Celine Wanyi’s dreamy cover of Billie Eilish’s “Birds Of A Feather” is a major vibe that made everyone’s hearts flutter! Wanyi really leaned into the sweet and romantic side of the hit ballad, which fans said gave off major Disney princess energy! The Hong Kong-based YouTuber performed a touching rendition of the song over a solo piano arrangement, delivering a gentle but heartfelt R&B interpretation with her vocals.
Eilish’s interpretation of the lyrics has a slight dark edge to it, but Wanyi’s version was all about the blissful feeling of falling in love. It’s a beautiful thing, which is no doubt why she racked up 1.8 million views with her cover, surpassing one million views for the first time on her channel. The Music Man was really impressed by not only Wanyi’s calming voice but also her ability to put her own spin on Eilish’s modern classic.
Wanyi uploaded her cover of “Birds Of A Feather” on June 17, 2024, and it became her breakout hit on YouTube. Fans couldn’t get enough of the cover, and added comments such as “Disney Princess vocals on a Billie song?! Only you can give us what we didn’t know we needed” and “The quality of her tone is just impeccable. The airy yet soft tones just complement the song well. This is by far one of the best renditions of this song.”
Wanyi’s profile on YouTube took off after the success of her take on “Birds Of A Feather”. Just a few months later, she scored her second viral hit on the platform, which was her cover of Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars’ hit “Die with a Smile”. Clearly, Wanyi is a true romantic, as she brought an uplifting and sweet vibe to the touching lovers’ ballad. Wanyi again delivered her signature piano R&B style to the song, and this upload is also notable for featuring some epic high-range vocal runs.
Billie Eilish released “Birds of a Feather” on July 2, 2024, as the second single from her third studio album Hit Me Hard and Soft. It probably won’t surprise The Music Man readers to hear that Eilish co-wrote the song with her big bro Finneas O’Connell, who also added a fresh new wave production to the song. Eilish added yet another international smash hit to her discog with “Birds of a Feather.” The song topped the charts in several countries and became the most streamed song of 2024 on Spotify.