Ariana Grande just performed in the UK for the first time since the One Love Manchester concert, a fundraising show she organized for the families of the victims killed during the horrible attacks that took place at her concert on May 22, 2017. 22 innocent concert-goers were killed, and hundreds of others were injured.
For Capital FM’s Up Close series, the Sweetener songstress performed for an intimate audience at London’s KOKO. Ariana performed a 20-song set, which consisted of both a mix of her hits and new songs from her fourth studio album that was just released last month – think “No Tears Least To Cry” and “God Is a Woman.” But perhaps the most chill-inducing moment was when she sang an acapella version of her classic tune “One Last Time,” which resulted in a gorgeous sing-a-long in the crowd. It was a seriously special moment. See for yourself.
One Last Time in London – @ArianaGrande you’re a dream #CapitalUpClose #SweetenerSessions pic.twitter.com/IE1d9r5dh9
— Howell Davies (@HOWELLDAVIES) September 4, 2018
Fans even convinced her to sing “Why Try,” a song of hers that she admitted she finds totally boring.
i got so offended @ArianaGrande DON’T EVEN LIE TO YOURSELF LIKE THIS pic.twitter.com/kU4hUIPWFl
— jess 🍂 (@sweetnerjess) September 4, 2018
“‘Why Try’ is one of my most boring songs,” Ari said to the audience, “You guys have to sing it though with me. This just shows how much I love you guys – this song puts me to sleep.”
Ariana recently opened up about the fact that she suffered panic attacks following the Manchester attacks.
“When I got home from tour, I had really wild dizzy spells, this feeling like I couldn’t breathe,” she said in an interview with Elle. “I would be in a good mood, fine and happy, and they would hit me out of nowhere. I’ve always had anxiety, but it had never been physical before. There were a couple of months straight where I felt so upside down.
It sure looks like Ari was in high spirits at this show, even if it wasn’t the easiest thing to do.
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