The video in question is of a British singer called Charlotte Aubrey. She became a sensation this year due to a viral Instagram and YouTube video. In the video she sings Lady Gaga's song Shallow, from the film A Star Is Born. But when she speaks, she does so in a completely different accent to the one that she was singing in. I'll talk more about it in a moment.
657. [1/2] Why do Brits sing with American accents?
Have you ever wondered why British people sometimes change their accent when they sing? This episode explores the question of why this happens, with various examples and some (dodgy) singing by me. Notes, videos and transcripts available on the episode page.
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