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Lana Del Rey to Close Out Summer Shows at Anfield

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Lana Del Rey, the singer behind the hit singles "Summertime Sadness" and "Born To Die," is set to take the stage at Anfield stadium in Liverpool tonight, closing out the summer shows in the North West. The 40-year-old's performance is particularly special as she is a self-proclaimed Liverpool FC fan, having previously spoken about her love for the Reds in 2013. In addition to her musical talents, Lana's connection to the city and its football team will undoubtedly add an extra layer of excitement to the evening.

Key Takeaways:

  • Lana Del Rey is set to perform at Anfield stadium in Liverpool tonight, closing out the summer shows in the North West.
  • The singer's connection to Liverpool FC is well-documented, with her manager, Ben, introducing her to the team in 2013.
  • Lana has a long history with the Reds, having watched them play on TV and attending her first game at Anfield in 2013.
  • The singer showed off her Liverpool connections in 2020 by recording an a-capella version of "You'll Never Walk Alone" for a documentary on the Reds.
  • Lana's performance tonight may include a live reference to her Liverpool surroundings, particularly her a-capella version of "You'll Never Walk Alone".
  • The summer shows at Anfield have featured performances from some of the biggest musical acts, including Bruce Springsteen and the E-Street Band and Dua Lipa.
  • Dua Lipa has a close connection to the city, with Liverpool fans adopting her hit song "One Kiss" as an unofficial club anthem at the 2018 Champions League final.
  • The singer has paid homage to the city's affinity with the song by playing it twice during her two sets at Anfield this week.
  • Lana has a personal connection to her manager, Ben, explaining her love for Liverpool FC was inspired by him and his mood-dependent changes in behavior.

Statistics:

  • Lana Del Rey is 40 years old.
  • Bruce Springsteen and the E-Street Band played two shows at Anfield at the start of the month.
  • Dua Lipa has played two shows at Anfield this week.
  • The singer has enjoyed a close connection to Liverpool since the fans adopted her hit song "One Kiss" as an unofficial club anthem at the 2018 Champions League final.

Sources:

  • "Born to Die singer Lana Del Rey to close out summer shows at Anfield" [Source: BBC Sport]
  • "Lana Del Rey to perform at Anfield for first time ever tonight as she closes out Liverpool summer shows" [Source: Daily Mail]
  • "Lana Del Rey speaks out about her love for Liverpool FC" [Source: LiverpoolFC.com, 2013]
  • "Dua Lipa graces Anfield with two incredible shows this week" [Source: Liverpool Echo]
  • "Bruce Springsteen and the E-Street Band bring the Land of Hope and Dreams tour to Anfield" [Source: BBC News]
  • "Dua Lipa pays homage to Liverpool's affinity with her hit song 'One Kiss'" [Source: The Independent]

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