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  1. QUOTE (loomer @ Jan 8 2009, 05:27 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
    Mattress, to go back to part 1 for a moment, I agree with you that the single mix of LAP is brilliant and just about definitive, but I really miss that extended intro from the album version - it feels so chopped off!

    I hope they do new edits on these and use the single mix of LAP but edit in the intro that's on the album version. lol.gif Dreaming, I know.

    lol.gif I know what you mean, but I'm used to it and the rest of the mix is such an improvement that they could have put Otto Von Wernherr proclaiming that his pussy has nine lives on the intro and I'd accept it. The guitar isn't chopped... what you hear on the single version is the dry guitar line. On the album mix they play that same line backwards (with reversed echo) then forward.

    I'm not keen on the idea of new edits. Later for those (cut to an offended Loudon Trott). I want the real single masters made available and preserved.

    QUOTE (loomer @ Jan 8 2009, 05:27 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
    I wish we could email madonna.com and tell them what to do! It would be nice if Warners asked for fan input, but I have a horrible feeling this will be another carelessly thrown together botched disaster. :cries:

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    They can email my ass (lol). I'll make sure it's done right. hurt.gif

  2. QUOTE (Danny86 @ Jan 8 2009, 01:19 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
    It was remixed? shock.gif I always thought it was just the album version, missing a chorus and had a shortened Spanish guitar segment.

    "Drowned World" goes into "Swim", not "Skin". wink2.gif


    "Deeper And Deeper" is like "Express Yourself," "Like A Prayer," "Causing A Commotion," etc. in that the single version is based on the original arrangement but was rebuilt and polished for single release. The most noticeable new elements are those loud..."Mortal Kombat"-ish bursts during the bridge (before "Someone said that romance was dead" and "This feeling inside...").

    The "Instrumental" found on the b-side (and mislabeled on UK copies of "Bad Girl" as "Shep's Deepstrumental") is actually of this remixed version, but it runs the full length of the album version. An unedited version of the vocal remix was never released.

    And it was late. I so meant "Swim". shy.gif

  3. And here is part two...all of the post-Sire singles released in the U.S. and U.K., plus a brief explaination of the selected mixes. This era relies more heavily on DJ edits.

    Remember, ladies:

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    Era two: Maverick and Warner Bros. releases

    EROTICA 4:24 (RADIO EDIT)
    U.S. Commercial: The "Erotica" album version. "Radio Edit" (aka, Album Edit) --issued promotionally and on the CD maxi single-- was the airplay hit.
    U.K. Commercial: Radio Edit (aka, Album Edit), a simple edit of the "Erotica" album version. This version appears on GHV2.

    DEEPER AND DEEPER 4:51 (ALBUM EDIT)
    "Album Edit" is a misnomer as the song --in addition to being edited-- was entirely remixed by Shep Pettibone for single release. This version appears on GHV2.

    BAD GIRL 4:37 (EDIT)
    An edit of the "Erotica" album version, with a short "rattling" percussive overdub mixed in to mask an edit point just before the fade of the song.

    FEVER 4:03 (EDIT ONE)
    U.S. Commercial: The "Erotica" album version (double a-side with "Bad Girl"), Edit One (video release)
    U.K. Commercial: Album Edit, an edit of the "Erotica" album version
    To coincide with the single release in the U.K., a montage video was put into rotation.
    A few months later, MTV U.S. premiered a proper music video set to Daniel Abraham's "Edit One" remix.

    RAIN 4:36 (RADIO REMIX)
    U.S. Commercial: Radio Remix, a shortened version completely remixed by Daniel Abraham. Features only one channel of spoken dialogue after the bridge, and an alternate vocal at the songs conclusion "stand out on the mountain top..." (NOTE: during Girlie Show performances, in addition to using this arrangement, Madonna also sings both the album and single version lyrics at the end)
    U.K. Commercial: Remix/Edit. The same arrangement as the Radio Remix, with an even shorter, crossfaded intro and the spoken dialogue is entirely is removed leaving a shortened, instrumental segment.

    U.S. promotional CD features both versions, as well as the LP Edit, a simple edit of the "Erotica" album version that matches the structure and length of the Radio Remix, and is the version used for the music video.

    I'LL REMEMBER 4:19 THEME FROM WITH HONORS
    The "With Honors" soundtrack version. FIrst appearance on a Madonna album was Something To Remember.

    SECRET 4:24 (EDIT)
    An early fade of the "Bedtime Stories" album version. This version appears on GHV2.

    TAKE A BOW 4:31 (EDIT)
    Simple edit of the "Bedtime Stories" album version. This version appears on GHV2.

    BEDTIME STORY 4:08 (ALBUM EDIT)
    Simple edit of the "Bedtime Stories" album version. This version appears on GHV2.

