On October 21 1993, Madonna performed The Girlie Show for a sold-out crowd of 15,000 fans at The Palace of Auburn Hills in Auburn Hills, Michigan.
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Today in Madonna History: October 20, 1984
On October 20 1984, Madonna’s debut album, Madonna, hit #8 on the Billboard 200 albums chart in the USA. It took the album over a year to reach its peak (it debuted on the Billboard 200 at #190 on September 3 1983), and went on to sell 10-million copies worldwide (5-million in the USA).
The artwork for Madonna was shot by photographer Gary Heery. Heery had this to say about the shoot:
“Madonna arrived at my Broadway studio in New York with a small bag of clothes and jewellery, and no entourage. Then, in front of the camera she was explosive, like a great model, but with her own unique style. She came over the next day to see some prints and the proofs, and there was shot after shot to choose from. We agreed on every choice and whittled it down to the album cover images. I had no idea what I had just been a party to.”
Today in Madonna History: October 18, 1986
On October 18 1986, Madonna appeared on the cover NO.1 magazine (UK), to promote Shanghai Surprise.
Today in Madonna History: October 17, 1987
On October 17 1987, Madonna’s Causing A Commotion peaked at #37 on the Billboard Adult Contemporary chart in the USA.
Today in Madonna History: October 16, 2012
On October 16 2012, the 20th Anniversary of A League Of Their Own was released on Blu-ray. The 20th Anniversary edition includes 15 deleted scenes, an exclusive documentary and the music video for Madonna’s This Used To Be My Playground.
Today in Madonna History: October 13, 2017
On October 13 2017, Sainsbury’s (UK grocery store chain) released two limited edition Madonna albums on vinyl:
- Ray Of Light – blue vinyl
- Like A Virgin – clear vinyl
In 2016, Sainsbury’s released two other limited edition Madonna albums on vinyl:
- True Blue – blue vinyl
- Like A Prayer – red vinyl
Jay’s Note: Now the hunt begins .. how to secure a copy without paying an arm and a leg?
Today in Madonna History: October 12, 1985
On October 12 1985, Madonna’s Gambler debuted at #20 on the UK Singles Chart. The song was included on the Vision Quest soundtrack (along with Crazy For You) and released by Geffen Records. Madonna’s record company, Sire Records, prevented Gambler from being released as a single in the USA.
After two weeks on the chart, Gambler peaked at #4.
With Gambler‘s success, Madonna became the first female artist to rack up 8 UK top-ten singles in one calendar year.
Jay’s Note: I’d love to see Gambler appear on a future greatest hits collection. Madonna could totally rock this song out on guitar on a future tour. Fingers crossed!
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