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This week our hosts Brittany Spanos and Rob Sheffield look at an Eighties dance-floor classic, from one of the all-time biggest pop legends: Madonna’s “Into The Groove.” It wasn’t Madonna’s first single (that was “Everybody”) or her first hit (that would be “Holiday”), but “Into The Groove” is the one that instantly evokes Madonna in her raw, gritty early days. It’s a cheap, fast, in-your-face disco anthem that hits as hard as punk rock, from the hungry young Madonna, aiming to sum up the whole history of dance music in one song. “Into The Groove” is still the song at the heart of her lifelong bond with the club scene and the dance community. It’s the one that where she sings right into your ear: “You can dance, for inspiration.” For this episode Brittany and Rob are joined by one of the most brilliant music writers around, Suzy Exposito, a longtime journalist for Rolling Stone and the L.A. Times. They break down the song’s impact on club culture, including the goth world (the dancing boy in the music video became an iconic goth figure in himself!). They’ll also seek to answer the questions of why we’re all so obsessed with this song? Why does it loom so large over Madonna’s other hits? Why is it the gateway drug that hooks so many generations of Madonna fans? Take a listen to find out! [Hidden Content]

This is what I do every time I enter any record store… 😎😃😎

Just stumbled upon this. It's pretty cool. Uses Orbit demos I believe...

FULL SHOW:

I remember the wait for the Reinvention Tour in Paris 20 years ago, everyone sitten on the grass in front of the arena, it was like Woodstock

Yes, I prefer the standing option. The waiting could be cold and uncomfortable but you create lasting friendships and memories. I wouldn't trade it for anything.

From Madonnaonline One of the most appreciated and collectible items by Madonna fans is the program from each of her tours. Also known as Tour Book, they are full of photos from the featured era, including never-before-seen photo shoots made exclusively for these items, such as those seen on the Re-Invention Tour, Sticky & Sweet Tour and Rebel Heart Tour programs. As incredible as it may seem, The Celebration Tour was without its Tour Book. But fans' prayers were answered and MOL is pleased to inform you first-hand: with the tour about to be completed, the book will finally be released! A record of photos and facts about Madonna's career over her 40 years and it promises to be quite filling! Will it already be on sale at the final show of the tour here in Rio? Make your bets!

Last night was incredible. She was in good spirits and sounded great even though she complained a little later in the show about feeling a little under the weather. Being in the golden circle was awesome for close-up photos and videos, but JESUS the sound is terrible down there. We could barely understand her when she was talking between songs. Don't get me wrong, I'm thankful for the whole VIP experience, but I'm glad I got to see the show previously from farther away to get a better sense of the sound and visuals.

Omg! That little dog is so cute sleeping with Madonna’s peasants!

If they aired live on tv also we will have a 4k file the next day i hope.

long live physical cds and vinyls.........

YEE HAR ! 🥸

This came right after Warner sealed the new deal with Madonna.

Beautiful! Thank you so much!

MDNA Into The Groove or Holiday?

Jump album: Confessions on a Dance Floor or Ray Of Light?

The Reinvention Tour Deeper and Deeper video or Hung Up video?

Die Another Day The Reinvention Tour or The Celebration Tour?

love love loooooooooooove the nanny

These are the owners of legacy codes: So you say if you want them…

I have waited for her on 3 tours, for now, S&S, Rebel Heart and now on The Celebration tour. Each time I make new friends, have awesome memories and lots of fun. Yes, it's challenging, but it's worth every second of cold (or hot) weather. But I would only do it for M.

So hard. Tie! Vogue or Express Yourself?

its against nature!!!! straight people can do this shit not the gayyyysssssssssssss i wanna an hotel in a 5 star place.......

if i need to sleep in a fucking plastic tent in the middle of nothing surrounded by homless in a very low class neighborhood, with low class Madonna fans....... eating trash food....... using pu....... pub....... i'm near to vomit........ public toilet......... i feel dirty only typing this horrible words...... well if i need to go through all this shit for a M concert i pretend a private one....... i pretend the bitch sing only for me...... yes...... me...... and nobody else.........the others can always climb onto the roof of the stadium and look the concert from here......