    HUMAN NATURE 4:30 (VIDEO VERSION)
    Commercial singles in the U.S. feature the "Radio Version" (found on GHV2) which loops the first half of the chorus over the second to censor the line "I'm not your bitch don't hang your shit on me." Due to the excessive and ironic censorship ("wouldn't let me say the words I longed to say" indeed) opting for the alternate, promotionally released "Video Version" complete with door slams over the word "shit" and the cold "Absolutely no regrets" spoken ending makes for a better inclusion. UK singles feature "Radio Edit", an edit of Danny Tenaglia's "Human Club Mix" house arrangement.

    I WANT YOU 6:23 WITH MASSIVE ATTACK
    A video-only release from the "Inner City Blues" Marvin Gaye tribute. Also appears on "Something To Remember".

    YOU'LL SEE 4:18 (EDIT)
    A simple edit of the "Something To Remember" album version. U.S. commercial singles feature the "Something To Remember" album version.

    ONE MORE CHANCE 4:18 (EDIT)
    An early fade of the "Something To Remember" album version released promotionally in the UK. Commercial singles feature the "Something To Remember" album version. Not issued in the U.S..

    LOVE DON'T LIVE HERE ANYMORE 4:44 (SOULPOWER RADIO REMIX)
    A remix of the 1984 recording, originally from "Like A Virgin," released here to promote the ballads compilation "Something To Remember".

    YOU MUST LOVE ME 3:07 (SINGLE VERSION)
    A specially mixed version extended by an instrumental intro.

    DON'T CRY FOR ME ARGENTINA 4:29 (MIAMI MIX EDIT)
    In the U.S., the "Miami Mix Edit", a rerecorded dance version of the Evita ballad was unquestionably the hit version, and is the only commercially released version. U.S. promotional CDs featured a "Radio Edit" of the original "Evita" soundtrack ballad version, and it is this version found on GHV2.

    In the U.K. the original "Evita" soundtrack ballad version was the commercial single release.

    ANOTHER SUITCASE IN ANOTHER HALL 4:18
    The "Evita" sountrack version. Not issued in the U.S. (promo CD quickly withdrawn).

    BUENOS AIRES 4:09 (TE AMO RADIO VERSION)
    Issued promotionally to both radio and clubs in the summer of 1997, this is a heavily remixed version featuring additional backing vocals by Nikki Harris and Donna DeLory. Unlike "DCFMA," Madonna's vocals were not rerecorded.

    FROZEN 5:09 (RADIO EDIT)
    Simple edit of the "Ray Of Light" album version. This version appears on GHV2. U.S. and U.K. commercial singles feature the "Ray Of Light" album version.

    RAY OF LIGHT 4:35 (EDIT)
    Simple edit of the "Ray Of Light" album version. This version appears on GHV2. U.S. and U.K. commercial singles feature the "Ray Of Light" album version.

    DROWNED WORLD/SUBSTITUTE FOR LOVE 4:18 (RADIO EDIT)
    The "Ray Of Light" album version edited at both the intro and ending, and abruptly faded to mask a transition into "Swim". This edit issued promotionally in the UK. Commercial singles feature the "Ray Of Light" album version with the same abrupt fade. (NOTE: While similar in length, the edited video version differs from the "Radio Edit" version.)

    THE POWER OF GOOD-BYE 4:10
    The "Ray Of Light" album version.

    LITTLE STAR 4:18
    UK-only double A-side release with "The Power Of Good-Bye". The "Ray Of Light" album version.

    NOTHING REALLY MATTERS 3:45 (CLUB 69 RADIO MIX)
    While the commercial single featured the "Ray Of Light" album version, most will agree that the few times radio touched this, they reached for the heavily promoted "Club 69 Radio Mix," a remixed version by Peter Rauhofer.

    BEAUTIFUL STRANGER 3:58 (WILLIAM ORBIT RADIO EDIT)
    "The Spy Who Shagged Me" soundtrack version faded early. This version appears on GHV2. Not issued commercially in the U.S., but a stateside single release all the same. U.K. commercial single feature "The Spy Who Shagged Me" soundtrack album version.

    AMERICAN PIE 4:25
    "The Next Best Thing" soundtrack version.

    MUSIC 3:44
    The "Music" album version.

    DON'T TELL ME 4:10 (RADIO EDIT)
    The "Music" album version edited to end cold on the final beat before the lengthy "strings" coda. U.S. commercial singles and GHV2 feature the "Music" album version.

    WHAT IT FEELS LIKE FOR A GIRL 4:02 (RADIO EDIT)
    Specially mixed with an edited, instrumental intro (losing the "Boys can wear jeans..." dialogue sample) and faded early. U.S. commercial singles and GHV2 feature the "Music" album version.

    DIE ANOTHER DAY 3:30 (RADIO EDIT)
    A specially mixed edit missing some spoken parts in the middle.

