458 - Royals - The CoverUp

The CoverUp by Rich Friedeman

Oct 5, 202622:08Music

Someone far too young to have so much skill and perspective shows up out of nowhere with one of the biggest songs ever recorded, and a cover by a genuinely huge singer. Royals, originally by Lorde, covered by Puddles Pit...

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