In our new video series, Lady Gaga delves into the music that has shaped her life: “When you find records that help you understand or see yourself, it's powerful. »
She then chose “I Was Born This Way” (1977) by pastor and gay rights activist Carl Beandescribing how it influenced “Born This Way”his 2011 song (and album). “I heard it, and I was like, 'I wonder if there's a way to turn this into a modern pop record?'”she said. “The genesis of that resulted in something that I think is the most important record of my career for me. Not just for me artistically, but for what it means. »
Gaga's other picks include “In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida” ofIron Butterfly, “Watch That Man” of David Bowie And “Hey Little Girl” of the Heavy Metal Kids. “When you find records that help you understand or see yourself, or they become the soundtrack for you and your group of friends, that’s pretty powerful.”she said. She then dove into some 70s classics, including “Superstition” of Stevie Wonder (“I definitely had my moments on Mayhem where I was thinking about him”) And “Tapestry” of Carole King (“Her voice and her songs are like a warm hug”).
The human behind the legend
Gaga then branched off towards the 50s, choosing two gems released in 1959: “What a Difference a Day Makes” of Dinah Washington And “So What” of Miles Davis. She also described her love for classic rock staples, like “Sympathy for the Devil” of the Rolling Stones And “Thank You” of Led Zeppelin. “It was a bit like learning that the unattainable rock & roll god could really love you”she says about this latest title. “That there was a human being beneath all this legend. This idea of drama and theatricality in music, and then sincerity. I think those are two things that are kind of a yin-yang for me. »
Gaga concludes with “Tear You Apart” of She Wants Revenge, “Never Enough” of The Cureand — his 15th choice — ” Stress “ of Justice. “That’s more than 10”she jokes. “And I could go on and on. »
