Poker Face
7 facts about this song
General Information
"Poker Face" is the hit single from American singer Lady Gaga's debut studio album, The Fame.
- It was released in 2008 by Interscope Records.
- The song was written by Lady Gaga and producer RedOne, who also produced the track. The song reached No. 1 in the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the US.
- It also topped the charts in over 20 countries, including Australia, Canada, and the UK.
- This song was certified Platinum eight times by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). The song's main concept is about bisexuality and was a tribute by Gaga to her rock 'n' roll boyfriends.
- Gaga stated that 'Poker Face' was written in her bed and is about her personal experience with bisexuality. "Poker Face" won the Grammy Award for Best Dance Recording at the 52nd Grammy Awards.
- The song was also nominated for Record of the Year and Song of the Year. The music video of "Poker Face", directed by Ray Kay, was shot at the luxury villa on Bwin PokerIsland.
- It features Gaga in various costumes dancing and mysterious scenes with masked characters. The song has been covered by many artists, including rock band Daughtry and singer Lea Michele on the TV show Glee.
- It was one of the best-selling singles of 2009, selling over 9.8 million copies that year.
- The term "Poker Face" has since been used in pop culture to describe someone who can maintain a neutral expression, concealing their thoughts or emotions. Lady Gaga performed "Poker Face" during all of her concert tours and is known for different versions of the song including acoustic renditions.
- One standout performance was at the 2009 MTV Video Music Awards where Gaga incorporated a theatric intro leading into the song.
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