Favorite Official Video from First Album?

[Donna 16,499]

To continue the celebration of Madonna's 40th Anniversary of her debut album, I thought it would be nice to unite fans once again in another poll, asking which ONE of her official videos from her first album, is your favorite?

Previously, I posted a successful poll HERE asking fans which song is their favorite from the debut album. If you haven't voted in that poll, feel free to do so now.  At the time of this post, "Burning Up" was taking the lead in that particular poll.  Will it do the same with this new poll, regarding videos or will another song/video take the lead?  Let's see and vote.  I've included the four official videos that were released from the album if you need to watch and remind yourself which is your favorite. Furthermore, you can join another thread I posted at the start of this month HERE which is packed with info, rare demos, videos, performances, interviews and pics that celebrate her debut album. Feel free to check that out as well.

As an added bonus, since there isn't really an official video for Holiday, I've added below; my favorite performance video for the song as well.  (It's not among the poll).  I encourage all who participate to do the same, sharing their favorite performance of Holiday from throughout the years. There are so many, especially early promotional performances.  Lastly, feel free to share your thoughts on the video you chose as your favorite among the poll.  Have fun!  July 27th, 2023 is the official 40th Anniversary date for the release of her debut album.  We hope Madonna and her team will commemorate the moment in a big way as well!

 

 

And at last, my favorite performance Holiday video (which is not part of the poll). It's just my choice and you can add yours by replying to this thread:

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[steady75 9,571]

Burning Up is everything. 

[Prayer 14,381]

"Borderline" is obviously the best one but "Burning Up" has my vote cause she was ON FIRE.

She didn't risk her life shooting that video to not vote it today.

[steady75 9,571]

13 minutes ago, Prayer said:

"Borderline" is obviously the best one but "Burning Up" has my vote cause she was ON FIRE.

She didn't risk her life shooting that video to not vote it today.

I actually think Burning Up is the better video. There’s something so visceral about it. The whole Borderline package both song and video is Madonna winking to the general public, but actually Holiday did that better.  Burning Up is an authentic Madonna moment both song and visual. 
I think Madonna probably agrees. I’ve never felt she loves Borderline but she respects it’s importance in her journey. Whereas her love for Lucky Star, Holiday, Everybody, Physical Attraction and Burning Up is obvious to me at least. 

[MikeyK 687]

I picked Lucky Star because it’s the definition of iconic. It perfectly encapsulates her charisma and whole vibe from back then (in a much more professional manner than any of the visually similar but aesthetically inferior Holiday performances). It might be conceptually simpler than BU or BL but its simplicity is part of its charm.

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[DiegoLCL 5,083]

Borderline is a classic, aged like fine wine (the Mary Lambert one that aged the best), it is her first big video in my opinion but the sheer power of Lucky Star takes my vote.

Few artists nowadays can make so much with just body language in a white background. I'll never forget the first time I saw it, I became a fan instantly. 

[A. A. Aardvark 4,845]

she's literally
bending over backwards

[Voguerista 11,835]

All four are so fun in different ways. I’m going to pick Lucky Star as my fave. I so dig the rhythm and how cute she is. 

[A. A. Aardvark 4,845]

 

[Mden 2,252]

Lucky ⭐

[madonnaBG 1,097]

Burning Up

[Donna 16,499]

9 hours ago, steady75 said:

I actually think Burning Up is the better video. There’s something so visceral about it. The whole Borderline package both song and video is Madonna winking to the general public, but actually Holiday did that better.  Burning Up is an authentic Madonna moment both song and visual. 
I think Madonna probably agrees. I’ve never felt she loves Borderline but she respects it’s importance in her journey. Whereas her love for Lucky Star, Holiday, Everybody, Physical Attraction and Burning Up is obvious to me at least. 

I kinda felt she never liked Borderline as well.  For some reason, I always associated the fact since she didn't write it  she dismissed it.  But then again, she gives Holiday plenty of attention and she didn't write that. 

