Rita Ora Posts New Version Of Shape Of Me Featuring Keith Urban
Friday, 26 January 2024
Written by Jon Stickler
Rita Ora has shared a new version of Shape Of Me.
The original track features on the singer's 2023 album, 'You & I', while the revamp serves as an ode to her mother and features country icon Keith Urban, her co-star from The Voice.
Adding an almost country twang to Ora's delivery, it arrives with a video that shows footage of the vocalist's family home movies. Commenting on the song, she said:
"HAPPY BIRTHDAY MUM! We've been through everything together. You've always been such a beautiful inspiration in my life and in my music. I wanted to write a song about you for the longest time, so when Shape Of Me was written by me and the 'You & I' writing squad for my album and released, I was finally able to share so much that I’ve been feeling about you. It really became clear how much love you've shown me and how much you've taught me over the years!!
"SO, what better way to say HBD then to share a new version of it with the AMAZING Keith Urban. He helped me make it that much more special as this song is also showing appreciation to all the women in your life! So surprise mum this one is for you! Happy 60th!"
Urban added: "When I did The Voice with Rita we just clicked right away. She’s great energy to be around and she’s a bad ass singer. So, when she sent me this song and asked if I wanted to sing with her on it, I said, ‘Can I play guitar too?’. I love how it turned out !!!"
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