Wicked fans who love to sing along to the musical film are getting an early Christmas present: A sing-along version of the soundtrack was released Friday.
The sing-along version of Wicked: The Soundtrack features the 11 tracks without the lead vocals, though the orchestra and background vocals are the same as the soundtrack. It was released digitally by Universal Pictures, Republic Records and Verve Records.
The press release for the announcement reads: “It’s the perfect opportunity for Wicked fans to flex their vocal muscles and become their own favorite lead vocalists on the soundtrack. The sing-along soundtrack provides all citizens of Oz the unique ability to sing their favorite Wicked songs with the film’s cinematic orchestra and cast of background vocalists.”
“I’m really glad we’re able to provide these full and authentic tracks for people to sing along to, whether they’re singing beautifully or just yowling happily to themselves. It’s meaningful to me that so many people seem to want …