"Fleet Foxes have shared a new cover of Elliott Smith's song "Angel in the Snow." Robin Pecknold recorded the cover for the soundtrack to the new Christmas comedy film Listen to the track below. Oh. What. Fun. (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) is out December 3 via Sony Music Masterworks. It includes Sharon Van Etten's recent cover of the Pretenders' "2000 Miles," along with contributions from Weyes Blood, St. Vincent, Gwen Stefani, Wilco's Jeff Tweedy, and others."
"'Angel in the Snow' has always been one of my favorite songs by Elliott, one I'd always listen to around the holidays, so it was a huge joy to make this for such a sweet film. It wasn't even my idea! Took me back to handing out 'RIP Elliott' flyers at my high school graduation in 2004. Elliott Smith forever."
Fleet Foxes recorded a new cover of Elliott Smith's 'Angel in the Snow,' with Robin Pecknold performing the track for the Christmas comedy soundtrack Oh. What. Fun. Robin Pecknold described the song as a long-time holiday favorite and said recording it for the film felt joyful and nostalgic, recalling handing out 'RIP Elliott' flyers at his high school graduation. Oh. What. Fun. (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) is set for release December 3 via Sony Music Masterworks and features contributions from Sharon Van Etten, Weyes Blood, St. Vincent, Gwen Stefani, Jeff Tweedy, and others. The film, directed by Michael Showalter, stars Michelle Pfeiffer, Felicity Jones, Chloë Grace Moretz, and Dominic Sessa and will appear on Prime Video December 3.
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