Tony Bennett and Lady Gaga collaborated several times on the song – and were recognized at major awards
In addition to having a major influence on music in the 1950s and 1960s, Tony Bennettjazz and pop icon who died this Friday, the 21st, at the age of 96, was remarkable for several generations of artists, such as Lady Gagawho was very friendly with Bennett and even posed nude for him to draw. The duo even collaborated and released songs and studio albums together.
As splash recalled, the singer made a drawing of Gaga naked in 2011. At the time, the art, published in 2012 in the magazine vanity fair, was auctioned for US$ 30,000 (approximately R$ 143,000 at current exchange rates). This income was donated to two institutions: Born This Wayin Lady GagaIt is Exploring the Artsin Tony Bennett.
During an interview with the special Thanksgiving entitled A Very Gaga Thanksgiving, the singer talked about the day of the drawing. “I walked in and said, ‘Well, tonyhere we are,’ and I took off my robe and got into position,” he recalled. “I was embarrassed and thought, ‘It’s the Tony Bennettwhy am I naked?'”
Oh tony! He’s so handsome I feel bad for his wife to be around because he’s so charming and a gentleman.
Tony Bennett also praised a lot Lady Gagadescribed by him as “the US response to Picasso.” “She’s the most beautiful person I’ve ever met, but there’s something very special about her.”
Source: Rollingstone
Earl Johnson is a music writer at Gossipify, known for his in-depth analysis and unique perspective on the industry. A graduate of USC with a degree in Music, he brings years of experience and passion to his writing. He covers the latest releases and trends, always on the lookout for the next big thing in music.
