Prince Harry Sings Elton John In 'Spare' Audiobook
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Prince Harry’s audiobook of “Spare” has something noteworthy that isn’t in the print edition: His singing voice.
During a story about how he and his brother, Prince William, honored the 10th anniversary of Princess Diana’s death, Harry explains how their mother’s friend Elton John turned down a request to sing a tribute version of “Candle In The Wind,” choosing “Your Song” instead.
In the audiobook, Harry sings part of the famous tune ― “I hope you don’t mind/ I hope you don’t mind/ that I put down in words/ how wonderful life is when you’re in the world” ― effectively turning it into, well, his song.
Twitter user @Joelle_o posted a clip.
Some people were touched by the soft-spoken vocals.
The #GRAMMYs have a Best Spoken Word Album 💿👀 pic.twitter.com/fosnMbPH6z
— 🌈 Zeirdo 🌈 (@zzeireauxffxx) January 13, 2023
😂😂🤣 ok i’m spending my credit on him 😂😂🤣
— Claire 💚🤍💜 (@Terf_and_Surf) January 13, 2023
What's an audiobook without a little Harraoke?
— Larry Roberts (@LarryPRoberts) January 13, 2023
Lol! I chuckled while listening to this part. Definitely glad he did 😂
— A Proper American Rose (@chicandcheeky21) January 13, 2023
Others weren’t as moved.
Good lord. I just cringed so hard I think I sprained something.
— Abbie Headon @abbieheadon@mastodon.ie (@AbbieHeadon) January 13, 2023
All these clips people are posting on Twitter are giving me life. I can’t tell if I hate it or… is it so bad it’s good? Do I actually love it?
— Florence Prior-Evans (@fprior_evans) January 13, 2023
— Ameen Kamlana (@AmeenKam) January 13, 2023