Kelly Clarkson gave considered one of Billy Joel‘s many basic songs a spin for the Wednesday (March 15) episode of her namesake discuss present, choosing the Piano Man’s 1978 observe “My Life” for this system’s Kellyoke phase.
Accompanied by her band Y’all, the American Idol alum injected the favored observe along with her signature belt and gorgeous vibrato, and even gave the digital camera a realizing wink whereas singing her rendition.
“I don’t want you to fret for me ’trigger I’m alright/ I don’t need you to inform me it’s time to come back dwelling/ I don’t care what you say anymore that is my life/ Go forward with your individual life depart me alone,” The Voice coach sang on the refrain.
“My Life” was launched as the primary single from Joel’s sixth studio album, 52nd Road. The observe made its debut on the Billboard Hot 100 in November 1978, and peaked at No. 3 on the all-genre tally in January 1979. The observe spent 18 weeks on the Scorching 100. 52nd Road was a smash, spending a complete of 76 weeks on the Billboard 200, eight of which had been on the prime of the chart.
Up to now few weeks, Clarkson has lined Smashing Pumpkins’ “1979,” Death Cab for Cutie’s “You Are a Tourist” and extra.
Watch Kelly Clarkson tackle Billy Joel’s “My Life” within the video above.