Gaga releases promotional single Hair

 

 

10 years ago today Gaga released the (then 2nd, but now) 1st promotional single from the album as part of the iTunes Store's "Countdown to Born This Way" release. It was written and produced by Gaga and RedOne and features a saxophone solo by Clarence Clemons. The song addresses a teenage Gaga being made to dress a certain way but finding that the only way she could express herself during this was through her hair. With its message of self-liberation, individualism and empowerment it was a glorious way of building up further hype for the album a week before its release.

 

What are your thoughts on the song, 10 years on?

 

1st electronic promo buzz single that goes as "I am free as my hair-r-r-r-r"

 

Iconic!

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How stunning is the artwork for the song too? :heart:

 

Love the song - it's one of MANY highlights on the album. Pure feel-good empowering anthem.

Great song, should've been a single.

Would've loved it to have been a single (along with about 5 other songs :lol:). The live performances of it were always stunning :wub:

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Gaga releases Google Chrome advert

 

10 years ago, a commercial for Google Chrome was released. The advert featured 'The Edge of Glory' and celebrated the power of the internet in bringing Gaga closer to her fans. It also had Gaga dancing and owning the streets!! Have a watch of the commercial below:

 

I love this commercial! Gaga is so fierce in it.

 

I remember thinking after TEOG music video premiered that this would've made a nice alternative for it, but looking back I am happy with what we got. :thinking:

Gaga appears on SNL, performs and features in 3 skits

 

On this day 10 years ago, Gaga made an appearance on Saturday Night Live. She performed the first 3 singles from the album Born This Way and acted in 3 different skits during the show, one with Justin Timberlake and Andy Samberg entitled "3-Way (The Golden Rule)".

 

Liquorville

 

3-Way (The Golden Rule)

 

What's That Name?

 

Performances

 

 

The Edge of Glory only available in LQ:

I find SNL largely unfunny her performances were cute though~

I think she did better on SNL later on. The performances are solid as usual!

Gaga releases Born This Way album

 

 

After months of teasing the release, 3 singles and a promotional track already released, Gaga finally dropped her second studio album: Born This Way. The dance-pop album complete with soaring synths and stunning sax moments incorperates a wealth of genres from electro-rock to techno. Lyrically it covers themes ranging from sexuality, religion, freedom, feminism, and individualism.

 

The album went on to receive Grammy Award nominations. It charted in the top 5 of every major music chart worldwide, topping many of them. In the US it sold more than one million copies in its first week (the highest total in 5 years). The album eventually placed 3rd in the best selling albums globally of the year and has continued to rack up millions of sales since.

 

The album has had a huge impact on a generation (and beyond) becoming the centrepiece album for many people struggling to find their identity and express themselves. It is no exxageration to say it saved the lives of some and helped to further cement the fandom that exists for Gaga. A hugely important album for many, it is celebrated to this day and continues to provoke inspiration and light for many in their darkest times.

 

What are your thoughts on the album, 10 years on?

Gaga buys her album!

 

10 years ago, Gaga was spotted buying copies of her newly released album, Born This Way.

 

 

 

 

WHICH ALSO MEANS 10 YEARS SINCE:

 

 

 

DerpGa lol

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Is DerpGa even more iconic than the album :o

 

 

Petition for :derpga: on Buzzjack alongside

Gaga makes an appearance on the Late Show with David Letterman

 

Gaga recorded an appearance on the Late Show and it aired later that day to mark the release of the album. In the interview, she discussed her excitement over the release of Born This Way, her success so far, her childhood and family, her early ambitions and much more.

 

 

^that's such a cute interview. Love that it was on release day too!

Yes, a nice watch!

 

She was everywhere those days, haven't probably even seen them all..