Jumpb4uthink Posted July 24, 2014 Share Posted July 24, 2014 "Madonna is a colossus in the music industry and she is going to be considered an important historical figure as well. She is a fine singer, a fine songwriter and record producer, and she has the power to guarantee success with any song she chooses to record. It is a gift for her to have recorded 'American Pie.' I have heard her version and I think it is sensual and mystical. I also feel that she's chosen autobiographical verses that reflect her career and personal history. I hope it will cause people to ask what's happening to music in America. I have received many gifts from God but this is the first time I have ever received a gift from a goddess." -Don McLean http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=8BIAi3Oo7To Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RebelHart Posted July 24, 2014 Share Posted July 24, 2014 I really like her version...her vocals are silky smooth. #29 on airplay alone? def would have been a #1 one if physical single was released. I remember recording it off the radio...the good ol days, when music was so close but still so far away... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HolidayGuy Posted July 24, 2014 Share Posted July 24, 2014 I dunno about No. 1- but likely top 10. Because lots of radio hits weren't being released as CD singles, singles with sales could shoot up the chart. Her version is OK, fine to listen to, but not really essential Madonna. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pressston Posted July 24, 2014 Share Posted July 24, 2014 It's one of her best songs ever. In my top 10 and i'd even say top 5 i think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jumpb4uthink Posted July 24, 2014 Author Share Posted July 24, 2014 "Not really essential Madonna" because it's a cover?? It's way more than OK, it's a jubilant gem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spazz Posted July 24, 2014 Share Posted July 24, 2014 love it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Gold Posted July 24, 2014 Share Posted July 24, 2014 her vocals are amazing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Icykiller Posted July 24, 2014 Share Posted July 24, 2014 I agree, her vocals are ACE! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zepherine Posted July 24, 2014 Share Posted July 24, 2014 Great song. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s7ven Posted July 24, 2014 Share Posted July 24, 2014 That was such a beautiful thing for him to say. Love the song even more now... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
svperstar Posted July 24, 2014 Share Posted July 24, 2014 It's ok. But c'mon, if we are all gonna include any of her covers in an "essential" list, that belongs to "I Want You." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacket Posted July 24, 2014 Share Posted July 24, 2014 Love it. It has her pre-Evita vocal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
promise to try Posted July 24, 2014 Share Posted July 24, 2014 her voice sounds really beautiful in this song, pure pop perfection, again, a waisted opportunity to have a hit in the US, but, especially, a super underrtaed song by her fans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cosmic_system Posted July 24, 2014 Share Posted July 24, 2014 Love it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HolidayGuy Posted July 24, 2014 Share Posted July 24, 2014 Yes, "I Want You" would be a stronger cover song. Being a cover doesn't make it non-essential Madonna- not holding its own among her greatest songs/works does. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barbie Posted July 24, 2014 Share Posted July 24, 2014 It's one of her best songs ever. In my top 10 and i'd even say top 5 i think. YES. American Pie is everything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jairo Posted July 24, 2014 Share Posted July 24, 2014 It's one of her best songs ever. In my top 10 and i'd even say top 5 i think. I agree. This song is perfection. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest sambassile Posted July 24, 2014 Share Posted July 24, 2014 American Pie and Time Stood Still are some of Madonna's best. Her vocals in those 2 songs and the melodies are gorgeous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madonnasuperfan01 Posted July 24, 2014 Share Posted July 24, 2014 I love her version to death, i don't know why it's so hated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nick00 Posted July 24, 2014 Share Posted July 24, 2014 American Pie and Time Stood Still are some of Madonna's best. Her vocals in those 2 songs and the melodies are gorgeous. TSS is one of my favorite songs from M. AP is good too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pressston Posted July 24, 2014 Share Posted July 24, 2014 I'm glad there are other fans who appreciate the beauty and the quality of American Pie & Time Stood Still. if you take the time to listen carefully to these two tracks you'll notice that they are masterpieces. The beauty of the melodies, the fine details of the production, and last but not least, the wonderful voice work she has gave in these tracks, her voice is crystal clear, precisely in the right tone. Just listen to the first words of each songs "A long long time ago" & "Despair, regrets and tenderness" and the magic begins... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest sambassile Posted July 24, 2014 Share Posted July 24, 2014 I'm glad there are other fans who appreciate the beauty and the quality of American Pie & Time Stood Still. if you take the time to listen carefully to these two tracks you'll notice that they are masterpieces. The beauty of the melodies, the fine details of the production, and last but not least, the wonderful voice work she has gave in these tracks, her voice is crystal clear, precisely in the right tone. Just listen to the first words of each songs "A long long time ago" & "Despair, regrets and tenderness" and the magic begins... Best song opener of all time. As much as i love the Music album and the tracks she did with Mirwais sometimes i do wonder how beautiful a fully produced William Orbit album would have sounded in 2000. I would've loved a complete album consisting of American Pie, Time Stood Still, Liquid Love, Wonderland, Be Careful (solo version) in addition to songs in the vein of WO penned All Saints tracks such as Black Coffee and Pure Shores by All Saints.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5iVe Elements Posted July 25, 2014 Share Posted July 25, 2014 I love her version. It was on everywhere in MTV asia back then. I never knew how hardcore fans disliked it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest sambassile Posted July 26, 2014 Share Posted July 26, 2014 I love her version. It was on everywhere in MTV asia back then. I never knew how hardcore fans disliked it Coz they are a bunch of idiots. it's the best song ever Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Intervention_78 Posted July 26, 2014 Share Posted July 26, 2014 I loooooove this song. I think she did a great job. I wish it would've rank higher than its peak. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
material_boy Posted July 26, 2014 Share Posted July 26, 2014 American Pie and Time Stood Still are some of Madonna's best. Her vocals in those 2 songs and the melodies are gorgeous. OMG. "Time Stood Still" A lost gem in her catalogue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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s7ven Posted July 26, 2014 Share Posted July 26, 2014 :rotfl: Jajajajajajaja! LOVE you avatar/signature! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Genevieve Vavance Posted July 26, 2014 Share Posted July 26, 2014 Jajajajajajaja! LOVE you avatar/signature! oh, thanks, love me some Toot Braunstein Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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