    AMERICAN LIFE 4:27 (RADIO EDIT)
    A simple edit of the "American Life" clean album version. "Radio Edit Without Rap" and "Oakenfold Downtempo Edit w/o Rap" were the more commonly heard airplay versions.

    HOLLYWOOD 3:42 (RADIO EDIT)
    The "American Life" album version faded early. And fast.

    NOTHING FAILS 3:46 (RADIO EDIT)
    A restructured edit of "American Life" album version. A chorus from the end of the album version was placed in between the first two verses.

    LOVE PROFUSION 3:36
    The "American Life" album version.

    HUNG UP 3:20 (RADIO VERSION)
    There are two different "Radio Version"'s. The two are identical until after the final chorus. As it fades, the U.K. "Radio Version" features additional singing ("Every little thing, every little thing, I'm hung up..."). The U.S. "Radio Version" instead goes instrumental. Both are subtly remixed by Stuart Price.

    SORRY 3:59 (SINGLE EDIT)
    "Single Edit" appears on all commercial singles. "Single Edit" (known promotionally as "Edit" and internationally as "Radio Version") is remixed by Stuart Price.

    Second U.S. promo CD features the alternate (and better!!) "Radio Version" (not to be confused with the "Radio Version" heard on international CDs) that runs 3:37. This is a unique mix that loses the spoken intro, instead beginning a cappella with the Robodonna "I heard it all before". The middle of the song has only a few spoken lines and "forgive me" is placed later in the mix (as on the video version.)

    GET TOGETHER 3:57 (RADIO EDIT)
    "Confessions On A Dance Floor" album version AND "Radio Edit" appear on commercial singles. "Radio Edit" is specially mixed.

    JUMP 3:32 (RADIO EDIT)
    "Confessions On A Dance Floor" album version AND "Radio Edit" appear on commercial singles. "Radio Edit" is specially mixed missing spoken lines.

    4 MINUTES 3:10 (EDIT) FEATURING JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE AND TIMBALAND
    "Hard Candy" album version appears on commercial singles. Promo single releases (and U.S. 7" release) contain "Radio Edit", specially mixed.

    GIVE IT 2 ME 4:02 (EDIT)
    "Hard Candy" album version appears on commercial singles. Promo single releases (and U.S. 7" release) contain "Radio Edit", specially mixed.

    MILES AWAY 4:02 (RADIO EDIT)
    "Hard Candy" album version appears on commercial singles. Promo and Maxi single releases contain "Radio Edit", specially mixed.

  4. Great overview, but you can't leave "Angel" and "Dress You Up" off!!!! I'd drop "American Pie," "Rain" and any hopes of a new song. "Don't Cry For Me Argentina" was the bigger Evita single so I think it should appear in place of "You Must Love Me".

    Here's one I compiled a few weeks ago. Using the official single edits, these fit perfectly on two CDs.

    The only U.S. top 10 singles omitted are "Keep It Together," "Hanky Panky" and "Rescue Me," sacrificed only for the essential inclusion of "Holiday," "Into The Groove" and "Beautiful Stranger" (her latter "ITG" stalled by the lack of a commercial single.)

    Disc 1:

    Holiday (Edit)

    Borderline (Edit)

    Lucky Star (Edit)

    Like A Virgin

    Material Girl

    Crazy For You (Edit)

    Angel (Edit)

    Into The Groove

    Dress You Up

    Live To Tell (Edit)

    Papa Don't Preach

    True Blue

    Open Your Heart

    La Isla Bonita

    Who's That Girl

    Causing A Commotion (Silver Screen Single Mix)

    Like A Prayer (7" Version)

    Express Yourself (7" Remix)

    Cherish (Fade)

    Disc 2:

    Vogue (Single Version)

    Justify My Love

    This Used To Be My Playground (Single Version)

    Erotica (Radio Edit)

    Deeper And Deeper (Edit)

    I'll Remember

    Secret (Edit)

    Take A Bow (Edit)

    You'll See (Edit)

    Don't Cry For Me Argentina (Miami Mix Edit)

    Frozen (Radio Edit)

    Ray Of Light (Radio Edit)

    Beautiful Stranger (William Orbit Radio Edit)

    Music

    Don't Tell Me (Radio Edit)

    Die Another Day (Radio Edit)

    Hung Up (Radio Version - U.S.)

    4 Minutes (Radio Edit)

  5. "Physical Attraction" is a US single. The commercial 12" was "Burning Up/Physical Attraction", not soley "Burning Up" and of the two, it was "Physical Attraction" that received a promotional 7". It was included as one of her singles in early promotional literature and ads in Rolling Stone, etc.

    "Spotlight" was promoted via the "Single Edits Of Album Remixes" release of "You Can Dance" in the U.S. and charted Top 40 Billboard on the airplay chart, which actually meant a lot in 1987/1988. Though not as big, "Spotlight" is another "Into The Groove"-esque situation where the song was denied a single release but was played. Time has diminished that fact and the song has gone largely forgotten.

