Untrue rumours, jumping to conclusions and premature ejaculations about the new album

[systemvalues]

1 minute ago, robster said:

Latest info on MInfinity from several people:

- the ad features a cover of “La Bambola”
- sources do not know if the song will be released in full at this time
- visuals and video shot and directed by Mert Alas
- new single probably coming in early February, album possibly in April!

It sounds plausible.

[AlvaroLiam]

This is a mess… but in a fun way lmao

Each time we think we're close to the real thing, everything changes. I love not being able to know what to expect anymore.

[DreamTheater]

OK, better not to take anything too seriously and just wait for official announcements. The title of this thread is very appropriate after all.

[dollhouse]

This must be most ridicilous rumour rollout ever

I preferred the other Patty song but Ill take La Bambola, if thats really comin, lol

[JayMac]

Madonna has not been asked to provide any music for the new D&G campaign launching January 9th, 2025.

Let’s move on already.

[Confessit II]

34 minutes ago, dollhouse said:

This must be most ridicilous rumour rollout ever

I preferred the other Patty song but Ill take La Bambola, if thats really comin, lol

I also prefer Pensiero Stupendous but my understanding is Bambola is Pattys signature song, and was a massive hit in Italy, so I’m guessing that’s why they have chosen that one.

I’d imagine it will prompt some nostalgia for many who heard it first time round, but it was 50 years ago. I am assuming Stuart has produced it so we should be getting a nice updated version.

It will be such an amazing moment for Italy  

[Je5u5]

1 hour ago, Confessit said:

It will be such an amazing moment for Italy  

Why?

At least my Italian friends are not really into the idea of Madonna covering Patty Pravo.

Would you say, for instance, Madonna covering Cilla Black for an ad would be an amazing moment for the UK?

[Confessit II]

14 minutes ago, Je5u5 said:

Why?

At least my Italian friends are not really into the idea of Madonna covering Patty Pravo.

Would you say, for instance, Madonna covering Cilla Black for an ad would be an amazing moment for the UK?

I hear you. 

Well, because Madonna has never sang a song in Italian before, so I think that in itself is something. 

Plus,  from what I can gather, Patty is something of a legend in Italy, so again that is something.

I suppose the point I am making is the advert & the fact Madonna is singing Bambola will mean something to Italians that it won’t pretty much everywhere else.

Oh Cilla Black God Bless Her She’s a huge British star of old, so to answer your Q yes, it would mean something to us over here because Cilla is a big part of British popular culture, but to the rest of the world it would be largely insignificant.

So when I say it will be a moment for Italy I just mean that really. Of course I appreciate they’ll be many Italians who don’t care Madonna’s is signing it, but I’d imagine they’ll be an entire Italian generation who remembers Bambola hitting it big the first time round…..

[Je5u5]

1 minute ago, Confessit said:

I suppose the point I am making is the advert & the fact Madonna is singing Bambola will mean something to Italians that it won’t pretty much everywhere else.

I’d imagine they’ll be an entire Italian generation who remembers Bambola hitting it big the first time round…..

What I mean is that you should probably adjust expectations regarding its impact.

The song is from the 60s. People who were 20 then are pushing 80 now and probably won't even know Madonna is covering it, I doubt D&G are aiming for the senior crowd.

Younger people probably don't know or care about a song from 60 years ago. Hell, most don't care for stuff from 20 years ago and think Taylor Swift and Bad Bunny invented music. 

And people who are in the middle of those demographics in Italy might have an opinion on the artist and/or the song and/or Madonna covering it that doesn't have to be favorable. 

[dollhouse]

18 minutes ago, Confessit said:

I hear you. 

Well, because Madonna has never sang a song in Italian before, so I think that in itself is something. 

Plus,  from what I can gather, Patty is something of a legend in Italy, so again that is something.

I suppose the point I am making is the advert & the fact Madonna is singing Bambola will mean something to Italians that it won’t pretty much everywhere else.

