Even though she is the busiest artist on the planet right now, Lady Gaga surprised a lot of people yesterday (May 13). She appeared at Sting’s annual benefit concert in New York to support the Amazon rainforest.
Lady Gaga sat at a piano and performed a very dressed down and sober version of the classic song Stand By Me, originally sung by Ben E. King. She also sang another song during the evening, a duo with one of the biggest artists in history, Sir Elton John. It was reminiscent of the duo’s performance at this year’s Grammy Awards.
Gaga and Elton John performed the younger pop star’s song Speechless before moving on to Your Song, one of John’s most famous songs.
The night was full of surprises as several stars sang covers of popular songs. Bruce Springsteen sang Cuts Like A Knife by Bryan Adams. Elton John sang Madonna’s Like A Virgin and Material Girl in front of dancers wearing nothing but Speedos.
Sting got the evening started with a performance of Englishmen in New York, an appropriate song for this British chap hosting his event in the Big Apple. He returned to the stage later on to sing She Drives Me Crazy by Fine Young Cannibals.
Besides Lady Gaga, other female artists that performed include Mary J. Blige, Debbie Harry from Blondie and Shirley Bassey.
The benefit concert ended with all the stars chipping in to perform Don’t Stop Believin’ by Journey.