Considering the fact that I've wanted Gaga to do a simple video for the longest time, I'm kinda pleased with her approach to this one. I was getting kinda tired of all of the complex conceptual videos (or "mini-films") she had been releasing. In fact, I'd pick this video over the nonsensical mess that was "Born This Way"
any day.
And while I agree with those who think that great song like this one deserved a better, more thought-out video, I also think that the good thing about it is that it lets the song stand on its own. If TEOG blows up in the charts and the video countdown shows, it'll be because of how good the song is, not because of the buzz or controversy that the video evokes.
Oh, and last thing: Clarence Clemons cameo FTW!!!!!

Get well soon, Clarence!!