The Best Covers of "Let It Go" From Frozen: Parodies and New Versions

February 20, 2014

Disney’s animated juggernaut Frozen has taken the world by storm since premiering in theaters last November, racking up more than $950 million at the box office worldwide and developing legions of devoted fans. The movie’s signature song, “Let It Go,” originally sung by Broadway legend Idina Menzel, has been nominated for a Best Original Song Oscar and has inspired countless artists to try out their own rendition.

But which version is the best? Below, find our definitive ranking of the 11 best covers of “Let It Go.”

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11

Alex Boyé (Africanized Tribal Cover) Ft. One Voice Children's Choir

Simply perfection. If you haven’t had this on loop for at least 48 hours straight, you’re doing it wrong.

10

Christina Bianco

If you’ve ever wondered how “Let It Go” would sound like if Britney Spears or Adele sang it, then Bianco is your one stop shop.

9

Annelise Forbes

This girl is only nine years old. I repeat, this girl is only nine years old.

8

Mitch Grassi

When he’s not moonlighting as Elsa, Mitch is part of the popular acapella group Pentatonix.

7

Mr. Freeze

This is just straight-up the best thing ever.

6

Piano Guys

In a most appropriate mashup, the Piano Guys cross “Let It Go” with Vivaldi’s “Winter.”

5

Caleb Hyles

Because guys can let it go, too.

4

Jun Sung Ahn

Playing violin in the snow. Yep, that’s a thing — a most wondrous thing.

3

Andrew Foy

Twelve year old Foy’s folksy rendition is great for unwinding after a long day.

2

Sherlock

Best use of Benedict Cumberbatch in a music video goes to this one. (Audio originally sung by Court Clark.)

1

Maddie and Zoe

They’re so adorable it hurts.

A Definitive Ranking of the 11 Best Covers of "Let It Go" From Frozen

11

Alex Boyé (Africanized Tribal Cover) Ft. One Voice Children's Choir

10

Christina Bianco

9

Annelise Forbes

8

Mitch Grassi

7

Mr. Freeze

6

Piano Guys

5

Caleb Hyles

4

Jun Sung Ahn

3

Andrew Foy

2

Sherlock

1

Maddie and Zoe

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A Definitive Ranking of the 11 Best Covers of "Let It Go" From Frozen

11 Alex Boyé (Africanized Tribal Cover) Ft. One Voice Children's Choir

10 Christina Bianco

9 Annelise Forbes

8 Mitch Grassi

7 Mr. Freeze

6 Piano Guys

5 Caleb Hyles

4 Jun Sung Ahn

3 Andrew Foy

2 Sherlock

1 Maddie and Zoe

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11

Alex Boyé (Africanized Tribal Cover) Ft. One Voice Children's Choir

10

Christina Bianco

9

Annelise Forbes

8

Mitch Grassi

7

Mr. Freeze

6

Piano Guys

5

Caleb Hyles

4

Jun Sung Ahn

3

Andrew Foy

2

Sherlock

1

Maddie and Zoe