Exactly. The venues outside of the UK and the USA have never heard of “seats”. It’s only standing and running to the front. So the gays have to resort to this type of heterosexual activity.

OH MY GODDDDDDD You sleep in a tent in the middle of the winter?! wow......... crazy........ never see a gay sleep in a tent....... its like animal documentaries..... wow.......... crazy......

lets hope we dont have to wait another 3 years for some information or leak or whatever on these reissues. i took as confirmation LAV is coming in november since Material Girl is tagged as 2024 remaster. if she's releasing it in november, we should be having some news by august? HOPEFULLY #SOON

As someone commented, careful: you might get pregnant watching these videos! Well done Doni! Good choice @Bermu

My bet is that Madonna Online are the producers of this Tour Book… just a thought

I don’t see the point in making a tour book NOW that the tour is over, but since they were right about M in Brazil, let’s wait and see…

Thank you so much for posting this! Last night was a blast! I spotted myself in this video a few times haha.

Yes, because you had a golden circle ticket. For the B section we had to wait. I waited from 5 am to get the spot I wanted and on front row. That was at 5 am in Belgium on the Celebration tour, for section B:

Me too but I guess they have decided to keep torturing us for another year. I suppose we're getting Live To Tell and Open Your Heart in 2026.

Its fine sweety 🥰 I respect yours to. But i really think she sounds good lots of times singing this song. Its my favorite performance of the tour.. What is your favorite performance of the tour? ... if i may ask...

I'm not pushing anything down your throat. I'm having a civil disagreement. I'm not saying you are wrong. I didn't post "no and No" to your opinion. I accept your opinion, but you keep misinterpreting what I've posted, by keep assuming I can't hear her LIVE vocals. I can hear it. I am simply saying, it's the backing vocals that is helping her sound as good as she is on that song. I hear the backing track just as clearly too.

Ran into Monte after the show. He was leaving the venue when we were. He actually has a show tonight at House of Blues. He said that’s why he was in Houston. It was great to see him.

I need a high speed electric wheelchair and beat all the people to the front! Plus I get to sit down while waiting for the show and when I starts I can fold it up and start dancing.

What an asshole! Teach him a lesson please.

Gottmik was the vogue judge Monte was in the audience

I need a legacy code too! Please DM me second if they have a registration. I would be forever grateful, as I never had the chance to see M live in concert before and would love to be the most close to the stage as possible. I was a kid back in 2008 and in 2012 I was still at school in my early teen years, and my parents always said it was a waste of money because I could watch the dvd over and over how many times I wanted, for a very cheaper price, instead of throwing a whole lotta money on the garbage just to see her on stage for 2 hours and never have this moment again. Now that I am grown everything's changed, I can afford my trip to Rio and will finally see my Queen live for the very first time, so if someone can help me I would be really really grateful.

WELL On Celebration I went off to the bathroom many times. You just get someone to hold your spot. Once you’re in the venue though it’s not that easy.

BuggedOut shared it recently with us! Maybe in this thread I think some already have out the link

True - but perhaps it’s to cash in at the Brazil concert - 2 million people - lots of opportunities to sell stuff.

When I was a kid and got my hands on the Like A Virgin Album cassette and heard Love Don’t Live Here Anymore, I knew the b!tch can REALLY sing. Although I was in love with her before already.

Maybe it would feel different if she would've given as at least one new song at the beginning of the tour - that one with Max Martin? It was perfect opportunity to record at least one celebratory song for such a career spanning show celebrating her music. Don't get me wrong, I truly love Celebration Tour, wish her well and am glad it's doing so well and is such success. I enjoyed a show in Amsterdam than nothing else in my life. But it simply is now waaay too long without any new music from her. Considering Celebration will last until May and then she definitely needs some rest. Girl we have been waiting since 2019! I am just impatient hearing something new...

this one the celebration tour or the blond ambition tour?

Drowned World VIdeo Can't Stop or Don't Stop?

I got this one. Its not official but is great https://www.instagram.com/p/C0U3reWvvdL/