[113], *sales figures based on certification alone^shipments figures based on certification alone, A 32-second sample of "The Edge of Glory" featuring the end of the chorus and the beginning of the bridge which contains the saxophone solo.

[44] It also debuted at number two on the Hot Digital Songs chart, with sales of 266,000 copies, according to Nielsen SoundScan. [71] However, at the last minute before shooting, Gaga changed her mind regarding the whole concept, leading to a disagreement with Kahn, and hence it was cancelled. "The Edge of Glory" was written by Lady Gaga, Fernando Garibay, and DJ White Shadow, and was produced by Gaga and Garibay. (but hilarious as always). [92] While on tour in Japan, Gaga performed "The Edge of Glory" and "Born This Way" at the 2011 MTV Video Music Aid Japan. While she did not reveal much about the music video concept, she added: "I just know that we'll be feeling very fishy. ", "Lady Gaga To Premiere 'Edge Of Glory' Video On "So You Think You Can Danc, "Video Review: Lady Gaga, "The Edge of Glory, "Lady Gaga's "Edge Of Glory" Video: Glory Days", "Lady Gaga's "Edge Of Glory": A Pop-Culture Cheat Sheet", "Lady Gaga debuts 'Edge of Glory' video: Watch her one-woman '80s time-warp fantasia here", "Lady Gaga's "The Edge of Glory" video is shockingly simple", "Lady Gaga's Bizarrely Straightforward "Edge of Glory" Video Is Here", "Lady Gaga and Clarence Clemons: Lackluster video for "Edge of Glory, "Watch Lady Gaga's "Edge of Glory" Video", "Lady Gaga emerges from a coffin to headline BBC Radio 1 Big Weekend", "Lady Gaga Dives And Dazzles On 'American Idol Finale, "Lady Gaga pushes to the edge on 'American Idol' finale and jumps", "Lady Gaga Wows Crowd, Ziplines Onto "Good Morning America" Concert Stage", "Lady Gaga Going Global, Performs on German "Top Model" Finale", "Lady Gaga speaks out at massive Europride event in Rome: Can she meaningfully affect gay rights? It’s so extreme it amuses me. Unlike the cacophonous, frenzied vibe of “Judas,” Gaga gets back to basics on “The Edge of Glory.” The track — helmed by Beck and Britney Spears producer Fernando Garibay — is a four-on-the-floor anthem with loads of references to ’80s pop music. [22] Evan Sawdey of the website PopMatters found several rock elements in the composition of the song.

My harsh comments are reserved for LaurieAnne, ugh, that woman, she’s awful. [24], Megan Gibson from Time was disappointed with the single, feeling that it was not "particularly good", and called the music as trite, uninspiring and bland. The song rose to number 37 on the Radio Songs chart, with airplay increasing to 30 million audience impressions.

"[20] Greg Kot of Chicago Tribune also gave a mixed review about the song, calling it a "Springsteen-on-steroids bombast" and adding that it features "Clarence Clemons doing almost a parody of a Clarence Clemons sax solo.
[8] E! margin-top: 10px; She needs to drop this act and come back as just her, no crazy make up and no crazy outfits.

[5], According to sheet music published at Musicnotes.com by Sony/ATV Music Publishing, "The Edge of Glory" is written in common time with a tempo of 128 beats per minute. [81] While reviewing the video for The Vancouver Sun, Collins compared Gaga's look in the video to a "hooker" from the 1982 American science fiction film, Blade Runner.

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I even actually like “Judas,” but damn, I can’t get over how BORING “Edge of Glory” is.

X. Her lip syncing is really strange/off in this video. He also called the song a "four-on-the-floor anthem with loads of references to '80s pop music" and concluded "Thankfully, 'Edge of Glory' proves Gaga hasn't let her global celebrity get the best of her art, and she's still capable to cranking out straightforward, dance-ready jams like 'Just Dance' or 'Poker Face'. Gaga bellows with her lyrics about love in the time of global apocalypse with the passion of Pat Benatar, while the soaring chorus calls to mind Bonnie Tyler’s “Total Eclipse of the Heart.”, There’s also a swaggering (though somewhat awkward and timid) saxophone solo from E Street Band’s Clarence Clemons, and the breathy, synthed-out intro tips its hat to Laurie Anderson’s art-rock classic “O Superman.”, Thankfully, “Edge of Glory” proves Gaga hasn’t let her global celebrity get the best of her art, and she’s still capable to cranking out straightforward, dance-ready jams like “Just Dance” or “Poker Face.”, Hear It: Lady Gaga, “The Edge of the World.”, Torres Describes Harrowing 48 Hours Trying to Return Home, The Viral Countdown: The Race to React to COVID-19, The Cost of Coronavirus: How Young Guv Ended Up Stranded, premiered her cinematic motorcycle fantasy “Judas,”, The Killers Double Down on Arena Rock With.

