Dua Lipa and Ben Gibbard Cover ‘Follow You Into the Dark’ with Heart

## Dua Lipa’s Radical Optimism Tour Highlights Local Legends

During her **Radical Optimism** tour, Dua Lipa has made headlines by incorporating local legends into her setlist. This unique approach includes surprise song sections where she performs city-specific covers. For example, in New York, she teamed up with Lenny Kravitz for a rendition of “It Ain’t Over ‘Til It’s Over,” and in California, she rocked out with Gwen Stefani on “Don’t Speak.”

### Acoustic Performance in Seattle

As she wrapped up the North American leg of her tour in Seattle, Dua Lipa offered a heartfelt acoustic performance of **Death Cab for Cutie’s** iconic song “I Will Follow You Into the Dark,” joined by the band’s frontman, Ben Gibbard.

Lipa shared her excitement with the audience at the Climate Pledge Arena, emphasizing her love for the song and what it represents. “I feel like it just really defines what love is in such a pure form,” she said, expressing her gratitude that Gibbard was present to share the moment.

### A Unique Collaboration

Unlike previous performances where she welcomed special guests, the stage was cleared for Gibbard, allowing for an intimate and pure rendition of the track. The duo beautifully exchanged verses and harmonized during the chorus, creating a moment that resonated strongly with the audience.

Ben Gibbard joins a remarkable list of artists who have joined Dua Lipa during her North American tour, including Mustafa the Poet, Chaka Khan, and Billie Joe Armstrong, to name a few.

### Inspiration Behind the Covers

In a recent interview, Dua Lipa revealed that the idea for her covers project stemmed from a previous collaboration with Chris Stapleton at the American Country Music Awards. The excitement of performing covers each night was met with enthusiasm from her team, leading to the ambitious effort to celebrate various artists throughout the tour.

As the **Radical Optimism** tour continues to expand, fans can look forward to more exciting covers when it resumes in Buenos Aires this November.

What do you think of Dua Lipa’s surprise performances during her tour?