Niall Horan Sings 'Slow Hands', Katy Perry, and Michael Bublé in a Game of Song Association | ELLE

Niall Horan admits he is excited to play Song Association but keeps it lowkey in fear of boasting and then failing to beat the buzzer. With so many songs, it's easy for Niall to pass by singing his hits like 'Slow Hands' and 'Fire Away.' Watch as Niall talks about his new album 'The Show,' redeems his X-Factor audition, and showcases his rapping skills by jamming to 'Down' by Jay Sean and Lil Wayne.
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[@Peytonwalker361]

niall rapping is the highlight of my day btw

[@mariatheresa1995]

😂

[@kg-sw6yz]

Mine too

[@musicbydemarcus]

Same here. I need that clip to go viral

[@myshroom7]

@@musicbydemarcus fr!!

[@207LW]

I literally almost spit my drink out!!

[@rubalsingh1666]

The fact that Liam and Niall both sang the same one for 'down'😭😭❤❤

[@stopmotionlife9357]

Which one was that

[@eabhasheehan1994]

And missed the opportunity to sing Drag Me Down!

[@simplysarahvhs]

@@eabhasheehan1994 that’s what i thought to 😂

[@edoardonuvolone9392]

The fact that nobody sang drag me down😢

[@neeralkothadia6602]

I was like why aren’t you singing Drag me down!!!

[@nieceandrews9871]

When the word was down I thought he was gon sing drag me down by Onedirection 😭😭

[@fineline_123]

I wish 😫

[@connorpike23]

Same here was thinking the same thing

[@boghv5854]

Glad he didn't

[@nieceandrews9871]

@@boghv5854 why tho

[@jeremypaulevan]

Half a Heart when ‘heart’ came up too

[@AllmondISP]

I can't understand why he felt so bad for using his own songs. I'm pretty sure this is the whole point of this segment - give the artist the opportunity to interduce the channel's audience to his own material.

[@madisonadams7552]

yes it iss

[@maryammir9786]

he's just humble 😂

[@isabelleprado297]

Niall is such a gem! So glad he's getting the recognition he deserves, after 13 years! My baby

[@stopmotionlife9357]

Has it truly been 13 years?

[@anine7212]

@@stopmotionlife9357 13 years since he was on the x-factor, yes

[@isabelleprado297]

@@stopmotionlife9357 yes, time truly flies

[@ElyMarasigan]

​@@anine7212 Fun fact: 1D did not win the x factor, but the band did win the world 😊

[@KaleiahCraft]

FRR took long enough! I’m so proud to say I’ve watched his journey for 9 years

[@Peytonwalker361]

HIM SINGING SO SICK TOOK ME BACK SO FAR WOW. i was like ‘you won’t sing it’ ‘you wouldn’t dare’ I JUST SCREAMED

[@jehanhaidar2179]

His voice is pure sunshine. His personality is effortless joy.

[@reemahmed2104]

4:32 bestie really said 🤌Celine Dion🤌 in cursive

[@POTATOOO1]

He sounds like the narrator of a perfume commercial 😂

[@louisebrenne7741]

he said it in such a french way that i was caught of guard as a french girlie

[@akbarroebetho3533]

0:31 Hand 0:41 Heaven 1:14 Away 1:32 Down 1:56 Slip 2:36 Heart 3:02 Plastic 3:22 Done 3:36 Meltdown 4:17 Near 4:34 Gone 4:49 Ghost 5:04 Meet 5:19 Sick 5:44 Pointless

[@stopmotionlife9357]

Are this the song titles?

[@snoopy13_]

@@stopmotionlife9357 no

[@rzm477]

doing gods work

[@elizabethbeals1814]

niall singing Down is all i need in life

[@Slytherin.151]

Not me screaming drag me DOWN!! 😂

[@Acbug123]

Bro same

[@sanaiiiiiiiii]

RIGHT like i was waiting for him to say that😂😂

[@CatchTheLoveBug]

Will forever be replaying his way of saying "Celine Dion"

[@Verapanigatti]

I’m Spanish 😢 isn’t that the way you’re supposed to say it?

