Kelly Clarkson Turns 'Blaze of Glory' into 'Maze of Memory Lapse', Jon Bon Jovi Approves

Kelly Clarkson Turns 'Blaze of Glory' into 'Maze of Memory Lapse', Jon Bon Jovi Approves

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Published: 6/7/2024

In a recent 'Kellyoke' segment on The Kelly Clarkson Show, the vocal powerhouse Kelly Clarkson delivered a performance that could only be described as memorable—albeit for all the wrong reasons. The singer repeatedly mixed up the lyrics to Bon Jovi’s 1990 hit 'Blaze of Glory,' transforming it into what can only be termed a 'Maze of Memory Lapse.'

Performing a song she seemingly knew well, Clarkson struggled to keep the lyrics straight, attributing her difficulties to not being able to read the words properly due to a learning disability. What resulted was a series of eyebrow-raising errors like "Let the boy like die a man" and "Let me fake my final stand," which, though hilariously incorrect, made for a highly entertaining segment.

In the spirit of good humor, Jon Bon Jovi himself appeared on the show to provide some light-hearted teasing and moral support. Bon Jovi, ever the rockstar, took Clarkson's lyrical fumbles in stride, even poking fun at her multiple attempts to get through the song. Who knew rock gods also had a sense of humor?

Clarkson jokingly referred to 'Blaze of Glory' as the song that "almost killed" her, mentioning that it took multiple takes to perform it even somewhat correctly. The struggle culminated with Clarkson humorously screaming into the microphone and falling to the floor in utter defeat—a theatrical rendition only she could pull off.

At one point, Clarkson concluded with "let it go like Elsa," referencing the inescapably popular 'Frozen' song, because, well, sometimes you just have to admit defeat and move on. While her performance was far from perfect, it underscored the sheer unpredictability and entertainment value that live TV can offer.

Despite the challenging lyrics, Clarkson pushed through, even if it meant delivering comedic gold in phrases like "Let the boy like die a man" and "Let me fake my final stand." It's safe to say that another 'Kellyoke' moment has secured its place in daytime television history—one where even Jon Bon Jovi had a hearty laugh.

For more on this hilariously memorable performance, check out the full details on NBC and USA Today.

Who needs to blaze a trail when you can blaze with unintentional humor?