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American pop star Stefani Germanotta, known as Lady Gaga, has celebrated her memorable performance at the Paris Olympic Games opening ceremony. On Friday, Gaga captivated the audience with a rendition of the French cabaret classic “Mon Truc en Plumes” by Zizi Jeanmaire, performed from the base of the Eiffel Tower.
In a statement released via V, Gaga reflected on the extensive efforts she and her team put into delivering the iconic performance. She expressed profound gratitude to the French people for the opportunity, 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,” Gaga stated.
She highlighted the song’s significance, noting, “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.’
