US pop star Lady Gaga has taken on a track known best to Aussies as the opening theme to the iconic comedy series Kath & Kim.<br>
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The song, originally written by Leslie Bricusse and Anthony <br>
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Newley for the 1964 stage musical The Roar Of The Greasepaint - The Smell Of The Crowd, is <br>
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performed by Gaga for her film Joker: Folie à Deux.<br>
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To most Australians, it is the bold and brassy version sung by Gina Riley,<br>
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who also plays Kimberly Diane 'Kim' Craig (née Day) <br>
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in the legendary comedy.<br>
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Before being immortalised in to the fabric <br>
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of Australian pop culture, thanks to Gina's rendition, the song had been covered <br>
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by the likes of Shirley Bassey in 1968 and Sammy Davis Jr in 1965.<br>
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And now, the Born This Way hitmaker has taken a stab at the track - with the results markedly different to the brassy feel of the Kath & Kim version.<br>
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Gaga's take, which also features on her new album Harlequin, <br>
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is a much more stripped back that builds to a <br>
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crescendo thanks to rocking guitars.<br>
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Speaking to Today Extra about the track, Kath & Kim star Peter Rowsthorn joked that he was 'constantly' hounded by the US pop star regarding the track.<br>
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'She's constantly calling me, so I know she's a <br>
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big fan,' Pete, who play's Kim's on-again-off-again husband <br>
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Brett in the series, said. <br>
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US pop star Lady Gaga has taken on a track known best to Aussies as the theme tune to the iconic <br>
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comedy series Kath & Kim for her film Joker: Folie à Deux<br>
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'I said to Gaga, "If you want to do it, it's up to you. I'm the fifth banana in this thing".'<br>
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Peter went on to mention that he did have a favourite between the two renditions.<br>
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'I believe the Gina Riley version, or the "Kim" version, is the better version.' <br>
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The Today Show posted a short clip featuring the Gaga's <br>
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version over the Kath and Kim title sequence to Instagram and viewers were quick to issue their <br>
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shock at the surprising cover version.<br>
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To most Australians, it is the bold and brassy version sung by Gina Riley (left), who also plays Kim Craig in the legendary comedy.<br>
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Also pictured is Jane Turner who plays Kath (right)<br>
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While some were quick to point out Shirley Bassey's famous version, one fan said <br>
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the song would always belong to Kath and Kim.<br>
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'Who cares about Shirley it's iconic because it's the Kath and Kim <br>
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theme song,' they wrote.<br>
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'I cannot take Gaga seriously with this song hahahaha.' <br>
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Another did not hold back in their criticism of the Poke <br>
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Face singer with: 'Totally sucks. Another flop of an album from Gaga.<br>
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She'll probably ruin joker sequel too.' <br>
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The Born This Way hitmaker has taken a stab at the track and the results <br>
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are markedly different to the brassy feel of the Kath & Kim version<br>
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Kath & Kim, written and performed by Gina Riley <br>
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and Jane Turner, ran on the ABC across three seasons from 2002 to <br>
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2005.<br>
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The lauded sit-com which also starred Magda Szubanski, <br>
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Glenn Robbins and Peter Rowsthorn went on to become review iqos iluma one - <br>
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http://lorenzobqyb586.bearsfanteamshop.com/iqos-terea-thekh-no-loyhi-mla-sd-cak-iqos-1 of Australia's most beloved <br>
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comedies.<br>
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The hit comedy also boasted a litany of high-profile guest stars including Kylie Minogue, Little Britain's Matt Lucas, Eric Bana, and cricket icon Shane Warne.<br>
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Gaga, whose birth name is Stefani Germanotta, stars as Harley opposite Joaquin's Joker in the <br>
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psychological thriller musical.<br>
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However, the musical has received mixed reviews from critics, while fans took to social media to <br>
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claim that the songstress is at risk of losing her acting career.<br>
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Speaking to Today Extra about the track, Kath & Kim star Peter Rowsthorn revealed he was being 'constantly hounded by the US pop star while admitting he had <br>
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a clear favourite<br>
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