American pop star, Stefani Germanotta, aka Lady Gaga, has relished her iconic performance at the Paris Olympic Games opening ceremony.
Gaga thrilled attendees with an iconic French cabaret classic, ‘Mon Truc en Plumes’ by Zizi Jeanmaire, from the base of the Eiffel Tower on Friday.
In a statement released via V, the singer recounted the efforts she and her team made to achieve the iconic performance.
She also appreciated French people for the opportunity to perform at the Olympic Games, describing it as “a gift” she would never forget.
“I feel so completely grateful to have been asked to open the Paris @Olympics 2024 this year. I am also humbled to be asked by the Olympics organizing committee to sing such a special French song—a song to honor the French people and their tremendous history of art, music, and theatre.
“This song was sung by Zizi Jeanmaire, born in Paris a French ballerina, she famously sang ‘Mon Truc en Plumes’ in 1961. The title means ‘My Thing with Feathers.’
“And this is not the first time we’ve crossed paths. Zizi starred in Cole Porter’s musical ‘Anything Goes’ which was my first jazz release,” the statement said partly.
Gaga stated that although she isn’t French, she has “always felt a very special connection with French people and singing French music.”
“We rented pom poms from Le Lido archive—a real French cabaret theater. We collaborated with Dior to create custom costumes, using naturally molted feathers.
“I studied French choreography that put a modern twist on a French classic. I rehearsed tirelessly to study a joyful French dance, brushing up on some old skills—I bet you didn’t know I used to dance at a 60’s French party on the lower east side when I was first starting out! I hope you love this performance as much as I do.
“And to everyone in France, thank you so much for welcoming me to your country to sing in honor of you—it’s a gift I’ll never forget!
“Congratulations to all the athletes who are competing in this year’s Olympic Games! It is my supreme honor to sing for you and cheer you on!” She wrote.
