"Frozen" Had All Of Us In A Chokehold So, It's Time To Rank 14 Of The Best "Let It Go" Covers From 10 Years Ago

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Can't hold it back anymore.

It's been just over a decade since Frozen changed pop culture forever. You couldn't go anywhere without seeing a kid dressed as Elsa or hearing the soundtrack playing over a phone/loud speaker.

If you ask me, this movie prompted the rise of iPad kids. They were so baffled by Anna's hasty promise of commitment to Hans, that they needed to watch the screen closely to find out what happened next. 

In 2014, shortly after the film's release the year before, YouTube was flooded with covers, remakes and reimaginings of the key song "Let It Go". So, we rounded up some of the most viewed renditions from that year and ranked them, because y'know...nostalgia*.

*But also because 10 years on, Idina Menzel's smash hit is finally Diamond-Certified (AKA sold at least 10 million copies). Here we go: 

14. "A Frozen Father" by Hip to Be Dad ("Let It Go" Dad Parody)

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Parents everywhere probably felt just like this fed-up father when the original song was sweeping the globe. His frustration was felt throughout this parody. We hope that his kids have stopped singing the song now but have instead moved onto something like "We Don't Talk About Bruno" from Disney's Encanto

12. "Let It Go" by Maddie Wilson

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Maddie's cover wasn't about a snowy set or stacked harmonies. It aimed to inspire and encourage people to let go of the things holding them back. Feels ahead of its time. 

11. "Let It Go" by AHMIR (R&B Group Cover)

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If you thought that the song couldn't get more emotional and dramatic, think again. The vibe is boyband. There's even an original bridge that they've written in there that makes this rendition feel fitting for a Dreamworks Animation film. 

10. "Let It Go" by Anthem Lights

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Anthem Lights surprised us here and not just with the snow! They gave us not one but two covers mashed up — Idina Menzel's "Let It Go" and "Don't Stop Believin'" by Journey. Someone call the producers of Glee, we just figured out what the New Directions are going to sing at sectionals. 

9. "Let It Go" by Pentatonix (Yule Log Audio)

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This "Let It Go" version may not have the Pentatonix in the video but they still delivered. Someone give the low bass vocalist a freaking medal because are you hearing that? It's so encapsulating. #PitchPerfect

8. "Let It Go" by The Beef Sands

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Hoping this one won some Country Music Awards because it certainly kept our interest. The set design and costume are signalling MONEY. If there was a wild west version of Frozen, this cover would be the icing on the cake. It even has a harmonica in it, the perfect country touch. 

7. "Let It Go" by Sungha Jung

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Just a man, his guitar and a dream. Sungha Jung has a knack for making everything sooooo calming and this is no different. He doesn't sing, just plucks the strings and let's them do the talking. 

6. "Let It Go" by Celine Tam

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She's a star! At just six years old, Celine Tam gave us a passionate cover of "Let It Go" and she made it look so easy. So much passion, so much cuteness. 

5. "Let It Go/Let Her Go" by Sam Tsui (Frozen/Passenger Mashup)

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Sam Tsui, a mashup and a piano? That's peak 2014. The overlord of covers presented us with this Passenger/Idina Menzel mashup many moons ago and yes, it still lives in our heads rent free. 

4. "I Don't Know" by University of Chicago Pritzker School Of Medicine

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Look, this would be great on a musical episode of Grey's Anatomy. They might be studying medicine but the main vocalist should consider a career switch. She brings the same whimsical but strong energy as Idina Menzel throughout the entire parody. 

3. Disney and Pixar Sings "Let It Go" by Brian Hull

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Brian Hull shows off his immense impression talent with this cover. How he manages to switch between so many characters without hesitation is so impressive. You have to agree that they're pretty accurate at that.

2. "Let It Go" by Alex Boyé ft. One Voice Children's Choir (Africanized Tribal Cover)

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The harmonies? The set design???? Hello! What a sight to behold. 

Alex Boye explains in the video's description that upon hearing "Let It Go" for the first time, he immediately though that he needed to "Africanize" it. This rendition preserves the original but adds a twist with the traditional percussion elements and rhythmic harmonies. And this was made 10 years ago, imagine what it would look like today!

1. And finally, "Let It Go" and Vivaldi's Winter by The Piano Guys

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Where are they getting this budget? Who is building this literally icy oasis? Is this real? How do we visit it? So. Many. Questions. This mash up combines Menzel's song with a Vivaldi classic and does a bloody good job at it. It doesn't even someone singing. The cello and piano are enough to keep us listening. 

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