As Miley Cyrus transforms herself from Disney Queen to Rock Goddess, one 2020 performance has been sending fans crazy with the festive spirit while showcasing her astounding evolution through nearly two decades on the music scene.
The clip in question – an electric cover of Wham!’s 1984 #1 single, “Last Christmas” – has already amassed over two million views, leaving thousands of viewers stunned at Miley’s musical versatility.
In the performance for Amazon Music, Miley waltzes on stage into an ultra-cluttered and colorful Christmas living room, complete with a fully decked tree, hordes of decorations, clothes scattered and piled like a teenager’s bedroom, and fake snow falling gracefully over the scene.
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Covering her skimpy black crop top and studded mini skirt with an oversized, black leopard print coat, topped with a matching black Santa hat, Miley resurrects the 80s rock aesthetic flawlessly while taking the track straight into the 21st century; her raspy voice and incredible vocal range that of a modern legend.
Music Man readers with a penchant for rock music are bound to be blown away by this cover as Miley’s band transforms the overplayed Wham! hit into one that could feature on Twisted Sister’s hilarious heavy metal Christmas album, “A Twisted Christmas.” Backed by the lush tones of electric guitars, this cover completely dismantles the bittersweet heartbreak of the original, instead served with the diehard passion of actually finding that new “someone special” in time for next Christmas.
Miley’s confident new take on Wham!’s breakup lyrics flares it with the fresh vibe of a feminist anthem, and fans can’t get over how awesome this cover is. From her charisma to her stage presence and iconic voice, viewers have flocked to the comments section to express their shock and surprise. As one viewer pointed out, “Miley can sing every genre. Her voice covers every tonality,” another backed up the unanimous opinion, writing, “She’s truly shown her enormous talent and respect for the legends.”
Miley has been peeling back the last layers of her Disney days these last few years, reinventing herself as the new Queen of rock covers, and the internet has been going wild for it. Her recent hit, “Flowers,” came with the radio-friendly and commercial glaze of any pop #1, but away from her studio recordings, Miley has been breaking down the genre barriers, lending her voice to a vast array of outstanding live rock covers, including The Cranberries’ “Zombie,” Pink Floyd’s “Comfortably Numb,” Blondie’s “Heart Of Glass,” duetting on “Rebel Yell” with Billy Idol and even a shockingly great cover of Led Zeppelin’s “Black Dog.” Check out the Led Zeppelin cover in the second video above!
Miley Cyrus is redefining the holiday season with her captivating rendition of “Last Christmas,” proving her remarkable evolution from Disney royalty to a commanding rock presence. Her festive performance has captivated millions, showcasing her unparalleled musical range. To immerse yourself further in Miley’s incredible journey and explore more of her transformative artistry, check out the links below.