Posted June 15, 20205 yr 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!
November 7, 20204 yr Interesting challenge in the tweet, update her ballads best of... I'll give that some thought
November 8, 20204 yr 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
November 8, 20204 yr This is the first Madonna album I ever heard :o 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: 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: I bought the vinyl of it last year.
November 8, 20204 yr It's truly one fantastic album, which I truly love listen too. My Favourite song from the album would be Power of Good Bye. Edited November 8, 20204 yr by Hotlady
November 8, 20204 yr 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
November 8, 20204 yr Author Such a beautiful album! I really wish we could get a part 2 for everything since the release of the original :o Maybe getting fans to make their dream tracklists is the first step to getting one...
November 8, 20204 yr 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
November 8, 20204 yr 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'? zyFzpBAZICc
November 8, 20204 yr 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."
November 8, 20204 yr Author 'You'll See' is never one that I go back to and I actually forget it exists most of the time. :( Nice enough, but it's in my bottom few of this compilation. 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: I'm also going to try and get my tracklisting sorted, so many great ballads have come since the release of this!
November 8, 20204 yr 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'? zyFzpBAZICc It's a forgotten classic for me. Beautiful song which got left by the wayside for not being included on any compilation albums.
November 8, 20204 yr 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! :o No doubt helped by her performance on Top of the Pops, then radio caught on. _xfbNRv959c
November 8, 20204 yr Author Did not know it was such a sales smash! :mellow: I can see why though given how radio-friendly/user-friendly it is. Definitely agree with the comment of it being a "forgotten classic"!
November 8, 20204 yr You’ll See deserved a place on Celebration. It is also in her top 20 sellers in the UK
November 8, 20204 yr It's been kicked out her Top 20 since due to streaming, but yeah for many years it was in there!
November 8, 20204 yr 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:
