Disney fans are sounding off on Ariana Grande and John Legend's cover of "Beauty and the Beast," and they seem split on final result.
Grande and Legend teamed up for their pop version of the song, which was released in full on Friday morning. Emma Thompson -- who voices Mrs. Potts -- will sing the song in the film.
About the collaboration, film producer Ron Fair said: "Stepping into the shoes of an Oscar and Grammy Award winning classic is not small potatoes. But with today's two greatest singers, John Legend and Ariana Grande, we are bringing the song back with a new school/old school fresh treatmentthat shows the soulfulness and power of what a great melody and lyric can inspire."
The film will be released on March 17, but the title track is already the talk of the Internet now. Check out the reactions from its critics and its fans:
The critics:
The original "Beauty and the Beast" theme is UNDEFEATED. Sorry John and Ariana.
@DiaryofAkuoma
The karaoke backing track on Ariana Grande + John Legend's 'Beauty and the Beast' isn't subtle at all.
@jamiejames929
Whoever produced the Ariana Grande/John Legend "Beauty and the Beast" made it sound like karaoke background music.
@e_rinaudreychiu
Tbh ariana's version of beauty and the beast sucks. Her voice is great but it doesn't fit the song
@xiuchengasm
I love Ariana's voice and songs but this version of Beauty and the Beast is far from good and from the original
@DJannadhiya
no hate but i think ariana's voice doesnt fit to sing the song on beauty and the beast. she has a great voice but its not for disney songs
@lostinswiftx
Beauty And The Beast By Ariana Grande And John Legend Sucks. @beourguest @Adele
@ryan_cowern
The fans:
I listened to Beauty and the Beast by Ariana Grande and John Legend and it's giving me the chills goddamn I'm excited to go see it
@thao_kaitlyn
ARIANA SINGING BEAUTY AND BEAST THEME IS THE MOST BEAUTIFUL THING EVER PEOPLE APPRECIATE
@tattooedaddario
The soundtrack for Beauty and the Beast came out and I really didn't like Ariana Grande's voice but John Legend's is on point 👌🏼👏🏼
@_maarioo_
did ariana and john just pull out all of the drum machines and bb keyboards for their beauty & the beast trak i mean i just asking it is bad
@nicktheandersen
i'm going to listen to ariana grande and john legend sing beauty and the beast all day
@graceeciap
The full song is out & my heart feels full! @johnlegend voice in this is everything I need in life. #beourguest https://t.co/bdlTgeKDej
@jen_cecilia
It's new music Friday and we have some kick-ass singles today, including the new pop single version of "Beauty and the Beast".
@MiaSteinberg
I almost cry every time I see the new Beauty and the Beast trailer. The new song 😭😭😭😭😭
@beccatilley5
Ariana Grande & John Legend's version of "Beauty and the Beast" feels like an old house that's been newly renovated. I love it. 💙
@nickvillavecer
@ArianaGrande I'm in love with "beauty and the beast". great work babe
@vocaIstruly
allowed myself 5 mins of peace, eyes closed whilst listening to Ari & John Legend's version of Beauty and the Beast. 🎶🍃
@AbbyCabrito
@ArianaGrande & @johnlegend 's version of Beauty and the Beast made me cry 😭❤👌🏼
@_simplysarahmae
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