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Revolver Positives: Creative production, fun theme - works well paired with Gang Bang or Bang Bang.. I love the autotuned operatics before Wayne starts/ruins everything. Negatives: Her vocal is distorted as fuck... aaaaaand Lil Wayne. My ex was a cheater and he loved this song lol Next: Causing A Commotion

Madonna In 1994, if Julia Roberts was the biggest female movie star in the world, Madonna was arguably the biggest female star. At the same time, due to her pioneering promiscuity and her seemingly insatiable interest in surly actors, athletes, and rappers, she was also endless fodder for the tabloids — and late-night hosts. Dave loved her; she was the gift that kept giving. (As he was fond to repeat back then, “I have a theory about Madonna. I think she likes to shock us.â€) So we were very surprised when she agreed to come on the show. I spoke with her longtime rep, Liz Rosenberg, and she said Madonna was interested in coming on and basically giving it back to Dave — a little reciprocal ball-breaking, as it were. This was, hypothetically, a problematic plan. Not that he couldn’t handle her, but Dave was a professional comedian. Madonna was a professional singer. This could go south quickly if un-reined. (Maybe you saw Madonna’s painful recent attempt at stand-up on Jimmy Fallon?) After discussing it with Dave, I proposed a plan I thought was pretty bulletproof, that would make her look good, be “funny,†and satisfy her larger goal of making Dave squirm. I got on the phone with Madonna, who was surprisingly and truly lovely, and pitched my idea: How about you go on and complain that he’s been taking shots? He will say it’s exaggerated, he loves you, etc. — and then you say, “Oh yeah? I actually brought some tape from the show.†And then you show, in succession, three of the most horrible jokes he has told — and ask him to explain each one. That ensured his awkwardness — and the laugh. She signed off on the plan without hesitation. I then went and told Letterman I’d had a great talk with her and that she was super-engaged and receptive to the idea — and unless something went terribly wrong, I thought we were in good shape. The day of the show, she arrived to much fanfare and press anticipation, but with no entourage. Her only accompaniment was her makeup person, Kevyn Aucoin. I walked up to her dressing room, knocked on the door, put out my hand, and said, “Hi, I’m Daniel.†She didn’t get up or offer her hand. Instead she said, “Suckmadick.†I took a beat. “Sorry?†She looked at Kevyn, smiled, and said it again, slower, like a petulant 8-year-old child challenging a parent: “Suck–ma–dick.†She and Kevyn began laughing hysterically. Immediately, I thought: We’re screwed. I smiled wanly and powered on: “Ha … OK, so this will pretty much go as we discussed. We’ve loaded up three pieces of video, each one worse than the other, and after each one …†She stopped me. “That’s too much to remember.†Hmmm. I paused, now more annoyed than anything. “Uh, not really. It’s actually pretty simple — you show a tape. Get his reaction. Show another. Get his reaction. There are three …†“Yeah, I’m not going to remember all that.†Me, trying not to let my voice break and betray my now very urgent concerns: “Why not?†She started giggling again. “We smoked a little endo before we came here …†Fuccccckkkkkkk!!!! I went down to Dave’s dressing room, which I tried not to do before the show. “We’re in trouble.†Very graciously, he didn’t tell me “I told you so,†instead, knotting his tie with a slight grimace, seemingly bracing himself for the storm. The intro I wrote probably didn’t help matters: “Our first guest tonight is one of the biggest stars in the world, and in the past 10 years she has sold over 80 million albums, starred in countless films, and slept with some of the biggest names in the entertainment industry.†But there was no way we could have anticipated what followed. It was the most censored late-night broadcast in television history, with Madonna saying “fuck†14 times. She took off her underpants and complained when Letterman wouldn’t smell them. And if you think Letterman was happy about all the subsequent attention and newspaper coverage the interview brought, you’d have guessed wrong. He always understood the privilege that came with the ability to broadcast, and the responsibility that accompanied it. Ratings and press were less a consideration. Compounding matters was the fact that Madonna would not leave the stage. We bumped the next guest (a grocery bagger — an annual human interest competition winner that Dave, a former bagger himself, genuinely always enjoyed). Dave tried to say goodbye again. She wouldn’t leave. Counting Crows was just about to make its network television debut — and we were going to have to bump the band if Madonna didn’t budge. Sheila Rogers, the talent executive who has possibly given more bands their first breaks than anyone in the history of TV, went to Morty to ask what was happening. Morty then turned to me and said, “Get rid of her.†I said, “How am I supposed to get rid of her?†But the implication was clear: This was a problem I’d created, and now it was up to me to salvage the rest of the show. As Paul and the band blasted their mid-break song, I walked onstage and said loudly, “Say hi to the audience.†Madonna waved. As she waved, I took her hand, as if I was helping her up — and I did, in fact, lightly pull her up. And over the band I said loudly again, “Say goodbye …†Confused, she waved. Still holding her hand I led her offstage. http://grantland.com/features/my-letterman-years/