  6. To be honest, having the single versions is better for the person who already has al lthe albums, as at least you get something a little different, I guess.

    I still wonder how they'll do it. I think it needs to be big. Even just all the singles, maybe, would be enough. (Not couting minor ones like Physical Attraction)

    :thumbsup:

    A few have never been issued on compact disc, and many of them are extremely rare.

  7. Please make sure you have heard the actual single versions before making a generalized statement dismissing them as poor or unnecessary. I'll also remind everyone that The Immaculate Collection does not contain the original single versions, but shortened, 1990 remixes of every pre-Justify My Love track included. Just because you dislike the way a song was edited/mixed on that release does not mean you dislike the actual single version.

    "Like A Prayer," "Express Yourself," and "Causing A Commotion" run close in length and structure to their original LP versions, but were masterfully remixed for their single releases. Playing the single versions side-by-side to their LP counterpart, I would be shocked if anyone prefered the originals to the remixes. In my opinion, these songs were taken to a new level of greatness on the singles *clutches fist to chest*. They sound great, and by comparison the album versions sound extremely weak.

    "Borderline" greatly benefitted from Jellybean's remixing and editing. Listening to a bit of the album version followed by the same portion of the single version, anyone should be able to hear what an improvement was made. (You can hear the single mix on the music video.)

    From the above list, a lot of album versions WERE the single versions. From a U.S. standpoint, the singles for "Like A Virgin," "Material Girl," "Into The Groove," "Dress You Up," "Papa Don't Preach," "True Blue," "Open Your Heart," "La Isla Bonita," "Who's That Girl," "Hanky Panky," "Justify My Love," "This Used To Be My Playground" all contained the album versions.

    "Crazy For You," "Angel" and "Oh Father" are the album versions, only faded an averaged 10 seconds early ("Oh Father" also rightfully loses the intro transition from "Dear Jessie".) Again, these too are basically are the album versions.

    "Borderline," "Causing A Commotion," "Like A Prayer," "Express Yourself," "Cherish," "Keep It Together" and "Rescue Me" are remixed, with only "Keep It Together" sounding radically different from its original arrangement. In the eighties, a remix more often meant that the song had been spruced up with the intention of improving/enhancing an album version. It should also be mentioned that none of these (save for "Cherish") are dramatically shortened when compared to their album version counterparts. They were simply enhanced to sound better on the radio.

    The rest of the singles from this era are simple edits, and I believe editing songs like "Holiday" and "Lucky Star" was appropriate considering their original lengths. These songs would not have been the hits they were because DJ's would not have touched them. Even "Live To Tell," one of Madonna's masterworks, would have been denied radio play and likely its #1 placement on Billboard were it not for the Edit version (also used in the music video.)

    I maintain that it is important to use the single versions on this collection.

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    Among her many accomplishments, Madonna enjoyed one of the most successful singles streaks in music history. With the release of a career spanning retrospective coming within the next five months, I wanted to open a thread for serious discussion regarding the release, especially with regard to how it should be assembled to best represent The Icon (you may now bow down.)

    As far as I'm concerned, the most important aspect will be with the music itself. Keep in mind that this release should represent Madonna not only for the fans but for a mass audience. For the sake of history. The rarities, remixes, outtakes, etc. will all see eventual release from the Warner Bros. vaults once she's fully left for Live Nation, but this release needs to be the end-all be-all collection to represent the twenty-five years of hits that secured her place in the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame.

    The first part of the discussion should be determining which versions are appropriate to include. This should not be based on personal preference, but rather on preserving history. People moan about the edits and remixes used for singles, but the truth is and will remain that <b>these are the hits</b>. These are the versions people heard on the radio and they deserve to be preserved on this kind of retrospective. The original albums are easy to obtain on virtually all conceivable formats. Representing each song by its <b>original master single version</b> will not erase or take away from the LP version masters. (Most of the single versions aren't so far removed from the originals as some would have you to believe, though it is in my opinion that most single versions managed to "tighten" and successfully improve upon the original album versions.)

    Below, I've listed the first set/era of Madonna's singles. I'm focusing specifically on her two biggest markets, the U.S. and U.K.

    Songs are listed in the more consistent U.S. order of release with U.K.-only singles added in by date in relation to those. The main entry line makes mention of the U.S. single versions (often identical to the versions issued in the U.K.), followed by brief notes and the occasional useless trivia. In the few cases where the U.S. and U.K. saw alternate single versions issued for the same song, I have clearly mentioned the U.K. variation within the text.

    I really hope this will spark some intelligent discussion and that, most of all, it actually makes sense. <img src="http://forums.madonnanation.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/shy.gif" style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=" :shy: " border="0" alt="shy.gif" />

    <u><b>Era one: Sire (pre-Maverick releases)</u></b>

    <b>EVERYBODY</b> 3:58 (EDIT)

    Simple edit of the original 12" length version. Issued commercially and promotionally in the U.S. (NOTE: An alternate remix was instead issued in the U.K.)

