With Christmas creeping up and the same old tunes being blasted from every radio, you’re likely seeking something fresh to keep your inner Grinch at bay. And we’ve got just the clip for you – a rare, live performance from “All About That Bass” hitmaker Meghan Trainor, who stunned fans when she put a vintage-meets-modern spin on a Christmas classic.
Meghan’s cover of “White Christmas” is like stepping into a time warp, and it’s already amassed more than 360,000 views to date! Music Man readers can watch the magic unfold in the video below…
Now, we’re all accustomed to Bing Crosby’s original, hymn-like “White Christmas” rendition from 1942. And Meghan’s exquisite cover isn’t so far removed from the classic that it loses all semblance of its old-school mystique. However, like a true pop icon, Meghan doesn’t offer a straight cover ready to lull you to sleep. She slots her own style into this festive rendition, reviving the magic and making the tune sound brand new again!
How does she do it? Doo-wop is the answer. Meghan’s music has always dabbled in stripped-back, rhythm-focused renditions, with minimalist soundscapes shining emphasis on her sweet vocal tones—and this is exactly how she spins the classic into a bright hit ready for this year’s season.
A doo-wop backing track weaves through this performance, bringing “White Christmas” back into the realm of vintage wonder, as Meghan laces her candy cane vocals through the mix. But before long, a hip hop drum beat emerges in snippets, alongside glimmers of a brass band, guitar riffs, and more, tying the decades of pop music together into one phenomenal force.
It’s a spotless rendition. But to amp up the festive spirit even more, Meghan serves this song from a stage decked with frozen evergreen trees, the floor dusted with fluffy snow, performing in a feathered white princess gown with a frosty floral hairpiece that could make any viewer instantly jealous. As snowflakes fall around the star, it’s almost impossible not to let the seasonal spirit seep in, even if you’re a long-time despiser of Christmas.
“White Christmas” is far from Meghan Trainor’s only festive hit, however. The star dedicated her fourth full-length album to the season, releasing her Christmas album, “A Very Trainor Christmas,” in 2020, filled with eighteen Christmas classics, some co-written by Meghan herself. But that’s not all. Just a matter of weeks ago, Meghan released a brand new Christmas pop track titled, “Gifts For Me,” which Music Man readers can check out in the video above!