Kelly Clarkson
Courtesy ImageKelly Clarkson took a left turn on Thursday's (Oct. 28) Kelly Clarkson Show, covering Radiohead's "Karma Police" for her Kellyoke segment.
In her rendition, Clarkson transforms the haunting and ambient OK Computer single into a captivating ballad, demonstrating her powerful belt and uncanny ability to personalize the alternative rock anthem. Clarkson gives the evocative line "I lost myself" newfound meaning, adding angst to Radiohead's cathartic pleas.
Dressed in a black leather dress with a decorative golden center, Clarkson ended the performance with her signature wailing high note.
American Idol was surely excellent practice for Clarkson, who is no stranger to an expertly delivered cover. Previous Kellyoke performances include songs from artists like Ike and Tina Turner, Depeche Mode, Coldplay and many new and explorative genre-benders for the "Since U Been Gone" singer.
Fans shared their reactions to the new cover on Twitter using the hashtag "Kellyoke," sharing major appreciation for the singer's range and talent.
You can watch Kelly Clarkson's cover of "Karma Police" by Radiohead and listen to the original 1997 track below.
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Charli xcx has added the Music, Fashion, Film B sides “I Keep On Thinking Bout You Every Single Day and Night,” “Playboy Bunny” and “If You Take the Music Then What Has She Got?” to iTunes through a new digital deluxe release titled Music, Fashion, Film (B-Sides Edition).
The three tracks had already been introduced to listeners through Charli’s @b.sides alternative Instagram account. They also appeared as physical B sides on limited edition 7 inch singles for “Rock Music,” “SS26” and “Camera,” as well as in an extensive Music, Fashion, Film box set. However, fans were unable to officially buy them as digital downloads until Sunday, July 26.
Charli previously told her audience that the songs were “never gonna go on streaming … I don’t think,” although she admitted at the time that her decision might eventually change.
“you can call me a hypocrite, i don’t mind,” Charli wrote alongside a winking emoji while announcing Music, Fashion, Film (B-Sides Edition) on Sunday.
Priced at $4.99 on iTunes, the digital collection features all 11 songs from the original Music, Fashion, Film album, along with the three additional B sides and their accompanying music videos.
Explaining her choice further on Instagram, Charli wrote: “i made b sides for each of the songs released ahead of Music, Fashion, Film because it felt natural to pair each songs with a fitting counterpart – something that’s adjacent to the album but not entirely part of it. traditionally, b sides often become fan favorites… and i guess in the case of some of the b sides for this album, that has proven to be true. i felt adamant i wouldn’t put them on streaming because it sort of felt counter intuitive to the whole ethos of those songs, but i know you all really wanted them so i’ve begrudgingly put them on itunes lol.”
Music, Fashion, Film was released on Friday, accompanied by the online premiere of the theatrical short film Charli developed to complement the project.
She will begin a short North American tour supporting Music, Fashion, Film in Philadelphia on Sept. 11. The run will then visit Brooklyn, Toronto, Boston, Washington, D.C., Atlanta, San Diego, Los Angeles, Glendale and Las Vegas.