    <b>BURNING UP</b> 3:50 (EDIT)

    Simple edit of the original 12" version. This version was not issued in the U.S. commercially, but was the 7" version internationally (Japan, etc.). (NOTE: Not issued as a single in the U.K.)

    <b>PHYSICAL ATTRACTION</b> 3:53 (EDIT)

    Edit of an unreleased earlier mix before the track was remixed by Jellybean. Issued promotionally on a double-sided 7" in the U.S., on international 7" releases of "Burning Up," and later included on promotional "Single Edits Of Album Remixes" releases of You Can Dance. (NOTE: Not issued as a single in the U.K.)

    <b>HOLIDAY</b> 3:50 (EDIT)

    Simple edit of "Madonna" album version.

    <b>BORDERLINE</b> 3:58 (EDIT)

    Remixed and edited by Jellybean. Also the video version.

    <b>LUCKY STAR</b> 3:44 (EDIT)

    Simple edit of "Madonna" album version. Also the video version. (NOTE: all formats of the "Madonna" video EP and The Immaculate Collection DVD feature a longer, 12" version of the video. Original VHS and Laserdisc copies of The Immaculate Collection contain the original 3:44 length video release.)

    <b>LIKE A VIRGIN</b> 3:35

    The "Like A Virgin" album version.

    <b>MATERIAL GIRL</b> 3:56

    The "Like A Virgin" album version.

    <b>CRAZY FOR YOU</b> 4:08 (EDIT)

    An early fade of the "Vision Quest" soundtrack version. (NOTE: This version appears on "Something To Remember" and is often incorrectly referred to as a unique fade specifically for the compilation.)

    <b>ANGEL</b> 3:40 (EDIT)

    An early fade of the "Like A Virgin" album version.

    <b>INTO THE GROOVE</b> 4:40

    Commercially not issued as a U.S. a-side. Instead issued on the b-side of the "Angel" 12" maxi single. Later issued on 7", cassingle and CD single as part of the stateside BackTrax/Back-To-Back Hits series.

    <b>DRESS YOU UP</b> 3:58

    The "Like A Virgin" album version.

    <b>GAMBLER</b> 3:54

    Though a commercial release in the U.K., "Gambler" was only a video release in the U.S. (featuring an edited version). Later issued on 7" as part of the stateside BackTrax/Back-To-Back Hits series.

    <b>LIVE TO TELL</b> 4:37 (EDIT)

    Simple edit of the "True Blue" album version. Also the video version.

    <b>PAPA DON'T PREACH</b> 4:27

    The "True Blue" album version. U.S. promotional copies feature "Edit" version, an early fade of the "True Blue" album version.

    <b>TRUE BLUE</b> 4:16

    The "True Blue" album version. U.S. promotional copies feature "Fade" version, an early fade of the "True Blue" album version. (NOTE: "Fade" is the video version. In the U.K., "True Blue"'s single version --7" Remix-- was remixed by Shep Pettibone. This version can be found on the U.S. 12" Maxi Single, called "Remix/Edit".)

    <b>OPEN YOUR HEART</b> 4:12

    The "True Blue" album version. U.S. promotional copies also include an edited remix by Thompson/Barbiero. (NOTE: The U.S. 7" single sleeve incorrectly states that the song has been remixed by Thomspon/Barbiero. This version was however the commercially released version in the U.K. )

    <b>LA ISLA BONITA</b> 4:01

    The "True Blue" album version. This is also the video version. (NOTE: In the U.K., the single version of "La Isla Bonita" was instead a remix by Chris Lord-Alge.)

    <b>WHO'S THAT GIRL</b> 3:58

    The "Who's The Girl" soundtrack version. This is also the video version.

    <b>CAUSING A COMMOTION</b> 4:00 (SILVER SCREEN SINGLE MIX)

    Remixed and edited by Shep Pettibone. Features an alternate vocal on the second verse ("What works for me can work for you..."). Released commercially and promotionally.

    <b>THE LOOK OF LOVE</b> 4:03

    The "Who's That Girl" soundtrack version. Not issued as a single in the U.S. but used later as the b-side of "Express Yourself".

    <b>SPOTLIGHT</b> 4:32 (SINGLE EDIT)

    A simple edit of the unblended album/12" version, first issued promotionally on You Can Dance: Single Edits Of Album Remixes, and commercially in Japan. Though not a commercial release in the U.S. or U.K., "Spotlight" received a significant amount of airplay stateside throughout 1988, charting top 40.

