Luiz Ribeiro 6,151 Posted February 26, 2016 Share Posted February 26, 2016 If we remembered all the singles of Madonna created for a movie, maybe Beautiful Stranger was the most successful of them . In 1999 , the song was released to be part of the sound track of the comedy "Austin Powers " . When we think that the song was written for the film, it makes us even more love the song as it is a pop up top notch. I remember as if it were yesterday, I pass a newsstand and read printed in one headline : " Beautiful Stranger is the American summer anthem " . Wow! The song won the Grammy for best music composition for a movie, but what about the Oscar ? The award ignored it only because it is a pop song ? So I think perhaps one of the most underserved songs of Madonna . And also one of the least performed in concerts It is worth remembering that the music was not commercially released in the US market as a single. Some music critics say the song is based on " She Comes In Colors ," 1966 song performed by " Love's ." Madonna denied the claim and said she never heard such music .. PS: Sorry about some grammatical errors Bitch I’m Madonna and Redha DBL 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kurushitovska 1,385 Posted February 26, 2016 Share Posted February 26, 2016 I don't even like this song haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inco 9,843 Posted February 26, 2016 Share Posted February 26, 2016 Concordo! Actually Beautiful Stranger, The Look Of Love, This Used To Be My Playground, Into The Groove ... all of them should be nominated to Oscar survivalartist 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luiz Ribeiro 6,151 Posted February 26, 2016 Author Share Posted February 26, 2016 Concordo! Actually Beautiful Stranger, The Look Of Love, This Used To Be My Playground, Into The Groove ... all of them should be nominated to Oscar I'll Remember and Die Another Day survivalartist and Inco 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REBELELLIE 206 Posted February 26, 2016 Share Posted February 26, 2016 I actually hate this song, it's a really bad one and overrated by the fans. It's funny beacause Madonna has millions of amazing songs and people keep paying attention at the bad ones. I don't understand. Beto 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inco 9,843 Posted February 26, 2016 Share Posted February 26, 2016 @ Specially I´LL REMEMBER and TIME STOOD STILL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
null 2,303 Posted February 26, 2016 Share Posted February 26, 2016 The only song that Madonna released for a movie that was truly Oscar worthy was "I'll Remember". Not that I don't like Beautiful Stranger,it's just not an Oscar worthy song. Inco, groovyguy and NowRadiate 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fighter 28,797 Posted February 26, 2016 Share Posted February 26, 2016 Beautiful Stranger is great, wish she could still pull off something so fun and poppy... IDK about Oscar stuff tho, Austin Powers 2 is not exactly noteworthy...lol groovyguy, survivalartist and Stevo 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NowRadiate 3,331 Posted February 26, 2016 Share Posted February 26, 2016 Some music critics say the song is based on " She Comes In Colors ," 1966 song performed by " Love's ." Madonna denied the claim and said she never heard such music .. Pretty obscure, never heard the song before but I think the critics had a point there (listen to it entirely to get it): groovyguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luiz Ribeiro 6,151 Posted February 26, 2016 Author Share Posted February 26, 2016 In my opinion, for a song deserve an Oscar nomination , not necessarily it must be that song " behaved" , all polished and mature . You have the ability to turn a soundtrack into something really " pop" and radio is a very difficult thing . BS is very complete in that sense, a well-developed melody, harmonic vocals, and very well edited . Fighter, stormbringer, Bitch I’m Madonna and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
survivalartist 6,442 Posted February 26, 2016 Share Posted February 26, 2016 I always thought it sounded like The Mamas & The Papas or Ramsey Lewis' song "The In Crowd". Great song, not Oscar worthy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ma(x) 16,947 Posted February 26, 2016 Share Posted February 26, 2016 really ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redha DBL 7,270 Posted February 26, 2016 Share Posted February 26, 2016 Thank you for this thread. "Beautiful Stranger" is one of her best song ever, it's her best video ever, she's the most beautiful in this video. 1999 is my all time fav Madonna year ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo 6,436 Posted February 26, 2016 Share Posted February 26, 2016 I actually hate this song, it's a really bad one and overrated by the fans. It's funny beacause Madonna has millions of amazing songs and people keep paying attention at the bad ones. I don't understand.It might not be Oscar worthy, but it's a great pop song. Opinions are subjective. We all like different things. I think the song is great, and I haaaaaate songs like Bitch I'm Madonna and Miles Away, but I know there'll be be people who think the opposite to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fighter 28,797 Posted February 26, 2016 Share Posted February 26, 2016 there are people who even think I Don't Give A is a good song. Never judge people, you know their names not their stories Stevo 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
o_g_c_x 2,785 Posted February 27, 2016 Share Posted February 27, 2016 Overrated song. I'll remember and Time stood still are better. Beto and NowRadiate 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bitch I’m Madonna 4,678 Posted February 28, 2016 Share Posted February 28, 2016 Wow. I never knew this song was so hated. This is truly a forgotten classic if you ask me. A beautiful fun pop song with edge. You don't hear a song like this every day. I have to admit that I actually ignored it for a long time because it's "just another great Madonna song released between 94-05". I hope she does it on tour again at some point. The DWT performance was cute but this song has so much rework potential. I actually think a twisted, dark and mysterious version could work as part of a sex/religious segment.Gesendet von iP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beto 704 Posted February 28, 2016 Share Posted February 28, 2016 there are people who even think I Don't Give A is a good song. Never judge people, you know their names not their stories I Don't Give A is a good song hahaha... I like all the songs in which she takes an attitude of "fuck you" (with intelligent lyrics, not like BIM) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beto 704 Posted February 28, 2016 Share Posted February 28, 2016 I think BS is so much overrated. I do not think that "da da dum beautiful stranger" is a deserving lyrics to the Oscar... Anyway, she has much better songs from soundtrack movies Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo 6,436 Posted February 28, 2016 Share Posted February 28, 2016 To be honest I don't care whether songs win awards or not or if they even get nominated or not. It doesn't interest me how much other people like it. If I like a song or not is enough for me. I wouldn't take an award too seriously anyway if Let It Go from Frozen won it lol. groovyguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luiz Ribeiro 6,151 Posted February 28, 2016 Author Share Posted February 28, 2016 Wow. I never knew this song was so hated. This is truly a forgotten classic if you ask me. A beautiful fun pop song with edge. You don't hear a song like this every day. I have to admit that I actually ignored it for a long time because it's "just another great Madonna song released between 94-05". I hope she does it on tour again at some point. The DWT performance was cute but this song has so much rework potential. I actually think a twisted, dark and mysterious version could work as part of a sex/religious segment.Gesendet von iP You got it <3 Bitch I’m Madonna 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LikeAMelody 728 Posted March 4, 2016 Share Posted March 4, 2016 My criteria for an Oscar worthy song is how well the song relates to the film and Madonna is wonderful at capturing the spirit of a film. That is what I always believed was her strong point. It's why I also think she makes a good director but I think she needs to do it in her own unique way. Maybe direct herself in a film. Her film songs are amazing and she should have an Oscar by now by at least one of them. Beautiful Stranger perfectly captures the film it is intended for with it's intentional blend of the 60's and 90's. Don't you think? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ariosoperfumegirl 94 Posted March 4, 2016 Share Posted March 4, 2016 I suppose it is good but I don't think good for an oscar maybe a Golden Globe but idk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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