Oh Cilla Black God Bless Her She’s a huge British star of old, so to answer your Q yes, it would mean something to us over here because Cilla is a big part of British popular culture, but to the rest of the world it would be largely insignificant.

So when I say it will be a moment for Italy I just mean that really. Of course I appreciate they’ll be many Italians who don’t care Madonna’s is signing it, but I’d imagine they’ll be an entire Italian generation who remembers Bambola hitting it big the first time round…..

its a difficult song as everyone knows it there, much like American Pie situation

But im sure she can make it her own..

[Confessit II]

41 minutes ago, Je5u5 said:

What I mean is that you should probably adjust expectations regarding its impact.

The song is from the 60s. People who were 20 then are pushing 80 now and probably won't even know Madonna is covering it, I doubt D&G are aiming for the senior crowd.

Younger people probably don't know or care about a song from 60 years ago. Hell, most don't care for stuff from 20 years ago and think Taylor Swift and Bad Bunny invented music. 

And people who are in the middle of those demographics in Italy might have an opinion on the artist and/or the song and/or Madonna covering it that doesn't have to be favorable. 

 

I totally hear you on that!

I don’t think it will have major impact anyways, I have never bought into the worldwide exposure thing regarding the D&G campaign, although I absolutely agree it will bring her some attention and put her back in fashion glossy print.

I’m not Italian so I can only assume, and I do fully agree with you it’s a very old song and Patty is also very old, so the younger generations of Italy probably don’t know it as much, but I bet they are still aware of it. For the majority of the rest of the world, they won’t have a clue what Madonna is singing.

It’s not just the fact it’s an old Italian cover, it’s the fact Madonna is singing in the advert in Italian period that I think will impact the most very obviously in Italy. It would be the same if she sang in French, the impacts greater in France vs elsewhere.

I agree with everything you are saying, I’m not at all suggesting Italian coffee shops are going to be full of conversation about Madonna’s new advert, or that the gay clubs are going to be broadcasting it on wide screens, BUT I think it will be far more of a talking point in Italy than anywhere else.

The D&G campaign I think will be more significant domestically than internationally purely because of the choice made for Madonna to sing the Italian cover. 
 

41 minutes ago, dollhouse said:

its a difficult song as everyone knows it there, much like American Pie situation

But im sure she can make it her own..

I agree.

This is part of my point, everyone knows it in Italy, but for much of the rest of the world, they havnt got a clue.

Madonna did a splendid job with American Pie, I think it’s one of the best covers ever and it was a big hit for her.

Would Italy would play Madonna’s Bombola on Italian radio ? 

[Msig]

2 hours ago, Je5u5 said:

What I mean is that you should probably adjust expectations regarding its impact.

The song is from the 60s. People who were 20 then are pushing 80 now and probably won't even know Madonna is covering it, I doubt D&G are aiming for the senior crowd.

Younger people probably don't know or care about a song from 60 years ago. Hell, most don't care for stuff from 20 years ago and think Taylor Swift and Bad Bunny invented music. 

And people who are in the middle of those demographics in Italy might have an opinion on the artist and/or the song and/or Madonna covering it that doesn't have to be favorable. 

For what it's worth, here's a live performance of "La Bambola" from a year ago:

Both "La Bambola" and "Pensiero stupendo" are among her greatest hits, and Patty Pravo herself is one of the biggest-selling Italian artists of all time.

[dollhouse]

2 hours ago, Confessit said:

 

I totally hear you on that!

I don’t think it will have major impact anyways, I have never bought into the worldwide exposure thing regarding the D&G campaign, although I absolutely agree it will bring her some attention and put her back in fashion glossy print.

I’m not Italian so I can only assume, and I do fully agree with you it’s a very old song and Patty is also very old, so the younger generations of Italy probably don’t know it as much, but I bet they are still aware of it. For the majority of the rest of the world, they won’t have a clue what Madonna is singing.

It’s not just the fact it’s an old Italian cover, it’s the fact Madonna is singing in the advert in Italian period that I think will impact the most very obviously in Italy. It would be the same if she sang in French, the impacts greater in France vs elsewhere.

