The Kidz Bop cover of "Witch Doctor" is a fun and child-friendly rendition of the popular song originally performed by Ross Bagdasarian Sr. in 1958. Kidz Bop is known for creating covers of popular songs that are appropriate for children, and their version of "Witch Doctor" does not disappoint. The main idea of the cover is to make the song more suitable for young audiences, while still maintaining its catchy and upbeat nature. The original version of "Witch Doctor" is about a love-sick man seeking the help of a witch doctor to win the affections of a woman. Kidz Bop, however, changes the lyrics to make the song more innocent and playful.
Amy and Clarissa like to draw pictures of witches. One day, Amy decides to banquish Old Witch to a barren glass hill. She must always be good, or she won’t be allowed down for Halloween. The story comes from Amy’s imagination, but we see all the things happening as she describes them. Eventually, Old Witch is joined by a Little Witch Girl and a Weeny Witchie baby. And Amy and Clarissa even get to visit.
People even think they look like sisters, with blue eyes and long straight blonde hair although Clarissa s is bright like the sun, and Amy s shines like the moon. At first the authorial voice made me feel that she was talking down to the children, but as I read on, I decided that, no, she was giving children s imaginations the respect they deserve.
Kidz Bop, however, changes the lyrics to make the song more innocent and playful. Instead of focusing on romantic love, the Kidz Bop version centers around magic and make-believe. The main idea of this alteration is to make the song more relatable and entertaining for children.
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*****= An all-time favorite
**** = Outstanding
*** = Above average
** = Enjoyable
* = Good, with reservations
In addition to changing the lyrics, Kidz Bop also incorporates youthful voices in their rendition of "Witch Doctor". The main idea behind this is to make the song sound more kid-friendly and appealing to its target audience. The young voices bring a sense of energy and enthusiasm to the cover, adding to its overall playful vibe. Overall, the Kidz Bop cover of "Witch Doctor" is a successful adaptation of the original song. By altering the lyrics and bringing in youthful voices, Kidz Bop effectively transforms the song into something that is entertaining and appropriate for children. The main idea behind this cover is to provide a kid-friendly version of a popular tune, allowing young audiences to enjoy and sing along to the catchy melody..
Reviews for "From Hit Song to Kidz Bop Sensation: Witch Doctor Edition"
1. Ashley - 1 star
I have to say, I was extremely disappointed with Kidz Bop's cover of "Witch Doctor". The original song by Ross Bagdasarian Sr. was already a classic and fun tune, but Kidz Bop managed to completely ruin it. Their high-pitched, overly energetic voices made the song sound irritating and grating to the ears. The original charm and catchy melody were lost in their attempt to make it more child-friendly. I wouldn't recommend this cover to anyone looking for an enjoyable listening experience.
2. Mike - 2 stars
While I understand that Kidz Bop aims to create age-appropriate music for children, their cover of "Witch Doctor" missed the mark for me. The overemphasis on making it sound cute and gimmicky ended up sacrificing the musical quality of the song. The vocals lacked depth and the instrumentation felt simplified and cheesy. It felt like they didn't take the original song seriously and just turned it into a playground chant. Overall, I feel this cover was a missed opportunity for Kidz Bop to introduce children to quality music in a more engaging way.
3. Emily - 3 stars
Kidz Bop's cover of "Witch Doctor" was just okay in my opinion. While I appreciate their effort to create a kid-friendly version of a popular song, the execution fell flat. Some of the lyrics were changed to fit a more suitable narrative, but it felt forced and didn't flow naturally. Additionally, the overly cheerful and peppy vocals felt exaggerated and lacked emotional depth. It just didn't resonate with me or my child as much as I had hoped.