Will the real ”Houdini” rise?
Harry Houdini was a real magician from Hungary who fascinated the world with his seemingly impossible exploits. He died in 1926, so he won’t be returning until he finds a means to avoid dying ever again. But the escape artist’s legacy is unavoidable—that is, unescapable. Even now, decades after Houdini passed away, songwriters still utilize his name in song titles to convey the idea of being able to vanish or get out of situations that seem unsolvable. The lead single from Eminem’s new album, The Death of Slim Shady (Coup de Grâce), “Houdini,” was released on May 31. This was about six months after Dua Lipa’s release of her own version of the song.
Furthermore, they are not the only musicians who have honored Harry Houdini with their works. And you, what “Houdini” state are you in right now? Take a look at the incredibly varied selections below.
Eminem, “Houdini,” (2024)
Houdini And now, bro, I’m going to dip inside my bag for my last trick.
With the aid of a cameo-filled, comic book-style music video, Slim Shady has returned from the “dead” and is prepared to unveil something brand-new. The song calls his kids “childish,” alludes to Megan Thee Stallion’s shooting (“Will I get a chance to perform a stunt”), and boasts about being “a bigger fool than Cactus.”
Dua Lipa, “Houdini” (2023)
I’m not staying here for long. Come get me before I leave.In the music video for her rendition of “Houdini,” Dua brought a crew-dini for group dance. The dance track, which is taken from her album Radical Optimism, portrays the viewpoint of a serial ghoster who may be prepared to commit to a relationship with the right person.
Foster the People, “Houdini,” (2012)
I’m shackled and unable to speak.
Given that the band members are no longer with us, this song from Foster the People’s debut album Torches comes just after what appears to be a very chaotic concert. However, in keeping with the song’s title, an illusion deceives the assembly.
Kate Bush, “Houdini” (1982)
Everyone believes you can never succeed, but you manage to get away each time.This song embodies Kate Bush’s attitude well and is taken from her album The Dreaming. She starts off singing words that are narrated from Bess, Houdini‘s widow, and then becomes frustrated and st
