Naya Rivera’s death is still shocking to understand, but we are celebrating her legacy in the best possible way; Looking back on the days when she flaunted her musical talent on Glee. Take a look at our favorite Glee covers that only Naya could add her own touch to and make magical.
It was on July 8, when Naya Rivera and her four-year-old son, Josey Hollis Dorsey, made a boat trip to Piru Lake and, hours later, they only found Josey in the rented boat. After a thorough search, Naya’s body was found and identified, as revealed by the Ventura County Sheriff’s Office. Rivera’s family, friends, and millions of fans mourn the irreplaceable loss by celebrating her inimitable talent. In addition, it is her work as Santana López in. Joy that will be forever appreciated.
“The character you played was groundbreaking for tons of locked-in queer girls (like me at the time) and open-ended queer girls, and your ambition and accomplishments were inspiring for Latina women around the world,” Demi Lovato summed it up perfectly in her tribute. . Rivera on Instagram. Santana started out as a regular ‘bad girl’ character who ended up being a top fan favorite at the end of the series. Her story, full of struggles and doubts, inspired millions and, of course, Santana López was also a force to be reckoned with. In addition, it is the musical gift of the late actress that will be most remembered.
Here are eight Nlee Rivera Glee covers that demonstrate the versatile talent that was and will be forever:
The rumor has it / someone like you
It’s hard to replicate Adele’s cool voices, but with this experimental combination of Rumors say that and Someone like You, Naya, along with Amber Riley (Glee’s Mercedes Jones) absolutely owned it. “Sometimes it lasts in love, but sometimes it hurts instead” when Rivera hugged him he still gives us goosebumps, especially since it was in the prime of Santana’s life in terms of his sexuality.
Valerie
An absolute favorite of the crowd, the spotlight shone on Santana Lopez of New Directions as she finally got that deserved solo song at the Regionals with Valerie While Naya’s dance moves nearly stole the show, her brusqueness put a new spin on Amy Whinehouse’s classic tune.
Singing bird
Kehlani said it best when she tweeted, “The reason why Fleetwood Mac’s Songbird is one of my favorite songs is because of the Glee version of the soundtrack. She transformed it. Rest, Naya Rivera. God, cover and hug!” your loved ones!” In her declaration of love for Brittany Pierce, Santana sings and lets us cry. That was Naya’s magic / musical spell.
Back to black
Adding her own twist to another Amy Whinehouse classic, Naya’s high notes on this Glee cover leave you absolutely shattered. Her charismatic personality on stage makes her way in this performance.
Smooth Criminal
In pursuit of Santana’s tailgating competition, he meets Warbler leader Sebastian Smythe (Grant Gustin) and gives us one of the most epic duet covers for Michael Jackson’s hit number, Smooth Criminal. The back and forth between the duo along with 2 cellos that add their violin magic into the mix is the perfect recipe for a memorable cover.
If I die young
The heartbreaking cover was extremely emotional as it appeared in the tribute episode of Cory Monteith (Glee’s Finn Hudson). The raw emotion that Santana felt was exactly what Naya felt for her beloved deceased friend and what we got in return was the performance that lasted a lifetime.
Don’t rain on my parade
While Lea Michelle’s (Rachel Berry’s Glee) portrayal became the most popular, Naya didn’t follow suit and showed off her vocal prowess with her own version of the famous Barbra Streisand musical number. You have to see how easily Rivera can reduce high notes.
High mountain deep river
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=82lYMlXB-fI
“My favorite duet partner,” Amber wrote in her Naya tribute post and we have to agree. Some of the best Glee covers include the Santana-Mercedes combo and High mountain deep river it is just a classic example of the two powers that give it their all.
“She played by her own rules and was in a class of her own. She had a recklessness about her that couldn’t help but be delighted. I also always loved her voice and relished every opportunity I had to hear her sing.” I think she was more talented than we could have seen, “it is the parting words of Darren Criss (Blaine Anderson from Glee) to his dear friend on Instagram that really explains what his family, friends and the world have lost.”
Naya Rivera’s legacy was her undeniable talent and Santana López will always be the history lesson.
Rest in love, Naya Rivera.
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