The Definitive Ranking of Madonna's Top 55 Songs

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The Definitive Ranking of Madonna's Top 55 Songs

Gay Star News readers get into the groove and have voted for the number one Queen of Pop trackMadonna is 55. Get into the groove with your favorite pop songs.It's Madonna's 56th birthday on Saturday (16 August), and what better time to rank 55 of her best songs?From Madonna to MDNA, the Queen of Pop has given us some of the best music moments in the world.GSN readers were also asked to vote for their favorite track.See what song won your hearts below:55. Give Me All Your Luvin'Let's start off by saying this was not a bad song. None of the songs on this list are bad. But, Superbowl aside, this was a bad choice for a lead single from MDNA. And therefore it deserves to be punished.54. American LifeRapping about soy lattes aside, this had an amazing (original) video.53. Don't Cry For Me Argentina

Best film role to date. That's not saying much though.52. Girl Gone WildGaymazing video.51. Causing A CommotionClassic 80s track. But there's not much to it.50. Give It 2 MeMadonna is all about self-empowerment, and this is a great modern song. It might not be to everyone's tastes, though.49. Me Against The MusicInstantly catchy, but oddly a little forgettable.48. Bedtime StoryMadonna at her most daring and experimental, but it doesn't exactly have much replay potential.47. EverybodyHer first single, and it sounds at first listen like a typical song of the decade. But there is something special to it, something that proves there's a Queen of Pop to come.46. Turn Up The RadioLike with Hung Up, that completely reinvented Madonna as a modern dance icon, this MDNA track has the same propulsive energy. And if you weren't the biggest fan of the last album, this deserves another listen.45. Who's That Girl?This might not be the best time Madonna was influenced by Spain (that's coming later), but it certainly wasn't the worst (that was Hard Candy's Spanish Lesson). A little unfairly maligned by some, but this is a great fun song.44. CelebrationApart from the slightly dodgy bridge section, and feeling  a little forced, this track has a lot of what people love about Madonna. It instills a sense of nostalgia for her beginnings, but unapologetically looks to her future.43. Nothing Really MattersWith hard-step beats and soaring melody, this is a Ray of Light stand-out.42. SecretSoft, sensual, and very sexy.41. Die Another DayIt may not be the best Bond theme, but it's still far better than people tend to think it is.40. JumpIf you've gone from rural life to the big city, this should be your soundtrack.39. Dress You UpWhen it comes to 80s Madonna, this might be her sexiest song that manages to appeal to both men and women of all sexualities.38. Rescue MeIt's as if Justify My Love and Vogue had a song baby.37. Open Your HeartOne of Madonna's classics, and for a good reason. Music video gets plus points for the gay sailers and for making short hair on women sexy, but gets them taken off again for the pervy teen.36. Drowned World/Substitute For LoveIf you've listened to Madonna's albums, you'll know she likes to ponder on the meaning of fame. This was one of her most personal moments.35. HollywoodFar catchier than most songs on American Life, this takes Drowned World's message and kicks it up several more notches.34. You'll SeeMadonna's been criticized heavily at several points in her career, and this was one ballad that was a quiet but defiant response.33. Love ProfusionIt's not surprising American Life scared some, but what is surpising is how she finished the album campaign. Starting off with literal grenades, and ending with this - something softer, sweeter and easier to swallow.32. The Power Of GoodbyeThis is a serious, mature, heartbreaking song. And it's still a beautiful listen.31. Don't Tell MeLyrics don't make a lot of sense, but that doesn't matter. This is unique, country-electronic pop.30. Take A BowWith soulful, poetic lyrics, this is bittersweet but also stunning.29. True BlueTotally retro, light-hearted and fun.28. Oh FatherMost people know Madonna lost her mom at a young age and know this song is about her dad. But this can also be interpreted as one of her most subtle takes on religion.27. Bad GirlThe album Erotica was all about the pleasure of pain, and many saw this song as somewhat out of character for Madonna. But this is about the pain of pleasure, and deserving of another listen.26. La Isla BonitaAnother classic, but a divisive one. Escapism at its finest.25. SorryWhen you're the Queen of Pop, you have to make sure your songs translate. Thumping beats and a killer melody makes sense in any language.24. Justify My LoveHas the sound of sex ever been done better?23. Crazy For YouSlow dance at prom, anyone?22. 4 MinutesIt might not be the Madonna/Michael Jackson collaboration people wanted. It's a bombastic tune, and easily one of the best duets of her career.21. Burning UpShe started out in a band, and she proved she could still rock with Burning Up.20. Beautiful StrangerEasily better than her James Bond offering, this Austin Powers song is incredibly catchy.19. MusicInstantly embraceable, and one of her best calls to the dance floor. And how often do you hear 'bourgeoisie' in a song?18. Live To TellLooking at Madonna's career, one theme keeps coming up. And that's the keeping and telling of secrets. This is one of her best.17. EroticaDaring, sexy, and unabashed. NSFW.16. FrozenThe production behind this is phenomenal, with soaring strings and breath-taking beats.15. Human NatureReleased when Madonna was being heavily slammed for choosing to be open about this, this is an ultimate middle finger to her critics.14. Lucky StarSongs like Lucky Star are what made the LGBTI community fall in love with Madonna.13. CherishSometimes, all you want from a song is a simple message about love. And this is Cherish, a perfectly constructed, effortless pop song.12. BorderlineMadonna may have done more complicated songs, and experimented more, but Borderline is purer pop finery. With it being Madonna's first song in the US top 10, it made her the star she is today.11. Deeper And DeeperWhy does a fairly obscure song deserve to be number 11 on this list? Not only is it infectious, entrancing