Joanne the title track is inspired by 'The Rose'

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In the 1979 film starring Bette Middler titled 'The Rose', one of the roses most famous lines throughout the movie is 'Where you going?' As people she loves tend to leave her.

here is the synopsis 

Rose (Bette Midler) is a passionate 1960s rock star who pours herself into every performance despite her demanding manager, Rudge (Alan Bates), who encourages her to tour excessively. While singing is her greatest love, the rock 'n' roll lifestyle takes its toll as Rose succumbs to drug and alcohol abuse. Only Rose's kind-hearted boyfriend, Dyer (Frederic Forrest), tries to save her from falling victim to her own success in this drama loosely based on the life of Janis Jopli

 

i believe Gaga either deliberately or subconsciously was inspired by the film

Joanne 2016 'Where Do You think you're going?"

The Rose 1979 "Where you going?"

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Don't tell Bette Midler or she'll say Gaga copied her again

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5 minutes ago, neptugne said:

Don't tell Bette Midler or she'll say Gaga copied her again

According to Bette everyone's copied her. Still love her though and great film!

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I think she's asking Joanne where is she going because of the poem Joanne wrote. It was even included in The Fame booklet.

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1 hour ago, StefaniLives said:

Only Rose's kind-hearted boyfriend, Dyer (Frederic Forrest),

Kind of off topic but young Frederic Forrest looks a lot like Tom Hardy.

 

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1 hour ago, SOOOON said:

I think she's asking Joanne where is she going because of the poem Joanne wrote. It was even included in The Fame booklet.

Yesterday, I took a walk in the rain, the cool refreshing droplets splash on my cheeks. I walked, and walked and walked, not knowing where I was going.

What a mind-blowing theory! Someone needs to ask Gaga.