Songs that feel like Elf (2003)
A towering, wide-eyed optimist bounces off the hard cynicism of a grey metropolis, weaponizing pure holiday joy like a child swinging a giant candy cane.
- Christmas (Baby Please Come Home) by Darlene Love: It captures the roaring, theatrical emotional peak of New York City during the holidays.
- Sir Duke by Stevie Wonder: Matches Buddy's unstoppable physical energy and boundless, infectious enthusiasm.
- Downtown by Petula Clark: Evokes the dizzying, bright-lights wonder of a wide-eyed visitor stepping into Manhattan for the first time.
- Sugar, Sugar by The Archies: Provides the exact level of sweet, confectionery joy required for a diet consisting mainly of the four main food groups.
- Walking On Sunshine by Katrina and the Waves: Embodies the manic, skipping-down-the-sidewalk physical joy that Buddy brings to every room.
- You're A Mean One, Mr. Grinch by Thurl Ravenscroft: Channels the heavy-duty cynicism of Walter Hobbs before Buddy melts his icy corporate heart.
- Be My Baby by The Ronettes: Lends a grand, romantic wall-of-sound sweetness to Buddy and Jovie's department store romance.
- Mr. Blue Sky by Electric Light Orchestra: A burst of pure, unadulterated melodic sunlight breaking through the grey winter clouds.
- Santa Claus Is Coming To Town by Jackson 5: Brings a youthful, soulful exuberance to the absolute excitement of Santa's impending arrival.
- Here Comes Santa Claus by Gene Autry: A classic touchstone for the timeless magic that keeps the sleigh flying.
