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Kelly Clarkson Kicks Off Las Vegas Residency with Jaw-Dropping Harry Styles Cover
What happens when you combine Clarkson's powerhouse vocals with Harry Styles' discography? Chemistry.
Kelly Clarkson is currently in Las Vegas performing her residency, Chemistry: An Intimate Evening (the title's named after her 10th studio album, Chemistry). And The Voice legend is giving fans what they want: a delightful mix of new music, classic hits, and cherished covers à la Kellyoke. A highlight from opening weekend? Clarkson's take on Harry Styles' smash hit "As It Was."
Wearing sequin green and black pants and a dramatic black blazer with shoulder pads, Clarkson looked stunning while jamming onstage, expertly nailing each note of the Styles track.
Just as the catchy bridge concluded, Clarkson shocked the crowd by belting the final chorus with expert precision. Not only that, but she added an amazing key change.
Watch Clarkson's performance of "As It Was" here.
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About "As It Was" by Harry Styles
"As It Was" has been a hit since its 2022 release from Styles' third studio album, Harry's House. That year, Styles earned the award for Favorite Pop Song at the American Music Awards for "As It Was," in addition to Song of the Year at the 2023 Brit Awards 2023.
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"As It Was" by Harry Styles lyrics
Holdin' me back
Gravity's holdin' me back
I want you to hold out the palm of your hand
Why don't we leave it at that?
Nothin' to say
When everything gets in the way
Seems you cannot be replaced
And I'm the one who will stay, oh
In this world, it's just us
You know it's not the same as it was
In this world, it's just us
You know it's not the same as it was
As it was, as it was
You know it's not the same
Answer the phone
"Harry, you're no good alone
Why are you sittin' at home on the floor?
What kind of pills are you on?"
Ringin' the bell
And nobody's comin' to help
Your daddy lives by himself
He just wants to know that you're well, oh
In this world, it's just us
You know it's not the same as it was
In this world, it's just us
You know it's not the same as it was
As it was, as it was
You know it's not the same
Go home, get ahead, light-speed internet
I don't wanna talk about the way that it was
Leave America, two kids follow her
I don't wanna talk about who's doin' it first
As it was
You know it's not the same as it was
As it was, as it was
