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> 'Something to Remember' • album discussion, Ballad compilation album | 1995
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HausofKubrick
post 15th June 2020, 04:53 PM
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A place to discuss Madonna's ballad compilation album 'Something to Remember'. Released in 1995.

1. I Want You
2. I'll Remember
3. Take a Bow
4. You'll See
5. Crazy for You
6. This Used to Be My Playground
7. Live to Tell
8. Love Don't Live Here Anymore
9. Something to Remember
9. Forbidden Love
10. One More Chance
11. Rain
12. Oh Father - Alternate
13. I Want You - Orchestral

What are your thoughts on this album? Share any opinions, memories, favourite songs, or just discuss it anytime you're re-listening!
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post 15th June 2020, 04:53 PM
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post 7th November 2020, 07:58 PM
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Happy 25th birthday! cheer.gif
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post 7th November 2020, 11:45 PM
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Interesting challenge in the tweet, update her ballads best of... I'll give that some thought
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post 8th November 2020, 04:50 AM
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You Must Love Me
Frozen
The Power of Goodbye
Paradise
Gone
Time Stood Still
Nothing Fails
Easy Ride
Forbidden Love
Devil Wouldn't
Masterpiece
Falling Free
Messiah
Dark Ballet
Killers Who Are Partying
Extreme Occident
Looking For Mercy
I Rise
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post 8th November 2020, 05:49 AM
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This is the first Madonna album I ever heard ohmy.gif

I have specific memories of this one - my mum bought the CD in 1998, because she had rediscovered Rain which she loved, and additionally because I'd very recently shown interest in Madonna (Frozen was how I discovered Madonna) - so she thought I'd like it. Rain became such a long-lasting favourite for me, I'll always sing its praises. wub.gif

I remember really liking Crazy for You, and perhaps randomly, Forbidden Love! I still do. I don't think I was very into the album as a whole back then. Now, I consider it a very strong collection. heart.gif I bought the vinyl of it last year.
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post 8th November 2020, 12:17 PM
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Love this collection !!

All gorgeous songs.
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post 8th November 2020, 02:23 PM
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It's truly one fantastic album, which I truly love listen too. My Favourite song from the album would be Power of Good Bye.

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post 8th November 2020, 02:43 PM
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1. Drowned world / my substitute for love
2. Frozen
3. The power of goodbye
4. Paradise
5. Selling out
6. I deserve it
7. Love profusion
8. Nothing fails
9. Isaac (classed as a ballad?)
10. Miles away
11. Masterpiece
12. Ghost town
13. Joan of Arc
14. Another suitcase in another hall
15. Don’t cry for me Argentine
16. You must love me


That would be my tracklisting for Something To Remember Volume 2
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post 8th November 2020, 03:01 PM
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Such a beautiful album! I really wish we could get a part 2 for everything since the release of the original ohmy.gif Maybe getting fans to make their dream tracklists is the first step to getting one...
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post 8th November 2020, 03:30 PM
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1. Drowned World
2. Ghosttown
3. NEW TRACK
4. You Must Love Me
5. Frozen
6. Time Stood Still
7. Nothing Fails
8. Love Spent
9. Joan Of Arc (Demo Version)
10. Falling Free
11. Lament (Live Version)
12. The Power Of Goodbye
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post 8th November 2020, 04:53 PM
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This collection is perfect for this time of year! Madonna brings so much warmth and heart to her ballads which allows for that cozy, intimate feeling. I also think the context of the album allows you to appreciate the songs in a way you may not have previously; there's a few songs here I probably wouldn't individually seek out, yet I wouldn't skip anything.

I'll have a think about what I'd like as a Something to Remember 2.0 tracking list. Certainly plenty of great choices!

What's everyone's thoughts on the lead single, 'You'll See'?

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post 8th November 2020, 04:59 PM
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Love this little statement from Madonna ahead of the compilation's release:

"So much controversy has swirled around my career this past decade that very little attention ever gets paid to my music. The songs are all but forgotten. While I have no regrets regarding the choices I’ve made artistically, I’ve learned to appreciate the idea of doing things in a simpler way. So without a lot of fanfare, without any distractions, I present to you this collection of ballads. Some are old, some are new. All of them are from my heart."
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post 8th November 2020, 05:07 PM
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'You'll See' is never one that I go back to and I actually forget it exists most of the time. sad.gif Nice enough, but it's in my bottom few of this compilation.

QUOTE(Liam.k. @ Nov 8 2020, 04:59 PM) *
Love this little statement from Madonna ahead of the compilation's release:

"So much controversy has swirled around my career this past decade that very little attention ever gets paid to my music. The songs are all but forgotten. While I have no regrets regarding the choices I’ve made artistically, I’ve learned to appreciate the idea of doing things in a simpler way. So without a lot of fanfare, without any distractions, I present to you this collection of ballads. Some are old, some are new. All of them are from my heart."

She gives us something to remember - the music! wub.gif

I'm also going to try and get my tracklisting sorted, so many great ballads have come since the release of this!
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post 8th November 2020, 05:32 PM
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QUOTE(Liam.k. @ Nov 8 2020, 04:53 PM) *
This collection is perfect for this time of year! Madonna brings so much warmth and heart to her ballads which allows for that cozy, intimate feeling. I also think the context of the album allows you to appreciate the songs in a way you may not have previously; there's a few songs here I probably wouldn't individually seek out, yet I wouldn't skip anything.

I'll have a think about what I'd like as a Something to Remember 2.0 tracking list. Certainly plenty of great choices!

What's everyone's thoughts on the lead single, 'You'll See'?




It's a forgotten classic for me. Beautiful song which got left by the wayside for not being included on any compilation albums.
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post 8th November 2020, 05:58 PM
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I've got to admit I do forget about it but I enjoy it when I hear it. You can tell Madonna's using what she learned in the vocal lessons for Evita and there is something quite performative about her delivery too. I like how it was presented as a follow-up to 'Take a Bow', another song with great storytelling.

In terms of sales, it was her biggest hit since 'Vogue' five years previously! ohmy.gif No doubt helped by her performance on Top of the Pops, then radio caught on.

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post 8th November 2020, 06:49 PM
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Did not know it was such a sales smash! mellow.gif I can see why though given how radio-friendly/user-friendly it is. Definitely agree with the comment of it being a "forgotten classic"!
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post 8th November 2020, 06:49 PM
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You’ll See deserved a place on Celebration. It is also in her top 20 sellers in the UK
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post 8th November 2020, 06:57 PM
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It's been kicked out her Top 20 since due to streaming, but yeah for many years it was in there!
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post 8th November 2020, 06:58 PM
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QUOTE(spiceboy @ Nov 8 2020, 05:32 PM) *
It's a forgotten classic for me. Beautiful song which got left by the wayside for not being included on any compilation albums.

Aside from this one! kink.gif
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