The "Performance Edit" wasn't just an alternative visual; it became a massive success in its own right:
: True to her aesthetic of anonymity, Sia is seen singing into a microphone in a rear corner, her face mostly obscured by an oversized wig and bow. Cultural Impact and Global Success Sia - Cheap Thrills (Performance Edit)
: The song itself spent four weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 , originally written for Rihanna before Sia decided to keep it for her album This Is Acting . The "Performance Edit" wasn't just an alternative visual;
: The trio performs in front of a simple purple backdrop, wearing nude-colored leotards and Sia’s signature two-toned black and blonde wigs. : The trio performs in front of a
: Interestingly, Sia recorded several personalized versions for radio stations globally, swapping the lyric "turn the radio on" for specific station names like "Z100" or "Virgin Radio".