On the recording of LAP:
Pratt recalled that after the middle chorus was recorded, she notified the musicians of some changes in the production. "Jonathan, do less of the high-hat in the middle eight, and more of a fill towards the end. Guy, I want duck eggs [semibreves] on the end, and Chester, bring in your guitar on the second verse," she instructed.
― the Rain Man of nationalism. (Alfred, Lord Sotosyn), Friday, 14 July 2017 16:42 (six years ago) link
Material Girl didn't hit #1??????? easy choice for me
― flappy bird, Friday, 14 July 2017 17:07 (six years ago) link
It's kind of ridiculous that "Material Girl" and "Express Yourself" didn't hit #1 considering how huge they were. But this was pre-Soundscan and it was pretty much Billboard's decision what made it to the top.
― LeRooLeRoo, Friday, 14 July 2017 17:17 (six years ago) link
Express Yourself
UK version of this poll would be:
Crazy For You (twice!)HolidayBorderlineLive To TellHanky PankyJustify My LoveRay Of LightBeautiful StrangerAmerican LifeHollywoodMe Against The Music
― nashwan, Friday, 14 July 2017 17:18 (six years ago) link
oh man
on a UK version of this poll I'd probably have to go "Live To Tell" but damn there are some good songs on here
― this iphone speaks many languages (DJP), Friday, 14 July 2017 17:22 (six years ago) link
Ugh live to tell is the worst
― Benson and the Jets (ENBB), Friday, 14 July 2017 17:24 (six years ago) link
OK now this thread is just getting crazy...
― some sad trombone Twilight Zone shit (cryptosicko), Friday, 14 July 2017 17:25 (six years ago) link
I hate pretty much all slow Madonna songs. GTFO of here with This Used to be my Playground/Rain etc.
― Benson and the Jets (ENBB), Friday, 14 July 2017 17:29 (six years ago) link
>:(
― Ⓓⓡ. (Johnny Fever), Friday, 14 July 2017 17:30 (six years ago) link
But I also hate La Isla Bonita so idk. Probably don't listen to me.
My UK version choice with be Borderline which I love more than I can say.
― Benson and the Jets (ENBB), Friday, 14 July 2017 17:30 (six years ago) link
Seriously, downtempo Madonna can be the best thing ever. "Live to Tell," "Take a Bow," "Inside of Me," "Rain." All fantastic.
― Anne of the Thousand Gays (Eric H.), Friday, 14 July 2017 17:35 (six years ago) link
I remember how split people were over Oh Father in the big Madonna poll, but it will eternally be one of my favorites.
― Ⓓⓡ. (Johnny Fever), Friday, 14 July 2017 17:36 (six years ago) link
No. Horrible. All of those.
― Benson and the Jets (ENBB), Friday, 14 July 2017 17:36 (six years ago) link
If you don't feel "Inside of Me" GTFO
― Anne of the Thousand Gays (Eric H.), Friday, 14 July 2017 17:38 (six years ago) link
Remind me not to buy you the Something to Remember cd for xmas. It's ALL BALLADS. xp
― Ⓓⓡ. (Johnny Fever), Friday, 14 July 2017 17:39 (six years ago) link
I thought about the British hits, but the concision of this list impressed me.
― the Rain Man of nationalism. (Alfred, Lord Sotosyn), Friday, 14 July 2017 17:41 (six years ago) link
'Justify My Love' would be my pick from the UK #2's...
― The Anti-Climax Blues Band (Turrican), Friday, 14 July 2017 18:00 (six years ago) link
I generally like Madonna's slowies... love 'Live to Tell', 'Take a Bow' and particularly 'Oh Father' ...
― The Anti-Climax Blues Band (Turrican), Friday, 14 July 2017 18:01 (six years ago) link
Live To TellJustify My LoveBorderlineHanky PankyHolidayRay Of LightMe Against The MusicBeautiful StrangerHollywoodAmerican LifeCrazy For You
― Anne of the Thousand Gays (Eric H.), Friday, 14 July 2017 18:40 (six years ago) link
I think I like "Cherish" more than probably anybody on ILX simply cos it was a refreshing song to me in 3rd grade and I still like to spin it to remember that warmth.
