Royals - Sad Clown with a Golden voice version (Lorde/Scott Bradlee & Post Modern Jukebox) cover

This cover is a version of Lorde's song as performed by Scott Bradlee and Post Modern Jukebox featuring Puddles Pity Party (Sad Clown with a Golden Voice). "Royals" is a song by New Zealand recording artist Lorde from her debut extended play, The Love Club EP (2012). It was later included on her debut studio album, Pure Heroine (2013). "Royals" was characterised as an art pop, electropop and minimal pop. Written by Lorde and Joel Little and produced by the latter, the song lyrically disapproves of the luxurious lifestyle of contemporary artists.

"Royals" was released on 3 June 2013 as Lorde's debut single. The song received acclaim from music critics, who praised its minimal production and lyrics. It experienced international commercial success, peaking atop the record charts of many countries including Canada, Ireland, New Zealand and the United Kingdom. In the United States, the single spent nine weeks atop the Billboard Hot 100. In doing so, Lorde became the first New Zealand solo act to top the Hot 100, as well as the youngest artist to achieve a number-one single since 1987. As of November 2014, the single has sold 10 million copies.

Artists who have covered this song include Selena Gomez, Pentatonix, Walk off the Earth, Jason Derulo, Taylor John Williams (The Voice 2014), Weird Al Yankovic (parody titled "Foil") and many more.

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