Austin Powell
Internet Culture
Posted on Nov 29, 2016 Updated on May 25, 2021, 12:01 pm CDT
You know a pop song has peaked when a bird halfway around the world is singing it.
This parrot in the Philippines does a better rendition of Sia’s breakout 2014 hit “Chandelier” than what you’ll typically find at late-night karaoke. The bird misses a few key lyrics—including, ironically, the word “bird”—but the delivery is remarkable.
The two-minute video has been viewed over 1 million times and shared more than 37,000 times since making its way to Facebook Sunday afternoon.
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H/T Reddit
*First Published: Nov 29, 2016, 1:08 pm CST
Austin Powell is the former managing editor of the Daily Dot. His work focuses on the intersection of entertainment and technology. He previously served as a music columnist for the Austin Chronicle and is the co-author of The Austin Chronicle Music Anthology.
