Meghan Trainor Covers The ‘Friends’ Theme Song For Its 25th Anniversary

the initial episode of the classic TV sitcom Friends aired on September 22, 1994. 25 years later and it's still a reigning cultural phenomenon that deserves all the celebrations that it gets. For its 25th anniversary, Meghan Trainor has released a cover of the show's epic, unforgettable theme song, "I'll Be There For You," which captures the spirit of the original while also giving it a update. Trainor, a serious fan of the show, does the song, and the show, justice.


When the Rembrandts sang the song 25 years back (the track was co-written by the musical group, songwriter Alee Willis, Friends creators Marta Kauffman and David Crane, and Kauffman's spouse Michael Skloff) , they couldn't have known how iconic and memorable the song would grow to be over the course of the show's ten seasons. Reviving the nostalgia and pushing it in a slightly faster new direction, Trainor stepped into the shoes that they left beyond and brought her own distinct flavor. Her version is more delicate, while still reminding us of that epic beginning centered around the water fountain. She revealed to Rolling Stone that the recording process was a crowd teamwork. "I actually cut the vocals in my backyard in my studio, with my little brother, my older brother, my spouse, and my best friend," she said. This new version is the ideal way to celebrate the show's history and lays the groundwork for it to be around for at least another 25 years.


When the song was released on Sunday, the Empire State Building was lit up with red, blue, and yellow lights to pay homage to the iconic Friends logo. Another awesome 25th anniversary experience involved Google search results any time the business created an interactive ad experience for the show's most diehard fans.


Watch Trainor's awesome cover of "I'll Be There For You" up above.