Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars Embrace 70s Country With Soulful New Song “Die With a Smile”

While the summer is coming to an end, Lady Gaga continues to make the most out of 2024. Just looking over the year, the singer performed during the opening ceremony at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games. And she currently looks forward to her new film Joker: Folie A Deux to hit theaters. But before audiences can watch her take on the role of Harley Quinn, they can listen to her new song featuring Bruno Mars. With both singers bringing powerful vocals to the studio, their new duet “Die With a Smile” is already a hit.

With Mars and Gaga teasing fans about their new song for some time, the music video finally made its way online. Gaining nearly 2 million views, the music video took fans on a trip into the past as Gaga appeared to channel Dolly Parton. Embracing 70s country music, the mix between blue suits and dim lighting perfectly blended with the lyrics.

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Lady Gaga Discusses Working With Bruno Mars

Discussing getting the chance to work together on “Die With a Smile”, Gaga praised Mars, explaining, “Bruno and I have a lot of mutual respect for each other and were talking about collaborating. I was finishing up my own album in Malibu and one night after a long day he asked me to come to his studio to hear something he was working on. It was around midnight when I got there and I was blown away when I heard what he had started making.”

Inspired by what she heard, Gaga insisted, “We stayed up all night and finished writing and recording the song. Bruno’s talent is beyond explanation. His musicianship and vision is next level. There’s no one like him.”

Adding his voice to the conversation, Mars also gushed over Gaga and the honor it was to work alongside her. “Getting to work with Gaga has been an honor. She’s an icon and she makes this song magical. I’m so excited for everyone to hear it.”

As for the fans, they also loved the collaboration, writing, “I had no idea what this song was going to sound like and it’s a hit. Bruno and Lady Gaga sound so good together.” Another person added, “I love how simple the music video is. No dramatic characters or venues. No theatrics. Just 2 people in a 70s inspired atmosphere just singing to each other. That’s wonderful!”

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