You know, nothing is every going to beat the original. It’s a classic. Let’s enjoy it now, shall we?

You’re a Mean One, Mr. Grinch – Thurl Ravenscroft

Ok, first of all, how cool is that name? Thurl Ravenscroft? I am so going to name my next male sim Thurl Ravenscroft. Now, if you are worried, I’ll set your mind at ease right now. There is no Jim Carrey version of this song in this episode of Then and Now. Oh hell, no. There are actually quit a few covers of this song, but I narrowed it down to two that I thought were fun. Or different. This next version is one I’ve been hearing on a local radio station for a few years now. I think it’s cool, hip and jazzy. Tell me what you think.

You’re a Mean One, Mr. Grinch – Deanna Kirk

The last one comes from my favorite new Christmas album this year, A Christmas Spanking, by the Asylum Street Spankers. You might remember them as the geniuses that brought us the monkey song that so delighted me oh those many months ago.

You’re a Mean One, Mr. Grinch – Asylum Street Spankers

All in all, it could have been worse, kids. I could have decided to use all my many versions of “Santa Baby”