Mooncrown11
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[intro]
Holiday celebrate[x4]
[Chorus]
If we took a holiday
Took some time to celebrate
Just one day out of life
It would be, it would be so nice
[Verse 1]
Everybody spread the word
We're gonna have a celebration
All across the world
In every nation
It's time for the good times
Forget about the bad times, oh yeah
One day to come together
To release the pressure
We need a holiday
[Chorus]
[Verse 2]
You can turn this world around
And bring back all of those happy days
Put your troubles down
It's time to celebrate
Let love shine and we will find
A way to come together
And make things better
We need a holiday
[Chorus]
[bridge]
Holiday celebrate[x2]
[Chorus]
[Outro]
Holiday celebrate[x2]
Holiday, celebration
Come together in every nation
I don't think a party or major life celebration is complete unless this song is played - this is that song that gets everyone on the dance floor. I have to say that when it first came out , I got a little sick of it because it was so overplayed but today, I can't hear it enough and when it's not the extended album version, I feel cheated. I find it impossible to be sad whenever this song comes on-it instantly gets me smiling and singing along. It's a simple song but Madonna's enthusiasm and passion once again makes even the simple spectacular and universal. This is an anthem and one of those songs that will stand the test of time - the very definition of a classic. She could sing this at every live show as far as I'm concerned and I will never complain. LOVE IT!!!Favorite Lyric: Let love shine and we will find a way to come togetherFavorite Musical Part : The piano breakdown (Awesome!)Favorite Vocal Part : Holiday, Celebration - Come Together in Every NationFavorite Live Performance: The Girlie Show
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If you still want to vote, please PM me your list sometime this weekend as I am in the process of tallying the results-thanks!
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I probably won't get to tally the results until this weekend so feel free to still vote if you like- thanks!
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[media] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n7TlVU8L-PU [ media/]
VIDEO OF THE YEAR!! Go Chelle!!
:inlove: That's awesome Chelle! What a great moment for you as a fan - you were so brave and adorable- I would have been scared to even talk!
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Fashionably late. I apologize. Had a very busy day. Hope you can still include it Stephen.
No worries Lisa - your votes will be counted!
I will actually leave this up for a few days more while I'm compiling the results in case there are any more last entries.
I will edit the thread to "Voting Closed" to let everyone know when the poll is officially closed. Thanks!
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Here's mine finally!
1. Frozen
2. Oh Father
3. Bedtime Story
4. Express Yourself
5. Bad Girl
6. Take A Bow
7. Rain
8. Like A Prayer
9. Vogue
10. Like A Virgin
11. Material Girl
12. La Isla Bonita
13. Living For Love
14. Human Nature
15. Borderline
16. Don't Tell Me
17. Lucky Star
18. Papa Don't Preach
19. Music
20. American Life
21. Die Another Day
22. You'll See
23. Justify My Love
24. Open Your Heart
25. Ghosttown
26. Burning Up
27. I Want You
28. Give Me All Your Loving
29. Hung Up
30. Ray of Light
31. Beautiful Stranger
32. Cherish
33. This Used To Be My Playground
34. The Power of Goodbye
35. Live To Tell
36. Secret
37. Erotica
38. Deeper and Deeper
39. Hollywood
40. Drowned World
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A true reality check from the album Erotica. This song explores the many situations you can place yourself into, through no fault of your own.
Everyone has been hurt by friends or lovers, but this song puts a hard perspective on it. The opening line “Well, I know form experience that if you have to ask for something more than once or twice, it wasn’t yours in the first place”. Truer words have never been spoken. I grew up learning to hide my feelings. I never let on to people that I cared, even if I did. When you open the door to someone, you risk losing a part of yourself. I never wanted that to happen to me. Probably a little selfish on my part. But, the part when you realise that they actually "don't want what you want" is not worth it.
