Diamonds


 * "Think I'm addicted to your light" — Beyoncé

"Diamonds" is a song co-written and originally performed as a vocal demo by Australian singer and songwriter Sia. The song was eventually recorded by Rihanna for her 2012 album Unapologetic. "Diamonds" has since been performed by Sia on many occasions, including on her Nostalgic for the Present Tour of 2016. The song's original demo, the piano version and the songwriting process have all been leaked on YouTube. All three recordings remain there as of 2021.

Rihanna's version
For more information about this song, go to the Rihanna Wiki's "Diamonds" page.

Trivia

 * This is Sia's most recognized writing work for another artist, along with "Pretty Hurts" (for Beyoncé), "Chained to the Rhythm" (for Katy Perry) and "Perfume" (for Britney Spears).
 * This song also gives Rihanna's Diamonds World Tour of 2013 its name.
 * It has been reported that Rihanna recorded the song doing an exact imitation of Sia's vocal demo.