Posted January 19, 20169 yr 5Rswx2Z7SDw As we delve into the harsh cold weather we're facing right now, let's escape to tropical shores and places far abroad to bask in two of Madonna's hottest (literally) records. Both of these songs take the theme of escapism. 'Holiday' is quite explicitly about escaping the world for a holiday to celebrate and has been included as the encore on tour as it's the perfect, joyous send off. It was her first true hit and the song that began her tremendous journey but has it aged well? In the other corner we have 'La Isla Bonita' another song in which Madonna dreams of getting away, but this time it is more mystical, more subtle and more mysterious. The Latino sounds relate to the tropical escape she sings of and it's a tribute to the "beauty of mystery of Latin American people" but does it appeal to you? http://www.skype-emoticons.com/images/emoticon-00157-sun.gif qqIIW7nxBgc Vote for your favourite one in the poll and comment in the thread below! Also discuss any other favourite songs or lyrics that relate to these.Justify My Love vs EroticaForbidden Love vs Forbidden LoveGMAYL vs I Don't Give A vs Bitch I'm MadonnaMer Girl vs Promise to Try vs Mother and Father
January 19, 20169 yr La Isla Bonita <3 I feel as though Holiday is one of Madonna's biggest, most iconic hits to have aged the least well since the 80s. Whereas La Isla Bonita still sounds amazing, not to mention it's off the best Madonna album.
January 19, 20169 yr Holiday for me, always such a joy to hear and love how fun it is :wub: It was also one of the first (maybe even first) Madonna song I was introduced to! :heart:
January 19, 20169 yr Author 'La Isla Bonita' for me. Pure escapism :music: I used to merely like 'Holiday' but it grew quite a bit with the tour performance. Still miles behind the other one though~ I abstain. Because they're both amazing? If you're shading... <_<
January 19, 20169 yr Author Oh phew! That's fair enough. I can never be too sure with you and your SHADE. :kink:
January 19, 20169 yr 'Holiday' for me, it's an anthem. Those drums towards the end are the best bit of course. 'La Isla Bonita' I rarely ever bother with and always overlook it in her discography, but I did enjoy it when I saw her so maybe I should just spend an hour looping it to see if I can feel the magic.
January 20, 20169 yr I do quite like Holiday but La Isla Bonita is one of her very, very best for me.
January 20, 20169 yr Holiday is solid, but I've never loved it, it's just a bit too basic. La Isla Bonita is amazing though, definitely one of her very best songs and some of the live performances have also been amazing.
January 20, 20169 yr Author Holiday rekt I thought it would be a lot closer but I'm not complaining. The 'True Blue' singles are simply perfect <3
January 21, 20169 yr I would have always said holiday , but I fell more in love with LILB after this tour ! HEY HEY !!
January 28, 20169 yr 'Holiday' in its own right is a really solid, feel-good dance-pop song; instantly 80s but it's somewhat timeless given its classic status. It can seem basic when you compare it to other Madonna songs but it does exactly what it was set out to do. It's like one big chorus and I defy anyone who wouldn't sing along if this was played at a party. 'La Isla Bonita' definitely wins the escapism battle - that tropical melody with the Latin guitar and castanets and maracas effortlessly transports me to a Spanish beach in my mind and I love Madonna's deeper vocals. One that I've grown to absolutely adore as time has gone on.
