Hailee Steinfeld Will Have a Hold on You in ‘Magic’ Cover of The Cars for ‘Hexed’ Movie: Listen
The star also voices the lead role in the upcoming film.
Hailee Steinfeld is adding a touch of enchantment to her role in Disney's upcoming animated film Hexed, lending her vocals to a cover of The Cars' hit "Magic." The singer/actress released the enchanting version of the song ahead of the movie's premiere on November 25. Steinfeld's bright vocals give the 1980s classic a new pop sheen, with lyrics like "Just a little bit of magic pulls me through," and "I've got a hold on you."
The voice cast of Hexed includes Steinfeld, alongside Rashida Jones, Jodie Foster, Walton Goggins, Tracey Ullman, and Stephen Fry. The whimsical story follows a girl named Billie Doe, voiced by Steinfeld, as she discovers her untapped magical abilities and embarks on a spectacle-filled journey through the witch realm of Hexe.
The Cars' "Magic" reached No. 12 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1984, but the Boston rock band has had multiple top 10 hits, including "Drive" (No. 3), "Shake It Up" (No. 4), "You Might Think" (No. 7), and "Tonight She Comes" (No. 7). Steinfeld has also had chart success with five entries on the Hot 100, including her 2016 collaboration with Grey and Zedd, "Starving," which peaked at No. 12.
Steinfeld has found a new way to express herself by recording music in collaboration with the films she stars in. She previously released "Dangerous" for Sinners in April of the previous year. In an interview with Billboard, Steinfeld expressed her excitement about blending music and acting, stating, "Blending music and acting like this feels like the fullest expression of who I am."
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