    <b>WHERE'S THE PARTY</b> 4:13 (SINGLE EDIT)

    A re-edited version of the unblended 12" remix by Shep Pettibone, first issued promotionally on You Can Dance: Single Edits Of Album Remixes, a 1988 Warner Bros. 3" sampler and issued commercially in Japan (as the flipside of "Spotlight"). Though not a commercial release in the U.S. or U.K., "Where's The Party" received a healthy amount of airplay throughout 1988 in the U.S.

    <b>LIKE A PRAYER</b> 5:19 (7” VERSION)

    Remixed by Shep Pettibone. Runs shorter than the "Like A Prayer" album version due to the loss of a reverse effect on the opening guitars and a slightly earlier fade. U.S. promotional copies (and U.K. commercial releases) instead feature the "7" Version With Fade", which, as the title implies, is the "7" Version" faded early. (NOTE: This 7" version, while remixed, remains true to the sound and arrangement of the "Like A Prayer" album version and should not be mistaken for the house arrangement as heard on The Immaculate Collection.)

    <b>EXPRESS YOURSELF</b> 4:30 (7” REMIX)

    Remixed by Shep Pettibone. One lyric is altered during the fade of the track ("So you can respect yourself" becomes "express himself"). (NOTE: This version, while remixed, remains true to the sound, arrangement and overall length of the "Like A Prayer" album version and should not be mistaken for the house arrangement as heard on The Immaculate Collection.)

    <b>CHERISH</b> 4:03 (FADE)

    A simple edit of the remixed "Extended Version". (NOTE: The "Extended Version" remains unreleased --commercially or promotionally-- in the U.S.).

    <b>OH FATHER</b> 4:26 (EDIT)

    A simple edit of the "Like A Prayer" album version. (NOTE: Not released in the U.K. until 1996 where the commercial single featured the "Like A Prayer" album version. Promotional copies featured the "Edit" version.)

    <b>DEAR JESSIE</b> 4:24 (SINGLE VERSION)

    The "Like A Prayer" album version faded early to mask its transition into "Oh Father". Not issued as a single in the U.S.

    <b>KEEP IT TOGETHER</b> 4:31 (SINGLE REMIX)

    A dramatically remixed version by Shep Pettibone. Released commercially and promotionally in the U.S. Not issued as a single in the U.K.

    <b>VOGUE</b> 4:19 (SINGLE VERSION)

    The "original" master of the song. (NOTE: The later release of "Vogue" on "I'm Breathless" is the otherwise unreleased video version on which the first 35 seconds of the "Single Version" are replaced with an edited, 1:05 passage from the beginning of the "Bette Davis Dub" version of the song. Listen for the change in the bassline at the 1:05 point of the "Album Version".)

    <b>HANKY PANKY</b> 3:57

    The "I'm Breathless" album version.

    <b>JUSTIFY MY LOVE</b> 4:58

    The "The Immaculate Collection" album version.

    <b>RESCUE ME</b> 4:53 (SINGLE MIX)

    Remixed, edited and slightly rearranged by Shep Pettibone. Features vocal ad-lib not heard on the "The Immaculate Collection" album version. Released commercially and promotionally.

    <b>THIS USED TO BE MY PLAYGROUND</b> 4:53 (SINGLE VERSION)

    First album release was on the 1995 compilation "Something To Remember".

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    Warner Bros. assembled most of the above --strictly using the U.S. single masters-- for their BackTrax/Back-To-Back hits series. It seems it would be simple enough for them to clean up these masters and compile them for this collection, however, things get tricky as we try to determine if one, standard compilation should be assembled for the entire world, or if this should be assembled by territory to represent her releases in the U.S. and U.K.

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    <b><u>Era two: Maverick and Warner Bros. releases</u></b>

    <b>EROTICA</b> 4:24 (RADIO EDIT)

    U.S. Commercial: The "Erotica" album version. "Radio Edit" (aka, Album Edit) --issued promotionally and on the CD maxi single-- was the airplay hit.

    U.K. Commercial: Radio Edit (aka, Album Edit), a simple edit of the "Erotica" album version. This version appears on GHV2.

    <b>DEEPER AND DEEPER</b> 4:51 (ALBUM EDIT)

    "Album Edit" is a misnomer as the song --in addition to being edited-- was entirely remixed by Shep Pettibone for single release. This version appears on GHV2.

    <b>BAD GIRL</b> 4:37 (EDIT)

    An edit of the "Erotica" album version, with a short "rattling" percussive overdub mixed in to mask an edit point just before the fade of the song.

    <b>FEVER</b> 4:03 (EDIT ONE)

    U.S. Commercial: The "Erotica" album version (double a-side with "Bad Girl"), Edit One (video release)

    U.K. Commercial: Album Edit, an edit of the "Erotica" album version

    To coincide with the single release in the U.K., a montage video was put into rotation.

    A few months later, MTV U.S. premiered a proper music video set to Daniel Abraham's "Edit One" remix.

