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Tame Impala Covers Seal's Hit Song
31 Oct
Summary
- Tame Impala covered Seal's "Kiss From a Rose" for triple j's Like A Version.
- Kevin Parker revealed the song was on his first-ever CD purchase.
- The band's hit "Dracula" has achieved significant chart success recently.
Tame Impala recently offered a unique rendition of Seal's 1994 ballad "Kiss From a Rose" for triple j's Like A Version. The band delivered a stripped-back, synth-driven arrangement of the song during their studio session. For Tame Impala's Kevin Parker, this cover held personal significance, as "Kiss From a Rose" was featured on the "Batman Forever" soundtrack, which was the first CD he ever bought.
The band also performed a pared-down version of their own hit song, "Dracula." This track has experienced remarkable success, especially following a remix released in February 2026. It propelled Tame Impala to their first top 10 on the Billboard Hot 100, reaching a peak of No. 5, and also hit No. 1 on Pop Airplay and Hot Rock & Alternative Songs. The song has spent over six months at the top of the Hot Dance/Electronic Songs chart.
This musical contribution caps off what has been Tame Impala's most successful year to date. The band recently concluded their largest Australian tour, with multiple arena shows across major cities. Their album "Deadbeat" is set to lead the upcoming ARIA Awards with eight nominations. Looking ahead, Tame Impala is scheduled to return to touring in May 2027 with UK and European arena dates, followed by festival appearances.
