Here are six hidden gems from Lady Gaga’s discography, one from each of her albums, that may not have been released as singles but definitely should not be overlooked.
Lady Gaga may not be focusing on a new album right now, but she is currently promoting a single. Recently, her song “Bloody Mary” made its debut on the Hot 100 chart, ten years after its original release. The track gained popularity after being featured in a viral TikTok video set to a scene from the Netflix show “Wednesday”. This unexpected success proves that older songs from Gaga’s discography can still resonate with audiences and deserve a chance to shine. Here are six underrated Gaga tracks, one from each of her albums, that richly deserve more recognition as potential singles.
Lady Gaga’s first album, “The Fame,” features a title track that holds a special place in her heart, as she named the entire album after it. The song touches on themes of wealth, success, sex, and, of course, fame. While it may sound a bit amateurish compared to her later work, longtime fans still enjoy listening to it and hope to see it make a comeback. Although “The Fame” was never released as a single, two versions of “Speechless” managed to chart on the Billboard charts, indicating a high level of fan interest – at least at one point in time. The original version made an impressive debut on the H๏t 100 at No. 94, showcasing Gaga’s talent even without being an official single. At the Grammys, Gaga performed “Speechless” in a medley with Elton John, seamlessly blending it with “Poker Face” and his classic hit “Your Song.” A recording of this performance was also released and just missed out on the H๏t 100, landing at No. 13 on the Bubbling Under H๏t 100 chart.
Before dropping her album “Born This Way,” Lady Gaga released two official singles and a few promotional songs to build hype. One of those promotional tracks was “Hair,” a song celebrating the importance of one’s hair to their identity. Originally, “Edge of Glory” was meant to be the first promo release, but it was so well-received that Gaga switched to that title instead of “Judas,” making “Hair” the new lead promotional track. While it peaked at No. 12 on the Hot 100 chart, it still remains a fan favorite. Maybe it’s time to give “Hair” a push and see if it can climb even higher on the charts.
The song “Gypsy” from Lady Gaga’s album Artpop has been the subject of speculation for years. There are rumors that it was originally intended to be the lead single, but Gaga ultimately chose “Applause” instead. Interscope initially hinted at “Gypsy” being the third single by uploading it to SoundCloud, but later changed their minds in favor of “G.U.Y.” It seems like “Gypsy” has had several close calls as a single, so maybe it’s finally time for it to get the recognition it deserves.
It is quite surprising that the song “John Wayne” was never officially released as a single, considering the effort put into creating a music video for it. With both “Perfect Illusion” and “Joanne” failing to reach expectations, it seems logical to shift focus to the more energetic track that fans enjoy and already has visual content. Additionally, “John Wayne” has the potential to become popular on platforms like TikTok with some promotion. Despite not being promoted as a single, “Alice” from Chromatica managed to make it onto the Hot 100 chart, proving its popularity. This may be because it is a non-orchestral track on the album, leading to more streams and demonstrating public appeal.