The obvious correlation would be that HC was part of her Warner set, 4 Minutes is such a crap song but it was Justin-mania. She is still doing well for whatever she is now (indie lol). I am beyond shocked the relatively small role Diplo is playing. Where are the remixes?? He made his rep on the remix/bootleg. They are playing it way too safe. Why arent we hearing the Diplo Mix of Ghosttown featuring a new verse and guitar from Taylor Swift? Because we are reading letters and making sock puppets?Whats LaToya looking for? Relevance? 😉 This is not a hater post, this is just a thought in the universe.

@wtg1987 without any physical product...? $

So this Paul Andrews fella is a fan-turned "official" remixer? He seems to have also remixed Lucky Star and Living For Love. The piano sounds lovely. These are actually good remixes, ironic they are hidden on TIDAL. Is that a Quincy Jones/"Austin Powers" sample in the RedTop mix? . "Dubtronic" and "Luke Savant" must be shitting in their panties that this guy got a break.

There is a remix by Joe T Vanelli on Soundcloud. More of a classic house style.

Runaway Lover Positive: The lyrics! A fair warning indeed from the hunter to other hunters. Negative: The production. Although I love Orbit and Madonna this one was phoned in. Next: Set The Right

It better be! Seems she is enlisting every remixer that picks up the phone. Throw enough on the wall something is bound to stick.

That is a great question that I am unable to answer. Next: Waiting

Erotica (Madonna's In My Jeep Mix) Positive: Chunky, funky drums add a nice bump and make Erotica more of a fun club/dance song than something to fuck to. Negative: Sounds like a few other official Erotica remixes with different names and relatively tame differences. Next: Bitch I'm Madonna (Demo Mix)

Shanti AshtangiPositive - So much is going on ar once and somehow its peaceful. Orbit top notch performance. Very trippy! Fun to work out to.Negative - It is one to try to sing along to or hum and it just sounds a mess. Jahaneuh? No offense intended regarding this pop song.Next - Forbidden Love from Bedtime Stories (sidebar years ago a random girl slayed this song at karoke night. i wish i had taped it.)

lol this is like some LOST shit. is Damon Lindelof doing her marketing now?

Dear Jessie Positives: The video! Fucking adorable. The music is really adorable too, I love how it turns to a waltz in the middle. Negative: Not sure what any of it means. Next: Your Honesty

Best NightPositive - The track is basically perfection. The best Timbaland track that he never made.Negative - We could have had a whole album of thus, instead we got Hard Candy. About 15 years late.Next: Bye Bye Baby

this is possibly the dumbest marketing/pr strategy EVER.... however, i'd pay for good remixes. maybe her people know this is macbook nonsense idiot music lol... untz untz untz untz untz untz untz

Heartbeat Positive: The MDNA Tour mashup with Best Friend. Negative: The album version. Next: Guilty By Association

OMG these remixes are going to do nothing for exposure or sales. Why is Diplo not remixing these singles?

Easy Ride Positives: This song is my favorite Madonna track EVER. The orchestra swells, the staggered assault of the beat. Madonna's delivery of the poetic lyrics is spine chilling. Negative: None. Next: DON'T STOP

Sandra does not need Madonna's approval/validation at this point. Both are icons. I do miss their rapport though, I feel like she brought out/encouraged that funny side of Madonna that she keeps hinting at these days. Sandra is one of the funniest ladies ever.

The Rebecca Walker link is kinda ironic.

I'm Going Bananas Positives: "Who knows? Could be the wine I drink or its the way I think that makes me gonzo." One of my favorite "this bitch is crazy" Madonna tracks. Complete nonsense but so much fun. I love the almost insulting Spanish accent. Negatives: I have no idea what the fuck she is talking about. Next: Tragic Girl

ugh should I just do this one.... Spanish Lesson Positives: I am now able to speak Spanish. ummmm... The song is catchy.... errr This is a song. With words. And music. Negatives: The words and music are crap. Next: Love Won't Wait

Little Star Positives: Madonna finally does a little drum-n-bass. Love the way the bassline touches like drops of water, William Orbit really shines here. Negatives: The lyrics are cringeworthy but-ter-fly Next: The Beast Within