The Rolling Stones by Mark Seliger
Lady Gaga was one of many big names on The Rolling Stones’ new album.
The Rolling Stones have released a live performance video for Sweet Sounds Of Heaven, with Lady Gaga reprising her role on the Hackney Diamonds track.
It was recorded during the band’s surprise performance at Racket in New York last week as they launched their new album which – according to Live4ever’s review – is, ‘better than it has any right to be’:
“It’s rare that Reg Dwight (who also pops up on Get Close) gets only a passing mention, but he’s one of a handful of heavyweight contributors, with 2 on 1 track,” our review reads.
“Lady Gaga brings her A game to Sweet Sounds Of Heaven, a shimmering slice of gospel rock as her impressive range and delivery puts Mick’s wailing to shame, but good on him for trying, and otherwise it’s perhaps his best-ever vocal, carrying an impressive cast of musicians from bridge to chorus.”
A false ending belies what the atmosphere must have been like in the studio, with Stevie Wonder (yep) choosing the perfect note every time because that’s what he does. At 7 minutes it’s perhaps over-indulgent, but if you’ve got those people in the studio at the same time, you milk it.