[@Gigii47]

petition for niall to start his rap career ⬇️⬇️

[@LMusicloverKi09]

Niall has a calm soothing voice when he talks and his voice is beautiful in a calmer tone, I think I'm in love with this, I love it, well done

[@HSx28]

I need a full version of Niall singing Down 🤩

[@lh3517]

i could listen to niall softly sing snippets of songs with nothing but his voice all day

[@lefttrixx]

niall finally getting some recognition !! so proud of him and glad people are seeing how great he is

[@stevenbeck]

He didn’t even say “Nice to Meet Ya” for meet 😂

[@Jus1Sarahh]

His outfit was such a slay in this😭 cannot wait for the show it’s gonna be album of the year

[@alwayslou12]

For plastic I was wishing he sang “ I’m a barbie girl” and wanting for “come on barbie let’s go party ah ah ah yeah” like old days 🤧 5:14 I thought he’s gonna sing “nice to meet you”

[@nhobsessed]

yesss I was disappointed when 'Nice to meet ya' didn't even occur to him 😭

[@KaleiahCraft]

FR IN THE ONE FLOWER CROWN INTERVIEW 😭😭

[@joshuasgirlfriend.]

2:36 “I DON'T NEED MY HEART, YOU CAN BREAK IT, YOU CAN BREAK IT, BREAK IT”

[@ZjessZ]

At 4:39 i wish he could think of zayn’s verse in story on my life “and i’ll be GONE GONE tonight” 🥺

[@samlovestaylorswift]

ME TOOOOO

[@emelyescobarsan.]

Niall singing down caught me off guard so bad 💀 I was thinking of the song but did not expect that voice

[@Littlefreak_Ava]

1:32 NOBODY CAN DRAG ME DOOOOOOOOOOOWNNNNNNN

[@hey-my6si]

he slayed that (as always)

[@clairemacdougall8325]

I hate when they say I can’t keep using my own songs when I’m like BRO THEY PUT THIS IN THERE SO YOU CAN PROMO YOUR MUSIC😂❤️

[@brim2489]

I love Niall so much. He’s such a sweetheart and so talented🥹🫶

[@roaaahmed3274]

Niall rapping wasn't on my bucket list for 2023 but I'm here for it ❤️

[@kasss4117]

His voice is pure velvet! 😵‍💫

[@Gisele_sanchez]

Niall just makes me smile even on the hardest days

[@alltheloveamelia]

nialls singing voice is so anxiety calming, i love him so much

[@mariahelene4003]

One of my absolute favorite things about Niall is his vast knowledge and love of music going back 5+ decades, multiple genre's, etc. I may be the only one here, but I was not surprised at all that his head did not go automatically to the 1D songs when he has so much music in his memory bank.

[@mirayoon1992]

Nial's impression of lil wayne is 😮👍

[@angelpb5247]

Niall singing firework gives me a thousand years to live.

[@emazinge3375]

You can live for infinity years with no pain if you trust in Jesus :)

[@_.saaaaraaaa._]

A NIALL HORAN SONG ASSOCIATION WAS EVERYTHING I NEEDED

[@sandalirewankar2608]

HIM SINGING SO SICK GAVE ME CHILLS LIKE I THOUGHT OF EXACTLY THE SAME THING WHEN THE WORD WAS GIVEN

[@purva5403]

they knew what they were doing giving the work 'sick' also that outfit is art

[@Channiekooksroom18]

His vocal range has improved so so much since 1D. Couldn’t be more proud of him so so much love for him❤❤❤

[@TheRealMikki4ever]

“There’s a bieber song” Niall still being the biggest belieber out there makes me insanely happy

[@samikshatayal5873]

4:47 He could have sang story of my life. He sings it in concerts as well but still didn't remember😭😭

[@user-kf8pu3xs3n]

His voice can grow flowers 🌸😍☺️

[@3bellam]

bro I love how much he loves the eagles. anytime I'm driving through my beach town with the windows down I always have them playing and feel like I'm one with Niall lmao

[@wE.aRe.OnE_dIrEcTiOn.YaYyYy]

1:33 Dude the voice that Niall was doing is SCARY to me and I don’t know why. Like mate stop, ur not supposed to sound like that 😭🤭

[@rafaelatakami8019]

Whoever chose these words is a Niall stan, isn't it?

[@Ravenclaw0608]

And Directioner 😂 and a Harry fan (he could have done Two Ghosts or meet me in the hallway)

[@nhobsessed]

@@Ravenclaw0608 i think meet was for 'Nice to meet ya' 🤣 It didn't even occur to Niall

[@Ravenclaw0608]

@@nhobsessed oh yeah that too 😂

[@Ra-_-]

Niall has the best voice and I love listening to him sing ❤ love you Niall !!!

[@user-mq2js8xt4k]

I could listen to his voice for hours

[@diana.sa_4]

I could hear him sing all day ❤❤

[@vhyneebangayan8585]

5:09 i started singing “nice to meet ya, what’s ur name?”