I so agree with this interpretation WeboGirl and I can so relate to it as well. I think I unfortunately learned this lesson too late after I had trusted and made myself vulnerable to people who I thought were friends who turned out to be anything but. It really does feel like losing a part of yourself when this happens. As a result I became very guarded about who I let in which in a way was kind of a good thing.
Thanks for sharing your personal stories-it's good to hear how music helps people cope - it is truly a healer in so many ways
Fantastic song - absolutely love it!
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Last day to vote- get those last minute votes in or let me know if you need a little more time.
Thanks!!
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I'm planning to keep voting up until the end of this month. Let me know if anyone needs more time.
Thanks!
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love your post as always, mooncrown
Aww thanks so much vande
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I love singing this song! Maybe I'll post a clip
Please do!
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I know for sure his heart is here with me
Though I wish him back, I know he cannot see
My hands trembling
I know he hears me sing
I light this candle and watch it throw
Tears on my pillow
And if there is a Christ, he'll come tonight
To pray for Spanish eyes
And if I have nothing left to show
Tears on my pillow
What kind of life is this, if God exists
Then help me pray for Spanish eyes
He had to fight like all the rest
In the barrio all the streets are paved with fear
I don't understand
At least he was a man
I light this candle and watch it throw
Tears on my pillow
And if there is a Christ, he'll come tonight
To pray for Spanish eyes
And if I have nothing left to show
Tears on my pillow
What kind of life is this, if God exists
Then help me pray for Spanish eyes
How many lives will they have to take?How much heartache?
How many suns will they have to burn?
Spanish eyes, when will they ever learn?
You were not the Maravilla in our minds
We were proud to fight but we cannot win this blind
Stand your guns against the wall
Who's next in line to fall?
I light this candle and watch it throw
Tears on my pillow
And if there is a Christ, he'll come tonight
To pray for Spanish eyes
And if I have nothing left to show
Tears on my pillow
What kind of life is this, if God exists
Then help me pray for Spanish eyes
Tus lagrimas de tristeza
No me dejan olvidarte
Your tears of sadness
Will not let me forget you
How many lives will they have to take?
How much heartache?
How many suns will they have to burn?
Spanish eyes, when will they ever learn?This penultimate track from the LAP album is a touching spanish-flavored ballad. It can be taken literally as someone pining away for a loved one who is off at war but it has been said that this is a metaphor for the AIDS struggle which makes sense since Madonna was one of the first celebrities to really bring attention to and speak out in support of those afflicted with the disease even when it wasn't "cool" to do so. Whatever your interpretation of the song, it is a beautiful song delivered with compassion, vulnerability and strength. This was always one of my Mom's favorite M songs and always makes me think of her although she thought for a while that she was singing "My life's a candle" in the chorus
I know it will probably never happen in a million years, but would love to hear an acoustic version on tour in the future. One can dream...Favorite Lyric: How many suns will they have to burn?
Favorite Musical Part : That final guitar into the chimes
Favorite Vocal Part : The gorgeous bridge section
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So saddened by this. My thoughts and prayers go out to the people of France affected by this tragedy.
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Artwork by Antonio
[Verse 1]
I'm in love with you, you silly thing
Anyone can see
What is it with you, you silly thing
Just take it from me
It was not a chance meeting
Feel my heart beating
You're the one
You could take all this, take it away
I'd still have it all
Because I've climbed the tree of life
And that is why, no longer scared if I fall
[Chorus 1]
When I get lost in space
I can return to this place
Because, you're the one
[Chorus 2]
Nothing fails
No more fears
Nothing fails
You washed away my tears
Nothing fails
No more fears
Nothing fails
Nothing fails
[Chorus 3]
I'm not religious
But I feel so moved
Makes me want to pray
Pray you'll always be here
I'm not religious
But I feel such love
Makes me want to pray
Wikipedia page : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nothing_Fails
It is still a mystery to me how this 3rd single from the American Life album was not a huge hit. This song has it all: Beautiful melody, gorgeous vocals, heartfelt lyrics, and a dramatic choral climax. This song immediately stood out for me on first listen and it still touches me deeply every time I hear it, almost always bringing me to tears. I love the marriage of acoustic and electronic sounds which are done to perfection giving the song a classic warm feel while also keeping it current. When that choir comes in out of nowhere, it is a moment - a truly religious experience (pun intended). That whole section with all the different melodies is just brilliant and chill inducing. Then, it drops out as suddenly as it came - just magical. Clearly I love this song so much and anyone I've ever played it for also marvels at its beauty and emotional resonance(both fan and non-fan alike). Truly one of her most beautiful and emotionally powerful songs.
