Brandi Carlile Releases New Cover for Barbie Soundtrack
The folk-rock singer Brandi Carlile covers The Indigo Girls’ iconic song “Closer to Fine” on the deluxe soundtrack for the Barbie movie.
Greta Gerwig’s highly-anticipated Barbie movie is finally playing in theaters everywhere. The film’s soundtrack was also released with the movie’s premiere. The album includes Ava Max, Charli XCX, Dominic Fike, Dua Lipa, FIFTY FIFTY, Gayle, HAIM, Ice Spice, Kali, Karol G, Khalid, Lizzo, Nicki Minaj, PinkPantheress, Ryan Gosling, Tame Impala, and The Kid LAROI. Barbie The Album unveiled a deluxe version titled Barbie The Movie: Best Weekend Ever Edition.
The deluxe version includes a cover of The Indigo Girls’ song, “Closer to Fine.” Many fans will remember this song from the Barbie trailer. As Barbie (Margot Robbie) drives her pink convertible out of Barbie Land to the Real World, she sings the tune as she tries to reassure herself that everything is “fine,” but things are about to get a lot more complicated with Ken (Ryan Gosling) in the backseat.
Brandi Carlile, a long-time fan of The Indigo Girls, reimagined “Closer to Fine” with her wife, Catherine Carlile, for the Barbie deluxe album. The cover marks Catherine’s first time credited as a featured vocalist on one of Brandi’s songs, though she’s previously provided background vocals on her wife’s music.
The “Stay Gentle” singer writes, “I’ve been singing this song since long before I met The Indigo Girls – and when I grew up and we became friends I got to sing it WITH The Indigo Girls… but now Cath and I get to sing it FOR them! I’m about as pleased as I can be that Amy and Emily’s wonderful and timeless anthem is being included in this brilliant film.”
Congratulations to Greta Gerwig and the whole cast and crew of Barbie. Be sure to bring a friend this weekend to catch the biggest film of the summer.
In addition to watching the movie, fans can stream both Barbie The Movie albums on all major music platforms.
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