Fans knew they were in for a good time when Jimmy Fallon brought together a number of stars to cover Kelly Clarkson’s hit ‘Since U Been Gone.’ The guests included Kelly herself, along with Shaquille O’Neal, Rachel Brosnahan, John Oliver, Meghan Trainor, Mumford & Sons, and Anthony Anderson, with Jimmy Fallon and The Roots joining in as well. Despite the caliber of the artists involved, Music Man readers will notice as soon as they hear the cover that something doesn’t sound quite right.
If something sounds off, that’s because everyone involved was wearing a set of headphones with ‘Since U Been Gone’ playing at full volume, so nobody could hear themselves sing. The result is a hilariously off-key cover of the song, with passionate but undoubtedly wobbly singing. One online viewer commented, “Now I just want to see Kelly and Meghan sing this,” as they were the only two who managed to stay in tune throughout the performance. John Oliver, on the other hand…
It felt like a breath of fresh air to listen to this ridiculous cover. Don’t get me wrong, I love seeking out music performances with high production values and impressive vocals, but I also found it really refreshing to hear this group of artists just letting loose and having fun together. It’s easy to get lost in the search for perfection while forgetting to have fun. Next time I feel silly singing along with my headphones, I will definitely take comfort in remembering this video.
It’s not the first time Kelly Clarkson has appeared on The Tonight Show and proved that she doesn’t take herself too seriously. In 2017, Kelly gave another performance of ‘Since U Been Gone,’ only this time, she was challenged to sing it backwards. What followed was a wobbly rendition of the song as Kelly stumbled her way through it. It’s clear from their response that the audience found the performance both hilarious and impressive, considering she actually managed to get through the song.
Kelly Clarkson is a big favorite among our Music Man readers, as fans flock to hear her latest jaw-dropping performance on Kellyoke or listen to her go toe to toe with some of the greats on a duet. While her live performances are always mind-blowing to listen to, it makes for a refreshing treat to see her in these more laid-back performances, especially with so many others on board to join in. Who knew that listening to a group of people singing badly could end up being so much fun?