Miley Cyrus returned to the Tonight Show stage on Thursday to perform her new single “Midnight Sky.”
But as a special treat for Jimmy Fallon and his crew, the pop star also performed a cover of Hall & Oates’ “Maneater,” which she rocked out to in a red sparkling dress. Fallon seemed absolutely delighted that Cyrus was putting her own spin on the Eighties soft-rock classic, and it’s no wonder: In Cyrus’ hands, it ends up sounding like the best Joan Jett singles.
For her “Midnight Sky” performance, Cyrus switched over to a black dress, similar to the one seen in the track’s official music video and cover art, but with a leopard-print pattern and a dramatic side cutout. May the rock opera vibes during this album era never cease.
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Cyrus also chatted with Fallon in an interview segment, where she discussed her letter exchange with Stevie Nicks to ask permission for a sample, her relationship with her godmother Dolly Parton, and how the “Maneater” cover was dedicated to her “future ex-husband.”
Cyrus recently performed a different cover — Billie Eilish’s “My Future” — on BBC Radio 1’s Live Lounge. She also showcased “Midnight Sky” at the 2020 MTV Video Music Awards by paying homage to her infamous “Wrecking Ball” music video.
