Kelly’s Effortless High Notes Are Whitney-Level, Captivating Audiences With Old-School Talent
The collaboration between Lady Gaga and Kelly Clarkson on “Shallow” is an unexpected delight. Originally a powerhouse hit from Gaga and Bradley Cooper, Clarkson’s addition takes the song to an extraordinary level of harmony and depth.
A talented YouTuber, Blighght, masterfully combined live renditions from Gaga and Clarkson, creating a mashup that’s convincingly authentic. I only realized it was a clever edit after reading the video description, given how effortlessly their voices meld together. This unique rendition has garnered over 4.6 million views on YouTube, as showcased here:
The mashup kicks off with Clarkson’s subtle and heartfelt opening verse, followed by Gaga maintaining the mellow mood while accompanying herself on the piano. The dynamic shifts as they alternate in the pre-chorus with powerful vocals, culminating in a mesmerizing harmonious chorus.
The synergy of Gaga and Clarkson’s vocal prowess on this track is a real auditory delight, with Blighght’s arrangement making it seem as though they were destined to perform this song together. A live collaboration between the two would be phenomenal, given their undeniable vocal chemistry. Below is the full performance of Clarkson’s cover of “Shallow,” performed live in Green Bay, Wisconsin:
Clarkson has a gift for choosing covers that resonate with her style, and her rendition of “Shallow” is no exception, captivating her audience in Green Bay. She expressed her admiration for the original Gaga-Cooper performance and humorously noted the absence of a Bradley Cooper equivalent in her performance. Clarkson highlighted the similarities and differences between herself and Gaga, particularly their shared passion for music, and recounted a warm memory of Gaga’s graciousness early in her career.
Despite the contrast between the country-pop essence of “Shallow” and Gaga’s dance-pop repertoire, the song remains one of Gaga’s most iconic tracks, leading her Spotify streams with over 2.2 billion listens, significantly outpacing other hits like “Poker Face.”
