It was officially released as a standalone single on January 11, 2016, under Wincraft Music. πΉ Musical Style and Composition
The driving drums and synth-pop energy of the 1986 original are replaced by a raw, acoustic foundation.
Steve Winwood originally topped the Billboard Hot 100 in August 1986 with his synth-heavy, upbeat track. Higher Love - Lilly Winwood with Steve Winwood
Lilly takes center stage with emotive, rich lead vocals.
The track earned massive renewed interest after being featured in season 3 of the Netflix hit series The Umbrella Academy during a pivotal scene between characters Luther and Sloane. It was officially released as a standalone single
The slow, delicate pace shifts the song toward Lillyβs signature Americana and roots-folk style. πΊ Pop Culture Presence
The father-daughter cover of Higher Love by Lilly Winwood and Steve Winwood is a poignant, stripped-down reimagining of the 1986 Grammy-winning anthem. π΅ Origin and Release Lilly takes center stage with emotive, rich lead vocals
The duo delivered a memorable, bare-bones live performance of the song on BBC Radio 2 for the Chris Evans Breakfast Show in 2017.