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Post by floridagrl on Oct 12, 2014 8:48:33 GMT -5
Very nice article. Just a note, though: Babs had a higher RIAA count for the 20th century. But we all know Madonna is higher then her RIAA total of 64.5. Someone needs to update her catalog. Yes. WB's press release for Celebration back in 2009 had her at 75 million albums. I doubt they are paying for certifications at this point.
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Post by josh on Oct 12, 2014 8:50:34 GMT -5
My favorite LIB performance is DWT, but I do love her vocals in The Girlie Show version.
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Post by areyoureadytojump on Oct 12, 2014 8:54:21 GMT -5
Very nice article. Just a note, though: Babs had a higher RIAA count for the 20th century. But we all know Madonna is higher then her RIAA total of 64.5. Someone needs to update her catalog. Guy Oseary no longer cares about album sales. Since Madonna is no longer on WBR, any new certs are doubtful. The Immaculate Collection has been eligible for 11xP since the Hard Candy era. No one wants to spend $350 for 1xP. EDIT: But, album certs are probably going to be non-existent some day so the RIAA may have to switch to automatic/free certs like the UK.
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Post by floridagrl on Oct 12, 2014 9:12:14 GMT -5
TODAY IN MADONNA HISTORY: OCTOBER 12, 1987On October 12 1987, Madonna contributed “Santa Baby” (a remake of the 1953 Eartha Kitt song) to the first in a series of “A Very Special Christmas” Christmas-themed compilation albums produced to benefit Special Olympics. The cover artwork was designed by Keith Haring. I love Madonna's version the best. Eartha's too slow. Thanks to Ukmix
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Post by HolidayGuy on Oct 12, 2014 9:13:08 GMT -5
^Yeah, may as well at some point.
florida- I don't recall the Celebration press release, but Billboard reported 75 million albums, per WB, in a December 2009 article.
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Post by floridagrl on Oct 12, 2014 9:15:44 GMT -5
^Yeah, may as well at some point. florida- I don't recall the Celebration press release, but Billboard reported 75 million albums, per WB, in a December 2009 article. That must be the article I am thinking about. I knew the info was from WB.
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Post by SPRΞΞ on Oct 12, 2014 9:29:17 GMT -5
Actually, didn't Erotica have the highest airplay debut of any song in history at the time? I think it entered at #2. Regarding "Bad Girl" and "Oh Father", they are actually two of my favorite tracks in her entire catalogue. I wish they had been bigger hits...incredible videos, deeper lyrics and great orchestration. Oh Father is definitely one of my favs too. The bridge is magical, and the video is incredible. Love the snowy theme. It was a million times better than Keep it Together, which did better oddly. It's way more forgotten.
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Post by HolidayGuy on Oct 12, 2014 9:36:41 GMT -5
With Katheryn Hudson supposedly dating Diplo, are the chances of a Madonna-KP musical collaboration greater tan ever now?
Much as I'd like solo Madonna for the lead single from the upcoming album, her best shot at generating at least one decent-sized hit- which is what it seems she wants, based on the last couple of albums- is by featuring a younger act.
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Post by seaguy27 on Oct 12, 2014 13:56:24 GMT -5
It's weird to me that Deeper and Deeper was a #1 Pop hit, but it's no where on my radar as even close to any of her best songs ever. I loved Deeper and Deeper!! That and Rain were my favorite Erotica singles! Madonna besides the backlash from the Sex book was at a point of just media saturation. She was everywhere for so long in a time were the internet did not even exist!
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Post by SPRΞΞ on Oct 12, 2014 14:03:55 GMT -5
Imagine her total Vevo views if YouTube was around since her debut. I think it would literally be in the 10's of billions, like 25 billion. Same with MJ.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 12, 2014 18:58:07 GMT -5
i always thought deeper and deeper should have been the first erotica single
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Post by kmbgs on Oct 13, 2014 10:03:44 GMT -5
Yeah DAD is the only song from Erotica that I even have on my phone.
