Halsey Impersonates Music Icons in Countdown to New Album
The countdown to The Great Impersonator begins. From now till the album drops on October 25th, I will be impersonating a different icon every day and teasing a snippet of the song they inspired ⭐️
THE GREAT IMPERSONATOR #1: the queen DOLLY PARTON !!!!!!
TRACK 9: HOMETOWN pic.twitter.com/06fuvy9qxa
- h (@halsey) October 7, 2024
For the past 18 days in the countdown to her new album, The Great Impersonator, Halsey has been impersonating various icons and teasing a snippet of the inspired song on her social media.
[Track 1: Only Living Girl in LA (inspired by Marilyn Monroe)]Track 1: Only Living Girl in LA (inspired by Marilyn Monroe)
The final day. #TheGreatImpersonator out tonight!
THE GREAT IMPERSONATOR #18: Marilyn Monroe
TRACK 1: The Only Living Girl in LA
The most impersonated woman in history. A woman who eventually had to impersonate herself, day after day; asking the question “Want to see me… pic.twitter.com/hsGZBAqYqg
- h (@halsey) October 24, 2024
https://instagram.com/p/DBhVcUzO44f
[Track 2: Ego (inspired by Dolores O Riordan)]Track 2: Ego (inspired by Dolores O'Riordan)
Day 7 of counting down to The Great Impersonator, October 25th ⭐️
THE GREAT IMPERSONATOR #7: DOLORES O’RIORDAN
TRACK 2: EGO
Not much transformation necessary here, since I was basically born Dolores’ long lost daughter, but I couldn’t do the series without honoring her 🕊️ pic.twitter.com/WplG4lCHtF
- h (@halsey) October 13, 2024
Click to view[Track 3: Dog Years (inspired by PJ Harvey)]Track 3: Dog Years (inspired by PJ Harvey)
Day 2 of counting down to The Great Impersonator, October 25th ⭐️
THE GREAT IMPERSONATOR #2: PJ HARVEY
TRACK 3: Dog Years
One of my absolute favorite songs on the album, inspired by one of the most influential artists of my lifetime. pic.twitter.com/3xXrDBlvNB
- h (@halsey) October 8, 2024
https://instagram.com/p/DA3-VfGOIQG
[Track 4: Letter to God (1974) (inspired by Cher)]Track 4: Letter to God (1974) (inspired by Cher)
Day 4 of counting down to The Great Impersonator, October 25th ⭐️
THE GREAT IMPERSONATOR #4: CHER
TRACK 4: LETTER TO GOD (1974)
Undisputed Queen. One of my favorite Cher songs, Dark Lady, was a number 1 hit in 1974. Still number 1 in my heart today. pic.twitter.com/jhV01R5O00
- h (@halsey) October 10, 2024
https://instagram.com/p/DA9DTsnyoep
[Track 5: Panic Attack (inspired by Stevie Nicks)]Track 5: Panic Attack (inspired by Stevie Nicks)
Day 8 of counting down to The Great Impersonator, October 25th ⭐️
THE GREAT IMPERSONATOR #8: the mystical madame herself STEVIE NICKS!
TRACK 5: PANIC ATTACK
I HAD to invoke this witchy ballerina from Rumors. Stevie, as we know, is made of magic ✨ pic.twitter.com/IuWaMyyRyF
- h (@halsey) October 14, 2024
https://instagram.com/p/DBH-Z3ISvcJ
[Track 6: The End (inspired by Joni Mitchell)]Track 6: The End (inspired by Joni Mitchell)
Day 14 of counting down to #TheGreatImpersonator October 25th
THE GREAT IMPERSONATOR #14: my favorite lyricist of all time, Joni Mitchell
TRACK 6: The End
I saw Joni at the bowl last night and it was one of the greatest privileges of my life. pic.twitter.com/GPwuXiVSUl
- h (@halsey) October 20, 2024
[Track 7: I Believe in Magic (inspired by Linda Ronstadt)]Track 7: I Believe in Magic (inspired by Linda Ronstadt)
Day 10 of counting down to The Great Impersonator, October 25th ⭐️
THE GREAT IMPERSONATOR #10: LINDA RONSTADT. A tribute to her endless versatility, a true chameleon 🌀
TRACK 7: I BELIEVE IN MAGIC pic.twitter.com/oQSAXLCMRa
- h (@halsey) October 16, 2024
https://instagram.com/p/DBPAaL3ytEY
[Track 8: Letter to God (1983) (inspired by Bruce Springsteen)]Track 8: Letter to God (1983) (inspired by Bruce Springsteen)
Day 9 of counting down to The Great Impersonator, October 25th ⭐️
THE GREAT IMPERSONATOR #9: NJ’s finest aka The Boss aka BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN
TRACK 8: LETTER TO GOD (1983)
This one requires no explanation, I’m a Jersey girl :) pic.twitter.com/k0jfSaGm6R
- h (@halsey) October 15, 2024
https://instagram.com/p/DBKCwx6RtD-
[Track 9: Hometown (inspired by Dolly Parton)]Track 9: Hometown (inspired by Dolly Parton)
https://instagram.com/p/DA1MwZQy9wh
[Track 10: I Never Loved You (inspired by Kate Bush)]Track 10: I Never Loved You (inspired by Kate Bush)
Day 3 of counting down to The Great Impersonator, October 25th ⭐️ and today comes with an announcement.
