With the release of her latest album, “Younger Now,” Miley Cyrus has been embracing every part of her past: her country music roots, her Disney Channel/Hannah Montana days, her “Bangerz”-era rebellion, and more. But as her longtime dedicated fan, the most exciting things to see her return to are the beloved singles of her early career.
In tribute to those affected by this week’s horrible shooting in Las Vegas, Miley closed her appearance on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon with a heartbreaking performance of “The Climb.”
You may recall that Miley first released “The Climb” back in 2009, in association with Hannah Montana: The Movie. She hasn’t performed the song publicly in many years, aside from an impromptu mini-performance for fans on her Instagram Live stream a few days ago.
On Twitter, Miley shared that she thought the song was only fitting, as it promotes a message of hope in these dark times.
In honor of the lives lost,injured and affected by the tragic shooting in Vegas, @fallontonight & I dedicated this show to not only mourning pic.twitter.com/D5nzfxgMqZ
— Miley Cyrus (@MileyCyrus) October 3, 2017
this horrific event but using this platform to encourage unity , peace & hopefulness! So we started this week off with a song https://t.co/TKqxM90rJN
— Miley Cyrus (@MileyCyrus) October 3, 2017
I haven't performed in years … #TheClimb . These words mean more now to me than ever … " Keep The Faith" …..sending love to ALL! https://t.co/acMNC9Q1TG
— Miley Cyrus (@MileyCyrus) October 3, 2017
Enjoy the show tonight & #MileyWeek …. hope we can make you smile even thru so much pain 💛 @happyhippiefdn https://t.co/oGSst1TQq8
— Miley Cyrus (@MileyCyrus) October 3, 2017
There couldn’t possibly have been a dry eye in the audience after this incredibly moving rendition of her beloved song.
If this video has also managed to ignite the Throwback Miley nostalgia in you, don’t worry. The singer has recreated several more of her biggest tracks.
Miley recently gave her very first single, “See You Again,” a 2017 country makeover, performing it for BBC1 Radio’s Live Lounge in honor of the song’s 10-year anniversary.
Last week, Miley even reunited with THAT “best friend Lesley.”
https://www.instagram.com/p/BZp63YdB9B2/?taken-by=mileycyrus
And a Miley appreciation fest can’t be without “Party in the U.S.A.,” a favorite she also recently gave a harmony remix.
The “Old Miley” as we once know her isn’t necessarily “back,” but she has gone through quite an amazing evolution.
Make sure to leave us your reactions to her tribute performance and re-imagined videos below.
