Today in Madonna History

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Wow 25th anniversary of this wonderful USA edition of Rolling stone #1991 â¤ï¸

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On this date in 1988, Madonna's "Ciao Italia: Live from Italy" was released on home video and laserdisc format.

 

 

   

 

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Twelve years ago today, Madonna kicked off "Re-Invention World Tour" which grossed $125 million from just 56 dates!

 

 

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On May 24 1989, Madonna participated in the Don’t Bungle The Jungle benefit concert to raise money and awareness for preserving the world’s rainforests.  The event took place at the Brooklyn Academy of Music, Brooklyn, NY. Madonna performed a rendition of Sonny & Cher’s I Got You Babe with comedian and friend Sandra Bernhard.

 

 

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MADONNA â€@QueenMCharts  1h1 hour agoDominican Republic

#OnThisDay May 25 1985 @Madonna’s self-titled video collection Hit #1 on The #USA @Billboard Top Music Videos Chart

 

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May 26, 1990

The Music of the '80s Poll was held by Billboard magazine in early 1990 to recognize the top music artists during the 1980s decade. Madonna was awarded as Pop Artist of the Decade and Dance Artist of the Decade, while her 1985 hit "Into the Groove" won Dance Single of the Decade.

 

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31 years ago today on May 27, 1985, Madonna graced the cover of TIME Magazine for the very first time with title "Why She's Hot."

Photos by Francesco Scavullo.

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On this day in 1998, Madonna performed "Ray of Light" on The Oprah Winfrey Show for the first time live.

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#OnthisDay June 01, 2001 @Madonna appears in Star, a @BMW promotional short film.

Madonna's BMW short film debuts - Madonna appears in Star, a BMW promotional short film.   

 

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#OnThisDay June 02 1986 @Madonna appears on the Cover of Weekly FM #Japan

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From Steven Housman's Music Chart Facts

June 3, 1989 - 27 Years Ago Today: Madonna had the Hot Shot Debut at No. 41 on the Billboard Hot 100 Chart with her single, "Express Yourself." This Madonna/Stephen Bray-penned song was the 2nd of 5 singles released from her fourth studio album, "Like A Prayer," following the title track which enjoyed a three-week run at No. 1. "Express Yourself," peaked at No. 2 for two weeks and was prevented from hitting the top of the chart by Simply Red's "If You Don't Know Me By Now" and Martika's "Toy Soldiers." The remaining three singles released, "Cherish," "Oh Father" and "Keep It Together" peaked at No.'s 2, 20 and 8, respectively. Madonna was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2008.

 

 

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From Steven Housman's Music Chart Facts

June 3, 1989 - 27 Years Ago Today: Madonna had the Hot Shot Debut at No. 41 on the Billboard Hot 100 Chart with her single, "Express Yourself." This Madonna/Stephen Bray-penned song was the 2nd of 5 singles released from her fourth studio album, "Like A Prayer," following the title track which enjoyed a three-week run at No. 1. "Express Yourself," peaked at No. 2 for two weeks and was prevented from hitting the top of the chart by Simply Red's "If You Don't Know Me By Now" and Martika's "Toy Soldiers." The remaining three singles released, "Cherish," "Oh Father" and "Keep It Together" peaked at No.'s 2, 20 and 8, respectively. Madonna was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2008.

 

 

 

TBH i don't love that cover. that's just.. I mean I love photo itself but as Express yourself cover? that's just feel lazy.

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Today in Madonna History: June 8, 1992

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On June 8 1992, Madonna began recording sessions for the Erotica album at Soundworks, in New York.

 

While the writing and recording of Madonna’s previous albums had typically unfolded rather quickly, Erotica marked a change of pace in the creation of a Madonna record. Songwriting sessions for the set had occurred sporadically throughout the previous year with co-producers Shep Pettibone and Andre Betts, in between movie projects and photo shoots for her upcoming coffee table book, Sex.

 

In contrast to the slick production qualities of the albums that preceded it, Madonna wanted Erotica to feature a darker, more gritty and less polished sound. This led to the decision to carry over many of the original demo vocals recorded during the songwriting process at Shep’s home studio to the final versions, with mainly lyrical additions/changes, musical overdubs, background vocals and final mixing taking place during the sessions at Soundworks.

 

One notable change that did occur in these final recording sessions was Madonna’s decision to swap her original lyrics for the song Goodbye To Innocence (which had gone through various incarnations in an attempt to keep the track off the cutting room floor) with the lyrics of the torch classic, Fever.  An earlier arrangement of Goodbye To Innocence with lyrics intact was later featured on the pro-choice compilation album Just Say Roe, while a dub version of the same arrangement was retitled Up Down Suite when it appeared as a b-side on the Rain maxi-single. Another rough demo of the same track (streaming above), which is referred to as the “Straight Pass†mix on its original submission for copyright registration, leaked to file sharing services in February, 2008.

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Madonna's 'Papa Don't Preach' Turns 30: What it says about parenting, love, trust

http://www.newsweek.com/madonnas-papa-dont-preach-parenting-trust-469255

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MADONNA â€@QueenMCharts  21h21 hours ago

#Onthisday July 07, 2003 @Madonna's "American Life" Album was certified Platinum in the #USA by the @RIAA

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MADONNA â€@QueenMCharts  21h21 hours ago

#Onthisday July 07, 2003 @Madonna's "American Life" Album was certified Platinum in the #USA by the @RIAA

 

 

@@groovyguy ebay is selling some platinum albums. I doubt about their authenticity though. You can find plenty of framed discs there but on illogicall records store real goodies can be discovered. I wish I had the framed discs of like a prayer but I cannot afford it.

 

LIKE A PRAYER PLATINIUM AND GOLD AWARD RIAA USA / MADONNA - DISQUES - CD - RECORDS - SHOP- BOUTIQUE- VYNILS 1999,00E

 

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@@groovyguy ebay is selling some platinum albums. I doubt about their authenticity though. You can find plenty of framed discs there but on illogicall records store real goodies can be discovered. I wish I had the framed discs of like a prayer but I cannot afford it.

 

LIKE A PRAYER PLATINIUM AND GOLD AWARD RIAA USA / MADONNA - DISQUES - CD - RECORDS - SHOP- BOUTIQUE- VYNILS 1999,00E

 

 

@MadonnaLove I doubt their authenticity too! Thanx 4 the info on illogicall records store!   

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July 09, 1998 @Madonna was featured on the cover of @RollingStone magazine.

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Today In 1987, Madonna performed an AIDS benefit concert in memory of her friend Martin Burgoyne at M.S.G

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Today in 1987, Madonna's first soundtrack album, "Who's That Girl: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack" was released.

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30 Years Ago on July 23rd 1985...this happened. "C'mon!" The rest is history. Happy Anniversary Into The Groove

 

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MADONNA â€@QueenMCharts  20h20 hours ago

#OnThisDay July 24, 2015 @Madonna´s Hold Tight was released as promotional single on the italian radio by @UMG

 

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Madonna Updates â€@MadonnaDailyID  16m16 minutes ago

Exactly 33 years ago today, the Queen of Pop Madonna released herself-named debut album. The rest is history!

 

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Madonna Began Her Ruthless Quest for World Domination 33 Years Ago Today

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Make July 27 a "Holiday."

 

BY LES FABIAN BRATHWAITE

WED, 2016-07-27 16:20

Let's go back, shall we? To a more innocent time. A time when Reagan was president, thus basically ruining America for the next four decades. A time when disco was dead, New Wave ruled, and Times Square was still dangerous. A time when a 24-year-old brunette from Michigan became the epitome of blond ambition. Out of this abyss ascended Madonna Louise Veronica Ciccone, who after 1983, would be known only by her first name, the name of her debut album: Madonna, which was released July 27, 1983.

Pop culture would never be the same. 

 

What she lacked in talent, she made up for, abundantly, in style, charm, and yes, ambition. She had the sheer will to succeed, which at one point, was what the American dream was all about. A dancer with an unimpressive voice but impressive designs for her own career, Madonna attached herself to any and everyone who could help launch her "Lucky Star." The most important person, at least for a short while, in Madonna's quest for superstardom was John "Jellybean" Benitez, a DJ friend who added the pop sheen by which the album Madonna and the popstar Madonna would be fondly remembered.

Benitez recalled the young Ms. Ciccone:

 

Back in 1983, Madonna was cool without all the embarrassing effort, and more importantly, she defied expectations. Many labeled her a featherweight product of MTV, a channel she would come to define in the coming years. Critics dismissed the album upon its initial release, but it would go on to sell 10 million copies worldwide, and spawn the hit singles "Holiday," Lucky Star" and "Borderline."

 

"he was unhappy with the whole [album], so I went in and sweetened up a lot of music for her, adding some guitars to 'Lucky Star', some voices, some magic... I just wanted to do the best job I could do for her. When we would playback 'Holiday' or 'Lucky Star', you could see that she was overwhelmed by how great it all sounded. You wanted to help her, you know? As much as she could be a bitch, when you were in groove with her, it was very cool, very creative."

 

Those who thought Madonna a flash in the pan were in for a rude awakening. From day one, Madonna was always in control—of her sound, of her image, of her career. Take for instance, when Dick Clark interviewed the up-and-coming singer on American Bandstand—before anyone even knew or cared who she was, Madonna knew damn well. 

Mission accomplished, as Madonna ultimately had the last laugh. 

"The ones that said I was talentless, that I was chubby, that I couldn't sing, that I was a one-hit wonder," she said at her Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction. "They pushed me to be better, and I am grateful for their resistance." *sips tea*

 

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https://todayinmadonnahistory.com/2014/07/30/today-in-madonna-history-july-30-1985/

Today In 1985, Angel/Into The Groove 12-inch single was certified gold (for shipment of 1,000,000 units) in the USA.