Years & Years has performed and recorded a cover of ‘The Edge of Glory’ for Lady Gaga’s tenth-anniversary album entitled ‘Born This Way Reimagined’, released 25th June 2021.
The Years & Years singer and sole member, Olly Alexander, has taken to his Instagram page to post the news to fans.
The ‘It’s a Sin’ singer has put his unique spin on the original release’s lead single, the singer has taken a different approach than the original which features a big stadium-esque feel. Alexander has infused the song with a dance influence, modernising the feel-good hit for a new generation, whilst keeping the heart thumping appeal which made the single a hymn for self love a decade ago. Alexander’s version is one of four covers in which Gaga has shared with her fans ahead of the album release. Fans will remember that this is not Alexander’s first cover, he famously won the nation’s hearts with his cover performed at this year’s Brit awards.
Gaga’s single was originally released on 11th February 2011, the single quickly became an anthem of empowerment and freedom within the LGBTQIA+ community. The single was not only received with critical acclaim but also reached number three within the UK charts and went on to sell over 10.49 million units worldwide. The single was the lead release from the singer’s album, and now after a decade, the LP is being reconceived for new and old fans. The singer’s re-worked release will see the hit-makers second studio album not only reimagined but will also include the album’s original tracks.
Alexander will be one of many artists in which will be contributing covers to the anniversary edition. Six further artists will provide their own spin on several of the original album’s tracks. The artists will not only be proofing their musical prowess but will also be representing and supporting the LGBTQIA+ community. Artists which have already supplied their own renditions include Kylie Minogue’s cover of the album’s fifth single, ‘Marry The Night’ and country musician Orville Peck’s cover of the album’s title track ‘Born This Way’, repackaged as ‘Born This Way (The Country Road Version)‘.
American rapper, Big Freedia is also among the star-studded list, the artist has covered the album’s second single ‘Judas’, originally released on 15th April 2011. Two more tracks will also be covered on the reimagined album, ‘Highway Unicorn (Road to Love)‘ and the album’s fourth single ‘Yoü and I’, originally released on 23rd August 2011. The artists responsible for these covers are yet to be announced, as well as further details concerning the release.
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