The Edge of Glory
by Lady Gaga
- Type: Single
- Released: 9 May 2011
- Label: Interscope
- Country: United States
- Length: 11:47
- Community rating: 3.92/5 from 3 ratings
Album Notes & Community Reviews
Inspired by the passing of her grandfather, this soaring dance-pop anthem celebrates the final moments of life. The track famously incorporates an iconic, triumphant saxophone solo performed by Clarence Clemons of the E Street Band, serving as one of his last recorded performances. It became a critically acclaimed standout on the 'Born This Way' album.
Genres
Descriptors: death, dance, infectious, synth, soaring-vocals
Tracklist
Credits
- Paul Blair - drum programming [additional drum programming], written-by
- Kareem Devlin - guitar
- Clarence Clemons - saxophone [sax]
- Vincent Herbert - a&r, executive-producer