Candy Perfume Boy

I’ve read that she had singing lessons as far back as 1979 when she spent six months in Paris. Camille Barbone paid for further lessons in 1980-81. and she again had vocal training for the Virgin tour to sustain multiple performances. vical traisning is totally normal in her profession, and training covers many vocal styles and techniques. i think the Sondheim songs in late 1989 were the earliest theatrical and technical sounding style we heard. Agree with a post above that this technical style feels a little more detached and less emotive. I still love it though

I thought it became very formulaic by the end and I was willing it to finish. it was nice to read about the contemporary artistic and political context and value of Madonna’s cultural contribution, but the narrative style and structuring got boring by halfway. I only kept going because I’d started.

Except Madonna didn’t really write this song. She took a demo, and changed a word to claim a third. it’s an example of how Madonna as a producer can rework something and elevate it, which is a talent itself.

It’s beautiful but definitely dated. what are the chances of a decent scan of the cover?

I’ve made a brand new rip and posted it here for you all. they’re nearly all album versions

I’ve got this cassette. It’s an oddity, in that it uses the video version of Crazy For You complete with intro alarm clock. I don’t think we ever got that particular version used anywhere else for an audio only release

The extended ones are also on Junodownload too

So we have two versions again. Qobuz has the Edit, juno / beatport have the extended

Unholy Candy Shop

this thread is worth a look with regards to Spanish Blu-Rays. Many are without question unlicensed releases by their original studio owners, but that doesn’t mean the picture and sound quality will be automatically bad. for example; True Lies comes from the original digital theatre masters, and is still to have an international official release. Others do come from HD TV broadcasts... So we will have to wait and see what this one looks like. https://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread.php?t=299201

Thanks. I’ve ordered one too! I was happy with my Spanish copy of Shanghai Surprise on Blu-ray, which also hasn’t appeared anywhere else to my knowledge

A UK based friend got theirs today, and shred pix on a Facebook group. Wish I’d bought it now 😂

Where! When! How did we miss it 😢

I’m amazed there’s not been an I house CD with this anywhere. They must have made one during the 2001 or 2007 back ups

I’m in if your up for it.

Me too!! The original mastering always had the intro vocals a little low. Loving this!

The edit is of the unreleased Reggie Lucas production. the album version (also same as You Can Dance) is a remix by Jellybean done in 1983.

Managed to find a USA site with the 2LP Black and Slipmat, I need to stop now! I got; 6LP 2LP Red 2LP Clear 2LP Silver 2LP Black w/ Slipmat 3CD Lithograph NO MONEY (or sense)

That guys vocals are out of tune, even with auto-tune! I heard mating foxes that make better sound.

I’d be inclined to agree with this. Given that loads of older albums are being remastered in atmos I think this could be what they’re up to in the studio.

https://www.discogs.com/release/1844624-Madonna-Music links on this page to all 4 German Book limited editions with American Pie.

Yes. All four colours had an EU made disc put in the USA package and a sticker including American Pie on the rear. No mention inside the book

https://www.discogs.com/Krisma-Nothing-To-Do-With-The-Dog/master/353776 probably this cover that has similar lighting and composition…

She will do the Candy Shop tour… with Like A Prayer, Human Nature, La Isla Bonita, Holiday and Music. Because these have all been underperformed live ;-)

Me too. There is an interview where she discusses being in Paris in 1979 and having the opportunity for a manufactured pop career with successful producers. She left that because she said she felt she needed to learn the craft and earn her way to being musical. She went back to poverty and living hand to mouth living in a synagogue free whilst learning drums. she was also a regular of the arts scene and has been clear about artistic expression and artistic integrity as both a performance artist and musician. I think that game was certainly a goal, but creative artistic drive was also a significant motivation.