    <b>RAIN</b> 4:36 (RADIO REMIX)

    U.S. Commercial: Radio Remix, a shortened version completely remixed by Daniel Abraham. Features only one channel of spoken dialogue after the bridge, and an alternate vocal at the songs conclusion "stand out on the mountain top..." (NOTE: during Girlie Show performances, in addition to using this arrangement, Madonna also sings both the album and single version lyrics at the end)

    U.K. Commercial: Remix/Edit. The same arrangement as the Radio Remix, with an even shorter, crossfaded intro and the spoken dialogue is entirely is removed leaving a shortened, instrumental segment.

    U.S. promotional CD features both versions, as well as the LP Edit, a simple edit of the "Erotica" album version that matches the structure and length of the Radio Remix, and is the version used for the music video.

    <b>I'LL REMEMBER</b> 4:19 THEME FROM WITH HONORS

    The "With Honors" soundtrack version. FIrst appearance on a Madonna album was Something To Remember.

    <b>SECRET</b> 4:24 (EDIT)

    An early fade of the "Bedtime Stories" album version. This version appears on GHV2.

    <b>TAKE A BOW</b> 4:31 (EDIT)

    Simple edit of the "Bedtime Stories" album version. This version appears on GHV2.

    <b>BEDTIME STORY</b> 4:08 (ALBUM EDIT)

    Simple edit of the "Bedtime Stories" album version. This version appears on GHV2.

    <b>HUMAN NATURE</b> 4:30 (VIDEO VERSION)

    Commercial singles in the U.S. feature the "Radio Version" (found on GHV2) which loops the first half of the chorus over the second to censor the line "I'm not your bitch don't hang your shit on me." Due to the excessive and ironic censorship ("wouldn't let me say the words I longed to say" indeed) opting for the alternate, promotionally released "Video Version" complete with door slams over the word "shit" and the cold "Absolutely no regrets" spoken ending makes for a better inclusion. UK singles feature "Radio Edit", an edit of Danny Tenaglia's "Human Club Mix" house arrangement.

    <b>I WANT YOU</b> 6:23 WITH MASSIVE ATTACK

    A video-only release from the "Inner City Blues" Marvin Gaye tribute. Also appears on "Something To Remember".

    <b>YOU'LL SEE</b> 4:18 (EDIT)

    A simple edit of the "Something To Remember" album version. U.S. commercial singles feature the "Something To Remember" album version.

    <b>ONE MORE CHANCE</b> 4:18 (EDIT)

    An early fade of the "Something To Remember" album version released promotionally in the UK. Commercial singles feature the "Something To Remember" album version. Not issued in the U.S..

    <b>LOVE DON'T LIVE HERE ANYMORE</b> 4:44 (SOULPOWER RADIO REMIX)

    A remix of the 1984 recording, originally from "Like A Virgin," released here to promote the ballads compilation "Something To Remember".

    <b>YOU MUST LOVE ME</b> 3:07 (SINGLE VERSION)

    A specially mixed version extended by an instrumental intro.

    <b>DON'T CRY FOR ME ARGENTINA</b> 4:29 (MIAMI MIX EDIT)

    In the U.S., the "Miami Mix Edit", a rerecorded dance version of the Evita ballad was unquestionably the hit version, and is the only commercially released version. U.S. promotional CDs featured a "Radio Edit" of the original "Evita" soundtrack ballad version, and it is this version found on GHV2.

    In the U.K. the original "Evita" soundtrack ballad version was the commercial single release.

    <b>ANOTHER SUITCASE IN ANOTHER HALL</b> 4:18

    The "Evita" sountrack version. Not issued in the U.S. (promo CD quickly withdrawn).

    <b>BUENOS AIRES</b> 4:09 (TE AMO RADIO VERSION)

    Issued promotionally to both radio and clubs in the summer of 1997, this is a heavily remixed version featuring additional backing vocals by Nikki Harris and Donna DeLory. Unlike "DCFMA," Madonna's vocals were not rerecorded.

    <b>FROZEN</b> 5:09 (RADIO EDIT)

    Simple edit of the "Ray Of Light" album version. This version appears on GHV2. U.S. and U.K. commercial singles feature the "Ray Of Light" album version.

    <b>RAY OF LIGHT</b> 4:35 (EDIT)

    Simple edit of the "Ray Of Light" album version. This version appears on GHV2. U.S. and U.K. commercial singles feature the "Ray Of Light" album version.

    <b>DROWNED WORLD/SUBSTITUTE FOR LOVE</b> 4:18 (RADIO EDIT)

    The "Ray Of Light" album version edited at both the intro and ending, and abruptly faded to mask a transition into "Swim". This edit issued promotionally in the UK. Commercial singles feature the "Ray Of Light" album version with the same abrupt fade. (NOTE: While similar in length, the edited video version differs from the "Radio Edit" version.)

    <b>THE POWER OF GOOD-BYE</b> 4:10

    The "Ray Of Light" album version.