Favorite Lyric: Because I've climbed the tree of life
And that is why, no longer scared if I fall
Favorite Vocal Moment: The entire choral section
Favorite Musical Moment: The part right after the chorus drops out
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And you're so right about the outro, it's also my favorite part of the song.
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Nice to see some love for this tune! For some reason I thought a lot of fans didn't like this song.
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Artwork by Ciorkine
[Verse 1]
You can call me a sinner
You can call me a saint
Celebrate me for who I am
Dislike me for what I ain't
Put me up on a pedestal
Or drag me down in the dirt
Sticks and stones will break my bones
But your names will never hurt
[Chorus 1]
I'll be the garden
You be the snake
All of my fruit is yours to take
Better the devil that you know
Your love for me will grow
Because
[Chorus 2]
This is who I am
You can
Like it or not
You can
Love me or leave me
But I'm never going to stop
No no
[Verse 2]
Cleopatra had her way
Matahari too
Whether they were good or bad
Is strictly up to you
Life is a paradox and it doesn't make much sense
Can't have the Femme without the Fatale
Please don't take offense
Don't let the fruit rot under the vine
Fill up your cup and let's drink the wine
Better the devil that you know
Your love for me will grow
Because
[Chorus 2][x2]
[bridge]
No no you know[repeat]
[Chorus 1]
[Chorus 2]
[Outro]
No no you know[repeat]The closing song on the Confessions album shows that defiant take me or leave me attitude that we all love in Madonna. This song has an almost anthemic tone to it and wouldn't be out of place in a musical. This is Madonna saying I'm still here no matter what life has thrown at me and you can either love me or hate me but either way I will stay true to who I am and that's a fantastic message for anyone to hear. She makes great use of her lower register here and also has some quite good lyrics amid the cliches. Her performance of this song during the Confessions Tour is so simple, yet so captivating and powerful - one of her great live moments in my opinion. Hearing this song makes me sad that she never finished writing any of the musicals she was working on as I think she has a fantastic gift for what works on the big stage.
Favorite Lyric : Can't have the Femme without the Fatale
Favorite Musical Part: The Outro
Favorite Vocal Part: "Your love for me will grow"
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Ok so the votes are in and the majority of members wanted a top 40 video countdown so that's what we'll do. The rules are simple, just rank your top 40 Madonna videos (#1 being your favorite and #40 being your least favorite) and post them in this thread and I will tally them up and count them down with some stats and some gifs from Isaac Harris. Just remember you are ranking the music videos, not the songs. You may love a song but hate the video or vice versa.
I'm thinking to leave voting up until at least the end of the month or longer if people need more time. Below is a list of her officially released videos to help you ( Please let me know if I left any out):
"Everybody"
"Burning Up"
"Borderline"
"Lucky Star"
"Like a Virgin"
"Material Girl"
"Crazy for You"
"Into the Groove"
"Gambler"
"Dress You Up"
"Live to Tell"
"Papa Don't Preach"
"True Blue"
"Open Your Heart"
"La Isla Bonita"
"Who's That Girl"
"Like a Prayer"
"Express Yourself"
"Cherish"
"Dear Jessie"
"Oh Father"
"Vogue"
"Justify My Love"
"This Used to Be My Playground"
"Erotica"
"Deeper and Deeper"
"Bad Girl"
"Fever"
"Rain"
"I'll Remember"
"Secret"
"Take a Bow"
"Bedtime Story"
"Human Nature"
"I Want You" (featuring Massive Attack)
"You'll See"
"Love Don't Live Here Anymore"
"You Must Love Me"
"Don't Cry for Me Argentina"
"Another Suitcase in Another Hall"
"Frozen"
"Ray of Light"
"Drowned World/Substitute for Love"
"The Power of Good-Bye"
"Nothing Really Matters"
"Beautiful Stranger"
"American Pie"
"Music"
"Don't Tell Me"
"What It Feels Like for a Girl"
"Die Another Day"
"American Life" (Original Video - not the flag version!)
