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Back in October 2007, Leona Lewis performed a cover version of Snow Patrol's first big UK hit "Run" for BBC radio. Host Jo Whiley reported in the BBC Radio 1 blog "Anyway the performance - well it was great - and people did cry - somewhere a child was born and a planet imploded, probably." This live recording received a tremendous public response in the form of unprecedented listener requests.

In September 2008 Lewis recorded a studio version of the "Run" cover in anticipation of release on the deluxe version of her album Spirit. She then performed the song on X Factor November 15, 2008 leading to expectation that "Run" would be released as a single. However, the single release has not materialized and instead demand for the song has created a rush to buy the new version of Spirit so strong that it brought the album back to the top of the UK charts.

Make no mistake, "Run" is a powerful vehicle for Leona Lewis' vocal talents. The X Factor performance is a landmark. J Records is trying to diversify Lewis' appeal with her new US single "Forgive Me," but the "Run" cover proves once again there are few singers in the business today who can match Leona Lewis' interpretive skills with an anthemic ballad.


Watch "Run" performed live on X Factor

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missmad said:

Sorry here it is ...
http://uk.youtube.com/wat...re=related

watch the goosebumps when she its the notes

LondonStyle said:

its ok. lol will do!

it was nice. i don't think i ever heard the song from snow patrol but it was cool.

missmad said:

Yeah snow patrol indie rock band ...that why people are going nuts about it it's like "pop" artist are not allowed to touch "indie" music but the guy who wrote has no problem with her version at all..

Here's the guys doing the live version
http://uk.youtube.com/wat...otyVCCZywU
Snow Patrol - Run

It's indie , so the change in style is great that why Leona version is really liked it not just a standard cover

missmad said:

Snow Patrol's 'Final Straw.'

I like Snow Patrol's version better, although she's ok. Reminiscent of Whitney . . .

I just heard it on Youtube. It should be called "Yawn". Why people think this chick is so talented is beyond my realm of comprehension.

ScarletScandal said:

It's pretty easy to see why peeps are digging this. Great song, great vocal, can't be disputed really. Leona is not my thing mainly cause she's a puppet of Cowell's at the moment. but i can still see it.

Maybe she'll outgrow him, She's so vocally talented, i think she can progress beyond Simon's care.

Marrk said:

I think we were listening to 2 different songs.

ScarletScandal said:

Wherever you're from, Q-tips or cotton buds? i'll send u some for Xmas!

crappola,

signing off faggots,

VICIUZURBAN

LRM said:

Hey we even have org members who speak native crapolla wow this site is really international !

Must be indie guys they hate using words?

Though she can sing, for some reason she doesn't move me. I believe that they're trying to set her up as another Mariah Carey.

angel345 said:

Maybe but you got to admit MC has been around for a long time so it good to get someone new in just to up the stakes...MC might start touring europe again now leona around?

What's been the highlights since you've been in the States? Did you perform with Justin Timberlake?

Justin had an event on called Justin And Friends and I was invited to perform, along with Adam Levine from Maroon 5, Rihanna, Will.I.Am.

I was really, really honoured to be a part of that. It was loads of fun, I got to speak to Justin and I might be doing some work with him. So it was a very cool event to be at.