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Elle King Names Her Favorite Beyoncé Hit

Elle King Names Her Favorite Beyoncé Hit

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YH is at Rolling Stone Magazine's Super Bowl 50 party in San Francisco where we catch up with the phenomenal Elle King, who reveals to us which Beyoncé song best describes her, plus she tells us her favorite part about the Super Bowl and whether she prefers to go or to throw parties!

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Young Hollywood

Hi, how are you doing?

Elle King

Hi, good. How's it going?

Young Hollywood

Good. Are you so excited?

Elle King

I am so excited to be here, yeah.

Young Hollywood

Is this your first time in San Francisco?

Elle King

No, no, no, a lot of my family's from here, so I've spent a lot of time.

Young Hollywood

Okay. San Fran, my family's from Pacifica, so, you know Beyoncé, she's performing at halftime.

Elle King

Beyoncé, is that, I'm sorry if I've heard that name before, that She's not that common, but, you know, maybe when I say her her song titles, you might get it.

Young Hollywood

So, out of all her songs, which uh song represents your life best right now?

Elle King

Drunk in Love.

Young Hollywood

Drunk in Love. Flawless?

Elle King

Oh, you don't even hear the rest? Done.

Young Hollywood

Would you rather watch the football game or watch halftime?

Elle King

Uh, neither. I'm just kidding. I get super into the game, seriously. I've but okay. But it should be known that like I'm only in it for the snacks. Like Super Bowl parties, like I'm just in it for like the wings and the chips and dip.

Young Hollywood

All right. And would you rather go to the best party or throw the best party?

Elle King

Go or throw? Well, I only throw the best parties. Oh. And I always prefer to go to my own parties because I control the music and I can do what I want.

Young Hollywood

Win the Super Bowl or have your own Rolling Stone cover?

Elle King

Have my own Rolling Stone cover.

Young Hollywood

I mean, I figured that was an easy one for you.

Elle King

Yeah. I mean, do I, I mean, I don't know, maybe I look like a linebacker, but no, I'm not like very athletic. So let's go with the cover.

Young Hollywood

And since you know you're an artist and all, and car karaoke is like a big right now. What's your favorite song to bel?

Elle King

Woo! Honestly, like Drunk in Love is like seriously up there. Uh, but I I love uh 50 Ways to Leave Your Lover. Okay. Um, that that's like me and my family whenever we're in the car together, we like blast that and my mom gets real wild with it. So that's that's the one, yeah.

Young Hollywood

Well, thanks so much for talking to me. It was such a blast.

Elle King

Thank you.

Young Hollywood

Good luck.

Elle King

You too. Have fun. Don't be nervous.

Young Hollywood

You too.

Elle King

You too.

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PEOPLE MENTIONED

  • Elle King

    The interviewee, discussing her preferences

  • Beyoncé

    Artist whose song Elle King identifies with

FAQ

Which Beyoncé song does Elle King say best represents her life?+
Elle King states that Beyoncé's "Drunk in Love" best represents her life, also noting "Flawless."
What is Elle King's favorite part about Super Bowl parties?+
Elle King says her favorite part about Super Bowl parties is the snacks, specifically wings and chips and dip.
Does Elle King prefer to go to or throw parties?+
Elle King prefers to throw the best parties and then go to her own parties, as she controls the music and can do what she wants.
What is Elle King's favorite song to sing for car karaoke?+
Elle King's favorite song to sing for car karaoke is "50 Ways to Leave Your Lover," which she enjoys blasting with her family.
What would Elle King rather have: a Super Bowl win or a Rolling Stone cover?+
Elle King would rather have her own Rolling Stone cover, as she is not very athletic.

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