Today in Madonna History: March 20, 1990

March 20, 2016 By Jay in 1990, March Tags: Dick Tracy, I'm Breathless, Keep It Together, Like A Prayer (Album), Shep Pettibone, Vogue 1 Comment

On March 20 1990, the lead single from Madonna’s I’m Breathless album, Vogue, was released.

Vogue was written and produced by Madonna and Shep Pettibone in December 1989. The song was recorded with the intention of being the b-side to the upcoming (and last single for the Like A Prayer album), Keep It Together (released on January 30 1990).

The finished product was too good to be a single b-side, so it was decided that Vogue would be a stand-alone single on Madonna’s forthcoming album, I’m Breathless (even though the song had nothing to do with Dick Tracy).

Today in Madonna History: March 17, 1998

March 17, 2016 By Jay in 1998, March Tags: Frozen 1 Comment

On March 17 1998, the maxi-single for Madonna’s Frozen single was released in North America.

The maxi-single included:

Album Version
Stereo MC’s Remix
Extended Club Mix
Meltdown Mix

Today in Madonna History: March 15, 1994

March 15, 2016 By Jay in 1994, March Tags: Rosie Perez, Soul Train Awards 3 Comments

On March 15 1994, Madonna attended the 8th annual Soul Train Awards with Rosie Perez at the Shrine Auditorium, in Los Angeles, California.

Today in Madonna History: March 14, 2008

March 14, 2016 By Jay in 2008, March Tags: Hard Candy, Liz Rosenberg 1 Comment

On March 14 2008, Madonna’s official website revealed the artwork and release date for Hard Candy:

“We are happy to share the album artwork for Madonna’s upcoming album. Hard Candy is scheduled to have a global release on April 28th and a US release on April 29th on Warner Bros. Records.”

Hard Candy was eventually released on these dates in these regions:

Germany, Ireland, Austria and Netherlands – April 25, 2008
United Kingdom, Brazil and the rest of Europe – April 28, 2008
United States, Mexico and Canada – April 29, 2008

Liz Rosenberg told Entertainment Weekly:

She loves candy. Hard Candy is about the juxtaposition of tough and sweetness, or as Madonna so eloquently expressed: ‘I’m gonna kick your ass, but it’s going to make you feel good.’

Notice that Madonna’s belt includes the inscription Give It to Me, the original title of the album.

Today in Madonna History: March 13, 1999

March 13, 2016 By Jay in 1999, March Tags: Craig Armstrong, Patrick Leonard, Rick Nowels, The Power of Good-Bye, William Orbit 1 Comment

On March 13 1999, Madonna’s The Power of Good-Bye, fell to #63 on the Billboard Hot 100 Single Sales chart, spending its final week on the chart (after 22 weeks).

The Power of Good-Bye was written by Madonna and Rick Nowels. The song was produced by Madonna, William Orbit, Patrick Leonard with string arrangements by Craig Armstrong.

Rick said this of the hit song:

“The lyrics to The Power Of Good-Bye are stunning. I love Madonna as an artist and a songwriter… She is a wonderful confessional songwriter, as well as being a superb hit chorus pop writer… She doesn’t get the credit she deserves as a writer.”

Today in Madonna History: March 12, 2006

March 12, 2016 By Jay in 2006, March Tags: On the Cover of a Magazine 1 Comment

On March 12 2006, the March issue of BEST magazine hit stands, featuring Madonna on the cover. The featured article highlighted 4 of Madonna’s tips and tricks on how to look 15 years younger.