oh very sad Into the Groove is so low... deserved top 2... and beaten by Sorry, which is ok, but far from a classic

 

the bias against old tracks is really bizarre... time to grow up and stop only liking what you liked when you were 5 years of age :D

Dont explain yourself cos talk is cheap, there's more important things than hearing you speak !!!

 

Love this part

Sorry is a good song, but not really one that deserved to be Top 10.

 

I agree about "There's more important things than hearing you speak". What a line... what a put-down...!

Sorry is great and one of 4 pretty perfect singles from the album. My ranking of the singles changes daily, but it's about 3rd for me currently behind Get Together and Hung Up. I think this song will forever live in the lead single's shadow but it's still a classic in its own right!

Sorry !!! Another contender for my favourite madge song ever. I wish I could hear this in a club for the first ever time again !! What a banger !!

I may be young at heart, but I know what I'm saying

 

 

| 07. Papa Don't Preach 9.42

 

Papa Don't Preach, taken from True Blue, deals with issues of teenage pregnancy and adolescent control. A brave song, released as the album's second single, it became a huge commercial hit, smashing its way to #1 in the UK and the US and furthering the phenomena of Madonna as a relatable, universal pop icon. The music video featured Madonna with much shorter hair attempting to reveal her pregnancy to her father. The video showed a different side to Madonna; a wholesome, innocent but independent young adult. Controversy surrounded the initial release - talks of it encouraging teenage pregnancy were sparked, but the subject matter of the song also had rousing support as it gave control back to those that needed it. A passionate song, as showcased through Madonna's pleading vocals, there is a beautiful sense of desperation throughout it. It's as relevant today as it was all those years ago.

One of the best songs of all time :cry: A song with such a special place in my heart for one key reason: it was the song that finally pushed me to come out to my mum! Nothing but love - so many emotions whenever I hear it :wub: :wub:

it's such a amazing song. I really love it.

The guy in the video 😍

The Intro

Italians Do It Better

ICONIC

The First Album introduced her

Like a Virgin made her a star

True Blue cemented Superstar status.

 

I know Live to Tell is effectively the lead, but Papa is the real lead.

 

Everything about it is amazing.

 

Though I remember seeing the video for the first time on Saturday Picture Show and Mark Curry introduced it by saying, "She's had a hair cut", like that was the most important part of it!!

Edited October 3, 20213 yr by CJK

the bias against old tracks is really bizarre... time to grow up and stop only liking what you liked when you were 5 years of age :D

 

Half of these top ten are songs from before 1990, and only two are after 2000...

I was hoping that Papa Don't Preach would be in the top 5.

papa don't preach is perfection, everything, the melody the lyrics, the theme, the video, the aesthetics...

oh very sad Into the Groove is so low... deserved top 2... and beaten by Sorry, which is ok, but far from a classic

 

the bias against old tracks is really bizarre... time to grow up and stop only liking what you liked when you were 5 years of age :D

 

Can you be any more repugnant? Jesus.

Probably an inappropriate moment in the rate to preach but play nicely you two!

I'm sorry, but seriously - how the hell is he allowed to get away with saying this stuff?!

 

Anyway, I adore PDP. Madonna at her most ultimate iconic.

Yes he’s being a bit music snobby but that’s about it surely?

OK let's draw a line under that please. Bjork, no more comments about the age of the songs when it clearly isn't the case that the forum is prejudiced against old songs? ONTO #6 and then the top 5 HYPE :w00t:

There's no place left to hide

 

 

| 06. The Power of Goodbye 9.42 (more 11s)

 

Making it to #6 because of more top scores, we have the first of THREE singles from Ray of Light's album. The Power of Goodbye was the album's fourth single and lyrically it talks about how free and empowering saying good-bye or ending a relationship can feel. It's a haunting electronic ballad expertly produced by Madonna alongside William Orbit and Patrick Leonard. The song was a commercial success, reaching the top 10 in many markets (but falling one place short in the US). The music video proved to be an emotional experience for Madonna. In it she plays a game of chess with her lover, but eventually destroys the board. An beautifully shot and mastered video, it reflects the mournful nature of the song. Within the song, Madonna sings of the power of letting go and the idea of a heart that is unable to open up and love (a theme she explored earlier in 'Frozen'). A meditative song, it remains one of her most underrated singles to date - although here it seems to have garnered the love it deserves!

Ray of Light having three of the top six :o

 

Such slayage!