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When we first heard that Lady Gaga was performing the Grammy Awards tribute to the late, great, David Bowie, we wondered what we might expect. Known for her theatrics and crazy costumes, Bowie was her hero. At tonight’s awards show she turned it out, and blew us all away with her digitized Bowie looks, her hair, clothes, and voice (singing in a lower register than she usually does, harder than you’d think!). She even shared the stage with ’70s and ’80s Bowie collaborator (and modern day Daft Punk collab star) Nile Rodgers in her performance, where she owned the stage.
But don’t take our word for it. Twitter was abuzz with lots of reactions to this epic performance.
Loads of people loved the performance:
I am convinced there is NOTHING @ladygaga can't do! Made me cry how amazing! I LOVE HER & her spirit! #LadyGaga ⚡️⚡️⚡️
— Jenny Summers (@IMREDJEN) February 16, 2016
Ok Gaga doing a Bowie tribute is PERFECT. #Grammys
— Awesomely Luvvie (@Luvvie) February 16, 2016
Including Orange Is The New Black star Laverne Cox…
Just stunning. #DavidBowieTribute @ladygaga #ladygaga #grammys #WeCouldBeHeros https://t.co/RsABQW6Ekn
— Laverne Cox (@Lavernecox) February 16, 2016
Some people were underwhelmed.
I wish #ladygaga had used her real voice for the #davidbowie #grammys tribute. She sang too low IMO. But cool special effects.
— courtney rhodes (@purplestars27) February 16, 2016
And others… well, let’s just say it wasn’t their favorite.
Am I the only one who thinks it was a campy, goofy travesty? #sad #ladygaga #Grammys
— drue drysdale (@druedrysdale) February 16, 2016
All I can imagine in my head right now as I watch this mess. #LadyGaga #GRAMMYs pic.twitter.com/UI7BOS9YBQ
— Tara Bennett (@TaraDBennett) February 16, 2016
David Bowie’s son, filmmaker Duncan Jones tweeted something pretty cryptic during the performance. We’re not sure whether he liked it or not.
"overexcited or irrational, typically as a result of infatuation or excessive enthusiasm; mentally confused." Damn it! What IS that word!?
— Duncan Jones (@ManMadeMoon) February 16, 2016
While it looks like the jury’s out on the performance itself, one thing is for sure: we definitely won’t be forgetting her must-see, Bowie-inspired outfit.
What did you think of Gaga’s Bowie tribute? Tell us @Britandco!
(Images courtesy Getty Images | Larry Buscacca)
