SINGLE REVIEW: Sarah Darling’s ‘California Gurls’ Cover

In another release off her stunning Campfire Sessions covers project American singer/songwriter Sarah Darling has shared her breathtaking version of Katy Perry’s global smash-hit ‘California Gurls’ with her rendition totally breaking down the pop banger into a stunning instrumental offering.

Teaming up with renowned producer Cheyenne Medders, Darling reimagines the anthemic, tongue-in-cheek track to bring a new country balance that totally rejuvenates the chart hit whilst allowing the Iowa native the chance to truly let her divine vocal shine like never before as she brings a dose of summer to this cold October.

This is never a song you’d expect to hear in a country music setting but the way Sarah Darling has pared ‘California Gurls’ back is awe-inspiring and bringing a little Fleetwood Mac magic to the sultry chorus is a genius move from the adopted Brit as she delivers one of the most impressive covers of 2020.

Sarah Darling is one of this generations finest singer/songwriters and with this incredible rendition of Katy Perry’s glossy pop banger she has once again showcased that honey-sweet vocal tone whilst giving listeners a sneak-peek at the true musicianship she possesses as she has the know-how to turn the song into an alt-country jam.

With this cover of ‘California Gurls’, Darling has captured the laid back California vibe perfectly with a whimsical mix of country, and indie-pop styles that elevate the track to heady new heights, and the quirky, sexy lyrical play on words just sound a little more daring coming out of the angel-like US performers mouth.

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