Lady Gaga

Can't say I was ever Gaga about Lady Gaga. I never really paid much attention to her, I just knew she sang and was known for extravagant outfits. My wife told me Lady Gaga was like the modern day Cher. OK, well that explains it, 'cuz I was never Gaga about Cher either!

But then she sang the Star Spangled Banner at Super Bowl 50. Holy crap! This lady can sing!

I'll admit when she was announced to sing at halftime for Super Bowl LI, I still wasn't sure if I'd like it. Adding to that hesitation were stories that she'd make this into some sort of political statement. 

But, again, all I can say is Wow! This lady can sing! 

Even after all that, we still have people saying she did make a political statement by singing "This Land Is Your Land". They say the 4th and 6th verses were a direct attack on Donald Trump. OK, well, even if they were, I don't think he knows about those verses. The 6th verse was never included on any recording of the song. 

None of that changes my opinion. Lady Gaga can SING!

The verses in question:

There was a big high wall there that tried to stop me.

The sign was painted, said ‘Private Property.’

But on the backside, it didn’t say nothing. 

This land was made for you and me.

One bright sunny morning in the shadow of the steeple,

by the relief office I saw my people.

As they stood hungry,

I stood there wondering if God blessed America for me.