Michael. Posted December 22, 2015 Share Posted December 22, 2015 In hindsight it is actually not bad. At the time though it just seemed like it missed the whole "Timbaland" sound that was popular for a lot of the 00's! The video was pretty good too. I remember being a bit critical of it at the time due to the John Travolta "pistol hands" dancing. When will I ever learn just to trust her instincts? https://www.youtube.com/embed/aAQZPBwz2CI Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XXL Posted December 22, 2015 Share Posted December 22, 2015 I've always loved this bombastic song It's also the last time Madonna was everywhere on radio worldwide Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Rachelle of London Posted December 22, 2015 Share Posted December 22, 2015 It's a brilliant song. Everyone loved it when it was out. Such a tune and sounds amazing in a club Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jazzy Jan Posted December 22, 2015 Share Posted December 22, 2015 Napoleon, I love it as well. It is one of those Madonna songs that the General Public loved but a lot of Madonna fans don't seem to like. Although totally different in sound and era, the same with Take a Bow. I love them both but plenty of fans don't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XXL Posted December 22, 2015 Share Posted December 22, 2015 What I love about 2008 in general is that some were criticising her for her choice of co-producers yet she gave us as usual her own personal touch and spin on that sound, regardless of the fact Timbaland etc had already worked with other acts before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Royal T Posted December 22, 2015 Share Posted December 22, 2015 Why was? Still is a good song Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nonoka Posted December 22, 2015 Share Posted December 22, 2015 It's a well-produced track although I stick with what one critic wrote about the song - it sounds like she's featuring on her own track. Which doesn't mean the song is bad, but the Timbaland production does sound a bit overwhelming. Think GI2M or Miles Away are much more Madonna-sounding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bretticus Posted December 22, 2015 Share Posted December 22, 2015 Pretty good? It was her best lead single since Frozen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mat.Guy Posted December 22, 2015 Share Posted December 22, 2015 PERFECT!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 22, 2015 Share Posted December 22, 2015 mmmm no....the only thing i like is the intro... ...and don't even get me started about the costume in the video.... but an incident can happen in over 30 years....so whatever Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idro Posted December 22, 2015 Share Posted December 22, 2015 Why was? Still is a good song yassss Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anastaza Posted December 22, 2015 Share Posted December 22, 2015 It's a great song!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
horn Posted December 22, 2015 Share Posted December 22, 2015 I've always loved this bombastic song It's also the last time Madonna was everywhere on radio worldwide THIS Although GMAYL was everywhere on radio worldwide but it was paid airplay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skin Posted December 22, 2015 Share Posted December 22, 2015 I remember the day it was released to radio. Every station I turned to was playing it WITHOUT payola, because they stuck to playing it like crazy for more then a day or a week. Also don't forget at the time wasn't the video the most viewed video ever on youtube? Until Warner fucked it up and took it down losing its view count. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
horn Posted December 22, 2015 Share Posted December 22, 2015 It was the French radio station that debut the song! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loowee Posted December 22, 2015 Share Posted December 22, 2015 It was a monster lead single choice! I do think the production felt a bit reductive by 2008 and it birthed Crowdonna, but it was still quite a bop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prox Posted December 22, 2015 Share Posted December 22, 2015 I love it, I seem I can't get enough of it, I have it everywhere, in my house, in my car, in my pod. Great song. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MLVC82 Posted December 22, 2015 Share Posted December 22, 2015 no thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spotlight Posted December 22, 2015 Share Posted December 22, 2015 Never understood the backlash. It's a great lead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imyourcandyperfumegirl Posted December 22, 2015 Share Posted December 22, 2015 I love it! I have such good memories of this song. I was in middle school when it came out. All my friends and I used to play it loud while we were doing gymnastics classes after school and come up with routines or try to do the choreography, or braid our hair to try and get the same waves she had. I remember watching the video over and over. And, tbh, I think it's partially responsible for both my sexual awakening and the years-long dawning realization I am bi, because it's one of the earliest instances I can remember of me being fascinated by another girl. I remember being in love with Justin Timberlake just like all my friends who used to talk about marrying him, but also being equally interested by the blonde dancing lady (I did not yet know who Madonna was as a 13 year old, of course, that didn't come too much later). And here I am now, years later still equally as enamored wth her. Ah, young love..... lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eu4ria Posted December 22, 2015 Share Posted December 22, 2015 Its a good song and great video. brings back many fond memories. especially when my crush at the time, who's straight, was singing it at work. was nice to have the radio on too and actually hear a new madonna track. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DreamTheater Posted December 22, 2015 Share Posted December 22, 2015 It's a great song and has stood the test of time. I still hear it being played on the radio and it sounds fresh. Do you remember any other Timbaland productions from that time? Most of them sound dated. Hard Candy is a great record but some people never gave it a chance, only because they wanted Madonna to work with unknown producers and not with the big names. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5iVe Elements Posted December 22, 2015 Share Posted December 22, 2015 Yaaaaaassssss Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flip The Switch Posted December 22, 2015 Share Posted December 22, 2015 Loved it when it came out. The Timba gig when he previewed the song was awesome. The song doesn't translate well live. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingvirtue Posted December 22, 2015 Share Posted December 22, 2015 I wish there was a solo Madonna version! I am waiting for the day when she performs it live singing all of the vocals herself! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starman Posted December 22, 2015 Share Posted December 22, 2015 Its such a strong single , #1 material fore sure The drums and the horns are great Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M.Dolla Posted December 22, 2015 Share Posted December 22, 2015 I'd like it if there was zero Justin and Timbaland Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shoecool Posted December 22, 2015 Share Posted December 22, 2015 I listened to it a couple of days ago and it is a good song. Great choice for the first single! A lot of people still remember that song and the horns sound awesome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hyper Posted December 22, 2015 Share Posted December 22, 2015 The song is alright but her look in the video is her worst ever. The make up and costume don't do her any favors Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5iVe Elements Posted December 22, 2015 Share Posted December 22, 2015 This was my first Madonna single so of course i fucking love it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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