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"Hair" is a song by American recording artist and songwriter
The song, like the previous promotional single "The Edge of Glory", features a saxophone solo performed by saxophonist
Background
The name of the song was revealed through an interview with Vogue magazine in early 2011. [8] Gaga has revealed during an interview with the New York radio station Z-100 that "Some of those themes are explored more on this album. To put my money where my mouth is [regarding themes of empowerment on this song and album]" [9], leading her to later explain the origin of the song, which involves the relationship of her hair with freedom, and how that's the only part of her body she can change without anyone judging her. [10]
Also, during an interview with
Gaga released a video on May 13, 2011 revealing the cover artwork for the song. "I love this song so, so much," she stated in the video message. "When I was a kid, I used to always come down the stairs of my parents' house, and they would say, 'Go back upstairs and brush your hair, change your clothes, you can't go out wearing that', and I felt like it was stifling my identity." She added: "My hair was my glory. It was the only thing that I could change about myself." [13]
Artwork
Lady Gaga oficially revealed her artwork for the song "Hair" on May 13, 2011 during a video she posted on YouTube. [14] The black and white cover features a pink-haired GaGa lying upside down on the floor in a sharp-edged leather outfit, which comes complete with protruding nipple spikes, and it was photographed by her long time collaborator Nick Knight. [15] On the same clip, she revealed the background behind the song.
Later on, Gaga tweeted the words "Radio 1 show was killer! The Born This Way Itunes Countdown will release my song HAIR 2moro 1pm PST." along with the official, high quality picture of the promotional single artwork, via TwitPic. [16]
Critical reception
An hour before kicking off the final leg of
Since its release, 'Hair' has received highly positive reviews from critics.
References
- ^ Sadao Turner (15 February 2011). "Lady Gaga: Whitney Houston Was My Vocal Idol Growing Up [AUDIO]". Retrieved 15 May 2011.
- ^ Jason Lipshutz (09 May 2011). "Lady Gaga's 'Edge of Glory' Single Premieres, 'Hair' Coming Next Week". Billboard. Retrieved 15 May 2011.
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(help) - ^ "iTunes Countdown to Lady Gaga's Born This Way Album Kicks Off Today With New Single "The Edge of Glory"". Retrieved 15 May 2011.
- ^ Sadao Turner (15 February 2011). "Lady Gaga: Whitney Houston Was My Vocal Idol Growing Up [AUDIO]". Retrieved 15 May 2011.
- ^ Daniel Sperling (14 May 2011). "Lady GaGa reveals 'Hair' cover art". Retrieved 15 May 2011.
- ^ Sadao Turner (15 February 2011). "Lady Gaga: Whitney Houston Was My Vocal Idol Growing Up [AUDIO]". Retrieved 15 May 2011.
- ^ "Lady Gaga - Graham Norton 5†13†11". 13 May 2011. Retrieved 15 May 2011.
- ^ Jonathan Van Meter. "Lady Gaga: Our Lady of Pop". Retrieved 15 May 2011.
- ^ Jocelyn Vena (18 February 2011). "Lady Gaga's Born This Way: What We Know So Far". MTV. Retrieved 15 May 2011.
- ^ "Lady Gaga - Graham Norton 5†13†11". 13 May 2011. Retrieved 15 May 2011.
- ^ Jocelyn Vena (18 February 2011). "Lady Gaga's Born This Way: What We Know So Far". MTV. Retrieved 15 May 2011.
- ^ Sadao Turner (15 February 2011). "Lady Gaga: Whitney Houston Was My Vocal Idol Growing Up [AUDIO]". Retrieved 15 May 2011.
- ^ Daniel Sperling (14 May 2011). "Lady GaGa reveals 'Hair' cover art". Digital Spy. Retrieved 15 May 2011.
- ^ Cristin Maher (15 May 2011). "Lady Gaga Reveals 'Hair' Single Cover, Drops Tomorrow". PopCrush. Retrieved 15 May 2011.
- ^ TJ (14 May 2011). "Lady Gaga Highlights "Hair" Release With Single Cover". Neon Limelight. Retrieved 15 May 2011.
- ^ Lydia Harris (15 May 2011). "Lady Gaga Releases 'Hair' Single Cover (Photo)". Neon Limelight. Retrieved 16 May 2011.
- ^ Matthew Perpetua (18 February 2011). "An Early Report on Six Songs From Lady Gaga's 'Born This Way'". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 15 May 2011.
- PopJustice. 18 May 2011. Retrieved 18 May 2011.
- ^ "Album Review: Lady Gaga, 'Born This Way'". NME. 18 May 2011. Retrieved 18 May 2011.
- ^ Tim Neath (18 May 2011). "Lady Gaga – Born This Way (Review)". M is for Music. Retrieved 18 May 2011.
- The Independant. Retrieved 20 May 2011.