An ordinary day amid the chaos of the New York Subway took a surprising turn. Without warning, Michael Bublé appeared out of nowhere alongside the vocal group, “Naturally 7” and delivered an impromptu a capella performance. They stunning performance of “Who’s Lovin’ You” transformed the subway station into a concert hall, turning the normal commute quickly into a once-in-a-lifetime moment, that left everyone in awe.
Buble’s subway performance of “Who’s Lovin’ You” instantly went viral, gaining 5.6 million views online! “Naturally 7” made the song sound even better, adding kind of a soulful, gospel-like quality that made the moment unforgetabble. It was truly a next-level perfromance, turning a regular subway ride into a memorable one, captivating everyone who witnessed it.
Michael Bublé Sings in NYC Subway [Extra]
Michael Bublé loves surprising his fans with unexpected performances, and he was super excited about this one. After he finished singing, he said, “That was the coolest thing ever. That is when you know youve made it. Singing in the NewYork subway is something that’s been done for years-and-years. I feel like thats the most-authentic, organic way to make music. You see some of the greatest musicians in the world come down here and play.” How awesome is that?
He also talked about how the subway’s design helped the music sound great. He mentioned, “With the tiles, you get this great bounce. Out-of-all the press I had to do, in Europe andAmerica, this is what I was the most excited about.” And just for fun, he added with a funny accent, “I feel like a real New Yorker now.” Classic Michael!
Michael Bublé – Who’s Lovin’ You [Official Music Video]
Here’s something cool: the acapella version Michael performed in the subway got more than twice as many views on YouTube compared to the studio version! The song “Who’s Lovin’ You” was first written and recorded in 1960 by Smokey Robinson for his group, The Miracles. It talks about a broken relationship and became a hit on its own after being the B-side of “Shop Around.” Many famous artists like The Temptations, The Supremes, and even The Jackson 5 have done their own versions. Remember when a 12-year-old Shaheen Jafargholi sang it at Michael Jackson’s memorial? That was unforgettable.
Who’s loving you – SHAHEEN JAFARGHOLI
Back to Bublé—”Who’s Lovin’ You” is part of his eighth album, To Be Loved. Produced by Bob Rock, the album mixes ten classic songs with four of Michael’s own. No surprise, it became his fourth album in a row to reach the number one spot on the Billboard 200. It was also a hit in the UK and was the third-best-selling album of the year. Not bad at all!
Naturally, 7 joined Michael as the opening act on the To Be Loved Tour, and every night, Michael sang “Who’s Lovin’ You” for his fans. If you want to see more of Michael Bublé’s performances, make sure to subscribe to his YouTube or visit his official website for all the latest updates.
Isn’t it amazing how a surprise subway performance can make such a big splash both on the streets and online? Michael Bublé sure knows how to create unforgettable moments!