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Tame Impala performed Seal’s “Kiss from a Rose” for Australian radio station triple j’s Like a Version. The appearance is Kevin Parker’s fourth on the series; the cover keeps close to the 1990s hit while retaining elements of Tame Impala’s sound.
Tame Impala have returned to Australian radio station triple j’s Like a Version with a cover of Seal’s “Kiss from a Rose,” giving frontman Kevin Parker his fourth appearance on the performance series. The rendition retains much of the familiar arrangement of Seal’s hit while bringing in characteristics associated with Parker’s project.
The performance takes on a song first released on Seal’s self-titled second album in 1994. The track reached a broader audience the next year after it appeared on the soundtrack to Batman Forever. Produced by Trevor Horn, it went on to top the Billboard Hot 100 and receive three Grammy Awards, including Record of the Year and Song of the Year.
According to Consequence’s report, Tame Impala’s version remains notably faithful to the original, rather than substantially reworking it. The cover carries some of Parker’s musical signatures, but the song’s recognizable form remains central. The report includes a video of the performance for viewers to watch.
Parker’s earlier Like a Version appearances included Tame Impala’s 2013 performance of OutKast’s “Prototype,” a 2015 interpretation of Kylie Minogue’s “Confide in Me,” and a 2020 cover of Edwyn Collins’ “A Girl Like You.” The Seal performance marks his fourth visit to the show, and continues a pattern noted by Consequence: the three songs he has covered from the 1990s were each released in 1994.
A Fourth Like a Version Appearance
The performance adds another entry to Parker’s history with Like a Version, a series built around artists performing songs by other musicians. Its appeal here is the contrast between a widely recognized pop ballad and Tame Impala’s own sound, alongside the decision to stay close to Seal’s recording rather than remake the song in a radically different style.
For listeners, the cover also links a current performance to a song with a clear cultural history: “Kiss from a Rose” gained major exposure through Batman Forever and became a chart-topping hit. The series appearance is a new performance, not an announcement of a new Tame Impala album or a change to the song’s original release.
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Parker’s Previous Triple J Covers
Kevin Parker has appeared on Like a Version three times before the Seal cover. In 2013, Tame Impala performed OutKast’s “Prototype.” Two years later, Parker reinterpreted Kylie Minogue’s “Confide in Me,” followed in 2020 by his version of Edwyn Collins’ “A Girl Like You.” Consequence notes that all three of those 1990s songs were released in 1994.
The performance arrives after Tame Impala completed the Australian leg of its Deadbeat Tour. Consequence reported that the run included arena dates in Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney, then ended with two Perth shows on October 24 and 25. The report says the band is scheduled to resume touring in May 2027 with UK and European arena dates and summer festival appearances.
Performance Details and Future Releases
The supplied report does not identify the musicians who performed alongside Parker, provide a set list beyond “Kiss from a Rose,” or detail how the cover was arranged and recorded. It also does not state whether the performance will be released as a separate audio track or appear on a future Tame Impala project. No such release is confirmed in the available material.
The reported May 2027 tour schedule is forward-looking; the source does not provide specific dates or venues for the UK and European shows and festival appearances. The Like a Version performance should not be taken as evidence of a new album or further tour announcements.
The Next Reported Tour Dates
The next development identified in the source is Tame Impala’s reported return to the road in May 2027, with UK and European arena dates followed by summer festival appearances. Specific stops and dates were not included in the supplied report. For now, the confirmed news is the group’s Like a Version performance of Seal’s song and the video made available with the report.
Key Questions
What song did Tame Impala cover?
Tame Impala performed Seal’s “Kiss from a Rose” for triple j’s Like a Version.
How many times has Kevin Parker appeared on Like a Version?
The Seal cover marks Parker’s fourth appearance on the series, following performances in 2013, 2015 and 2020.
Did Tame Impala significantly change the song?
Consequence described the rendition as notably faithful to the original, while retaining some traits associated with Parker’s sound.
When was “Kiss from a Rose” released?
The song appeared on Seal’s self-titled second album in 1994 and reached a wider audience after featuring in the Batman Forever soundtrack in 1995.
Is the cover part of a new Tame Impala album?
The available report does not say that the performance is part of a new album or confirm a separate release of the cover.
Source: consequence.net
