“Shallow” is probably the song you’ve heard more than any song ever and it’s only been out for six months. The cultural impact it’s had, along with how well it’s now known, is interesting considering it’s not even the best song from the film. Nevertheless, it’s been covered left and right. Conor Oberst and Phoebe Bridgers, for example, offered up a superb indie version, and even WWE stars Finn Bálor and Elias performed a pretty spirited version of the Lady Gaga/Bradley Cooper tune. Now, Lizzo has jumped on a cover, breathing new life into a track that many might deem tired.
If you don’t know, Lizzo is a vibrant rapper and singer who plays the flute with more soul than Ron Burgundy. She speaks her mind and has a strong voice—in both her words and vocals—and she’s using it to belt out a new version of “Shallow” that might surprise you. She brought it to SiriusXM, giving a memorable performance of the Oscar-winning cut.