[steady75 9,571]

Yeah I don’t think she likes the message of Borderline . It’s a whiney, naggy, girly track that felt a bit off brand. You can see she wanted to try and spin that in the video which paints her as a much more independent wild child who can’t be tamed but the lyrics are a bit disempowering, whereas Holiday has much more of a positive spin. 
Madonnas no one’s prisoner and doesn’t need anyone to set her free. It’s one of the reasons the song has never clicked with me either. 

[Prayer 14,381]

But "Borderline" was kinda meta for her when she did it? Jellybean being the Latin boyfriend and her success making him jealous cause he wanted her all for himself (was never gonna happen). I remember Mary Lambert talking about how it was her life back then or maybe I'm making that up?

In the end of the video she chooses friends and love above fame and money, bla bla, and she replicated that feeling during the early years: the end of "Material Girl", "Open Your Heart", etc. "I don't need money, I need LOOOOVE" on "The Virgin Tour", etc. It was an essential part of the persona she wanted to portray back then. Street girl, etc.

I think "Borderline", while basic of course, is a very good video. And of course technically is miles away (ahem) from all the other three. "Lucky Star" is sold completely on her charisma but there's literally nothing else there, "Everybody" doesn't really count and "Burning Up", again, her personality is pretty much the essence of it, but the effects and the budget are... well, that.

[steady75 9,571]

Yeah I get what you're saying but the "I don't want money" is the biggest lie she ever sold. She IS the Material Girl whether she likes it or not. I see you M the double bluff ain't working lol. aww I  love the effects in Burning Up. It's literally her only video that encompasses that New Romantic post punk new wave vibe of the early eighties and for that I LOVE it. and of course the Billie Jean comparison. 

[Prayer 14,381]

Looking for the Mary Lambert "Borderline" video story I found this picture and it's so cute:

[rgdlee 274]

Personally, Borderline the video is much better than the song itself, whereas Burning Up the song is much better than its accompanying video, 

[Brendanlovesu1 12,010]

Burning Up is iconic

 

[Donna 16,499]

5 hours ago, Prayer said:

But "Borderline" was kinda meta for her when she did it? Jellybean being the Latin boyfriend and her success making him jealous cause he wanted her all for himself (was never gonna happen). I remember Mary Lambert talking about how it was her life back then or maybe I'm making that up?

In the end of the video she chooses friends and love above fame and money, bla bla, and she replicated that feeling during the early years: the end of "Material Girl", "Open Your Heart", etc. "I don't need money, I need LOOOOVE" on "The Virgin Tour", etc. It was an essential part of the persona she wanted to portray back then. Street girl, etc.

I think "Borderline", while basic of course, is a very good video. And of course technically is miles away (ahem) from all the other three. "Lucky Star" is sold completely on her charisma but there's literally nothing else there, "Everybody" doesn't really count and "Burning Up", again, her personality is pretty much the essence of it, but the effects and the budget are... well, that.

Just watching Borderline you can tell more money was poured into it.  It really looked like a good story driven video.  As for Burning Up there is more of a rawness to it and low budget looking. But there's a bit more Madonna to it than Borderline.  I feel like we see who Madonna is in that video while in Borderline she's playing a character. 

[Would You Like To Try 8,351]

Burning up definitely.Emily better give up her upscale trial and get the master file and restore it

[Tony Fortin 1,791]

Official video

The silhouette and the style that marked the memories... the beginnings of Madonnamania... she is about to rule the world

 

Non official video

The first time I watched Holidays......heavy rotation on MTV.......loved the song, loved the style, loved the way she danced......forty years later, same feelings

 

Burning Up and Bordeline are also marvels

[PlayPause 2,686]

Burning Up

Everybody comes 2nd.

[N3onNostalgic 151]

Burning Up 100% it's her 1st video that basically tells who she is and what she's about.

[SweetMadonna 1,641]

Burning Up. It's such wonderful . I just love  a lot. 

[Donna 16,499]

Poor "Everybody" getting no love at all.  LOL!