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The Province
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Province
Sarah McLachlan and The Simpsons deliver a 'parody song you never saw coming'
Vancouver singer gave her Toy Story 2 song a very different version in The Simpsons season finale Grammy & Juno Award winning artist Sarah McLachlan was in Moncton on RON WARD/TIMES & TRANSCRIPT RON WARD/TIMES & TRANSCRIPT Reviews and recommendations are unbiased and products are independently selected. Postmedia may earn an affiliate commission from purchases made through links on this page. Vancouver singer-songwriter Sarah McLachlan had a surprise for fans during the season finale of The Simpsons on Sunday. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Exclusive articles by top sports columnists Patrick Johnston, Ben Kuzma, J.J. Abrams and others. Plus, Canucks Report, Sports and Headline News newsletters and events. Unlimited online access to The Province and 15 news sites with one account. The Province ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on. Daily puzzles and comics, including the New York Times Crossword. Support local journalism. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Exclusive articles by top sports columnists Patrick Johnston, Ben Kuzma, J.J. Abrams and others. Plus, Canucks Report, Sports and Headline News newsletters and events. Unlimited online access to The Province and 15 news sites with one account. The Province ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on. Daily puzzles and comics, including the New York Times Crossword. Support local journalism. REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account. Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments. Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors The Canadian music star turned her touching Toy Story 2 song, When She Loved Me, into something altogether darker for the episode, titled Estranger Things. The original song was written by Randy Newman for the Toy Story 2 soundtrack and was key to a tear-jerking scene where the character Emily takes a trip down memory lane after parting with her Jessie the Cowgirl doll. The composition was nominated for the Best Original Song at the 2000 Academy Awards, where Newman and McLachlan performed it during the awards broadcast. The updated take on the tune for The Simpsons plays out after Marge carries out a box of Bart and Lisa's old toys, including figures of the ultraviolent cat and mouse duo, Itchy & Scratchy. The children feel they have outgrown the blood-soaked cartoon characters since they launched a line of baby merchandise. 'I knew my kids were growing up, but I never thought they'd grow apart,' says Marge. 'And I think I'm the only one who cares.' As she leaves the discard box on the curb, Itchy & Scratchy declare, 'We care, Marge' and the song begins. As a montage of favourite Bart and Lisa enjoying Itchy & Scratchy moments plays, McLachlan chimes in: This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. 'When B and Lisa love us things were just so beautiful / blood would flow but also so would love,' she sings, noting the children's peals of laughter watching 'violence and horrors quite unsuitable for children / as out guts rain from above.' It puts the weepy ballad into a whole new world. McLachlan teased the parody piece on social media, noting it's 'The parody song you never saw coming … still kinda heartbreaking, no?' The singer included an animated frame of her standing with Itchy and a decapitated Scratchy, as well. It's not the first time McLachlan's been open to reworking one of her greatest hits. The singer-songwriter 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. Read More CFL Vancouver Canucks Vancouver Whitecaps News World
Vancouver Sun
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Vancouver Sun
Sarah McLachlan and The Simpsons deliver a 'parody song you never saw coming'
Vancouver singer-songwriter Sarah McLachlan had a surprise for fans during the season finale of The Simpsons on Sunday. The Canadian music star turned her touching Toy Story 2 song, When She Loved Me, into something altogether darker for the episode, titled Estranger Things. The original song was written by Randy Newman for the Toy Story 2 soundtrack and was key to a tear-jerking scene where the character Emily takes a trip down memory lane after parting with her Jessie the Cowgirl doll. The composition was nominated for the Best Original Song at the 2000 Academy Awards, where Newman and McLachlan performed it during the awards broadcast. The updated take on the tune for The Simpsons plays out after Marge carries out a box of Bart and Lisa's old toys, including figures of the ultraviolent cat and mouse duo, Itchy & Scratchy. The children feel they have outgrown the blood-soaked cartoon characters since they launched a line of baby merchandise. 'I knew my kids were growing up, but I never thought they'd grow apart,' says Marge. 'And I think I'm the only one who cares.' As she leaves the discard box on the curb, Itchy & Scratchy declare, 'We care, Marge' and the song begins. As a montage of favourite Bart and Lisa enjoying Itchy & Scratchy moments plays, McLachlan chimes in: 'When B and Lisa love us things were just so beautiful / blood would flow but also so would love,' she sings, noting the children's peals of laughter watching 'violence and horrors quite unsuitable for children / as out guts rain from above.' It puts the weepy ballad into a whole new world. Get top headlines and gossip from the world of celebrity and entertainment. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder. The next issue of Sun Spots will soon be in your inbox. Please try again Interested in more newsletters? Browse here. McLachlan teased the parody piece on social media, noting it's 'The parody song you never saw coming … still kinda heartbreaking, no?' The singer included an animated frame of her standing with Itchy and a decapitated Scratchy, as well. It's not the first time McLachlan's been open to reworking one of her greatest hits. The singer-songwriter 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.
Hamilton Spectator
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hamilton Spectator
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. 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.
CTV News
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- CTV News
Sarah McLachlan parodies her ‘Toy Story 2' song in season finale of ‘The Simpsons'
Canadian singer-songwriter and musician, Sarah McLachlan speaks to media in front of a new commemorative stamp, featuring herself in Vancouver, on Tuesday, September 17, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ethan Cairns 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. 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. David Friend, The Canadian Press
Winnipeg Free Press
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Winnipeg Free Press
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.
