Aurora Covers David Bowie’s “Life on Mars?” on the Stern Show (2016)

Aurora performed a stripped-down rendition of David Bowie’s song “Life on Mars?” when she stopped by the Stern Show in 2016.


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[JillKnapp]

I admit I'm a giant snob when it comes to people covering David Bowie tunes, especially this one. But this performance was so excellent-- a true reinterpretation while still being so, so respectful of the original. She FELT this song. This was absolutely excellent... I could hardly breathe when she sang it. What a voice. What presence. Just wonderful.

[craigpinkava]

This cover of "Life on Mars?" actually brought tears to my eyes when I heard it for the first time

[angelaantonio]

She is a Viking fairy. No one can touch her because she is from a whole different world.

[justahusk]

It's subtle, but the note she picks for when she sings the word "Mars" is pure musical genious.

[agungtomsetiadi]

Bowie sing it with anger, while Aurora sing it with disappointment. Wonderful, thank you.

[simonbrooks]

She didnt just sing the song, she understood the meaning of the song. Brutal xxx

[johndennison]

FORGET YOUR MAINSTREAM ARTISTS THIS GIRL IS SIMPLY A GENIUS.

[adoringfan]

I think bowie would have liked this cover

[lisaevans]

My heart just broke a little at the honesty of it all. Brutally beautiful interpretation.

[Labs]

This was a powerfully simple cover that completely captures the essence of the original yet making it something so special. That was a hauntingly beautiful performance.

[jezplaisance]

Shout out to the pianist. Softly and flawlessly guiding those vocals. A great performance by both.

[avidadolares]

She also does a great Massive Attack version of Teardrop

[dobrow]

Hard to believe that people are just hearing AURORA for the first time, although it is the first time for me to hear this specific performance! All of Aurora’s covers are great! Her original music and live performances are fantastic!

[tonelar]

wow she’s got such a vocal range... i’m not crying, you’re crying

[flufygogogo]

Her voice sounds like the moonlight shining on the calm surface of a clear lake in the winter night

[ambycakes]

David Bowie would've loved this version 💜

[korypo]

Haven't gotten chills like this from a female singer since BJORK!! PHENOMENAL! RIP

[aldousorwell]

Pretty sure this girl might be an angel or alien or something.

[sandrag]

Singing a Bowie song normally is an impossible thing,
but this version is so beautiful.
David would have loved it.

[BLilley]

Heard this live on Howard originally and fell through the looking glass into Aurora’s world and have been hooked ever since. So glad they finally out this on YouTube, this is the best version of this song from her.