and one of her best dance anthems, the lyrics are a metaphor for a boy accepting his homosexuality. This was done a full 20 years before other artists told us we were 'born this way'.The rest of the top 10 were voted for by you. We had a poll going for a few days, and this is what you chose.10. Papa Don't Preach9. Holiday8. Into The Groove7. Material Girl6. Ray Of Light5. Hung Up4. Express Yourself3. Like A Virgin2. Like A Prayer1. VogueBest film role to date. That's not saying much though.52. Girl Gone WildGaymazing video.51. Causing A CommotionClassic 80s track. But there's not much to it.50. Give It 2 MeMadonna is all about self-empowerment, and this is a great modern song. It might not be to everyone's tastes, though.49. Me Against The MusicInstantly catchy, but oddly a little forgettable.48. Bedtime StoryMadonna at her most daring and experimental, but it doesn't exactly have much replay potential.47. EverybodyHer first single, and it sounds at first listen like a typical song of the decade. But there is something special to it, something that proves there's a Queen of Pop to come.46. Turn Up The RadioLike with Hung Up, that completely reinvented Madonna as a modern dance icon, this MDNA track has the same propulsive energy. And if you weren't the biggest fan of the last album, this deserves another listen.45. Who's That Girl?This might not be the best time Madonna was influenced by Spain (that's coming later), but it certainly wasn't the worst (that was Hard Candy's Spanish Lesson). A little unfairly maligned by some, but this is a great fun song.44. CelebrationApart from the slightly dodgy bridge section, and feeling  a little forced, this track has a lot of what people love about Madonna. It instills a sense of nostalgia for her beginnings, but unapologetically looks to her future.43. Nothing Really MattersWith hard-step beats and soaring melody, this is a Ray of Light stand-out.42. SecretSoft, sensual, and very sexy.41. Die Another DayIt may not be the best Bond theme, but it's still far better than people tend to think it is.40. JumpIf you've gone from rural life to the big city, this should be your soundtrack.39. Dress You UpWhen it comes to 80s Madonna, this might be her sexiest song that manages to appeal to both men and women of all sexualities.38. Rescue MeIt's as if Justify My Love and Vogue had a song baby.37. Open Your HeartOne of Madonna's classics, and for a good reason. Music video gets plus points for the gay sailers and for making short hair on women sexy, but gets them taken off again for the pervy teen.36. Drowned World/Substitute For LoveIf you've listened to Madonna's albums, you'll know she likes to ponder on the meaning of fame. This was one of her most personal moments.35. HollywoodFar catchier than most songs on American Life, this takes Drowned World's message and kicks it up several more notches.34. You'll SeeMadonna's been criticized heavily at several points in her career, and this was one ballad that was a quiet but defiant response.33. Love ProfusionIt's not surprising American Life scared some, but what is surpising is how she finished the album campaign. Starting off with literal grenades, and ending with this - something softer, sweeter and easier to swallow.32. The Power Of GoodbyeThis is a serious, mature, heartbreaking song. And it's still a beautiful listen.31. Don't Tell MeLyrics don't make a lot of sense, but that doesn't matter. This is unique, country-electronic pop.30. Take A BowWith soulful, poetic lyrics, this is bittersweet but also stunning.29. True BlueTotally retro, light-hearted and fun.28. Oh FatherMost people know Madonna lost her mom at a young age and know this song is about her dad. But this can also be interpreted as one of her most subtle takes on religion.27. Bad GirlThe album Erotica was all about the pleasure of pain, and many saw this song as somewhat out of character for Madonna. But this is about the pain of pleasure, and deserving of another listen.26. La Isla BonitaAnother classic, but a divisive one. Escapism at its finest.25. SorryWhen you're the Queen of Pop, you have to make sure your songs translate. Thumping beats and a killer melody makes sense in any language.24. Justify My LoveHas the sound of sex ever been done better?23. Crazy For YouSlow dance at prom, anyone?22. 4 MinutesIt might not be the Madonna/Michael Jackson collaboration people wanted. It's a bombastic tune, and easily one of the best duets of her career.21. Burning UpShe started out in a band, and she proved she could still rock with Burning Up.20. Beautiful StrangerEasily better than her James Bond offering, this Austin Powers song is incredibly catchy.19. MusicInstantly embraceable, and one of her best calls to the dance floor. And how often do you hear 'bourgeoisie' in a song?18. Live To TellLooking at Madonna's career, one theme keeps coming up. And that's the keeping and telling of secrets. This is one of her best.17. EroticaDaring, sexy, and unabashed. NSFW.16. FrozenThe production behind this is phenomenal, with soaring strings and breath-taking beats.15. Human NatureReleased when Madonna was being heavily slammed for choosing to be open about this, this is an ultimate middle finger to her critics.14. Lucky StarSongs like Lucky Star are what made the LGBTI community fall in love with Madonna.13. CherishSometimes, all you want from a song is a simple message about love. And this is Cherish, a perfectly constructed, effortless pop song.12. BorderlineMadonna may have done more complicated songs, and experimented more, but Borderline is purer pop finery. With it being Madonna's first song in the US top 10, it made her the star she is today.11. Deeper And DeeperWhy does a fairly obscure song deserve to be number 11 on this list? Not only is it infectious, entrancing and one of her best dance anthems, the lyrics are a metaphor for a boy accepting his homosexuality. This was done a full 20 years before other artists told us we were 'born this way'.The rest of the top 10 were voted for by you. We had a poll going for a few days, and this is what you chose.10. Papa Don't Preach9. Holiday8. Into The Groove7. Material Girl6. Ray Of Light5. Hung Up4. Express Yourself3. Like A Virgin2. Like A Prayer1. Vogue

 

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