Lady Gaga Reimagines Mr. Rogers Theme for Super Bowl

Lady Gaga has lent her voice to a new rendition of the theme song from "Mr. Rogers' Neighborhood" for an upcoming Super Bowl commercial. The artist's version transforms the classic children's tune into a tender, balladic performance, giving it a surprising depth.

This minute-long vocal-and-piano arrangement was recorded at Shangri-La Studio with collaborator Benjamin Rice. Gaga noted the song's relevance today, suggesting that Mr. Rogers' message of kindness resonates powerfully in the current American climate, making the reimagining of "Won't You Be My Neighbor?" a timely endeavor.

Rocket Mortgage, the sponsoring company, released a teaser for the commercial, where Gaga discussed revisiting the song. Fred Rogers' original compositions are noted for their deceptively simple melodies and complex chord structures, making them challenging yet rewarding to perform. Gaga aimed to capture the original's purity while offering a fresh perspective.

This marks Rocket Mortgage's latest Super Bowl advertising effort, following previous successful campaigns. The company has a history of using popular music in its commercials, including a rendition of "Take Me Home, Country Roads" last year.