Posted March 23Mar 23 30 years ago yesterday, it was announced Madonna's planned tour to promote 'Bedtime Stories' was scrapped. In an alternative world, what might a Bedtime Stories Tour have looked like? Which songs from the album would have liked to have been performed? Discuss below!
March 24Mar 24 I can see why the tour didn't happen, Madonna had campaigned for years to be EVITA and the film went through many rumoured directors and leading ladies!! Opening SongBedtime Story Closing SongTake A Bow Other songs from the album includedSecret - Junior’s Luscious Single Mix (never been used on tour).Human Nature and Survival would link and be performed with loads of headlines / articles from when the press dogged her for Erotica and Sex. Forbidden Love SanctuaryDon't Stop Bad Girl & Thief Of Hearts somehow missed the Girlie Show Tour and would need to be included! Full Setlist Section 1 Bedtime StorySecret - Junior Luscious MixDon't StopTrue BlueSanctuary - Club Remix InterludeSection 2 Deeper & DeeperRescue Me Thief Of HeartsForbidden Love Section 3 Erotica / Justify My Love Snippets Bad Girl SurvivalHuman Nature Express Yourself Section 4 Ill Remember You'll See Section 5 Into The Groove Vogue Like A Prayer ENCORE Take A Bow
March 24Mar 24 Author I was trying to think what would work as the tour opening song - 'Bedtime Story' could definitely work, setting the tone of the tour with the "let's get unconscious, honey" hook (the Let's Get Unconscious Tour would be a great name!). Going straight into Junior Luscious remix of 'Secret' would be fantastic!Unbelievable that 'Thief of Hearts' was missed off the Girlie Show! I could imagine Madonna leaving 'Don't Stop' off the tour like how she did to 'Amazing' for the Drowned World Tour, just to piss off the record company! I think from the album tracks, 'I'd Rather Be Your Lover' and 'Forbidden Love' would be certain. Assuming the 'Something to Remember' collection still went ahead, I think 'I Want You' would be on there as well as 'You'll See'.