Samantha LaPorta makes a classic her own with distinctive cover of Moody Blues’ Nights in White Satin.
By Graeme Smith
Originally featuring on our blog as part of Jane’s Female Voices round up last year, Samantha intrigued her enough to be interviewed too.
It’s through her unexpected new cover that she’s caught my own personally attention. Nights in White Satin is one of the most recognisable tracks out there thanks to its poetic lyrics and memorable, soaring chorus. Samantha honours what makes the track so special, while adding her own flair to it with her version. With cinematic strings and seductive vocals, the track is brought right up to date to fit in with the modern alternative pop landscape.
This cover shows that Samantha LaPorta is a brave artist with a distinctive sound of her own. Nights in White Satin is a must listen and you can check it out below.
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