Lady Gaga & Bruno Mars hit #1 with “Die with a Smile”

Die with a Smile Lady Gaga & Bruno Mars

Writer(s): Bruno Mars, Lady Gaga, Dernst Emile II, James Fauntleroy, Andrew Watt (see lyrics here) Released: August 16, 2024 First Charted: August 28, 2024 Peak: 15 BB, 18 BA, 12 DG, 13 ST, 12 RR, 2 AC, 110 A40, 2 UK 16 CN, 2 AU, 24 DF (Click for codes to charts.) Sales (in millions): -- US, 1.2 UK, 3.91 world (includes US + UK) Airplay/Streaming (in millions): -- radio, -- video, 2601.43 streaming

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About the Song: With thirteen #1 Hot 100 hits between them since 2008, a collaboration between Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars was a no brainer. The “soft rock-leaning” WK “Die with a Smile” didn’t disappoint; it gave Gaga her sixth chart-topper and was the ninth for Mars. Interestingly though, it took 20 weeks to reach the top in an era when songs often debut in the pole position. The song is about “a powerful longing to be with a loved one, highlighting the urgency and depth of their love in the face of uncertainty and potential endings.” WK Mars invited Gaga to the studio where he had started the track. She said she was blown away by what she heard. The duo finished writing and recording it the same day. WK Gaga said they were inspired by collaborations between Carole King and James Taylor, wanting harmonies that had a ‘70s vibe to them. WK Clash magazine’s Robin Murray said the song displays “undoubted chemistry” and “simple exuberant fun.” WK Rolling Stone’s Brittany Spanos said it “puts the duo’s soaing vocals on full display.” WK Songfacts.com says “the two bounce off each other’s vocals with all the chemistry of a well-matched tennis pair.” SF “Smile” became the longest-reigning daily number-one song (2oo non-consecutive days) in the history of Spotify WK and was the fastest song in Spotify history to reach both one billion (96 days) and two billion streams. WK It topped the charts in over 30 countries, including the United States and Canada. WK It was nominated for a Grammy for Song of the Year and won for Best Pop Duo/Group Performance. Resources: SF Songfacts WK Wikipedia Related Links: First posted 6/15/2025.