What if Madonna did a Tiny Desk Concert?

[alexartxdesign 13]

These little shows have become cultural moments. I think if she went on and took it seriously, that is to say no grills, no grandstanding, just play a few hits, maybe one or two songs that are lesser known, that show off her song writing and vocal skills, and it could foster more good will with general audiences. 

I can imagine a set list something like this...

Nothing Really Matters

Human Nature -or- Bad Girl -or- Live to Tell

Hung Up

Like A Prayer ? 

Celebration / Music (Tour Mix)

What are your thoughts? What songs would you have her play to show off her range?

[WokeUpInMedellin 1,713]

I would love this! So many people check those out when a new one gets posted. It would be a great way for Madonna to show her love for her music.

[Gonzus 2,608]

It would be great only if she launches new songs. Otherwise it'd be pointless, we've just had The Celebration Tour

[mad-ness 39]

She would nail it. Tiny Desk has an acoustic vibe, I would love to hear her sing Don't Tell Me or Love Profusion.

[Tudors 169]

Candy shop acoustic

[sara94 2,414]

Would be soo cool

[Donna 17,865]

Sign me up.  I would love it.  I saw Lenny Kravitz some time back. It was really great.  Really enjoyed Justin's a month or so back too. 

[Brendanlovesu1 12,721]

Love this, everyone should share your favourite Tiny desk concerts, here's mine

 

[Alpha 1,475]

2 hours ago, alexartxdesign said:

These little shows have become cultural moments. I think if she went on and took it seriously, that is to say no grills, no grandstanding, just play a few hits, maybe one or two songs that are lesser known, that show off her song writing and vocal skills, and it could foster more good will with general audiences. 

I can imagine a set list something like this...

Nothing Really Matters

Human Nature -or- Bad Girl -or- Live to Tell

Hung Up

Like A Prayer ? 

Celebration / Music (Tour Mix)

What are your thoughts? What songs would you have her play to show off her range?

Hmm

 

I think Holiday Borderline Live to Tell Like a Prayer Hung Up and Take a Bow

[gafuller 1,664]

I think it would do best with her most acoustic but also vocally friendly hits:

Holiday

Borderline

Don’t Tell Me 

Frozen

La Isla Bonita 

Just simple but easily singable without much autotune needed and simple instrumentation but also songs people will definitely know and like to hear. 

[Gonzus 2,608]

4 hours ago, alexartxdesign said:

Nothing Really Matters

Human Nature -or- Bad Girl -or- Live to Tell

Hung Up

Like A Prayer ? 

Celebration / Music (Tour Mix)

What are your thoughts? What songs would you have her play to show off her range?

You forgot Candy Shop

[gafuller 1,664]

3 hours ago, Gonzus said:

You forgot Candy Shop

They also omitted Spanish Lessons 🙃

[Alpha 1,475]

13 minutes ago, gafuller said:

They also omitted Spanish Lessons 🙃

What about the techno remix of Dear Jessie a la Rollergirl? She can have dancers dressed as cups and pitchers of lemonade with Bob dressed as a pink elephant chasing them for the kill.

[Gayso 78]

You already know she’s gonna sing the same song like over and over like a virgin like a prayer nothing new

[Robertthenurse 3,052]

She’d probably sing holiday and borderline. 

[luluthecat 1,196]

I would adore this. Also perfect as it's pre-recorded with no audience, so no room for nerves to kick in

[wonderboy 1,920]

she sorta did already on Fallon

[littlestartman 75]

1 minute ago, wonderboy said:

she sorta did already on Fallon

Yes! Its not her thing. Maybe AL madonna

[Voguerista 12,283]

Sign me up too. I'd love it!!!

[Donna 17,865]

2 hours ago, wonderboy said:

she sorta did already on Fallon

Not the same thing!  Other than both are in a small space, the tiny desk has known to bring out a full band of instruments and back up vocalists, etc. 

For me, it would remind me more of like MTV's. American Life: On the Record performance.  She could have a full band and perform songs in their original form, other than on little toy instruments which Fallon does.

[Fabiolous 5,554]

Nelly Furtado did 12 songs, so let's say Madonna would do the same.

Holiday

Borderline

Like a virgin

Live to tell

Like a prayer

Express yourself

Vogue

Human nature

Frozen

Music

Ghosttown (can she sing it?) -or- Into the groove

Crave

[DiegoLCL 5,514]

I would love this. This past week I was watching the promo shows she did for American Life, she really shines with those intimate performances.

[I am madonna 167]

3 hours ago, wonderboy said:

she sorta did already on Fallon

This. And that was boring

[Starchild 3,237]

At this stage in her career, I don't feel that she shines in small acoustic-style settings.

[juanandriu 5]

She could go with less dance hits.

Love Profusion, The Power of Good-bye, American Pie, Rain, Angel, Borderline and Get Together (bloodshy and avant demo)
 

Or she could revive MTV Unplugged as well.