Dua Lipa Performs New Cover of Arlo Parks’ ‘Eugene’
Dua Lipa has performed a stunning rendition to Arlo Parks’ song “Eugene.” Lipa performed the single during her BBC Radio 1 Live Lounge performance. Apart from “Eugene,” she also performed tracks “We’re Good” and “Hallucinate” off her pop masterpiece, Future Nostalgia.
“Eugene” had been one of the earlier singles off Parks’ debut LP Collapsed in Sunbeams. The beautiful performance had been praised by Parks herself, who tweeted, “IM ABSOLUTELY FLOORED! Dua, I literally felt like I was levitating listening to you covering Eugene.” She revealed how this tune emerged from her living room and has now reached incredible heights with Lipa’s pop stardom. Parks writing the word “levitating” also gives a nod to Lipa’s song of the same name. It was a nice moment to see incredible female artists supporting one another.
IM ABSOLUTELY FLOORED! Dua, I literally felt like I was levitating listening to you covering Eugene on the @BBCR1 live lounge 😟 what a special moment for a quiet, intensely personal tune that was written in a living room!! @DUALIPA you are a star – I’m grinning so big rn x pic.twitter.com/OREknK3waM
— Arlo Parks (@arloparks) April 19, 2021
Fans of both Lipa and Parks have praised the cover. “Eugene” by Parks is amazing already, but having Lipa cover the song only added to the magic of music. Fans stormed social media to obsess over the cover like Parks.
That Dua Lipa live lounge cover of Arlo Parks’ Eugene is just 😍
— Corey Terrett (@terrettcorey) April 19, 2021
eugene by arlo parks is already wonderful… but dua lipa singing it in her lower register is everything to me
— brynn | citrine cowgirl (@1_800_honeybaby) April 20, 2021
Arlo Parks is an accomplished poet and musician. Collapsed in Sunbeams was released in January, receiving incredible reviews. This debut LP has received support from the likes of Dua Lipa, Billie Eilish, Lily Allen, and Michelle Obama, among many others. Parks cannot believe she has these celebrity fans who have also inspired her own music.
arlo parks . billie eilish. black dog. lyrics . pic.twitter.com/2eYDfzv3gv
— maya! ☆ (@rebornrosess) January 15, 2021
Parks will be embarking on a North American Tour to promote her debut album. The British singer-songwriter has always wanted to come to North America, and her tickets are selling out fast. Above all, she is grateful to meet the many faces who love her and support her music.
ahhhh North America – I can’t believe we are almost sold out – thank y’all so much. Only DC, Detroit, Phoenix and Dallas angels left! Grab your tickets quick!! https://t.co/TBcIrJT1Lu pic.twitter.com/uVBxM471nh
— Arlo Parks (@arloparks) April 21, 2021
Be sure to stream Collapsed in Sunbeams on all music platforms. Dua Lipa’s stunning rendition can be heard below.
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