[3][12] It showed Gaga topless with her mouth open, wearing her facial prosthetics from the "Born This Way" cover, and her hair wildly cascading around her. [35] Robert Copsey from Digital Spy commented that the song is a "straight-up fists-in-the-air feel-good anthem that is less cheesy than 'Born This Way' but equally (if not more) euphoric."

[105], American pop singer Nick Jonas sang an acoustic version of the song in July during his concert at the Westfield Century City in Los Angeles.

Definite 80s feel right down to the really bad lip synching. [45] The song entered the Billboard Hot 100 at number three, and the Radio Songs chart at number 54, with 20 million audience impressions. If you ask me, it shows. [73], Gaga's wardrobe throughout the entire video primarily consists of only one outfit which was designed by Gianni Versace.

"The Edge of Glory" features synthesizers executed in a style influenced by smooth jazz, as well as the inclusion of a saxophone solo. [2] The origins of the song first came about in January 2011, when Gaga released part of the lyrics on her Twitter account. The video is simple in contrast to much of Gaga's previous work, and portrays her dancing on a fire-escape and walking on a lonely street. Nice!"[108].

The video was compared to Michael Jackson's "The Way You Make Me Feel," Janet Jackson's "When I Think of You" and "The Pleasure Principle", and the film, Crimes of Passion, all of them being 1980s videos and films. [47] However, digital sales dropped by 64% to 98,000 copies, hence the song fell to number 19 on the Hot 100. I can’t even listen to her new songs….

[75] Vena also compared the visuals with those for Madonna's 1986 single "Papa Don't Preach" and Michael Jackson's 1984 single, "Billie Jean". [88] An acoustic version was later performed at the Europride 2011 in Rome, along with "Born This Way".

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When the first verse of the song begins, Gaga emerges from the window of an apartment onto the fire escape. [56] As of September 2016, the song has sold 606,000 copies in the UK, and is certified platinum by the British Phonographic Industry (BPI).

Near the end of the video, after Clemons' saxophone solo, Gaga crouches in front of the building's steps and kisses the sidewalk. So dreamy! THE.LEGEND. 1", "Adele Stays Atop Hot 100, Lady Gaga Makes "Glory"-ous Start", "Chart Highlights: Adult Contemporary, Country Songs & More", "Adele Remains Atop Hot 100, Lady Gaga Makes "Hair"-Raising Bow", "Chart Highlights: Pop Songs, Adult Contemporary & More", "Chart Watch Extra: The Year's Top 25 Hits", "Ask Billboard: Lady Gaga's Sales & What's the Longest Streak for Americans Atop the Hot 100?

[39] At the end of 2011, Slant Magazine listed "The Edge of Glory" as the eighth best song of the year, with Ed Gonzalez from the website commenting that the song is "a study in radical contrast that, once you sift aside its deliberately dated effects and the legacy of the late Clarence Clemons, is deep down an incredibly delicate ballad.

I can never believe something that feels so good earns me money.

[55] After fluctuating down the charts for few weeks, the song rebounded in the top ten on June 26, 2011. [109] In the episode, the girls-only show choir called the Troubletones performed the number at the National Show Choir Championship.

Kevin O'Donnell of, Several critics opined that some scenes in the music video were reminiscent of, Australian Recording Industry Association, Recording Industry Association of New Zealand, Deep From the Heart: The One America Appeal, List of number-one dance singles of 2011 (U.S.), List of number-one international songs of 2011 (South Korea), "Edge of Glory (Legal Title) – BMI Work #12871270", "Lady Gaga releases new single 'The Edge of Glory': Listen here", "Lady Gaga Teases 'The Edge Of Glory' Release On Monday", "Lady Gaga's "Edge Of Glory" Inspired By Late Grandfather", "Preview Six Songs From Lady Gaga's "Born This Way, "Lady GaGa: "Rocky Balboa Is My Ideal Man, "Lady Gaga Makes Edge Of Glory Official Single? She played "The Edge of Glory" as the last song of her piano set, after performing "Million Reasons" and "You and I". It’s so “borrowed”, so 80-ies, so… forgettable, sorry.

"[4][16] According to MTV's Jocelyn Vena, the song's production evokes the "late '80s, early '90s adult-contemporary pop, when big choruses were the norm for songs. It’s so generic. creative director Laurieann Gibson over negative comments Laurieann made about the video. [53] After four weeks, the song re-entered the top ten of the Canadian Hot 100, and reached the top ten of the Contemporary hit radio chart. The performance was singled out by many journalists as an emotional highlight and one of the best moments of the tour. Clemons told Rolling Stone that in January 2011 he was contacted by Gaga's management and they wanted him to play on Born This Way.

The only thing missing is a shower of water to splash upon Gaga’s artfully-backlit body.