The singer Lady Gaga, 38, released her new album, “Harlequin” last Friday (27). to accompany the film “Joker: Delirium for Two”, starring the artist herself and which hits Brazilian cinemas on October 3rd.
Among the 13 tracks that make up the release, 10 are re-recordings of important hits in the history of music — mainly jazz. See other well-known versions of the songs performed by the artist in “Harlequin”.
“Good Morning” – Gene Kelly, Debbie Reynolds and Donald O’Connor
The soundtrack to the number from the musical “Singing in the Rain” marked the moment in which Reynolds — still a teenager — acted alongside veterans Gene Kelly and Donald O’Connor.
“Get Happy” – Judy Garland
The song featured in the 1950 film “Summer Stock” was also the theme song for the cartoon series “Merrie Melodies” produced from 1931 to 1969 and distributed by Warner Bros. Animation.
“When The Saints Go Marching In” – Louis Armstrong
Originally a Christian song and also known simply as “The Saints,” the song is often performed by jazz bands — most notably, in 1938, by Louis Armstrong and his orchestra.
“I’ve Got The World On A String” – Frank Sinatra
One of the first songs recorded by Sinatra, in 1933, reached #14 on Billboard’s most played list at the time. In addition to him, important names in jazz performed the song, such as Bing Crosby, Louis Armstrong, Ella Fitzgerald, Céline Dion, Michael Bublé and Rod Stewart.
“If My Friends Could See Me Now” – Juliet Prowse
The soundtrack to the Broadway musical “Sweet Charity”, produced in 1966, was performed by Prowse in 1967, when the play was performed at the West End theater.
“That’s Entertainment!” –Judy Garland
Song of the same name as the album released in 1960 by the singer, it was written in 1952 especially for the 1953 children’s musical film, “The Band Wagon”. The song has become an anthem for Hollywood and theater in general, being used as the opening number in many shows.
“Smile” – Nat King Cole
The American jazz singer and pianist recorded the song in the 1950s and it was one of his biggest hits, selling millions worldwide.
“Gonna Build a Mountain” – Sammy Davis Jr.
The song composed by Leslie Bricusse and Anthony Newley is part of the soundtrack to the musical “The Roar of the Greasepaint – The Smell of the Crowd”, performed on Broadway in 1965.
“(They Long To Be) Close To You” – Carpenters
Known in the voice of the American duo Carpenters — giving its name to the group’s second album —, the track was released in 1970 and topped the US Billboard Hot 100 charts that year.
The song was used in several episodes of the cartoon “The Simpsons”, being highlighted in emotional moments between Homer and Marge Simpson throughout the series.
“That’s Life” – Frank Sinatra
The song was released by the jazz singer in 1966, on the album of the same name. It was chosen as the soundtrack for the productions “Desafio no Bronx” (1993), “Gasparzinho, o Fantasminha Comarada” (1995) and “Coringa” (2019).
Following the success of Sinatra’s version, it was recorded by artists including Aretha Franklin, James Booker, Shirley Bassey, James Brown, Van Morrison, David Lee Roth, Michael Bolton, Michael Bubl, Russell Watson, Deana Martin and Holt McCallany.
Lady Gaga’s album “Harlequin” accompanies “Joker: Delirium for Two”
*With information from Nicoly Bastos, from CNN
This content was originally published in “Harlequin”: discover other versions of the songs re-recorded by Lady Gaga on the CNN Brasil website.
Source: CNN Brasil
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