― Charles "Butt" Stanton (Neanderthal), Friday, 14 July 2017 19:14 (six years ago) link
I'll Remember can get fucked w/ a bubonic plague encrusted chainsaw tho
Thank you, Charles "Butt" Stanton.
― Anne of the Thousand Gays (Eric H.), Friday, 14 July 2017 19:19 (six years ago) link
that's my name don't were it out
― Charles "Butt" Stanton (Neanderthal), Friday, 14 July 2017 19:22 (six years ago) link
omg I'll Remember
NOPE
― Benson and the Jets (ENBB), Friday, 14 July 2017 19:24 (six years ago) link
I totally don't remember "Causing a Commotion" but I really like it! It's not really instant ear-worm but that synth bass rules.
― Neanderthal, Friday, 14 July 2017 19:25 (six years ago) link
I will stan for "Live to Tell" though its chorus is muuuuch stronger than its verse.
― Neanderthal, Friday, 14 July 2017 19:26 (six years ago) link
"Live To Tell" is all about that bridge
― this iphone speaks many languages (DJP), Friday, 14 July 2017 19:29 (six years ago) link
Causing a Commotion is great. :)
― Benson and the Jets (ENBB), Friday, 14 July 2017 19:29 (six years ago) link
xpost ahh yes the bridge is great too. it's only the verse I'm somewhat 'meh' about, but once the chorus kicks in it kinda feels connected so I don't care.
― Neanderthal, Friday, 14 July 2017 20:11 (six years ago) link
I'm surprised "Causing a Commotion" got as high as #2. I remember it being kind of a blip at the time (ditto "Who's That Girl"). Proof that Madonna could do no wrong at that time, I guess.
― some sad trombone Twilight Zone shit (cryptosicko), Friday, 14 July 2017 20:40 (six years ago) link
Cherish and I'll Remember are two of my top 3 Madonna songs
― the underground is pass-agg (Drugs A. Money), Monday, 17 July 2017 11:07 (six years ago) link
FYI I am voting for every option in this poll.
― Tim F, Monday, 17 July 2017 11:54 (six years ago) link
I think that the Express Yourself video...changed my life
― horseshoe, Monday, 17 July 2017 12:35 (six years ago) link
Automatic thread bump. This poll is closing tomorrow.
― System, Thursday, 20 July 2017 00:01 (six years ago) link
Automatic thread bump. This poll's results are now in.
― System, Friday, 21 July 2017 00:01 (six years ago) link
YES! \o/
― The Anti-Climax Blues Band (Turrican), Friday, 21 July 2017 00:06 (six years ago) link
lol @ CAC's points
― the Rain Man of nationalism. (Alfred, Lord Sotosyn), Friday, 21 July 2017 01:35 (six years ago) link
LOL at "Material Girl" getting points
― Anne of the Thousand Gays (Eric H.), Friday, 21 July 2017 12:10 (six years ago) link
Many of those LAV tracks get their propulsion from the Chic production and playing; it's not even in a top fifteen of her best, but "Material Girl" sounds great.
― the Rain Man of nationalism. (Alfred, Lord Sotosyn), Friday, 21 July 2017 12:13 (six years ago) link
and I'll re-mem-beerrrrrrr
― the very juice and sperm of kindness. (Alfred, Lord Sotosyn), Friday, 7 April 2023 12:47 (one year ago) link
Her best ballad. No further questions.
― fair but so uncool beliefs here (Eric H.), Friday, 7 April 2023 13:33 (one year ago) link
The most CVS of ballads.
― the very juice and sperm of kindness. (Alfred, Lord Sotosyn), Friday, 7 April 2023 13:36 (one year ago) link