: "Shallow" made Lady Gaga the first woman to win an Academy Award, Golden Globe, BAFTA, and Grammy in a single year [5.26, 5.28].
: As of early 2026, the song has surpassed 3 billion streams on Spotify , making it one of the most successful singles of all time [5.19, 5.22]. Memorable Performances : "Shallow" made Lady Gaga the first woman
Released on September 27, 2018, is the lead single from the A Star Is Born soundtrack and serves as the emotional centerpiece of the 2018 musical drama [11, 17]. The Official Music Video captures the pivotal moment in the film where Jackson Maine (Bradley Cooper) brings Ally (Lady Gaga) onstage to perform the song she helped him write [5.1, 5.6]. Musical Significance and Narrative Role The Official Music Video captures the pivotal moment
: Lady Gaga describes the song as a conversation between two people about the "need and the drive to dive into the deep end" and move away from the superficial or "shallow" areas of life [5.8]. : The duo performed a deeply intimate rendition
: The track is a mid-tempo power ballad that blends elements of country, folk-rock, and pop [5.12, 5.17].
: The duo performed a deeply intimate rendition of the song, which fueled widespread romance rumors, though Gaga later clarified it was a planned performance intended to reflect their characters' love [5.6, 5.30].