by Dr. Seuss and music by Albert Hague, written for the 1966 animated TV special How the Grinch Stole Christmas! and sung by bass vocalist Thurl Ravenscroft. Because he was left out of the special's credits, the song is often misattributed to narrator Boris Karloff; the soundtrack won the Grammy for Best Album for Children.
Performance tips
- Go as low and booming as your voice allows; the deep bass growl is the whole joke.
- Roll the creative insults with relish and crisp diction.
- Ham it up with sneers and grand gestures; play it like a cartoon villain.
In these themes
Karaoke versions
There's a karaoke version of this song. Most karaoke services carry it; KaraFun lists it among its catalog.
- Find karaoke versions on YouTubeOpens a YouTube search for "You're a Mean One, Mr. Grinch" karaoke
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