Not to be a negative Nancy but I have *never* understood the appeal of Get Into the Groove beyond being a period piece, even the title sounds uncomfortably retro. If I had voted in this it would not be as high as #12.

 

The Power of Goodbye on the flipside though, what a gorgeous track.

 

I can only echo tbe surprise that one from Madame X made it into the top ten of all! Recency bias though and it is Madonna back at her most controversial and topical as she hasn't been for several cycles.

Into The Groove is one of the only tracks on the Immaculate Collection that I prefer in that Q version, I think the edit works really well.

Agreed, the little piano breakdown is a great addition. The song thrives in its simplicity for me, it's just non-stop fun and joy all the way through and represents the best of a recurring theme in Madonna's music. Not one I'd have assumed would be her biggest seller either - it was fortunate enough to have all the right ingredients working in its favour at the same time - but, as I say, I think it's a good representation of Madonna all the same.

 

'The Power of Goodbye' is sublime, one of the best productions and vocals in Madonna's catalogue. The story that's told over the course of 'Frozen', 'The Power of Goodbye' and 'To Have and Not to Hold' is one of my key moments on Ray of Light. A shame to see it miss out on the Top 10 but everything that left is just as amazing.

Oh, do people prefer TIC version of 'Into the Groove'? I'm much more of a fan of the original :o

I knew the TIC version before I knew the original so that could be why I prefer it, the original feels a little under produced by comparison for me.

I would say the TIC version is overproduced, which is my gripe with it :kink:

Top 10 commences tonight! In chronological order, here are the remaining 10 records:

 

Don't Tell Me

Frozen

Get Together

God Control

Hung Up

Like a Prayer

Papa Don't Preach

Ray of Light

Sorry

Vogue

 

Any predictions / hopes?

This would be my dream order:

 

 

Frozen

Get Together

Hung Up

Like a Prayer

Don't Tell Me

Papa Don't Preach

Sorry

Ray of Light

Vogue

God Control

 

All incredible though. Get Together to outdo all expectations please ~

I'll jump on the dream order bandwagon...

 

01 Like a Prayer

02 Vogue

03 Ray of Light

04 Don't Tell Me

05 Papa Don't Preach

06 Get Together

07 Frozen

08 Hung Up

09 God Control

10 Sorry

 

All incredible though. Get Together to outdo all expectations please ~

Surely it already has! I'd never have predicted it to be top 10 before the results began.

Some surprises there

 

1. Like A Prayer

2. Frozen

3. Vogue

4. Ray Of Light

5. Papa Dont Preach

6. Hung Up

7. Sorry

8. Get Together

9. Don’t Tell Me

10. God Control

Surely it already has! I'd never have predicted it to be top 10 before the results began.

Very true! It's very deserved though. Over the years, it has matured into a real highlight of not just Confessions, or that decade, but of her career as a whole!

Get Together is my 2nd favourite Madonna song of all tbh

Get Together is my 2nd favourite Madonna song of all tbh

TASTE.

can i just say that this whole topic is flawless?

What a final ten. I'm shocked God Control is so popular — already. No complaints though, it's fantastic.

 

My choices:

 

01 Don't Tell Me

02 Ray of Light

03 Like a Prayer

04 Vogue

05 Frozen

06 Papa Don't Preach

07 Get Together

08 Hung Up

09 God Control

10 Sorry

 

can i just say that this whole topic is flawless?

 

100% perfection~

I'm keeping my baby

 

 

10. Papa Don't Preach // True Blue // 9.750

 

The top 10 commences with the perfectly conceived 'Papa Don't Preach'. Based on gossip heard outside the recording studio, the song deals with teenage pregnancy and abortion. Madonna assumes the role of an expecting teen at battle with her conscience; she's adamant that she is keeping the baby but is keen not to unsettle the relationship with her father. She pleads to him that she is ready and in love with her partner but still values his support and advice. It's complex and deep, more challenging than her first two albums, and Madonna alters her sound accordingly in effort to evoke sympathy for the character. The song begins with a sharp string chord progression, impressively resembling a Vivaldian style, which succeeds in hooking the listener in anticipation for the subject matter, whilst Madonna explores her lower register to convey the serious nature. She channels the anxiety through a raw, powerful vocal, urgent and desperate, as she attempts to break the news to her father. There's many conflicting thoughts and feelings to be explored and Madonna recognises them all thoughtfully and truthfully. Yet, Madonna still manages to present the perfect pop package, a song easily accessible in a club environment with its dance beat and irresistible pop hooks. At its core, 'Papa Don't Preach' encourages female empowerment and self-expression: this was a girl who wanted to be free to make her own decisions instead of living under her father's principles whilst still maintaining a close bond, a theme that draws parallels with Madonna's own life and compelled her to bring the song to life.

 

Madonna: 0/8

Like A Virgin: 0/9

True Blue: 0/9

Like A Prayer: 1/11

Other (80s): 0/10

I'm Breathless: 1/12

Erotica: 0/14

Bedtime Stories: 0/11

Evita: 0/13

Ray of Light: 2/14

Other (90s): 0/12

Music: 1/13

American Life: 0/11

Confessions On A Dancefloor: 3/15

Hard Candy: 0/13

Other (00s): 0/5

MDNA: 0/16

Rebel Heart: 0/25

Madame X: 1/18

Other (10s): 0/3

 

80s: 1/47

90s: 3/76

00s: 4/57

10s: 1/62

can i just say that this whole topic is flawless?

Thank you! :wub: Me and Bal are overwhelmed by the response this thread has had, it's been a joy for us to present it and we're thrilled you're enjoying it just as much!

Papa Don't Preach is a very important song for me. About 5 years ago now, I listened to it on the way to work and it is the exact moment I decided to come out to my mum. I did it later that evening and I have this song as the motivator for that happening. It's a very worthy way of starting what promises to be an almighty top 10!

Oooooo was expecting a touch higher for that one but none the less top 10 is still very much deserved :wub:

 

It feels silly to state the obvious but what a classic single it is, those strings have to be one of the best use of strings in any song ever right? I didn't really understood what the lyrics were about when I was a child but they helped me have something to sing at my dad if he was trying to do something dastardly like ask me to tidy my toys away. For me it works on two levels, firstly the sheer catchiness of the production and hooks that made me love it as a child but secondly the deeper meaning behind the lyrical content that made me appreciate it even more later in life.

I am shook at God Control making it into the top 9.

 

Hoping for a Frozen win but wouldn't be surprised to see Hung Up take it.

Recency bias is in full force but even with that I think God Control is outdoing ALL expectations!