Ciccone's Cheeks Posted November 6, 2013 Share Posted November 6, 2013 What I mean by underrated are songs that not only were huge #1s or top 10 etc..but also album tracks that def. were super single friendly and were actually spun on the radio (or non released in the States) yet they rarely get that all important AC/recurrent airplay (for whatever the reason) even though their sound and success from that time fits into their playlist. IMO these are (by miles) the ones that instantly come to mind: *Who's That Girl (a worldwide smash that's still catchy, doesn't sound that dated and is every bit as good if not better imo and others than La Isla Bonita). *The only factor/reasoning I could think of programmers would rather just play LIB which is from a much more successful *album* and doesnt have the stigma of a flop movie etc..) Like A Virgin- as iconic as it is, over the last 5-10 yrs I hear almost every other song from the LAV album get repeat airplay (esp. Material Girl zzz) than this song that def. is in the top 5 of most game changing songs of the 80s and catapulted M into super-stardom. For me its just one big :?? Maybe just depends where you live? Causing A Commotion- yes a very 80s sounding song and a mini me of ITG yet a huge, super catchy top 2 hit (again I think the lack of the love is due to the movie and overall 'impact'/just good for its time). *Wheres The Party- was basically the Holiday of TB. Got lots of airplay and hands down shoulda been a single. The Look Of Love- similar production and passion of Live To Tell. Just got f*cked over cause it wasnt released in the states. Deeper and Deeper- instantly catchy, infectious safe single. I truly believe if this was the 1st single from Erotica (no Sex Book, movie, backlash etc etc..) Wouldve gone waay higher than #7 lol. The video while seedy wasnt 'Erotica' which in 1992 (like 50 yrs ago now) was simply what turned 70% of America against her overnight :# Other instant shoulda been smashes: **Gambler** Beat. Stranger Wild cards Im iffy on how well American Pie wouldve done in America. It did so so in airplay but its a VERY American song beloved by their public sung by 'Madonna' lol 50/50 on this one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Rachelle of London Posted November 6, 2013 Share Posted November 6, 2013 True Blue - UK no1, a radio hit, still gets airplay to this day, one of her most famous songs...it wasnt even on The Immaculate Collection Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ai Papi Si. Posted November 6, 2013 Share Posted November 6, 2013 I'll Remember Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vocalism Posted November 6, 2013 Share Posted November 6, 2013 These are all "underrated" in one way or another (lack of airplay today or at the time, lack of fan love): Angel Dress You Up Oh Father Love Song Keep It Together Justify My Love Rescue Me This Used to Be My PlaygroundI'll Remember Bedtime Story You'll See Nothing Really Matters Hollywood Hung Up Sorry Get Together Jump Miles Away Turn Up the Radio Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madonnasuperfan01 Posted November 6, 2013 Share Posted November 6, 2013 This Used to be My Playground is one of her most underrated to me. But there's quite a few of her songs that are criminally underrated. Hollywood and Love Profusion are others examples. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MPowered Posted November 6, 2013 Share Posted November 6, 2013 Burning Up Angel - was overshadowed by Into the Groove and the previous LAV singles. It would've smashed hard if it had a video! Oh Father - one of Madonna's best ballads! One of Madonna's best videos! Rescue Me - This had smash written all over it! This was when Madonna was at her peak where everything she touched turned into gold. If only she had time to promote it... Bad Girl Human Nature - one of the best songs, if not the best song from Bedtime Stories. Beloved by Madonna, herself and by her fans. I Want You - Too bad they were not able to release it as a single. You'll See - one of Madonna's beloved but often forgotten hits. Nothing Really Matters - It really is a tragedy that this song didn't do better on the charts American Life (The album) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vocalism Posted November 6, 2013 Share Posted November 6, 2013 ^ nice list, but RM was a huge hit at the time. the only reason is didn't go top 5 was because of the timing of the CD single release. the reason it probably seems like a lesser hit (and the reason i put it on my list) is because it's been practically ignored by radio (and madonna) post-1991. "Angel" was also a pretty big radio hit on its own (did about as well as DYU), but again this seems to be more an issue of it not getting as much love in later years. Also, I'm obviously talking about U.S. stats here. I don't know international stuff off the top of my head. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IsaacHarris Posted November 7, 2013 Share Posted November 7, 2013 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Gold Posted November 7, 2013 Share Posted November 7, 2013 Nothing Fails Paradise (Not For Me) Nobody's Perfect Push Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruncher9123 Posted November 7, 2013 Share Posted November 7, 2013 Nothing Really Matters Give It 2 Me Celebration Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larkspur Posted November 7, 2013 Share Posted November 7, 2013 Candy Perfume Girl True Blue Love Makes The World Go Round Angel Jump Intervention X-Static Process (every jerk off Madonna critic should listen to this song.) Impressive Instant I Deserve It Nobody's Perfect In This Life Forbidden Love 05 Let It Will Be What Can You Lose Give It 2 Me Love Profusion What It Feels Like For A Girl Spanish Eyes Dear Jessie Why's It So Hard Nothing Really Matters Paradise (Not For Me) Nobody Knows Me Jimmy Jimmy (It's far down the line of being one of my favorite songs but it's good in a fifties song kinda way and it fits in the album perfectly. I actually think as an album, True Blue is very underrated. Don't Stop (The lyrics are whatever but it just sounds so good when it comes on. Speaking from how it works on the album its on, it reminds of the break in Like A Prayer with Cherish. Its a lighten up moment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 7, 2013 Share Posted November 7, 2013 I think my definition of 'underrated' is different than most of yours. I don't give a shit about airplay or charts. Never have. I'm more interested in what my fellow fans, i.e. you, think of Madonna's music. I want your opinions. They're worth more to me than what Billboard has to say. Whether we agree or disagree, it's just fun discovering people's ideas. That said, I believe these songs are underrated: Push (I definitely think this is one of her greatest songs ever written) Incredible (I likey) Celebration Angel Nobody's Perfect Turn Up The Radio Survival ...that's all I can think of right now... