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Nancy. · 02-02-2018, 11:52 AM

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"Burning Up" is a song written and recorded for her eponymous debut studio album (1983). It was released as the album's second single on March 9, 1983, in some countries as a double-A side single with "Physical Attraction", another song from the album. The song was presented as an early recorded demo by Madonna to Sire Records who green-lighted the recording of the single after the first single "Everybody" became a dance hit. Madonna collaborated with Reggie Lucas, who produced the single while John Benitez provided the guitar riffs and backing vocals. Musically, the song incorporates instrumentation from bass guitar, synthesizers and drums, and the lyrics talk of the singer's lack of shame in declaring her passion for her lover.

Released with "Physical Attraction" on the B side, the song was given mixed reviews from contemporary critics and authors, who noted the song's darker, urgent composition while praising its dance beats. The single failed to do well commercially anywhere, except the dance chart in the United States, where it peaked at three, and the Australian charts, where it was a top 20 hit. After a number of live appearances in clubs to promote the single, it was added to the set-list of the 1985 Virgin Tour. An electric guitar version was performed on the 2004 Re-Invention World Tour and the 2015–2016 Rebel Heart Tour.

The accompanying music video of the song portrayed Madonna in the classic submissive female positions, while writhing in passion on an empty road, for her lover who appeared to come from her behind on a car. The video ended showing Madonna driving the car instead, thereby concluding that she was always in charge. Many authors noted that the "Burning Up" music video was a beginning of Madonna's depiction of her taking control of a destabilized male sexuality.

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So carrying on from this...

The next single from Madonna's 1983 debut album is the smash hit classic "Holiday".

It features instrumentation from guitars, electronic handclaps, a cowbell, and a synthesized string arrangement, while its lyrics speak about the universal sentiment of taking a holiday. Universally acclaimed by critics, the song became Madonna's first mainstream hit single in several countries around the world (reaching #2 in the UK). Madonna has performed "Holiday" on most of her tours and it is generally included as a part of the encore. Not only is "Holiday" considered a true Madonna classic, but it is also one of the most recognised songs in music history.

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Nancy. · 02-02-2018, 01:08 PM

Lucky Star is the next single from her debut album.

Although it peaked at #4 in the USA. It stalled at #14 in the UK of March 1984, it spent nine weeks on the chart and was a huge hit in clubs around the country.
The video is simple, yet striking. Shot entirely on a white backdrop with two dancers, Madonna plays provocatively with the camera as shows off her iconic boy toy outfit with beads and bangles galore - A look that inspired girls everywhere and became the ultimate fashion statement of the early 80's. Lucky Star (like a majority of the album) has aged well and stands the test of time. It might not be as recognisable as Holiday or Like A Virgin, but it's a classic in it's own right. Fabulous!

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Nancy. · 03-02-2018, 10:42 AM

Work it, Madonna.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BeoR3WRB...ource=ig_embed

Nicky91 · 03-02-2018, 02:39 PM

why not Madonna and JT for the super bowl, that would've been much cooler i think

Nancy. · 03-02-2018, 02:52 PM

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why not Madonna and JT for the super bowl, that would've been much cooler i think

I agree. Imagine who great it would be if she showed up to perfom "4 Minutes" with him?

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Nancy. · 03-02-2018, 02:56 PM

Taking the world by storm with the Blond Ambition tour, aged 31.

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Nancy. · 03-02-2018, 03:53 PM

Isn't it amazing how few cancelled shows Madonna has in her tour career? Only 16 dates! What a professional!

The Virgin Tour:
Zero

Who's That Girl Tour:
June 20, Tokyo, Japan - Heavy rain

Blond Ambition Tour:
May 25, Chicago, USA - Throat problems
June 6, Worcester, USA - Throat problems
June 15, Philadelphia, USA - Throat problems
June 22, East Rutherford, USA - Throat problems
July 11, Rome, Italy - Poor ticket sales and a labourers' strike

The Girlie Show Tour:
October 2, Frankfurt, Germany - Technical problems

Drowned World Tour:
June 5, Cologne, Germany - Technical problems
June 6, Cologne, Germany - Technical problems
August 3, East Rutherford, USA - Illmess

Re-Invention Tour:
Zero

Confessions Tour:
Zero

Sticky & Sweet Tour:
July 8, Manchester, UK - Unknown reason
July 19, Marseille, France - Stage collapse
July 28, Hamburg, Germany - Unknown reason
August 20, Ljubljana, Slovenia - Unforeseen logistical problems

MDNA Tour:
June 11, Zagreb, Croatia - Scheduling conflict
October 20, Dallas, USA - Severe laryngitis

Rebel Heart Tour:
Zero

Samm · 03-02-2018, 09:40 PM

the wash all over me demo is so much better then the original, would of been the best track on rebel heart

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as to the new album I hope she takes a step back from the heavy EDM tracks, and goes back to the bedtime stories, ray of light, music kinda vibe

Samm · 03-02-2018, 09:48 PM

i've re-visited to her entire discography lately and omg madge was killing between 1994-2005 all my favourite albums by her were in that time period

all these looks, makes me mad when people hate on her because she was ahead of the game always

Nancy. · 03-02-2018, 11:33 PM

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the wash all over me demo is so much better then the original, would of been the best track on rebel heart

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as to the new album I hope she takes a step back from the heavy EDM tracks, and goes back to the bedtime stories, ray of light, music kinda vibe

I agree. Some of the demo's like "Wash All Over Me", "Rebel Heart", "Joan of Arc", "Inside Out and "Hold Tight" were much better than the final versions.
Thank God, she changed "Holy Water" in to what it was, because the demo is awful. lol

Nancy. · 03-02-2018, 11:35 PM

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i've re-visited to her entire discography lately and omg madge was killing between 1994-2005 all my favourite albums by her were in that time period

all these looks, makes me mad when people hate on her because she was ahead of the game always

The 90's was all about "Erotica" for me. I adore that album.

