Ella Langley sits in a dark room with just one light on her. She is far away from the big stages and loud crowds. With only her guitar and a microphone, she plays a slow song that sounds very different. She is singing a famous hit by Rick Astley called “Never Gonna Give You Up.”
The room feels very quiet and private while she plays. You can hear every part of her voice as she turns the fast dance song into a soft story. She uses her loud and strong voice to make the words feel heavy and sad.
Been stuck in my head all day
Fans are very happy to see this side of her. One viewer said that they never knew this song could sound so beautiful on a guitar. Another person wrote that her voice gives them chills every single time. People love how she can take a funny internet song and turn it into a real piece of art.
Ella told her fans that she simply could not get this melody out of her head. Because she is a great songwriter, she decided to change it to fit her own style. This was a big change from the original version that came out in 1987. Back then, it was a bright pop song made for dancing.
Rick Astley – Never Gonna Give You Up (Official Video) (4K Remaster)
Most people today know the song as a joke used to trick friends online. Ella ignores the jokes and finds the heart of the music instead. She shows that the song has a great hook that works even without the loud drums. Her version makes you listen to the words in a way the original pop track did not.
This mix of old stories and new sounds is why Ella is a rising star. She grew up in Alabama and now makes hit songs like “You Look Like You Love Me” in Nashville. She is great at making any song feel like it belongs to her. Follow Ella Langley on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube to hear more of her music.