{"id":334,"date":"2017-09-01T15:00:00","date_gmt":"2017-09-01T15:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aqipa-pure.klixpert.io\/?p=334"},"modified":"2023-01-16T08:42:42","modified_gmt":"2023-01-16T08:42:42","slug":"best-radio-1-live-lounge-covers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/www.pure.com\/en-gb\/music\/best-radio-1-live-lounge-covers\/","title":{"rendered":"The 9 best Radio 1 Live Lounge covers"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>We just love BBC Radio 1. There\u2019s many reasons for this, ranging from their incredible roster of DJs to an impeccable, always on-point playlist. But what we love the most about the station is the hallowed Live Lounge \u2013 where some of the biggest artists from around the world step out of their comfort zone to take on a daring cover version. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So you could understand our joy when we discovered that September is Live Lounge Month at the station, with guests including Foo Fighters, Stormzy, Lorde, Jay Z and many more huge names. To celebrate, we\u2019ve decided to take a trip down the Live Lounge archive to reveal our top ten performances!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you agree with our choices, or think we\u2019ve missed out a gem, comment below or on social media.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"hx wp-block-heading\">1. Arctic Monkeys \u2013 Hold On, We&#8217;re Going Home (Drake cover) <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"preview\"><div class=\"label\"><\/div><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Arctic Monkeys - Hold On, We&#039;re Going Home (Drake) in the Live Lounge\" src=\"https:\/\/img.youtube.com\/vi\/RvA3q0ZU-NQ\/maxresdefault.jpg\"\/><\/div><iframe title=\"Arctic Monkeys - Hold On, We&#039;re Going Home (Drake) in the Live Lounge\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/RvA3q0ZU-NQ?feature=oembed\"  allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">[]<\/script>\n\n\n<p>When the world\u2019s biggest indie group decided to take on a summer smash hit by the world\u2019s biggest hip-hop star, we just knew sparks were going to fly! Alex Turner\u2019s moves may be verging on \u2018uncle at wedding\u2019 territory, but Arctic Monkeys\u2019 sultry spin on this Drake classic gives the original more than a run for its money. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"hx wp-block-heading\">2. Ed Sheeran \u2013 Dirrty (Christina Aguilera cover)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"preview\"><div class=\"label\"><\/div><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Ed Sheeran covers Christina Aguilera&#039;s Dirrty in the Live Lounge\" src=\"https:\/\/img.youtube.com\/vi\/Pf_ldxntwJg\/maxresdefault.jpg\"\/><\/div><iframe title=\"Ed Sheeran covers Christina Aguilera&#039;s Dirrty in the Live Lounge\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Pf_ldxntwJg?feature=oembed\"  allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">[]<\/script>\n\n\n<p>Ed Sheeran has quite the reputation when it comes to cover versions, but this one is easily our favourite. Armed with his guitar and a seriously tight backing group, he somehow transformed Christina\u2019s scandalous 2002 single into a laid-back jam that just oozes with soul. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"hx wp-block-heading\">3. Slaves \u2013 Shutdown (Skepta cover)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"preview\"><div class=\"label\"><\/div><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Slaves - Shutdown (Skepta cover in the Live Lounge)\" src=\"https:\/\/img.youtube.com\/vi\/06vwuE2G53E\/maxresdefault.jpg\"\/><\/div><iframe title=\"Slaves - Shutdown (Skepta cover in the Live Lounge)\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/06vwuE2G53E?feature=oembed\"  allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">[]<\/script>\n\n\n<p>Proving that punk and grime music share a similar DIY ethos, Slaves tore the roof off the live lounge with a bruising rendition of a Skepta anthem. The rapper was so impressed by the cover that he even joined the band for a live performance of the track at Radio 1\u2019s Big Weekend in 2015. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"hx wp-block-heading\">4. Sam Smith \u2013 Fast Car (Tracy Chapman) <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"preview\"><div class=\"label\"><\/div><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Sam Smith - Fast Car (Tracy Chapman cover in the Live Lounge)\" src=\"https:\/\/img.youtube.com\/vi\/rkWN6SnGaTo\/maxresdefault.jpg\"\/><\/div><iframe title=\"Sam Smith - Fast Car (Tracy Chapman cover in the Live Lounge)\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/rkWN6SnGaTo?feature=oembed\"  allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">[]<\/script>\n\n\n<p>You could ask Sam Smith to sing the alphabet and it would still probably sound incredible. So when he decided to take on Tracy Chapman\u2019s gorgeous, seminal track, it was essentially a match made in heaven. