In Tim Burton’s take on the Walt Disney classic, Dumbo, Arcade Fire reinterprets the movies classic song “Baby Mine.” Director Burton’s live-action interpretation of the story about the flying elephant seems bound to bring tears to the eyes of hard-hearted cynics. And the song “Baby Mine” always warms the heart.
Burton’s film will also feature a version of “Baby Mine” by
Norwegian singer, Aurora. For Arcade Fire’s version, the band’s
Win Butler brought in several members of his family to help with the song. Check out Arcade Fire’s “Baby Mine.”
The new live-action Dumbo stars Colin Farrell, Michael Keaton, Danny DeVito and Eva Green. Edd Osmond, who has worked in Star Wars movies, did the real-life action behind the flying elephant.
The original 1941 version of “Baby Mine” for the animated movie was recorded by Betty Noyes. Check out the original movie version below.
Finally, my favorite version of “Baby Mine” is by Bonnie Raitt and Was (Not Was). That version appeared on a lovely album called Stay Awake (Various Interpretations of Music from Vintage Disney Films) (1988).
What is your favorite version of “Baby Mine”? Leave your two cents in the comments.