"Hollywood"
"Me Against the Music" (Britney Spears featuring Madonna)
"Love Profusion"
"Hung Up"
"Sorry"
"Get Together"
"Jump"
"4 Minutes"
"Give It 2 Me"
"Miles Away"
"Celebration"
"Give Me All Your Luvin'"
"Girl Gone Wild"
"Turn Up the Radio"
"Living for Love"
"Ghosttown"
"Bitch I'm Madonna"
Ok have at it!
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Just a few days to vote for how many videos to countdown. Top 40 is winning!
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I can't even find the words to describe this song. Just a bonafide classic and deserves the legendary status it has. My mom doesn't like Madonna at all but even she loves this one!
One of my Mom's favorites as well!
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Artwork by Luca Parravano
[intro]
Como puede ser verdad
[Verse 1]
Last night I dreamt of San Pedro
Just like I'd never gone, I knew the song
A young girl with eyes like the desert
It all seems like yesterday, not far away
[Chorus]
Tropical the island breeze, all of nature wild and free
This is where I long to be, la isla bonita
And when the samba played, the sun would set so high
Ring through my ears and sting my eyes, your Spanish lullaby
[Verse 2]
I fell in love with San Pedro
Warm wind carried on the sea, he called to me
Te dijo te amo
I prayed that the days would last, they went so fast
[Chorus]
[bridge]
I want to be where the sun warms the sky
When it's time for siesta you can watch them go by
Beautiful faces, no cares in this world
Where a girl loves a boy, and a boy loves a girl
[Pre-Chorus]
Last night I dreamt of San Pedro
It all seems like yesterday, not far away
[Chorus 2x]
[Outro]
Te dijo te amo
El dijo que te amaThe 5th single from the True Blue album marks the first time Madonna would pay tribute to her love of Latin culture in song. This song is just timeless - it could have been released just yesterday as it has a classic melody and sound. Madonna's warm and sultry delivery really sells it and takes you away to the beautiful island she references in the song. I know this was originally written with Michael Jackson in mind but I can't imagine anyone but her pulling this off. Madonna obviously loves this song as she has performed it in many of her live shows in various incarnations from gypsy to disco and with each one the incredible spirit and essence of the song shines through. I never tire of this song - it's just that good!
Favorite Lyric: A young girl with eyes like the desert
Favorite Musical Part: The instrumental break after the bridge
Favorite Vocal Part: The whole bridge
Favorite Tour Performance : The Drowned World Tour
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Totally agree SomeofShane! Not only was this song like nothing Madonna had done before, it was nothing like what was on radio at the time. Such a breath of fresh air and truly one of her greatest achievements on record.
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shall we include live performances??
Actually I was thinking of doing a live performance list at some point too - maybe we should save those for that list since there are so many with concerts and tv appearances. I would include any live performances that were released as official videos though such as Dress You Up. I'm also thinking of including some of her video interludes from concerts such as Paradise from DWT and Bedtime Story from RIT.
When we are ready to vote I will post a list to choose from so we all know which videos are included.
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Mooncrown11, once you compile the actual list/ votes, I'll gladly make some GIF's for the countdown:
Awesome IsaacHarris! Thank you - I would love that
Why are most of her videos NOT on HD
in ARCHIVE - Madonna
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I agree! I has a hard time finding decent quality ones for the countdown