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Shallow

"Shallow" is a 2018 song recorded by Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper for the soundtrack of the film *A Star Is Born*.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

"Shallow" is a 2018 song recorded by Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper for the soundtrack of the film *A Star Is Born*. It was released as the lead single from the soundtrack and became a major international hit, while also winning the Academy Award for Best Original Song.

Background

"Shallow" was written for the 2018 remake of *A Star Is Born* and is performed by the film’s main characters, Ally and Jackson Maine. The song functions as a central moment in the film’s story and relationship arc.

Composition and style

The song is described as a power ballad with rock, country, and folk-pop elements. It features trading verses between Gaga and Cooper before building to a climactic final chorus.

Release and reception

Released as the soundtrack’s lead single in September 2018, the song became a major commercial success and reached number one in several countries. It was also widely praised by critics and audiences.

Accolades

"Shallow" won the Academy Award for Best Original Song and several other major awards. It also received Grammy nominations and won in the Best Pop Duo/Group Performance and Best Song Written for Visual Media categories.

Key facts

  • The song is a duet by Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper from *A Star Is Born*.
  • It was released on September 27, 2018, as the lead single from the soundtrack.
  • Lady Gaga, Mark Ronson, Anthony Rossomando, and Andrew Wyatt wrote the song.
  • The song won the Academy Award for Best Original Song in 2019.
  • It also won major film and music awards including the Golden Globe, BAFTA, and two Grammy Awards.
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Canadian context

The song was a major international hit and charted in Canada as part of its broader global success, making it familiar to Canadian audiences.[3]

Frequently asked questions

Who performed "Shallow"?
Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper performed the duet for *A Star Is Born*.
When was "Shallow" released?
It was released on September 27, 2018.
Who wrote "Shallow"?
The song was written by Lady Gaga, Mark Ronson, Anthony Rossomando, and Andrew Wyatt.
What film is "Shallow" from?
It is from the 2018 film *A Star Is Born* and its soundtrack.
What awards did "Shallow" win?
It won the Academy Award for Best Original Song, the Golden Globe for Best Original Song, the BAFTA for Best Film Music, and two Grammy Awards.

References

  1. Songfacts — https://www.songfacts.com/facts/lady-gaga/shallow
    Supports: States that the duet was recorded for the 2018 remake of *A Star Is Born* and identifies the performers and film roles.
  2. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shallow_(Lady_Gaga_and_Bradley_Cooper_song)
    Supports: Provides release date, songwriters, style, chart success, and major award wins.
  3. Simple English Wikipedia — https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shallow_(Lady_Gaga_and_Bradley_Cooper_song)
    Supports: Provides release date, label, writers, producers, genres, chart success, and award results.