[@julicbo]

He's one of the cutest human beings in the world. Like just looking at his cute face and hearing his cute voice and accent, he is like a puppy ❤

[@jazzandnessa1980]

when he sang this town my heart was healed lol

[@MaggieAz602]

Keep doing your own songs Niall. We are here to hear you and only you. 💙💙💙

[@tryingtimesxo]

never really was into one direction but niall seems like a sweetheart! glad his solo career is going great :) also the dark hair suits him 👍🏼

[@Maiseydirectionerstyles]

Them: ghost Me:HARRY STYLES!!!!!

[@katieamarshh]

It’s amazing really how much his voice has improved since the 1d days :)

[@chelsey1087]

He has a really beautiful voice, and I love his music. He’s very talented

[@katerambolamanana]

10 years later and I’m still in love with Niall

[@Gisele_sanchez]

Imagine just being in that room listening to Niall sing!!

[@mercyorbit9351]

What a humble man. 😊❤ Love you Nialler!

[@aminahkhan1881]

He has amazing vocals !!! Sweetest raspy voice

[@achelii_bei]

I love his voice, hes like an angel

[@Mariana-tf7jw]

i'd been waiting for him to be in the song association forever 😭

[@lelunesait]

his voice is so... peaceful... angelic like!!!! :(:(:(:((

[@mitcha1313]

I love the way Niall seems very nice and friendly 💕

[@lai2113]

1:46 coz she cOoOoOoOoOlD aaaaaAAAAAAAAH

[@nolankent519]

omg he's so sweet and pure 😩 i have a crush on him since Slow Hands mv out😩😍

[@nargiz6304]

Nialler with his angelic voice 😢 I can’t ❤❤❤

[@hannahs-yf3pz]

i love him so much 🥹🥹🫂

[@Broken.soul47]

I love you Niall ♡ I'm so proud of you!

[@nancyforoughi5517]

Love his Irish accent! Beautiful voice! So cute and sweet

[@ainanags]

I love when he pronounces the words with his accent and sings it with american accent

[@danavallejos1044]

Podría escuchar a Niall cantar todo el día, y no me casaría de su voz!😭😭🧡

[@niceascheeler5664]

shawn mendes when he didn’t start singing “when you’re gone” for the word gone: 👁️👄👁️

[@kaci3413]

I’m so excited to see him on tour next year 🫶🏻😭

[@Himani-si5jy]

He is just the sweetest 💖

[@catyb.2101]

I can’t, Niall is so cute

[@malfoy1017]

I thought of half a heart uhhh 2:53

[@lucianamontenegro4800]

I've been waiting for this for so long. I love you Niall with all my heart ❤

[@chasezly]

2:05 WAIT I THOUGJT IT WAD STEP NOT SLIP

[@Davis12143]

I hope his new album does well

[@gabbylinch7844]

I love this man with all my heart

[@caluuuum2007]

IM SO GLAD NIALL FINALLY DID THIS THANK YOU ELLE

[@colleenmcelhenney4482]

He has such an amazing voice!!!!!❤

[@vitaflood6677]

Niall is such a angel i love him so much

[@ceciliaaaaa4861]

He makes me so happy!

[@anoushkapandey5744]

BEEN WAITING FOR THIS FOR SO LONG!!!

[@Landra372]

Some 1d songs popped into my head to go with some of the words

[@DanDaMan92790]

Niall should've sang Since U Been Gone by Kelly Clarkson since he was a judge with her on The Voice this season lol

[@lovebird101]

His voice is so soothing

[@MaggieAz602]

Desperado and Niall are a perfect pairing 🥰

[@fionadanae]

FINALLLY, HEAVEN HEARD ME 🙏❤️😭

[@fionadanae]

Niall I love you so much my boy ❤😭

[@aliciasoupa3517]

Nialler!!! 3:31

[@carlyhope]

He is so adorable. I would love to see him live.

[@Sophie-im5rd]

I love him…

[@BfeverYara]

Cant wait to see this boy growing and growing and growing in the music industry!!!!

[@NorrisSwagg27]

im in love with niall

[@207LW]

I love Desperado too, Niall. It is one of my absolute faves and you did a beautiful job with it. ❤

[@breannagriggs3241]

niall rapping is the best thing ive heard all day

[@taylorrreese]

me shouting since you’re been gone for since and him skipping like he didn’t just shoot the voice with ms. kelly clarkson 😭

[@clarachacko]

I've been waiting for this for ever so long!