Lady Gaga has opened an unusual window into his personal and artistic universe by engage in My Life in 10 Songsa specialized media format Rolling Stone in which musicians select those songs that have been decisive in their life path. Far from limiting herself to a simple list, the singer uses each song as a starting point to reflect on her childhood, her youth and the different moments that have defined her evolution as a creator.
The New York artist explains that the deepest impact of music usually occurs in the early years, when one is still building one's identity. In his case, those early listenings not only awakened his vocation, but continue to influence the way he conceives his albums and their staging. From there, Gaga traces a sound journey that spans several decades and styles.
'Thunder Road' – Bruce Springsteen
The theme of Bruce Springsteen occupies a central place in his memory. In fact, he recognizes that during the creation of Born This Way He thought a lot about how to capture his personal essence, something that differentiates this work from previous ones more linked to ambition and dreams.
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'Nicotine & Gravy' – Beck
The second chosen theme transports him to his younger period in New York. this song reflects Who was I when I was 19? and lived immersed in the Lower East Side scene. Gaga especially highlights Beck's ability to reinvent herself, a quality that inspired her to dare to change and not stay anchored in a single musical formula.
'I Was Born This Way' – Carl Bean
This song from the seventies was a fundamental creative spark. Gaga says that, upon listening to it, the idea arose to translate that message into a current pop language. From there was born one of the most relevant albums of his career.not only for its artistic impact, but also for the cultural and personal meaning it had for her.
'In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida' – Iron Butterfly
The psychedelia and intensity of this song are part of Gaga's musical awakening. It represents a time when discovering certain records helped define oneself and share an identity with a group of friends.
'Watch That Man' – David Bowie
Bowie appears as a symbol of creative freedom and theatricality. Gaga recognizes that her way of breaking molds left a clear mark on her way of understanding pop and entertainment.
'Hey Little Girl' – Heavy Metal Kids
This song connects with his interest in less conventional rock and with the raw energy of the seventies, a decade to which he returns several times during his selection.
'Superstition' – Stevie Wonder
The singer remembers this song as ua recurring reference in recent worksdemonstrating how certain influences remain active over time.
'Tapestry' – Carole King
More than a specific song, this album symbolizes the importance of emotional honesty and personal narrative in music.
'What a Diff'rence a Day Makes' – Dinah Washington
With this classic, Gaga goes back to the late fifties and the vocal elegance that marked her deeply.
'So What' – Miles Davis
Jazz also has its place in his musical training, represented by the creative freedom and experimentation of Miles Davis.
Added to these influences are rock classics such as The Rolling Stones and Led Zeppelin, as well as more contemporary songs such as Tear You Apart from She Wants Revenge, Never Enough by The Cure and Stress de Justice, with which he closes his tour.
This review comes at a time of full activity for Lady Gaga, who is immersed in her Mayhem Ball Tour and is preparing its next stretch of concerts with Japan as the next stop.