Nancy. · 03-02-2018, 11:37 PM

Ooh, speaking of "Holy Water", there's a fan-made video on youtube and I love it.

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Samm · 04-02-2018, 09:18 AM

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The 90's was all about "Erotica" for me. I adore that album.

it's a cute album definitely, my favourites are bedtime stories and ray of light up their with blackout and in the zone as my favourite albums, britney and madge have endless classics wow

Nancy. · 05-02-2018, 10:31 AM

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it's a cute album definitely, my favourites are bedtime stories and ray of light up their with blackout and in the zone as my favourite albums, britney and madge have endless classics wow

Oh, I love Britney and agree about "Blackout". Loved that album.

Bedtime Stories is gorgeous, Although a very underrated album, it has a feeling of snugness and warmth to it - I tend to play it a lot in the winter. It's a huge contrast compared to the cold / hard aggresive "Erotica".

I'm surprised "Take A Bow" didn't do as well over here as it did in America, where it spent 7 weeks at #1.

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"Secret" is amazing...but it should've been a top 3 hit instead of #5. It's quite an overlooked gem in her back catalogue of hits.

I've just had a look at the charting for "Human Nature" and I was surprised to see it peaked at #8 over here, yet didn't do that well in America. I thought it would've performed much better over there.

Love the video

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"Bedtime Story" was possibly her most experimental pop single to date. I remember hearing it for the first time and thinking "WTF".

It took me a while to like it, but think it's cool now

I think BS was the blue-print for the Ray Of Light album.

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Nancy. · 05-02-2018, 10:38 AM

Nancy. · 05-02-2018, 12:22 PM

So what did everyone make of Justin's super bowl performance?
Although he's talented, I really didn't think much of it.

Still think Madonna's is one of the best...

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Nancy. · 05-02-2018, 12:32 PM

Nice to see Billboard ranking Madonna's Super Bowl performance at #3 (Behind Prince and U2).

https://www.billboard.com/articles/l...-shows-10-best

"Riding a huge buzz for her then-forthcoming album MDNA, Madonna charged into her Super Bowl XLVI halftime performance as the quasi-gladiatorial captain of a cheerleading squad that included LMFAO, Nicki Minaj, M.I.A., and CeeLo Green. Amid Roman soldiers, Madge entered the field on a golden throne to belt out longtime favorite "Vogue" before being joined by LMFAO for a "Party Rock Anthem"/"Sexy And I Know It" infused take on her 2000 hit "Music." Sure, the Material Girl slipped a bit while dancing in those thigh-high heeled boots, but her Super Bowl gig's most talked about moment when M.I.A. and Minaj joined her for fresh single "Gimme Your Luvin'." It happened fast, but everyone watching at home certainly saw M.I.A.'s mischievous middle finger, which sparked its own mini-"Nipplegate"-esque controversy. However, Madge's epic "Like A Prayer" finale, aided by CeeLo and a huge robed choir, ensured that the 12-minute spectacle ended with the focus right back on the music".

Nancy. · 05-02-2018, 12:34 PM

Madonna's SB performance ranked at #2 here:

http://www.vulture.com/2018/02/best-...ws-ranked.html

"A year after the halftime show embraced its pop sensibilities with the Black-Eyed Peas, Madonna arrived as a Greek goddess on a giant litter carried by a legion of Spartan soldiers, showing all the kids exactly how it’s done. There was so much on the LED-lit stage at any given time: From the swirling dancers and the gospel choir to the slackline performer, it was almost too much. Madonna offered new arrangements of her old songs, like a drum-corps version of “Open Your Heart” sung with Cee Lo Green and an LMFAO mashup of “Music” with “Party Rock Anthem.” While she loses points for devoting significant time to the lackluster single “Give Me All Your Luvin,” at least that featured Nicki Minaj and a bird-flipping MIA. Madonna successfully moved through several modes in rapid succession, collaborated with other big artists, and made it all look effortless, as if being at the swirling center of 200 performers is what she does every Tuesday. Maybe because it is."

Nicky91 · 05-02-2018, 01:43 PM

Justin's super bowl performance, i loved the tribute to Prince i liked can't stop the feeling with all the dancers, but some of his other songs were a bit bland tbh

LukeB · 05-02-2018, 01:45 PM

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Justin's super bowl performance, i loved the tribute to Prince i liked can't stop the feeling with all the dancers, but some of his other songs were a bit bland tbh

it was bland except for his Price tribute but it has nothing on Beyonce's

vocals and the dance routines and of course the Destiny Child reunion. = the best super bowl of all time

Nancy. · 07-02-2018, 03:57 PM

Looks like Madonna is planning on going brunette if her recent IG/Twitter post is anything to go by...

Nancy. · 12-02-2018, 03:30 PM

Madonna is heading back to the studio again this week to work on her album. Hope we get to see more pics of her entering (and leaving) the studio.

Nancy. · 14-02-2018, 09:21 AM

Other artists on Madonna...
Cher, Whitney, Celine, David Bowie, Adele, Katy Perry, Taylor Swift, Beyonce, Kylie Minogue, Britney, Christina Aguilera, P!nk, Rihanna, Marilyn Manson, Tupac, Lenny Kravitz, Chris Brown, Sam Smith, Kelis. Jason Derulo...and so many more...

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