Americano (song)
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"Americano" is a song recorded by American singer Lady Gaga, taken from her second studio album, Born This Way (2011). The song was written and produced by Gaga with DJ White Shadow, Fernando Garibay, and Brian Lee. "Americano" was influenced by the events surrounding the repeal of the controversial California Proposition 8—a ballot proposition that defined marriage as a union between opposite-sex couples, thereby prohibiting and invalidating same-sex marriage throughout the state—as well as the growing struggles of Mexican immigrants. It combines mariachi, house, and techno genres with elements from Latin music. Lyrically, the song talks about Lady Gaga's infatuation with a woman.
The California Proposition 8 was the inspiration behind the track.
French chanson singer Édith Piaf was an influence in the song's composition.
Gaga and her dancers during the performance of "Americano" on the Born This Way Ball tour, wearing artificial recreations of Gaga's "meat dress"
Born This Way (album)
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Born This Way is the second studio album by American singer Lady Gaga, released by Interscope Records on May 23, 2011. It was co-written and co-produced by Gaga with other producers, including Fernando Garibay and RedOne, who had previously worked with her. She also worked with artists such as E Street Band saxophonist Clarence Clemons and Queen guitarist Brian May. Gaga and Garibay are the album's musical directors.
In songs such as "Marry the Night" and "Fashion of His Love" Gaga is influenced by Whitney Houston (pictured in 1991).
Bruce Springsteen (pictured in 1988) has prominent influences on the album, notably in songs including "Hair" and "The Edge of Glory".
Madonna's (pictured in 2015) influence can be heard in songs such as "Born This Way" and "Scheiße".
Gaga performing "Americano" on the Born This Way Ball tour (2012–2013). The song was written in response to Arizona SB 1070.