I agree with everything you are saying, I’m not at all suggesting Italian coffee shops are going to be full of conversation about Madonna’s new advert, or that the gay clubs are going to be broadcasting it on wide screens, BUT I think it will be far more of a talking point in Italy than anywhere else.

The D&G campaign I think will be more significant domestically than internationally purely because of the choice made for Madonna to sing the Italian cover. 
 

I agree.

This is part of my point, everyone knows it in Italy, but for much of the rest of the world, they havnt got a clue.

Madonna did a splendid job with American Pie, I think it’s one of the best covers ever and it was a big hit for her.

Would Italy would play Madonna’s Bombola on Italian radio ? 

  

its been covered by many other artists in many other languages and in many other countries(even charted),

so other than Italian know it too

[Confessit II]

8 minutes ago, dollhouse said:

  

its been covered by many other artists in many other languages and in many other countries(even charted),

so other than Italian know it too

I appreciate that totally.

Perhaps across continental Europe the advert will be familiar, to the rest of the world it will be a totally random Italian song Madonna is singing.

43 minutes ago, Msig said:

For what it's worth, here's a live performance of "La Bambola" from a year ago:

Both "La Bambola" and "Pensiero stupendo" are among her greatest hits, and Patty Pravo herself is one of the biggest-selling Italian artists of all time.

Yeh I’ve read Patty is big business in Italian pop music history.

I do think next month Madonna will receive the biggest amount of press from Italy for this very reason. 

I can also see (maybe) some italian radio stations playing Madonna’s version of Bambola if it’s made available to them next month as well.

[Nikki]

how did we not talk about this?

could be nothing, but lexxmess (who M follows) did a photo bump last week with some interesting pics of cams on set

https://www.instagram.com/p/DSSydAHChgd/

[Rain]

 

45 minutes ago, Msig said:

For what it's worth, here's a live performance of "La Bambola" from a year ago:

Both "La Bambola" and "Pensiero stupendo" are among her greatest hits, and Patty Pravo herself is one of the biggest-selling Italian artists of all time.

Wow sounds pretty bad to me. But I. can picture Madonna singing that and making it her own. Fingers crossed

[GOD]

53 minutes ago, Msig said:

For what it's worth, here's a live performance of "La Bambola" from a year ago:

Both "La Bambola" and "Pensiero stupendo" are among her greatest hits, and Patty Pravo herself is one of the biggest-selling Italian artists of all time.

Ooh I like that , I want that to be the look she goes for. 

[GOD]

13 hours ago, robster said:

Latest info on MInfinity from several people:

- the ad features a cover of “La Bambola”
- sources do not know if the song will be released in full at this time
- visuals and video shot and directed by Mert Alas
- new single probably coming in early February, album possibly in April!

Will there be a tour ? And when do you think? 

[Confessit II]

24 minutes ago, GOD said:

Will there be a tour ? And when do you think? 

I hope she does tour the new album

But if she does, I hope she takes it to different territories this time, and not just the usual European/American run.

She has such a huge fanbase internationally, and although I really admire how many dates she did for Celebration, and I am lucky because she always plays the U.K. I hope she goes to other places this time.

[dollhouse]

13 minutes ago, Confessit said:

I hope she does tour the new album

But if she does, I hope she takes it to different territories this time, and not just the usual European/American run.

She has such a huge fanbase internationally, and although I really admire how many dates she did for Celebration, and I am lucky because she always plays the U.K. I hope she goes to other places this time.

I hope she does the Rainbow Tour that Evita did too

[bard]

it always made more sense to include the italian cover in the ad, regardless of whether it's on the album or not. the lead single should have its own proper standalone launch. i don't want to hear 30 seconds of it the background of a commercial a month before it drops. 

[Confessit II]

9 minutes ago, dollhouse said:

I hope she does the Rainbow Tour that Evita did too

That was just European though, I hope Madonna goes to other places if she tours next year.

