Mick Jagger Praises Zara Larsson’s 2018 Hit “Ruin My Life” on Today Show

On May 8, 2024, Zara Larsson performed on the Today show to promote her remix album Midnight Sun: Girls Trip. Earlier that week, Mick Jagger appeared on the same program and, when asked which contemporary artist he was listening to, said his son told him “Zara Larsson is having a big comeback,” to which Jagger replied, “But she never went away for me.” He added that he has been a fan since her 2018 hit “Ruin My Life” and that he enjoys her music “when I’m in that mood.” The clip was shown to Larsson, who responded with visible surprise.

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Larsson’s fifth studio record, released last summer, yielded singles “Pretty Ugly,” “Midnight Sun” and “Crush.” In May 2024 she issued the remix collection Midnight Sun: Girls Trip, featuring PinkPantheress, Shakira, Tyla, Robyn, Madison Beer, Kehlani and Bambii. The original album earned a Grammy nomination for Best Dance-Pop Recording. She will headline summer festivals including BBC Radio 1 Big Weekend, Lollapalooza Chicago, Mad Cool, Sziget, Pinkpop, Open’er, All Points East, Parklife and Montreux Jazz.

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• Early May 2024 – Jagger appears on Today and praises Larsson.

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• May 8 2024 – Larsson performs on Today, sees Jagger’s clip.

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• February 2024 – Grammy nomination for Midnight Sun.

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• March 2024 – Rolling Stones announce album Foreign Tongues.

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• Summer 2024 – Larsson’s festival circuit begins.

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Jagger said his son’s remark about a “comeback” did not alter his view; he has followed Larsson’s work since 2018 and chooses her songs when his mood matches her pop style. Larsson called the moment “beautiful,” thanked fans for the shared journey, and expressed surprise at the rock legend’s praise.

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• “My son said to me, ‘Oh, Zara Larsson is having a big comeback.’ I said, ‘But she never went away for me.'” — Mick Jagger, Rolling Stones frontman

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• “When I’m in that mood, that’s what I like.” — Mick Jagger

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• “It’s so beautiful to just see how everyone’s coming on this journey.” — Zara Larsson

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The exchange shows a rare cross-generational nod, linking a rock icon with a contemporary pop star. Media coverage noted the authenticity of Jagger’s remarks, and fan reactions on TikTok, Instagram and X praised the “ultimate rock legend endorsement.” This visibility may expand Larsson’s audience among older listeners while underscoring Jagger’s relevance in today’s pop landscape.

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All sources agree that no collaboration between Jagger and Larsson appears on the forthcoming Rolling Stones album Foreign Tongues; the album’s guest list includes Paul McCartney, Robert Smith, Steve Winwood and a posthumous Charlie Watts contribution, but no Larsson feature is confirmed.

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Larsson will begin her summer festival tour across Europe and North America, while the Rolling Stones have announced their upcoming album ‘Foreign Tongues.’ Ongoing media interest could spark further discussion of legacy rock intersecting with modern pop.

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