THE GREAT IMPERSONATOR #3: KATE BUSH
TRACK 10: I NEVER LOVED YOU pic.twitter.com/kzzfxWGtc2
- h (@halsey) October 9, 2024
[Track 11: Darwinism (inspired by David Bowie)]Track 11: Darwinism (inspired by David Bowie)
Day 5 of counting down to The Great Impersonator, October 25th ⭐️
THE GREAT IMPERSONATOR #5: Ziggy Stardust, The Starman, The Thin White Duke, The Picasso of Pop, Major Tom, The Master of Reinvention and The Chameleon of Rock… DAVID BOWIE.
TRACK 11: DARWINISM pic.twitter.com/FBey2PJHjN
- h (@halsey) October 11, 2024
https://instagram.com/p/DA_tKdEy3wc
[Track 12: Lonely is the Muse (inspired by Amy Lee)]Track 12: Lonely is the Muse (inspired by Amy Lee)
Day 6 of counting down to The Great Impersonator, October 25th ⭐️
THE GREAT IMPERSONATOR #6: AMY LEE my OG dark rock queen.
TRACK 12: LONELY IS THE MUSE pic.twitter.com/gwuEQQQPBI
- h (@halsey) October 12, 2024
[Track 13: Arsonist (inspired by Fiona Apple)]Track 13: Arsonist (inspired by Fiona Apple)
Day 15 of counting down to The Great Impersonator, October 25th ⭐️
THE GREAT IMPERSONATOR #15: FIONA APPLE 🍎
TRACK 13: ARSONIST
Chief inspo for my entire life, but the influence especially shows up in this song (and a few others on this album) pic.twitter.com/O2SoR2iYi6
- h (@halsey) October 21, 2024
https://instagram.com/p/DBZsNp5ONI3
[Track 14: Life of the Spider (inspired by Tori Amos)]Track 14: Life of the Spider (inspired by Tori Amos)
https://instagram.com/p/DBcB9RGTUGT
https://instagram.com/p/DBcrmXYSqQH
[Track 15: Hurt Feelings (inspired by Badlands Halsey, circa 2015)]Track 15: Hurt Feelings (inspired by Badlands Halsey, circa 2015)
Day 12 of counting down to #TheGreatImpersonator, October 25th
The new album takes place across decades, so I feel it’s only right to honor the album I wrote a decade ago.
THE GREAT IMPERSONATOR #12: Badlands Halsey, circa 2015
TRACK 15: HURT FEELINGS pic.twitter.com/314kG4ANFu
- h (@halsey) October 18, 2024
https://instagram.com/p/DBRtalVyvis
[Track 16: Lucky (inspired by Britney Spears)]Track 16: Lucky (inspired by Britney Spears)
Day 11 of counting down to The Great Impersonator, October 25th ⭐️
THE GREAT IMPERSONATOR #11: it’s Britney, bitch!!!!
TRACK 16: LUCKY
The first superstar who ever inspired me. There were infinite Britney looks to choose from but I had to do this iconic album! pic.twitter.com/PZ5qYJiSNt
- h (@halsey) October 17, 2024
[Track 17: Letter to God (1998) (inspired by Aaliyah)]Track 17: Letter to God (1998) (inspired by Aaliyah)
Day 13 of counting down to #TheGreatImpersonator, October 25th
THE GREAT IMPERSONATOR #13: queen baby girl Aaliyah
TRACK 17: Letter to God (1998)
Fun fact: I layered this song with vocals from my son when he was a baby, inspired by "Are You That Somebody” pic.twitter.com/3dQGNDSiW4
- h (@halsey) October 19, 2024
https://instagram.com/p/DBU5fwLS78Z
[Track 18: The Great Impersonator (inspired by Björk)]Track 18: The Great Impersonator (inspired by Björk)
Day 17 of counting down to #TheGreatImpersonator October 25th, only one day left!
THE GREAT IMPERSONATOR #17: Björk !!!!!
TRACK 18: The Great Impersonator
My first album with a title track. Influenced by the coolest, most ethereal being to ever exist. pic.twitter.com/UO7PJprcdO
- h (@halsey) October 23, 2024
https://instagram.com/p/DBfMb9Lys72
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