But I guess it keeps costs down for her remaining in America & Europe so I totally get it from an economical perspective, but it’s a shame for her fanbase elsewhere. 
 

6 minutes ago, bardo said:

it always made more sense to include the italian cover in the ad, regardless of whether it's on the album or not. the lead single should have its own proper standalone launch. i don't want to hear 30 seconds of it the background of a commercial a month before it drops. 

I hear you.

I agree if the lead single is happening later on in the winter/spring.

If the lead single is happening in January, I would say it would have been a great opportunity to get the lead single involved in the campaign.

But it feels to me as if the D&G campaign will be enjoyed as a stand alone project for a little while leading into the album campaign.

Either way it’s an exciting way to start 2026!

[domyeyebrows]

5 hours ago, Confessit said:

I hear you. 

Well, because Madonna has never sang a song in Italian before, so I think that in itself is something. 

Plus,  from what I can gather, Patty is something of a legend in Italy, so again that is something.

I suppose the point I am making is the advert & the fact Madonna is singing Bambola will mean something to Italians that it won’t pretty much everywhere else.

Oh Cilla Black God Bless Her She’s a huge British star of old, so to answer your Q yes, it would mean something to us over here because Cilla is a big part of British popular culture, but to the rest of the world it would be largely insignificant.

So when I say it will be a moment for Italy I just mean that really. Of course I appreciate they’ll be many Italians who don’t care Madonna’s is signing it, but I’d imagine they’ll be an entire Italian generation who remembers Bambola hitting it big the first time round…..

Madonna covering Cilla fucking Black would be the one thing I'd never forgive her for  

[Confessit II]

5 minutes ago, domyeyebrows said:

Madonna covering Cilla fucking Black would be the one thing I'd never forgive her for  

Did you ever see our Cilla cover Angel my love ?

[dollhouse]

1 hour ago, Confessit said:

That was just European though, I hope Madonna goes to other places if she tours next year.

But I guess it keeps costs down for her remaining in America & Europe so I totally get it from an economical perspective, but it’s a shame for her fanbase elsewhere. 
 

I hear you.

I agree if the lead single is happening later on in the winter/spring.

If the lead single is happening in January, I would say it would have been a great opportunity to get the lead single involved in the campaign.

But it feels to me as if the D&G campaign will be enjoyed as a stand alone project for a little while leading into the album campaign.

Either way it’s an exciting way to start 2026!

I doubt we get the new single in january

it will be just D&G then and Patty cover, it will be like the EP's, not wide public cares

[stevo208]

36 minutes ago, Confessit said:

Did you ever see our Cilla cover Angel my love ?

Oh shit! I remember this. An absolute camp cringe fest haha

[Steve]

2 hours ago, bardo said:

it always made more sense to include the italian cover in the ad, regardless of whether it's on the album or not. the lead single should have its own proper standalone launch. i don't want to hear 30 seconds of it the background of a commercial a month before it drops. 

I think a snippet or instrumental would have been the right move for the DG as bc then like her MetGala - Beautiful Game  performance every media outlet would generate buzz for its release 

[Prayer85]

I'm away one day and I find all these hypotheses. How do you confirm that the commercial features the cover of "La Bambola"? Any trusted insiders? Wasn't the new single supposed to be released in January? Sorry, but I'm lost.

[Anne]

3 hours ago, Nikki said:

how did we not talk about this?

could be nothing, but lexxmess (who M follows) did a photo bump last week with some interesting pics of cams on set

https://www.instagram.com/p/DSSydAHChgd/

Interesting, doesn't he make a lot of stuff with AI, maybe they will mix real footage with AI elements for the visuals.

[systemvalues]

14 minutes ago, Prayer85 said:

I'm away one day and I find all these hypotheses. How do you confirm that the commercial features the cover of "La Bambola"? Any trusted insiders? Wasn't the new single supposed to be released in January? Sorry, but I'm lost.

If there were trusted insiders, you and all of us wouldn't be lost.