Lana Del Rey is the real artist of the 2020s who will last and be taken seriously 20 years from now.
Last night at the Stagecoach show in Coachella, California, Lana delivered a magnificent performance to showcase her new song, called “Husband of Mine,” the first song, and her upcoming western flavored album. (Stagecoach is the country version of Coachella.)
The hour long show has guest stars, and sets that rival Broadway. Actually, Lana should bring this show to Broadway. It would be an enormous hit.
All the songs are more than Grammy worthy. But don’t miss the finale, with Lana and co. singing John Denver’s “Take Me Home, Country Roads.” I feel like I’m hearing this song everywhere lately, especially on commercials. But this is an elevating version.
The penultimate song, “57.5 Million,” is about the number of listeners she has on Spotify. It’s very witty, and is definitely meant to be a radio hit. But as Lana says, listen closely to verse about kissing Morgan Wallen. Lana says it’s the last time she’ll ever sing it.
PS Roger Miller, whose name is in the chorus, was a great country star who died much too young– 56 — in 1992. His song, “King of the Road,” remains a classic.
Here’s a mini review from a fan:
She headlined stagecoach last night, in the California desert. Debuted a bunch of new songs. The standout opener “husband of mine”… it was breathtaking and sweeping and really cool! Made me want to take a road trip in Alabama – – now! Did I mention my tears? It made me think of Bridges of Madison County, and ironic, because Clint Eastwood is name dropped in the lyric!
Her new themes and look are more old Hollywood than country music. And I’m living! She could’ve had a Disney Orchestra.
Another song “5 7.5” was fun, referencing her Spotify followers and dangers of show business. Another new one “quiet in the south” she asked are you coming home tonight or should I burn the house down? Lol
Of course the album is going through a name change, and it will be delayed. Typical.
Play this on a big screen!
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