Rihanna Performs “Umbrella” With Klaxons At 2008 Brits
What? Just because 2007 ended, you were ready to put “Umbrella” behind you? Not yet, amigo. At last night’s 2008 Brit Awards, Rihanna once again performed her chart-topper with The Klaxons accompanied by an impressive Daft Punk-meets-Tron light show. Rihanna enjoyed the Klaxons treatment of her song so much, she is also considering releasing it as a single. Check out the video and song below.
MP3:
Rihanna & The Klaxons - “Umbrella” (Live @ 2008 Brits)
VIDEO:
- The Last Shadow Puppets Cover Rihanna’s “S.O.S.”
- The Honorary Title Covers Alicia Keys’ “No One”
- Liam Finn Performs “Second Chance” On The Late Show
DAMN! You really CAN polish a turd.
All this time I thought it was a metaphor.
If anyone would like the Mark Ronson medley from the Brits, it’s on my blog - http://keephopeinside.blogspot.com/2008/02/klaxons-vs-rihanna.html
[...] Before releasing her her double Grammy-grabbing single “No One,” Alicia Keys explained that the song was about her decision to retreat from the obligations of stardom when she found out a loved one was in need of care. Backed by just his acoustic guitar, The Honorary Title’s Jarrod Gorbel recently recorded an emo-folkie cover of the song. Obviously recognizing the fine line between his painful R&B source material and emo, Gorbel goes all earnest on the track and amps up the sore heart lyrics. What? You wanted another cover of “Umbrella”? [...]