The Rolling Stones released the second single, “Sweet Sounds of Heaven” from their upcoming album Hackney Diamonds, set to be released on October 20 via Geffen Records. “Sweet Sounds of Heaven” features a bravura vocal performance by Lady Gaga, alongside Stevie Wonder on Fender Rhodes, Moog, and piano.
The track was recorded at Henson Recording Studios, Los Angeles; Metropolis Studios, London; Sanctuary Studios, Nassau, Bahamas, and written by Mick Jagger and Keith Richards. During sessions in Los Angeles, The Rolling Stones and producer Andrew Watt invited Stevie Wonder and Lady Gaga to work on Heaven.
Both Lady Gaga and Stevie Wonder have previously performed with The Rolling Stones. Lady Gaga joined The Stones onstage as part of the 50 & Counting tour in 2012. Their performance of “Gimme Shelter” was eventually released on the GRRR Live! album. Stevie Wonder toured with The Stones on their American Tour in 1972 regularly performing a medley of “Satisfaction” and “Uptight (Everything’s Alright)” together.