Concept: Greatest Hits Album

[NotMyFlop 1,979]

I keep thinking about how Gaga will likely have a Greatest Hits album in the next few years, and I can't help but dread that. Greatest Hits album is so unimportant in the digital age. Everyone HAS the songs, they can make their own playlists, etc. However, I was wondering how Gaga could make a unique Greatest Hits album that would ACTUALLY make people buy/stream it. 

I think making it a "story" of sorts would help. There would be spoken interludes before each section of songs. Then, most of the songs would be remastered/acoustic/reimagined in a way that sonically sounds SO different than the original it would pique people's curiosity to hear it. Throughout the album, there are even treats for fans and listeners alike that give bigger moments in her career the studio version they deserve. 

It's massive (way too big for one single album) and it's never gonna happen, but I enjoyed making the concept. 

Thoughts? 

 

TRACKLIST: 

Spoiler

[Spoken interlude about her music/career before she was signed on a label] 

1. Second Time Around

2. Wish You Were Here

[Spoken interlude about the process of making The Fame] 

3. Just Dance (Coachella EDM Mix) 

4. Poker Face (Acoustic) 

5. LoveGame (remastered, more rock-leaning) 

6. Paparazzi (Acoustic) 

7. Eh, Eh (Nothing Else I Can Say) (Acoustic, in this style)

[Spoken interlude about how fame changed her and reimagining herself for The Fame Monster]

8. Bad Romance (Acoustic) 

9. Alejandro (Violin/Orchestra version) 

10. Speechless (Acoustic) 

11. Telephone (Remastered) 

[Spoken interlude about the inspirations, reasons, etc for Born This Way] 

12. Born This Way (Acapella) 

13. The Edge Of Glory (Acoustic) 

14. You and I (Jazz Version) 

15. Judas (Acapella) 

[Spoken interlude about the injury, being bold and making ARTPOP]

16. Applause (Trap Version) 

17. Do What U Want (Acoustic, Solo Version) 

18. Dope (Acapella) 

[Spoken interlude about the impact ARTPOP had, getting out of the spotlight, meeting Tony] 

19. Bang, Bang (My Baby Shot Me Down) 

20. Cheek To Cheek

 [Interlude on AHS, grounding herself and doing covers with other artists (only time album goes out of sequential order)]

21. What's Up 

22. Imagine 

23. Moth Into Flame (w/ Metallica)

24. Fame 

25. Your Song 

26. Climb Ev'ry Mountain

[Interlude on the making of Joanne, stripping back her solo sound) 

27. Perfect Illusion (Disco Version) 

28. Million Reasons (Acapella) 

29. A-YO (Rock Version)

 [Interlude on the success of the Superbowl, preparing for the filming of ASIB] 

30. Shallow (Extended Version) 

31. Always Remember Us This Way (Pop Version) 

32. I'll Never Love Again (New instrumentals) 

[Interlude about random songs that didn't make the cut, unreleased songs, etc]

33. The Cure (Rock version) 

34. Brooklyn Nights 

35. The Greatest Thing (w/ Cher) 

[An Interlude Thanking her fans for the amazing career she has had, wanting to take things in another new direction] 

36. New Song #1

37. New Song #2

38. New Song #3

 

 

[Wet Fire 5,677]

I think including various renditions would be a good idea.  For example, she can have a piano version of Applause.

[Didymus 32,702]

It's a nice idea but I think she'd still suffer from the lack of interest you described about compilations in general (maybe even more because it's all remixes and re-imagined versions).

I think she's better off throwing some acoustic, jazz, country, whatever renditions of her old pop hits for free on Spotify as a fun side project. She should only release a greatest hits album when she has enough material to fill two cd's tbh.

[Didymus 32,702]

"Dope (Acapella)"

Ngl, I giggled a bit reading that. Sounds like the song everyone would skip tbh

[Didymus 32,702]

Now what could work is if she played on the whole LADY and GAGA thing and released a compilation (with new or rare songs) of her pop career and one of her more "classy" career, with special collector's editions which combine the two with an iconic set of pictures, a book, etc.

Another option is if the LADY album was a collection of acoustic, jazz, country whatever covers of her hits that matches the GAGA originals.

I could see that selling

[TimisaMonster 31,073]

I don't know why but I dont think Gaga is into "greatest hits" albums and adding a couple new tracks lol

Plus I think shes self conscious about not having enough "hit" material....just cuz a song became a single doesnt make it a hit...

[Enzo 37,977]

So every song is just Acapella

[TEANUS 11,175]

Imagine a 4 LP fan edition on physical and a digital/ streaming “new content only” edition with demos, b-sides, re-worked album highlights+the top 10s

[McYves 1,612]

I know it's a fantasy tracklist, but if someone's actually expecting her to release something like that, they'll be very dissapointed with Gaga's releases forever, imo.

[AStarIsBorn21 3,714]

3. Just Dance (Coachella EDM Mix) I NEED THIS.  So I’m 100% on board with this concept. 

[Original Diva 4,893]

I know it wasn't a hit, but I need ARTPOP with the Hee Hees from itunes fest

[benremix 649]

42 minutes ago, AStarIsBorn21 said:

3. Just Dance (Coachella EDM Mix) I NEED THIS.  So I’m 100% on board with this concept. 

someone has made a studio remake of it here.

[Regina George 59,387]

I honestly don’t think people would be excited for acoustic/acapella rendition of the songs...  

[ShockPop 7,747]

I had an idea about this. New versions of all her hits paired with a cover of another artists track released the same month.

Just dance - That green gentleman

Poker face - sex on fire

Paparazzi - when love takes over

Etc. It would be cute.

[Dancin 1,120]

My Greatest Hits album would be as follows:

Title: Lady Gaga (yes it is self titled how cliche amirite but i think id fit)

Release: 2023

TRACKLIST

 

Spoiler

 

CD1 MAIN ALBUM

1. [Gaga introduces herself and the album]

2. [Gaga talks about The Fame and her struggles as a fame chaser]

3. Just Dance

4. Poker Face

5. Paparazzi

6. [Gaga explains The Fame Monster]

7. Bad Romance

8. Telephone

9. Alejandro

10. [Gaga explains her reasons to make Born This Way]

11. Born This Way

12. Judas

13. The Edge Of Glory

14. [Gaga explains what led her to create ARTPOP]

15. Applause

16. Dope

17. G.U.Y 

18. [Gaga elaborates on the creation of Cheek To Cheek and what it meant for her]

19. Anything Goes

20. I Can't Give You Anything But Love

21. Bang Bang

22. [Gaga talks about how she came up with Joanne]

23. Perfect Illusion

24. A-YO

25. Million Reasons

26. [Gaga talks about A Star Is Born]

27. Shallow

28. Hair Body Face

29. I'll Never Love Again

30. [Gaga tells us about (inster lg6's title here)

31. (insert title of lg6 hit #1)

32. (insert title oflg6 hit #2)

33. (instert title of lg6 hit #3)

34. [Gaga closes the album]

 

CD2 UNRELEASED SONGS AND MORE

1. Brooklyn Nights

2. Nothing On (But The Radio)

3. PARTYNAUSEOUS

4. Frankeinstein

5. Princess Die

6. Joanne (Where Do You Think You're Goin'?) (Piano Version)

7. The Sound Of Music (cover)

8. The Cure