The King of Rock and Roll has had many legendary songs, but the haunting melody of “Can’t Help Falling in Love” has stuck with us for decades.
The song was covered by numerous artists, but Kina Grannis gave it a soft, acoustic charm. The song was initially written for a woman, and we’re glad to hear this young woman nailing it like a pro. For those who don’t know, Grannis is a beautiful, young artist who has come a long way since her victory at the 2008 Doritos Crash the Super Bowl contest.
Two years later, she was in a studio recording her debut album Stairwells.
Things couldn’t have gone better, and Kina soon appeared on Ellen and Jimmy Kimmel Live.
Grannis’ longtime collaboration with Wong Fu Production landed her a starring role in YouTube Red Original romantic comedy series Single By 30. It wasn’t the end of Kina’s acting career, though. In 2018, she made a cameo appearance in the award-winning movie Crazy Rich Asians.
Grannis released four studio albums, and her latest project is In The Waiting, the first major release under KG Records.
That is Kina’s independent label, funded by her supporters. For more information, visit the official website.
In this video, she gives a new, fresh take on a song that’s more than half a century old.
Elvis Presley recorded “Can’t Help Falling In Love” in 1961. The melody is based on “Plaisir d’amour,” a popular French love song. Presley’s version topped the charts and was certified Platinum. The song peaked at No. 2 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100, right behind the “Peppermint Twist.”
Kina sang the song in Crazy Rich Asians, and it revived its popularity all over again!
In case you haven’t seen the movie, here’s the wedding scene where the song makes its appearance. Yes, the track is the official movie soundtrack!
Kina’s subtle vocals make you feel in love, romantic, happy and joyful.
The video is recorded at her studio, and the lights are bright. As the clip begins, we see Kina in front of the mic getting ready to share her talents.
A lot of women commented on YouTube that they finally found their wedding song, and now they’re “only waiting for the right one.”
It’s kind of funny that a song can awaken so many emotions in a person.
Of course, nine million YouTube views prove that such a beautiful version of an epic love song can do wonders. One viewer even passed a compliment that this is “one of the most beautiful versions of the song.”
Grannis can be quite satisfied, as she managed to do an amazing cover of the legendary Elvis Presley!
Needless to say, Grannis is a talented lady who has collaborated with many artists.
Boyce Avenue featured Grannis on several occasions. First, they recorded a cover of Tracy Chapman’s “Fast Car,” and you can check it out here. Then they recorded “With or Without You” by U2, which was also impressive. She also collaborated with Ryan Higa, David Choi and Jesse Epstein. Together they created a comedic song accompanied by a music video called “Millennial Love.” Seems like Grannis is a fruitful, young artist who’s eager to offer her music to the world!
If you like what she does, you can also support her on Patreon!
Be sure to watch the full performance in the link below:
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