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryan Posted November 7, 2013 Share Posted November 7, 2013 Angel Playground Rescue Remember Secret Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mamifero Posted November 7, 2013 Share Posted November 7, 2013 Beat Goes On Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vocalism Posted November 7, 2013 Share Posted November 7, 2013 I think my definition of 'underrated' is different than most of yours. I don't give a shit about airplay or charts. Never have. I'm more interested in what my fellow fans, i.e. you, think of Madonna's music. I want your opinions. They're worth more to me than what Billboard has to say. Whether we agree or disagree, it's just fun discovering people's ideas. That said, I believe these songs are underrated: Push (I definitely think this is one of her greatest songs ever written) Incredible (I likey) Celebration Angel Nobody's Perfect Turn Up The Radio Survival ...that's all I can think of right now... I like all of those except Incredible and Celebration (though I do enjoy the remix). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nikki Posted November 7, 2013 Share Posted November 7, 2013 gambler, nothing really matters and rescue me are the first to pop in my head. probably oh father too.. some of my favourite songs.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Not4Pussies Posted November 7, 2013 Share Posted November 7, 2013 i want you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madaboutyou Posted November 7, 2013 Share Posted November 7, 2013 You'll See definitely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mad_On_Her Posted November 7, 2013 Share Posted November 7, 2013 Deeper And Deeper Bad Girl Fever Rain Bedtime Story Nothing Really Matters Drowned World Beautiful Stranger What It Feels Like For A Girl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkey Posted November 7, 2013 Share Posted November 7, 2013 Spotlight of course"Don't stand in the corner waiting for the chanceMake your own music start your own dance" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 7, 2013 Share Posted November 7, 2013 chart wise i'd say deeper and deeper rescue me what it feels like for a girl by fans on top there is LOVE SONG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plaything Posted November 7, 2013 Share Posted November 7, 2013 Love Fucking Profusion!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crux Posted November 7, 2013 Share Posted November 7, 2013 Rescue Me Angel True Blue Bad Girl Nothing Really Matters Drowned World Love Profusion Jump Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Posted November 7, 2013 Share Posted November 7, 2013 Yes, I'm gonna beat this dead horse until there's nothing left but dust... BEAUTIFUL KILLER If ever there was a song that deserved a single release, it was this one. The greatest injustice of her entire career! Ok, I'm being dramatic, but I do kinda feel that way. This song is 100% everything that is superior and fantastic about a Madonna pop song. It had every element: classic vocals, a good beat, strings, drama, great lyrics, a catchy chorus, fantastic bridge... I love the way the melody of the verses just bounced and flowed right along with the beat. I could go on and on. Maybe I'm just way off base, but that song had SO much potential. It was so overlooked and underrated, in fact, that it wasn't even included on the regular album!!! Blasphemy!! Angel Spanish Eyes Deeper and Deeper Nobody's Perfect Love Profusion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest SecretGarden Posted November 7, 2013 Share Posted November 7, 2013 Something to Remember is one of Madonna's most underrated songs, especially in the fan community. It's one of her most well written and sung ballads, completely and utterly touching. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxcatcher Posted November 7, 2013 Share Posted November 7, 2013 .... Secret Garden Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
horn Posted November 7, 2013 Share Posted November 7, 2013 And the ENTIRE "I'm Breathless" tracks (minus Vogue). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nick00 Posted November 7, 2013 Share Posted November 7, 2013 What is interesting to me about reading choices for most underrated songs-- there are so many great songs that M never performs live. Never heard several of my favorite songs even though I've seen five out of the last six tours! Her tours are the best anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Django Posted November 7, 2013 Share Posted November 7, 2013 Burning Up Over And Over True Blue Jimmy Jimmy Causing A Commotion Spotlight Oh Father Dear Jessie I'm Going Bananas Rescue Me The whole EROTICA album The whole BEDTIME STORIES album Time Stood Still The whole AMERICAN LIFE album Sorry Isaac Push Future Lovers 4 Minutes Revolver I'm A Sinner B-Day Song ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 7, 2013 Share Posted November 7, 2013 Something to Remember is one of Madonna's most underrated songs, especially in the fan community. It's one of her most well written and sung ballads, completely and utterly touching. agree, it would have been a smash it if released instead of hanky panky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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