The Original Government Hooker: Fancy, should Gaga cover or emulate?

[Kermit 15,807]

Just now, Strigoi said:

Let me educate you then. It's not Reba's song either. It's Bobby Jo Gentry's. She wrote and performed it, Reba covered it. 

Speaking of, everyone, can we appreciate the goddess who wrote this track? This is WAAY more Gaga. 

 

 

I know that, I still hate Reba.

[Voltaire 4,531]

7 hours ago, DominicB said:

I know that, I still hate Reba.

How bout the style of the song in general?

[Killa 17,478]

This is very clever and pertinent thought. I gotta admit, i didn't knew this song existed, or i really didn't pay attention.

A story like this, well written, is timeless. And we can always trust Gaga to create a very catchy chorus or hook.

[Killa 17,478]

If only Lady Gaga could sing as freely as Reba McEntire, that woman's isntrument is a blessing for my ears. Shame her taste isn't always on the same level.

I gotta say, i don't really like Diane Warren's involvement in this project. Her songs aren't that interesting. I used to like it, because melody wise they are on point. But lack substance, originality, and many other things. Mostly, it's too commercial.She could be a great help, for guidance maybe.

I do hope she channels some Billy joel, Elvis Costello, Neil Young. I don't like Elton that much, to be honest.

[AJH219 4,448]

I used to love this song as a kid. So you can imagine my horror when I found out what it REALLY meant as I got older