When 35-years old Lady Gaga and 95-years old Tony Bennett collaborate, only great things could be anticipated. The album is considered to be Bennett’s final release as he was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease during the recording sessions. Set to hit the scene on October 1, the album ‘Love for Sale’ is set to be released through Columbia and Interscope Records. Having been recorded sometime between 2018 and 2020, the album comprises cover versions of jazz standards by Cole Porter, the American composer to whom the album is more of a tribute.
The album’s lead single ‘I Get a Kick Out of You’ was released during the cover’s official announcement on August 3, 2021, and was quickly followed by live [performances at the Radio City Music Hall in New York City. The cover of the album shows a graphic regular image of Bennett holding a sketchbook that depicts a profile sketch of Gaga, while Gaga is shown leaning down to fix Bennett’s bowtie.
‘Love For Sale’ consists of ten tracks and twelve on the deluxe version and the collection shall mark Bennett’s final studio recording. Being recorded at Electric Lady Studios in New York City, the album showcases the Cole Porter songbook of classic popular music with both solo selections and duet performances from Bennett and Lady Gaga.
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The songs boast a fantastic mix of jazz, orchestral arrangements, and big band sounds. On August 6, the premiere of the official video for ‘I Get a Kick Out of You’ was released worldwide across the channels of over 180 regions. It seems that Bennett doesn’t fail to deliver his strong vocals even at 95. Fans can order for the pre-sale already!
The full list includes songs like:
- ‘It’s De-Lovely’
- ‘Night and Day’
- ‘Love For Sale’
- ‘Do I Love You’
- ‘I Concentrate On You’
- ‘I Get a Kick Out of You’
- ‘So In Love’
- ‘Let’s Do It’
- ‘Just One of Those Things’
- ‘Dream Dancing’
- ‘I’ve Got You Under My Skin’ (DELUXE VERSION)
- ‘You’re The Top’ (DELUXE VERSION)
The cassettes shall be released with different artworks, mostly in pink, grey, and other colors. The deluxe edition of the album is set to be available as a part of the international double vinyl box set which also includes the duo’s previous collaborative project named Cheek to Cheek.
Additionally, there’s exciting news for the fans. Those who pre-order the album in any format from Lady Gaga’s online store will get an opportunity to win the cover art signed by Gaga and Tony Bennett!
Listen to all tracks on Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/artist/1HY2Jd0NmPuamShAr6KMms
