Sam Smith teased a mysterious collaboration with Madonna yesterday (May 24), simply hours earlier than the singer was pressured to cancel their Manchester gig solely 4 songs in.
A video clip posted to social media at 5pm featured audio of Smith and Madonna saying “Sam and Madonna”, whereas corresponding textual content flashed on a black display screen.
In a tweet posted shortly after, Smith wrote: “Manchester, we’ve got a surprise for you this evening. ‘Unholy’ won’t be the last song….”
— SAM SMITH (@samsmith) May 24, 2023
— SAM SMITH (@samsmith) May 24, 2023
It’s unknown if the 2 teasers have been linked in any manner, and Smith was pressured to place a cease to the gig at Manchester’s AO Arena within the night after struggling vocal points.
The singer later issued an apology to followers for cancelling the gig 4 songs in, additionally confirming that two extra of their exhibits is not going to go forward as deliberate.
The pop singer kicked off the present with ‘Stay With Me’, adopted by ‘I’m Not The Only One’, ‘Like I Can’ and ‘Too Good At Goodbyes’.
From there, nonetheless, Smith left the stage for an prolonged interval and the lights have been quickly dimmed.
“Dearest sailors, I don’t know what to say honestly,” Smith started the assertion posted to social media. “I fought off a virus a few weeks ago and since then we have travelled across Europe and had such incredible shows. Today in soundcheck I felt fine and was so excited to give Manchester an amazing show tonight, with a special surprise at the end.”
They continued: “During my third tune, I seen one thing improper with my voice. I prayed it was simply my voice waking up for the present however into the fourth tune I might really feel one thing was actually improper.
“I came off stage and have tried everything to get my voice back in gear but it won’t. I am honestly heartbroken I couldn’t finish the show tonight for you all. I love you all. I’m sorry I’m sorry I’m sorry x”
Their deliberate exhibits in Glasgow (25) and Birmingham (27) have additionally been cancelled. Both had already been rescheduled as soon as, and have been initially anticipated to happen in April.
The tour is in assist of Smith’s newest LP, ‘Gloria’, which arrived firstly of this 12 months. In a four-star evaluation of the album, NME hailed the document because the singer’s “most vital work” so far.