The Pussycat Dolls Take On "Jai Ho"

I'm a big fan of Bollywood (or "filmi") music, so I was intrigued (and admittedly a bit incredulous) when I heard that the Pussycat Dolls were recording a version of A.R. Rahman's Oscar-winning "Jai Ho" (from the Slumdog Millionaire soundtrack).

Now that the PCD single has hit the airwaves, I have to say that I'm pleasantly surprised.  Slick and radio-friendly, the PCD's version actually works for them, although this might be due in part to A.R. Rahman's skill as a composer--he collaborated on the remix (and the original melody is irresistibly hooky).

Check out a video of the PCD performing "Jai Ho! (You Are My Destiny)" live, then watch a video of A.R. Rahman (and his backup singers) performing the original version of the song. 

Which do you prefer? 

-- Bri Nguyen

Comments

[Beth on May 20, 2009 at 09:55 AM]

Much prefer the original - A.R. Rahman's voice is a beautiful addition, and it's about the song...not about the PCD's "please-look-at-me-aren't-I-BEAUTIFUL" nonsense.