After releasing a solo version of her track ‘The Hardest Part’, Olivia Dean invited Leon Bridges to perform a live duet of the song, and together the pair accidentally made a version that is ten times better than the original! The duet instantly went viral, reaching millions of viewers in a matter of weeks, and fans have flocked to Dean’s social media to profess their love for the new version of this stunning track.
Featuring stripped-back instrumentation and a seriously emotive rendition courtesy of both vocalists, the duet is enough to bring a tear to your eye, with Olivia projecting her stunning, soulful tones and Leon bringing his pitch-perfect harmonies. The result is a truly spine-tingling duet that will have you hooked from the first few seconds, drawing you in with its emotive lyrics and intimate feel.
Olivia herself was clearly both humbled and honored to have Leon, an obvious musical inspiration of hers, featuring on one of her tracks. She took to social media to talk about releasing the special version of the track, saying: “I can’t believe the hardest part came out 3 years ago!! This song really changed my life and holds a special place in my heart. I put together a little EP to celebrate her, featuring a very special guest Mr Leon Bridges. I am such a big fan!”.
If you’re a big fan of Olivia’s, meanwhile, you’ll no doubt already know the original version of ‘The Hardest Part’. If not, you really need to check it out; although here at the Music Man we definitely prefer the new version with Leon Bridges, this is not to say that the original is not a work of art in itself. Indeed, alongside its slick and retro music video, the original version of the track surely has to be one of the most beautiful pop songs of the last five years.
If you didn’t know it already, hopefully the above videos have proven to you that Olivia Dean is one of the brightest stars on the pop music scene at the moment. Her track ‘The Hardest Part’ clearly works with numerous arrangements, whether that’s as a lush pop ballad or a stripped-back duet with Leon Bridges.
Olivia Dean’s collaboration with Leon Bridges on ‘The Hardest Part’ has created a breathtakingly beautiful version that resonates deeply with listeners. Their heartfelt performance and undeniable chemistry have captivated audiences worldwide. To uncover more about Olivia’s journey and this remarkable duet, explore the links provided below.