After seeing Pink and Kelly Clarkson perform “What About Us,” we’re ready for a joint album from the two singers. During an appearance on “The Kelly Clarkson Show,” Pink sat down with the host to discuss the poetry behind her lyrics and perform some of her hit songs. The hour-long segment, titled “Songs and Stories,” will air on February 6.
Before Clarkson joined Pink for a stripped-back acoustic version of “What About Us,” which appeared on Pink’s 2017 album “Beautiful Trauma,” she asked what inspired the undeniably political song. “We’re not listening to each other right now,” Pink said. “People are forgotten. People are excluded and their rights are trampled on simply because a group of people don’t believe in them,” she continued, emphasizing that her own voice matters and she will. anything she can to use it to amplify other voices.
His strong voice was undeniably prominent in the emotional duet with Clarkson. Unlike the show’s famous segment, “Kellyoke” — which has included guests like Sam Smith, Dolly Parton and Dwayne Johnson, and usually puts Clarkson’s larger-than-life voice on full display — her vocals happily took the seat. rear of Pink in this duet. For a much softer version of the inclusive anthem, which originally featured electronic keys, soft drums and dance beats, the veteran cover artist and his guest simply sang on an acoustic guitar for this rendition. . Watch the preview for Pink’s full “Songs and Stories” segment above.
