Conan Gray Celebrates 'Heather' with Special 5th Anniversary Vinyl Release
Pop star Conan Gray announces limited edition vinyl of 'Heather' featuring original unreleased verse for song's fifth anniversary.
December 1, 2024 Pop star Conan Gray announces limited edition vinyl of 'Heather' featuring original unreleased verse for song's fifth anniversary.
December 1, 2024Singer-songwriter Conan Gray is commemorating the fifth anniversary of his breakthrough hit "Heather" with a special edition vinyl release that includes previously unheard content from the original recording sessions.
The announcement, made through Gray's Instagram, reveals that the limited edition vinyl will feature the song's "lost verse" - original lyrics that didn't make it to the final version but have occasionally been performed during his recent Found Heaven tour.
Since its release in March 2020 as part of Gray's "Kid Krow" album, "Heather" has become a cultural phenomenon, accumulating over 1.3 billion streams on Spotify. The track's impact extends beyond streaming numbers, having sparked numerous social media trends and resonating deeply with younger audiences.
The song's opening line, "I still remember, third of December," has become particularly iconic, inspiring an annual tradition among fans who don "Heather sweaters" on December 3rd to celebrate the song's significance.
The special edition vinyl provides fans with a unique opportunity to experience "Heather" in its original, unedited form. The previously unreleased verse includes more vulnerable lyrics that offer additional insight into the song's emotional narrative, including the line "I wish I could kiss her to know why you love her."
"Heather" has transcended its status as just another pop song to become a generational anthem. The track's success helped establish Gray as a prominent voice in contemporary pop music, with its themes of unrequited love and self-reflection striking a chord with listeners worldwide.
The fifth-anniversary release serves as both a celebration of the song's impact and a gift to Gray's dedicated fanbase, known as "Coneheads." This special edition adds another chapter to the legacy of a song that has already left an indelible mark on popular culture.
