On March 11 1986, Madonna was named Favorite Female Musical Performer at the 12th annual People’s Choice Awards. Madonna accepted her award from the set of Shanghai Surprise in London, England.
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Today in Madonna History: March 10, 2015
On March 10 2015, Madonna’s thirteenth studio album, Rebel Heart, was released in North America and select other countries. The album was released in Australia and Germany on March 6; in France, New Zealand, Sweden and the UK on March 9; and in Japan on March 11.
The standard edition of the album included the following tracks:
- Living for Love
- Devil Pray
- Ghosttown
- Unapologetic Bitch
- Illuminati
- Bitch I’m Madonna (featuring Nicki Minaj)
- Hold Tight
- Joan of Arc
- Iconic (featuring Chance the Rapper and Mike Tyson)
- HeartBreakCity
- Body Shop
- Holy Water
- Inside Out
- Wash All Over Me
The deluxe edition included these additional tracks:
- Best Night
- Veni Vidi Vici (featuring Nas)
- S.E.X.
- Messiah
- Rebel Heart
The super deluxe edition included the 19 tracks included in the standard and deluxe editions, but also included these tracks:
- Beautiful Scars
- Borrowed Time
- Addicted
- Graffiti Heart
- Living for Love (Paulo & Jackinsky Full Vocal Mix)
- Living for Love (Funk Generation & H3drush Dub)
Additional versions with exclusive bonus tracks were also released.
Today in Madonna History: March 8, 2007
On March 8 2007, fashion store H&M started the online promotion for the M by Madonna clothing line.
The campaign was photographed by Steven Klein.
The H&M commercial that promoted the M by Madonna line featured Madonna, and was directed by Madonna.
M by Madonna became available in H&M stores in Hong Kong on March 10, and around the world on March 22, 2007.
Watch the commercial:
Today in Madonna History: March 7, 1996
On March 7 1996, Madonna’s One More Chance single was released as the second single in Australia and Japan, and the third single in several European countries, from her ballads collection, Something to Remember.
One More Chance was written and produced by Madonna and David Foster. Foster initially did not expect Madonna would collaborate with him, as he believed that his music was not “really hip enough for her.” Madonna and Foster worked on the song during the writing and recording session for Something to Remember, in the third weekend of September 1995.
The song received positive response from music critics, who praised its musical simplicity and Madonna’s vocal delivery. Since Madonna was busy filming the Evita, the song received little promotion and no accompanying music video.
The Spanish version of You’ll See, titled Verás, appeared as the B-side of the single release.
Today in Madonna History: March 5, 1992
On March 5 1992, Madonna won the title of Best-Dressed Female Artist in Rolling Stone magazine’s 16th annual Readers Poll.
Today in Madonna History: March 4, 1996
On March 4 1996, Madonna’s Love Don’t Live Here Anymore music video was shot at the Confitería El Molino in Buenos Aires, Argentina, during her day off from filming Evita.
The music video was directed by Jean-Baptiste Mondino, who worked with Madonna on her videos for Open Your Heart, Justify My Love and Human Nature.
Love Don’t Live Here Anymore was released as the fourth single from the Something to Remember ballads collection.
In her Evita diaries, published by Vanity Fair magazine in 1996, Madonna made reference to the video shoot:
“There are no words to describe the weariness I feel today. I have not slept well in days, and when I do, there is no comfort. My dreams are violent and full of betrayal. Like my life, there’s no escape. I feel the responsibility of this film. I cannot talk about Evita and her life without defending myself … Dear God, what have I gotten myself into? What is happening to me? Today we went to shoot a music video for my next song. But I kept forgetting the lyrics, and felt like crying each and every time I did it. It was so frustrating. It’s my own song!”
Today in Madonna History: March 2, 2012
On March 2 2012, Madonna’s Girl Gone Wild single was released by Interscope Records. Girl Gone Wild was the second single to be released from the MDNA album.
Madonna co-wrote the song with Benny Benassi, his cousin Alle Benassi (known together as the Benassi Bros.), and songwriter Jenson Vaughan.
The CD single included:
Album Version – 3:43
Justin Cognito Extended Remix – 4:48
The CD Maxi-Single and iTunes Digital Remixes included:
Madonna vs Avicii – Avicii’s UMF Mix – 5:16
Dave Audé Remix – 8:05
Justin Cognito Remix – 4:48
Kim Fai Remix – 6:33
Lucky Date Remix – 5:06
Offer Nissim Remix – 6:49
Dada Life Remix – 5:15
Rebirth Remix – 6:49
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