Sarah McLachlan parodies her ‘Toy Story 2' song in season finale of ‘The Simpsons'
TORONTO – Sarah McLachlan's taste for poking fun at herself has made its way onto 'The Simpsons.'
The long-running animated series marked its season finale on Sunday night with a darkly comedic version of 'When She Loved Me,' a song she originally recorded for 'Toy Story 2.'
The new version plays over a scene inspired by Itchy & Scratchy, who in the episode have launched a line of merchandise for babies, which leaves Bart and Lisa feeling like they've outgrown the violent cartoon franchise.
After Marge places the toys on the curbside, a montage unfolds of the siblings' shared memories with the cat and mouse duo, as McLachlan muses about how 'blood would flow, but also so would love.'
The original 'When She Loved Me' was written by Randy Newman for the Toy Story 2 soundtrack and played over a scene of Emily's memories after she parted with her Jessie the cowgirl doll.
Newman and McLachlan performed the composition together at the Academy Awards in 2000 when it was nominated for best original song.
Weekly
A weekly look at what's happening in Winnipeg's arts and entertainment scene.
The new version is much darker, with McLachlan warmly singing: 'They laugh at all our violence and horrors quite unsuitable for children as guts rain from above.'
The Halifax-born singer posted a clip on her Instagram and wrote: 'The parody song you never saw coming… still kinda heartbreaking, no?'
It's not the first time McLachlan has joked about her weepy ballads and their cultural impact.
She's parodied her 1998 song 'Angel,' and its use in an animal-rights fundraising campaign several times, including in a sketch for the Juno Awards and a Super Bowl beer commercial.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published May 20, 2025.
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Toronto Star
2 hours ago
- Toronto Star
Corus Entertainment shakes up management, reverts to single CEO
TORONTO - Corus Entertainment Inc. will once again be led by a sole chief executive officer after one of the two men holding that title stepped down. Co-CEO Troy Reeb is moving on from the company after more than 25 years. John Gossling, who had been co-CEO and chief financial officer, is to take on the top job solo. Gossling will also continue to serve as chief financial officer on an interim basis. ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW Lead independent director Mark Hollinger says the switch-up was due to the evolving industry landscape as well as the company's efforts to get its finances in order. Corus owns 30 specialty television services, 36 radio stations and 15 conventional television stations, as well as digital and streaming platforms. In April, the company reported a loss in its second quarter as its revenue fell 10 per cent compared with a year ago. This report by The Canadian Press was first published June 4, 2025. Companies in this story: (TSX: CJR. B)
Winnipeg Free Press
13 hours ago
- Winnipeg Free Press
Corus Entertainment shakes up management, reverts to single CEO
TORONTO – Corus Entertainment Inc. will once again be led by a sole chief executive officer after one of the two men holding that title stepped down. Co-CEO Troy Reeb is moving on from the company after more than 25 years. John Gossling, who had been co-CEO and chief financial officer, is to take on the top job solo. Gossling will also continue to serve as chief financial officer on an interim basis. Lead independent director Mark Hollinger says the switch-up was due to the evolving industry landscape as well as the company's efforts to get its finances in order. Corus owns 30 specialty television services, 36 radio stations and 15 conventional television stations, as well as digital and streaming platforms. In April, the company reported a loss in its second quarter as its revenue fell 10 per cent compared with a year ago. Weekly A weekly look at what's happening in Winnipeg's arts and entertainment scene. This report by The Canadian Press was first published June 4, 2025. Companies in this story: (TSX: CJR. B)
CTV News
17 hours ago
- CTV News
‘I'm ready to fly': N.S. musician Alana Yorke returns to the stage 6 months after brain surgery
Halifax-based artist Alana Yorke is preparing to return to the stage after a life-changing experience. The singer-songwriter, producer, and mother suffered a stroke in 2022, despite having no prior health issues. 'I lost my arm,' Yorke said in an interview with CTV Atlantic's Katie Kelly. 'I really couldn't tell where it was. I couldn't tie my shoes. It was wild.' Yorke recovered and, in 2024, released her second album 'Destroyer.' Though recorded before the stroke, the album's themes took on new weight. 'It's sort of that destructive feminine force of creativity where everything gets broken apart,' she said. 'That's very powerful. And then where does that leave us? That's a level on which I call it Destroyer. It's a positive thing.' Alana Yorke Halifax-based artist Alana Yorke is pictured in the hospital. (Source: Alana Yorke) But, just as she prepared to return to live performance, Yorke began experiencing strange symptoms. 'We did one show, which was incredible. But that night, I started to have health problems.' After consulting her neurosurgeon, she was diagnosed with a condition known as cavernous malformation – a tangle of malformed blood vessels in her brain. Six months ago, she underwent open brain surgery. 'There were so many possible outcomes,' she said. 'What if I can't move? What if I don't live?' But again, she came through. 'I feel amazing,' Yorke said. Now, she's returning to the stage once more, performing Friday night as part of the Live at the Round Barn concert series for Bell Fibe TV. Taking place in Old Barns, N.S., the shows will intertwine 'live performances with intimate glimpses into featured artist lives,' Beau Blois, owner of the Round Barn and producer of the series, said in a news release. 'I feel like I'm ready to fly,' said Yorke. 'And I just think we should celebrate life together.'
