Lady Gaga and Elton John Glitter for Grammy Duet

By PopEater Staff Posted Jan 31st 2010 08:26PM

Lady Gaga opened up the Grammy Awards with her usual (or perhaps unusual) style with a green glittery dress, shoulder pads and high heels. The high-energy 'Poker Face' performance was short and as previously reported, the song switched over to her duet with Elton John. Both he and Gaga were pushed out on stage to duet with dueling pianos to 'Speechless' and 'Your Song.' Both emerged with large, sparkly glasses with faces painted in what looked to be ash. The two traded off verses at times, while simultaneously playing the piano. Watch their performance:

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"How wonderful life is with Gaga in the world," John said at one point, altering the lyrics of his classic.

At the beginning of the performance, the curtain went up as an army of dancers emerged from the crowd to tout Gaga as some kind of living doll, shouting, "The real Gaga comes complete with five #1 singles ... and she has no soul!" After singing 'Poker Face,' Gaga was dragged off the stage.

Seconds later -- now covered in ashes -- she appeared again, sharing a piano with John , who was also covered in ashes, sparkly sunglasses and a galactic Gaga-inspired earring. The piano was topped with severed mannequin arms, also flashing her "monster" hand sign. They sang 'Speechless' trading verses and then switched to 'Your Song,' his 1970 hit. The house gave them a standing ovation at the end of their performance.

Earlier in the day, Lady Gaga picked up two Grammy awards in the dance category as 'Poker Face' won for Best Dance Recording and 'The Fame' won for Best Electronic/Dance Album. Gaga is also up for the big three tonight: Album of the Year, Record of the Year and Song of the Year. Gaga's look on the red carpet was an entirely different look from her performance getup. See her entry outfit here

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Tags: elton john, EltonJohn, lady gaga, LadyGaga

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Sunday 31 January

By roB shuter

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loved it.....

By Allan

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WHAT WAS ELTON WEARING? ITS NOT 1975! 2010, ELTON!

Monday 01 February

By sueb

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I find it interesting that a lot of older folk seem to appreciate Lady G. Maybe they've learned something about having an open mind/and staying "relevant" that us younger kids need to brush up on. Normally I find the Grammys a bit of a bore fest, but last night I was entertained by groups/singers that I would never normally listen to. Can they all sing on key? No, probably not; but they do entertain a lot of people and that's what their paid to do.

By Connie

I like her because she does things even if nobody else likes it to create something people at least get some spectacle and glitz from, not just another autotuned sexy girl

By patrick

you have taste buds that love cow manure

By baileym07

Two Freaks Singing together. How special. SHE SUCKS

By flip

You are wrong, open your mind. If you are a guy I would fight you. You're probably just a kid though with that rediculous opinion.

By g5user1usa

They represent the true meaning of the term freakazoids.

By monica

I am a female and not a kid at all. I just know the difference between music and freaks. Elton John can sing - doesnt mean he is not a freak. GaGa freak - just sucks. Period

By clp

LOVED IT 100%!!!!
she sounds different than she did last year . .. . IDK if thats a good thing . . . . will stand by and see.

By granny

yes, it's true Lady Gaga is a man.
Elton (Reg's) John's friend,oh no he did ent

By Damien

Actually, no it's not. You see NOTHING down there.
Whoever started that rumor is a fool.

And if she is a man, what in the world does that have to do with this performance? It's not going to change what shes achieved.
Some people believe that she's one, but they're still fans.

By carmen

hey you &%%*&^%#& go to the wilkipidia end read about her just a rumor that people started!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

By cannotbelievethis

Elton is married to Dave Furnish... he doesn't need those kinds of "friends".

Tuesday 02 February

By Dave

Girl,

If I were you I'd go check yourself out. I'm wondering about your understanding of sexuality.

By Stacie

1 word SPEECHLESS!!!!!

By Anessia

Loved the performance.

By Hanford Searl Jr.

... As a former reporter/writer, who used to cover the Grammys for "Billboard Magazine" in L.A., I can see WHY the music business is in-thee-CRAPPER!!! LMAO!!!

By Me :3

Explains why your a FORMER reporter/writer, you closeminded fool.

So now I know the reason I've NEVER bought a Billboard magazine. And you have written for them? Oh, my God, what the hell were they thinking when they hired you? And I used to sit on the board of the Met, so it's most apparent you were most unsuited for your job as is Tomasini at the Times.

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