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Post by cause_for_celebration on Oct 13, 2014 10:09:41 GMT -5
Deeper & Deeper is one of my favorites! Definitely the best song on Erotica for me.
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Post by bat1990 on Oct 13, 2014 15:15:08 GMT -5
I love Madonna's version the best. Eartha's too slow. I'm torn between Kylie and Madonna's versions. Madonna's is funny and bouncy while Kylie's is very sweet and seductive at the same time: probably a compromise between Madonna and Eartha's tempos too.
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Post by jumpb4uthink on Oct 13, 2014 19:52:57 GMT -5
:) www.tv3.ie/entertainment_article ... cle=148075 MNEK: Madonna is cool, lovely, motherly Madonna gave MNEK a bag of lemons and some throat-soothing tea bags to help him keep his voice in tip-top shape. The 19-year-old singer/songwriter has teamed up with the music legend on a song for her upcoming new album and admits the 56-year-old star gave him plenty of advice about how to look after his vocal chords. He exclusively told BANG Showbiz: “She’s really cool. So lovely and very motherly. She gave me a bag full of lemons and Throat Coat tea bags. They’re pretty amazing.”
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Post by floridagrl on Oct 14, 2014 8:07:45 GMT -5
"Unconsciously transmitting ideas to the other MC way back when............,,,..#quantum" -Madonna Me thinks she's correct.
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Post by areyoureadytojump on Oct 14, 2014 8:28:03 GMT -5
^When was that?
League of Their Own?
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Post by HolidayGuy on Oct 14, 2014 9:02:22 GMT -5
Wasn't that a pre-fame pic?
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Post by Carlitoz on Oct 14, 2014 9:48:16 GMT -5
That to me looks more like one of those pics before she was famous.
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Post by xxzion72xx on Oct 14, 2014 11:01:11 GMT -5
Wasn't that a pre-fame pic? Yes, I'm not sure but I think it's a picture when she was at the University of Michigan.
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Post by SPRΞΞ on Oct 14, 2014 13:13:59 GMT -5
Is MNEK any good?
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Post by chartfreak on Oct 14, 2014 15:31:19 GMT -5
Wasn't that a pre-fame pic? Yes, I'm not sure but I think it's a picture when she was at the University of Michigan. Or earlier....she has a Boblo shirt on and we used to go there in the late 70's/early 80's. But I guess that would be around the same time.
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Post by jumpb4uthink on Oct 14, 2014 16:17:48 GMT -5
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Post by floridagrl on Oct 14, 2014 18:22:15 GMT -5
"Happy Birthday Preciosa! Te Amosiempre! #livingforlove" -Madonna Happy 18th Birthday, Lola.
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Post by 🅳🅸🆂🅲🅾 on Oct 14, 2014 18:47:45 GMT -5
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Post by SPRΞΞ on Oct 14, 2014 19:22:40 GMT -5
I remember when Lola was born The Onion made an article entitled "Madonna gives birth to million dollar marketing scheme", lol.
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Post by jumpb4uthink on Oct 14, 2014 20:49:34 GMT -5
Lola has that classic exotic beauty look. I read where she is studying theatre. Maybe she will be a movie star someday. Her mother would approve of that I'm sure. Happy Birthday Little Star.
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Post by HolidayGuy on Oct 14, 2014 21:39:08 GMT -5
It was as if Madonna was the first women to have a baby, the way the media covered it and all. And when Lola was born, MTV played block of Madonna videos, and even aired a "baby-friendly" censored version of "Justify My Love."
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Post by floridagrl on Oct 15, 2014 6:13:26 GMT -5
"Life goes on endlessly surprising us........,.... #livingforlove" -Madonna Baby Lola looks like she's dressed and ready to go to Woodstock. So cute and full of love.
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Post by floridagrl on Oct 15, 2014 6:35:04 GMT -5
Musicians on Madonna. Very cool.
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