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When can you change the lyrics in song covers? Ask Kelly Clarkson | Rebecca Shaw
I’m usually opposed to replacing words when an artist covers a song – but there is room in my heart for satisfying revenge
I have been a fan of Kelly for a long time, since the original 2002 American Idol days, back when we used to vote via homing pigeons. So the other day when I was served a link by my algorithm waiter to Kelly covering Chappell Roan’s Karma Is My Kink, I eagerly clicked. A great example is Luke Combs, a huge bearded country singer, covering Tracy Chapman’s Fast Car and singing the line “You still ain’t got a job.
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