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Lady Gaga Performs "Imagine" Cover at 2015 European Games Opening (Video)

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Come through, Lady Gaga!

The queen of pop, jazz, music and now emotional performers delivered a phenomenal stripped-down, piano-driven, almost-acapella live rendition of John Lennon's legendary song “Imagine” at the grand opening ceremony of the inaugural European Games at the Olympic Stadium of Baku, Azerbaijan last night, June 12th.

Donning a long vintage white dress, natural make-up, and platinum blonde hair, Lady Gaga walked into the stadium, sat down in front of her Yamaha piano covered with dozens of flowers on top, and began singing “Imagine” to the surprise and excitement of the sold-out crowd. I mean, I think everybody, including me, thought that Lady Gaga would perform a medley of her hits at the opening ceremony the second we read the news she was going to be the musical entertainer last night. But although I was rooting for that, I’m too satisfied (and very happily satisfied) with this “Imagine” performance. It was stunning, emotional and perfect for these inaugural European Games. “Imagine” was like the perfect anthem to call for a real emotional union of all the European nations in these games.

Best part of the performance? The last seconds when Gaga’s vocals exploded into something raw and beautiful.

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By on June 13, 2015
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