Olivia Rodrigo and Jacob Collier just surprised fans with an early Christmas present, sharing an a cappella cover of a Christmas classic with harmonies so rich that even one of Gen Z’s biggest pop star heroes couldn’t believe his ears.
In a video posted by Collier on Monday, December 8, Rodrigo kicks things off by saying in a heartfelt voice, “Hi, Jacob! How are you?”
She then launches into a smooth, pitch-perfect rendition of Bing Crosby’s holiday classic “I’ll Be Home for Christmas,” which dates back to the 1940s but only recently peaked at No. 50 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 2021. Rodrigo’s video is quickly surrounded by numerous clips of the English musical genius singing backing vocals, layered to create perfect, jaw-dropping harmonies.
“I’ll be home for Christmas/You can plan on me,” the two sing. “Please have snow and mistletoe/And presents under the tree.”
“I’ll be home for Christmas with my dear friend @oliviarodrigo,” Collier wrote in her caption, adding a festive Christmas tree emoji.
Fans in the comments were deeply impressed by the performance, including Rodrigo’s idol, Sheryl Crow. “Ok MIND BLOWN,” the rock star wrote in the replies.
THE High School Musical: The Musical: The Series The former student has long known how much she loves Crow. The two women crossed paths Billboardat the 2022 Women in Music Awards, where Crow awarded Rodrigo the title of Woman of the Year.
“Sheryl, I’m a huge fan of you and your writing and I’m so grateful that you’re here,” Rodrigo said in his acceptance speech. “It really means the world.”
The “Drivers License” singer returned the favor by helping to induct Crow into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2023. “It was an honor to join Sheryl on stage,” Rodrigo said. Billboard in a statement at the time. “She is as kind as she is talented and I feel so lucky to have been able to be a part of celebrating such a legend.”
“She’s the real deal. She’s valuable,” Crow said of Rodrigo in 2023 on Tonight’s show. “She’s a great songwriter. She doesn’t seem affected by all this at all, you know? When I was 19 – her age – I was like, ‘How do you fill out this college application?!’
Watch Rodrigo and Collier’s rendition of “I’ll Be Home for Christmas” below.
