Her performance channeled Jeanmaires appearance on theEd Sullivan Showin January 1965.
Gaga was backed by a full band including an enthusiastic horn section plus a full crew of dancers.
And in true Gaga fashion literally she used a minor costume change to note a change in the set.
Lady Gaga performs at the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 on July 26, 2024Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images
As she moved to sit at the piano, the band paused for a moment while she played.
Congratulations to all the athletes who are competing in this years Olympic Games!
It is my supreme honor to sing for you and cheer you on!!
Watching the Olympic Games always makes me cry!
Your talent is unimaginable.
Let the games begin!
Gagas appearance comes after the singer beganteasingher upcoming musical era.
Just me in the studiohappy as ever making music, she wrote on Instagram earlier this month.
Feel so grateful, heart is peaceful.
I cant wait for you to hear what Im working on.
Her most recent album,Chromatica, arrived in 2020.
This story was updated at 3:50 p.m.
ET to include Gagas post about the performance.
