John Legend‘s latest opus, the September-released ‘LEGEND,’ not only stands as his first to miss the top 40 upon its Billboard 200 arrival but also gave his shortest stay on the chart to date (1 week).
In a bid to get the critically acclaimed set back in front of the masses, the EGOT winner lifted the lid on a “remix” album of sorts by presenting a collection of piano-only renditions of 10 of its tracks. Called the ‘Solo Piano Version,’ the project also boasts two covers: one of Simon & Garfunkel’s ‘Bridge Over Troubled Water’ and the other of Sade’s ‘By Your Side.’
Speaking on the set, John said the revamped record is reminiscent of his favorite type of live shows: intimate and stripped back.
” I think my fans like it, because it strips the songs down to their essence and they hear my voice, the lyrics, the melodies really purely,” he shared with Billboard.
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Promotion of the project has seen Legend showcase some of its content via live performances at VEVO Studios and ‘The Jennifer Hudson Show.’
Look below to see how he fared performing piano versions of ‘I Don’t Love You Like I Used To,’ ‘Wonder Woman,’ ‘Bridge Over Troubled Water,’ and ‘Nervous.’