    <b>LITTLE STAR</b> 4:18

    UK-only double A-side release with "The Power Of Good-Bye". The "Ray Of Light" album version.

    <b>NOTHING REALLY MATTERS</b> 3:45 (CLUB 69 RADIO MIX)

    While the commercial single featured the "Ray Of Light" album version, most will agree that the few times radio touched this, they reached for the heavily promoted "Club 69 Radio Mix," a remixed version by Peter Rauhofer.

    <b>BEAUTIFUL STRANGER</b> 3:58 (WILLIAM ORBIT RADIO EDIT)

    "The Spy Who Shagged Me" soundtrack version faded early. This version appears on GHV2. Not issued commercially in the U.S., but a stateside single release all the same. U.K. commercial single feature "The Spy Who Shagged Me" soundtrack album version.

    <b>AMERICAN PIE</b> 4:25

    "The Next Best Thing" soundtrack version.

    <b>MUSIC</b> 3:44

    The "Music" album version.

    <b>DON'T TELL ME</b> 4:10 (RADIO EDIT)

    The "Music" album version edited to end cold on the final beat before the lengthy "strings" coda. U.S. commercial singles and GHV2 feature the "Music" album version.

    <b>WHAT IT FEELS LIKE FOR A GIRL</b> 4:02 (RADIO EDIT)

    Specially mixed with an edited, instrumental intro (losing the "Boys can wear jeans..." dialogue sample) and faded early. U.S. commercial singles and GHV2 feature the "Music" album version.

    <b>DIE ANOTHER DAY</b> 3:30 (RADIO EDIT)

    A specially mixed edit missing some spoken parts in the middle.

    <b>AMERICAN LIFE</b> 4:27 (RADIO EDIT)

    A simple edit of the "American Life" clean album version. "Radio Edit Without Rap" and "Oakenfold Downtempo Edit w/o Rap" were the more commonly heard airplay versions.

    <b>HOLLYWOOD</b> 3:42 (RADIO EDIT)

    The "American Life" album version faded early. And fast.

    <b>NOTHING FAILS</b> 3:46 (RADIO EDIT)

    A restructured edit of "American Life" album version. A chorus from the end of the album version was placed in between the first two verses.

    <b>LOVE PROFUSION</b> 3:36

    The "American Life" album version.

    <b>HUNG UP</b> 3:20 (RADIO VERSION)

    There are two different "Radio Version"'s. The two are identical until after the final chorus. As it fades, the U.K. "Radio Version" features additional singing ("Every little thing, every little thing, I'm hung up..."). The U.S. "Radio Version" instead goes instrumental. Both are subtly remixed by Stuart Price.

    <b>SORRY</b> 3:59 (SINGLE EDIT)

    "Single Edit" appears on all commercial singles. "Single Edit" (known promotionally as "Edit" and internationally as "Radio Version") is remixed by Stuart Price.

    Second U.S. promo CD features the alternate (and better!!) "Radio Version" (not to be confused with the "Radio Version" heard on international CDs) that runs 3:37. This is a unique mix that loses the spoken intro, instead beginning <b>a cappella</b> with the Robodonna "I heard it all before". The middle of the song has only a few spoken lines and "forgive me" is placed later in the mix (as on the video version.)

    <b>GET TOGETHER</b> 3:57 (RADIO EDIT)

    Unblended "Confessions On A Dance Floor" album version AND "Radio Edit" appear on commercial singles. "Radio Edit" is specially mixed.

    <b>JUMP</b> 3:32 (RADIO EDIT)

    Unblended "Confessions On A Dance Floor" album version AND "Radio Edit" appear on commercial singles. "Radio Edit" is specially mixed missing spoken lines.

    <b>4 MINUTES</b> 3:10 (EDIT) FEATURING JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE AND TIMBALAND

    "Hard Candy" album version appears on commercial singles. Promo single releases (and U.S. 7" release) contain "Radio Edit", specially mixed.

    <b>GIVE IT 2 ME</b> 4:02 (EDIT)

    "Hard Candy" album version appears on commercial singles. Promo single releases (and U.S. 7" release) contain "Radio Edit", specially mixed.

    <b>MILES AWAY</b> 4:02 (RADIO EDIT)

    "Hard Candy" album version appears on commercial singles. Promo and Maxi single releases contain "Radio Edit", specially mixed.

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    *takes deep breath*

  9. actually back your ass up. right after i sad that thing about the throne, lo and behold, seconds later, waiting came right in with what i said. go read probed for sheep.

    and youre right, i dont know when to SHUT UP. and i never will. :thumbsup:

    Pud, I'm too busy concentrating on Madonna's opening night (and this god damn slow-ass forum) to pay attention to Waiting, ShakiFreak or you. It's your mock-bitching posts I've tripped over in every thread for the past year and you need to shut it.

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