Today in Madonna History: February 5, 2010

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On February 5 2010, Madonna’s Revolver (the second single from Celebration) was released on 12″ vinyl in Europe.

The vinyl release included the following mixes of Revolver:

  • Madonna vs. David Guetta One Love Club Remix
  • Paul van Dyk Remix
  • Tracy Young’s Shoot To Kill Remix
  • Paul van Dyk Dub
  • Madonna vs. David Guetta One Love Remix featuring Lil Wayne

And the following bonus remixes of Celebration:

  • Celebration featuring Akon
  • Felguk Love Remix

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Today In Madonna History: February 4, 2012

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On February 4 2012, Madonna posted to her official Facebook page:

“Your Love and support means the world to me and will give me wings to fly through the Super Bowl!!” – Madonna

Today In Madonna History: February 3, 2012

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On February 3, 2012, the video for Give Me All Your Luvin’ premiered on Madonna’s YouTube channel. The video was directed by MegaForce.

Today in Madonna History: February 2, 1985

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On February 2 1985, Sidewalk Talk peaked at #1 on the Billboard Hot Dance/Club Play chart. The song was written by Madonna, who also contributed vocals on the chorus and bridge while the verses were performed by Catherine Buchanan. Madonna gifted the song to producer/remixer/DJ/boyfriend Jellybean Benitez for use on his debut EP, Wotupskii!!?! and it was promoted to clubs by EMI Records in October, 1984. It was eventually issued as a commercial single, peaking at #18 on the Billboard Hot 100 on February 1st, 1986.

Sidewalk Talk was arranged by Stephen Bray & Benitez with vocal arrangement by Madonna, according to the album’s liner notes. Madonna’s lyrics to the song recall her early years in New York and some of the challenges she encountered adjusting to big city life.

Today in Madonna History: February 1, 1999

On February 1 1999, a geisha-inspired Madonna was featured on the cover of Harper’s Bazaar magazine in the USA, with photos by Patrick Demarchelier.

Today in Madonna History: February 29, 2012

On February 29 2012, Shirley Manson of the band Garbage talked to Bullet Media and defended Madonna against ageist, misogynistic critics:

“The tabloids complain about Madonna looking old, and people laugh at her for that. Then Madonna goes and fixes her face, and they laugh at her for that. Even though they begrudgingly say she looks amazing, they’ll still laugh at her for trying to look young. Then she steps out, looking amazing, and the tabloids go and blow up a picture of her aging hand. Nobody’s doing that to George Clooney, blowing up pictures of his hands! I look at these magazines, and I want to say to them, ‘What’s your point? That she’s aged? Does that surprise you? Or is your ‘point’ an attempt to undercut what she’s achieved?’ I think it is, even if it’s on a subconscious level. And you probably wouldn’t turn down those hands if they were grabbing you under the table, you fucking idiots!”

Today in Madonna History: February 28, 2006

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On February 28 2006, the maxi-single for Sorry, the second single from Confessions on a Dance Floor, was released.

Sorry was one of the first tracks developed for Confessions on a Dance Floor. The songs were developed with a remixed perspective in mind. Madonna commented:

“Whenever I make records, I often like the remixes better than the original ones. So I thought, screw that. I’m going to start from that perspective”.