The accompanying music video for " You and I " was also met with a positive response . It was shot by Gaga 's long-time collaborator Laurieann Gibson in Springfield , Nebraska , and it was released on August 16 , 2011 . It features Yüyi , Gaga 's mermaid alter ego , and Jo Calderone , Gaga 's male alter ego , who also appears on the single 's cover . Gaga later performed the song dressed as Jo Calderone at the 2011 MTV Video Music Awards . The song has subsequently been performed on the singer 's concert tours and residencies
2011 MTV Video Music Awards
2011 MTV Video Music Awards
You and I (Lady Gaga song)