When Miley Cyrus released her new single, “Midnight Sky,” in August, it was apparent the 27-year-old singer had regained her groove. In the video of the making of the “Midnight Sky” music video, which she directed, Cyrus talks about one of the inspirations for her single:
“Even the reason it’s called ‘Midnight Sky’ is kind of inspired by Blondie’s ‘Heart of Glass.’ I wanted the verses to feel kind of like masculine in a way and kind of tough. Debbie (Harry) showed that to be a rock and roll chick you don’t have to be tough. You can be glamour also.”
When Cyrus appeared at the iHeartRadio Music Festival in September, she got her chance to perform the classic Blondie song and her version of “Heart of Glass” became a viral sensation complete with the stamp of approval by Blondie’s lead singer, Debbie Harry.
We think @MileyCyrus nailed it. 🖤 Check it out: https://t.co/6Xx9Wtglot
— Debbie Harry/BLONDIE (@BlondieOfficial) September 21, 2020
Cyrus posted her performance of “Heart of Glass” on Twitter prompting many to request that Cyrus release her live version of it on streaming services.
https://twitter.com/MileyCyrus/status/1307785254133026819
This lead Cyrus to tweet on September 27:
Should I drop Heart Of Glass on streaming?! 💀 pic.twitter.com/8yenZTZY6I
— Miley Cyrus (@MileyCyrus) September 27, 2020
Fans responded to the tease.
And two days later, Cyrus released her live version of “Heart of Glass” on streaming.
By popular demand my Heart Of Glass cover is up on steaming services ❤️ https://t.co/mQaPI3EyjH pic.twitter.com/eZXfVh15KG
— Miley Cyrus (@MileyCyrus) September 29, 2020
Once again Debbie Harry tweeted her approval.
Once @MileyCyrus covered "Heart of Glass" and it was divine. ✨ Listen now: https://t.co/VM0OJLAib4 pic.twitter.com/7j7emB4HCx
— Debbie Harry/BLONDIE (@BlondieOfficial) September 29, 2020
Cyrus also covered the classic Hall and Oates song “Maneater” during her appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, complete with an explanation to Jimmy Fallon why she decided to cover the Hall and Oates single.
“So ‘Maneater’ – I think it’s very important to be transparent. So, I’m freshly single. So, anyone watching that’s my future ex-husband just knows I told you.”
Let us know what you think of Miley’s version of “Heart of Glass” in the comments or on our social media accounts.
Sources: Miley Cyrus Official Twitter Page, Miley Cyrus Official YouTube Channel, Blondie Official Twitter Page, The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon Official YouTube Channel,