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"hx wp-block-heading\">5. Craig David \u2013 Love Yourself (Justin Bieber cover) <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"preview\"><div class=\"label\"><\/div><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Craig David - Love Yourself (Justin Bieber cover in the Live Lounge)\" src=\"https:\/\/img.youtube.com\/vi\/23wj7iXnYnA\/maxresdefault.jpg\"\/><\/div><iframe title=\"Craig David - Love Yourself (Justin Bieber cover in the Live Lounge)\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/23wj7iXnYnA?feature=oembed\"  allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">[]<\/script>\n\n\n<p>On his miraculous comeback path, the Fill Me In garage mogul, Craig David, drove the hype machine into a frenzy with his incredible take on a huge Bieber hit. While we all knew about his flawless singing talent, it was the quickfire rap verse that left us all completely floored! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"hx wp-block-heading\">6. Taylor Swift \u2013 Riptide (Vance Joy cover) <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"preview\"><div class=\"label\"><\/div><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Taylor Swift covers Vance Joy&#039;s Riptide in the Live Lounge\" src=\"https:\/\/img.youtube.com\/vi\/2GGRdwfhl-U\/maxresdefault.jpg\"\/><\/div><iframe title=\"Taylor Swift covers Vance Joy&#039;s Riptide in the Live Lounge\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/2GGRdwfhl-U?feature=oembed\"  allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">[]<\/script>\n\n\n<p>Showing that simplicity is sometimes key, Swift\u2019s stripped-back performance lets her angelic vocals take centre stage. Revealing a vulnerable side to herself, the cover was a beautiful reminder of just how talented a performer the Shake It Off star is. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"hx wp-block-heading\">7. Jason Derulo \u2013 Royals (Lorde cover)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"preview\"><div class=\"label\"><\/div><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Jason Derulo covers Lorde&#039;s Royals in the Live Lounge\" src=\"https:\/\/img.youtube.com\/vi\/mCYud6IMtL8\/sddefault.jpg\"\/><\/div><iframe title=\"Jason Derulo covers Lorde&#039;s Royals in the Live Lounge\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/mCYud6IMtL8?feature=oembed\"  allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">[]<\/script>\n\n\n<p>In a huge departure from his usually flamboyant style, Jason Derulo graced the Live Lounge with a pared back iteration of Lorde\u2019s breakthrough track. Putting a real emphasis on his impressive vocals, without the assistance of autotune, he even somehow refrained from singing has name at the start! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"hx wp-block-heading\">8. Hozier \u2013 Problem (Ariana Grande cover) <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"preview\"><div class=\"label\"><\/div><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Hozier - Problem (Ariana Grande cover in the Live Lounge)\" src=\"https:\/\/img.youtube.com\/vi\/i5svYq7HZ1Y\/maxresdefault.jpg\"\/><\/div><iframe title=\"Hozier - Problem (Ariana Grande cover in the Live Lounge)\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/i5svYq7HZ1Y?feature=oembed\"  allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">[]<\/script>\n\n\n<p>In just under four minutes of pure genius, Hozier transformed an admittedly generic pop song into a mesmerising, gospel-tinged masterpiece. If that wasn\u2019t enough, the Irish troubadour also managed to interpose a verse from Warren G\u2019s old-school hip-hop anthem, Regulate <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"hx wp-block-heading\">9. Kings of Leon \u2013 Dancing On My Own (Robyn cover) <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"preview\"><div class=\"label\"><\/div><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Kings Of Leon cover Robyn&#039;s Dancing On My Own\" src=\"https:\/\/img.youtube.com\/vi\/aQ-vU28uPb0\/sddefault.jpg\"\/><\/div><iframe title=\"Kings Of Leon cover Robyn&#039;s Dancing On My Own\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/aQ-vU28uPb0?feature=oembed\"  allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">[]<\/script>\n\n\n<p>These Nashville rockers know a thing or two when it comes to belting out an anthem, so it came as no surprise when they absolutely slayed this Robyn classic. With a brooding build-up of swooning guitars playing backdrop to Caleb Followill\u2019s emotionally charged vocal rendition, this is a truly seismic performance from Kings of Leon. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We just love BBC Radio 1. There\u2019s many reasons for this, ranging from their incredible roster of DJs to an impeccable, always on-point playlist. But what we love the most about the station is the hallowed Live Lounge \u2013 where some of the biggest artists from around the world step out of their comfort zone to take on a daring cover version. 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