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    Live To Tell as a single was one of her riskiest moves

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    Yes - and I miss every minute of it! ;)

    Yep, it's crazy how 'modern', high tech and glitzed up people 'thought' the '80s were during that time. The only real major 'inventions' and ways to get access to media were MTV, radio, CDs and double and triple cassette players w/ the ability to do high speed dubbing and record songs off the radio lol. I friggin remember paying $10-$15 for a shit cassettes left/right (which is like $30 today). All barely remembered or talked about even by people old enough to remember but not known at all to teens today- most who've never paid for a single song or album! :/ . Yet, for basically 15-20 years this was the only way it was.

    Not until just around 2000/01 w/ downloading followed shortly by social media did we get what we have today. Back then (far as getting music or access to music) was really not much of a stretch than the 60s! All you really had was radio, TV entertainment shows and MTV to hear a new Madonna song. Basically at the mercy of just a few outlets. Still, something so cool, suspenseful and innocent about it all. NO leaks, LQ or HQ clips, teasers, 'promos', social media rumors etc etc...

    Let's face facts. Everyone always complaining...first vent in 32 years of fandom

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    Let's face facts. Madonna's remaining career will consist of being a successful tour artist and releasing great music. That is just fine by me. Most of the public will NOT be interested, maybe intrigued but not interested. Certainly young, teenage girls and boys (the music buyers) will NOT be interested. We know Madonna has paved a whole new way for herself that hasn't been seen or done before but I remember being a kid and Tina Turner had a big comeback (I know Madonna has never stopped), I was interested for a while, she had some great songs and there is NO denying her talent but I naturally gravitated to the younger, newer singers - MADONNA (at the time), and any other groups that were new. So, I understand her lack of record sales and radio play and I am sure she is aware of this as well - just look at history. We have to appreciate that she keeps chugging along to entertain us and puts herself out there for the world to see, I for one am very appreciative and this last tour is INCREDIBLE, the REBEL HEART album is an awesome listening experience and she recorded so much new music, but, she's not 26 and times have changed...unfortunately quite drastically. I still remember being very impressed by her in the early 80's and when I witnessed this last tour from seats directly next to the stage (best seats of my life) and saw her up close, super-duper close, yes she touched my hand up-close, I was once again impressed but in a different way. I saw her from a very different pair of eyes. Eyes that have lived, grown and grown with her. From that standpoint I developed a whole new appreciation for what she does in her career, whether musically or otherwise - she is a force that we will NEVER witness again - you can see it in HER EYES when she's on stage. A true dynamo who came up during the best era of music and pop culture ever - the 1980's.

    So, yes, would I like to see her albums chart better, of course - some #1 songs would be very cool. But I understand, I am an adult who understands this culture we are are currently in and it is never going back to how things used to be :(, that's LIFE. On the other hand I can appreciate Madonna and her music now MORE than ever before because I have grown with her and the times, I may not be happy with the pop culture of today but it is what it is and at the end of the day....let's just enjoy the MUSIC!

    As a wise woman once sang - dance and sing get up and do your thing - I know you will be Madonna, brava to you and your long, illustrious career so far!!!

    Live To Tell as a single was one of her riskiest moves

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    That was a brilliant time, I remember being away, off the grid so to speak, no cell phones, barely a radio nearby and when I returned LIVE TO TELL had hit and everyone was talking about it. They were all saying to me, have you heard Madonna's new song and at that point I hadn't so I was sort of shocked but pleasantly surprised at the outcome. Remember this was before the internet, social media, and entertainment shows were only on at night -- maybe it was Entertainment Tonight or something, A very innocent, quiet, but wonderful time for discovery of stuff like this. Yes, it was risky but oh sooo brilliant!

    Borderline or Lucky Star which one came first ?

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    It's funny, having grown-up and lived through that era I remember very clearly that Lucky Star was played before Borderline, even it it was unofficial, then Borderline broke Madonna onto the scene and then Lucky Star became an instant smash as the follow-up, still one of my favorites 'till today (as evidenced by my avatar ;) )

    Anyway, as for the eye, I think that has a little to do with her heavy eyelids and the angle, GORGEOUS though, no matter what!!!

    I'm confused. I've always thought Lucky star was the last single to be released from the first album due to Borderline being a huge hit and against Madonna's will because she wanted to release Like a virgin.

    Now i'm reading that Lucky Star was released first. Wikipedia, Discogs....they all put Lucky Star before Borderline. On Discogs is even worst since it seems like it was released under various covers in the US and UK. Then there's the special 12" with Borderline & Lucky Star Jellybean remixes.

    I was sure the video for Lucky star was shot after the one for Bordeline.

    Can somebody please clear this up for me ? Thanks.

    Oh and speaking of that 12" of Borderline/Lucky Star how come they green lighted a picture on the cover where she looks like she has a lazy eye (the left one in the shadow)?

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    Rebel Heart Tour Proves Madonna To Be A Great Vocalist...

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    This is something we have all known from day one, but now---thirty years later people are suddenly catching on....

    http://www.inquisitr.com/2414028/rebel-heart-tour-proves-madonna-to-be-great-vocalist-sorry-janet-jackson-and-britney-spears/

    Janet Jackson, Madonna, and Britney Spears have historically been grouped together by fans and critics as outstanding performers whose voices don’t live up to their dancing capabilities. All three have produced many hits and jaw-stopping videos. However, out of the three, Madonna is the only one who can also thrill audiences with her voice.

    Madonna’s critics have denied the pop artist’s vocal strength for decades, even after she won a Golden Globe for her performance in Evita in 1996. Back then, Madonna shocked listeners with how much her singing voice had improved. While she didn’t have the operatic voice that Patty Lupone brought to the Broadway version, she completely extended herself and many thought Madonna’s voice was virtually unrecognizable (in a good way).

    The recognition was soon forgotten, as the “Madonna can’t sing” meme appeared again in the early 2000s and has lasted ever since. However, after premiering her Rebel Heart Tour in Montreal, those spreading the meme may want to listen again. Take a look at Madonna’s performance of “La Vie En Rose” from September 9 in Montreal.

    The Montreal Gazette said the performance was one of the highlights of the show.

    The newspaper said the performance was stronger for being vulnerable and received a standing ovation from the French crowd. Madonna’s performance of “True Blue” was another vocal highlight of the evening.

    “La Vie en rose was another big small moment, prefaced by a speech about believing in love despite being ‘devastated, smashed to bits’ that may become rote in a few weeks but sounded fresh on Wednesday.

    The New York Daily News also gave the Rebel Heart Tour a great review. Critic Jim Farber says that the concert shows Madonna to be happy, at last.

    PopCrush also really loved the Rebel Heart Tour.

    “This time, she seemed to having a blast. It made for an infectious night that brought the Canadian crowd to a series of spontaneous, and escalating, standing ovations.”

    Madonna will likely, inevitably slow down as she ages. But, unlike many of her peers, Madonna has vocal talent to back herself up so she can still thrill her audiences even if she just sits down for the whole show. Did you see the Rebel Heart Tour? Give us your review in the comments section.

    “The Rebel Heart Tour is Madonna’s first outing since 2012′s MDNA Tour and, as with every Madonna production, the concert is a massive all-out explosion of song, dance and depravity with vague social commentary, proving for the umpteenth time that Madonna is, was and truly always will be the Queen.”

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