Category Archives: March

Today in Madonna History: March 14, 2008

March 14, 2016 By in 2008, March Tags: , 1 Comment

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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 in 1999, March Tags: , , , , 1 Comment

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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 in 2006, March Tags: 1 Comment

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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.

Today in Madonna History: March 11, 1985

March 11, 2016 By in 1985, March Tags: , , 1 Comment

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On March 11 1985, Madonna was featured on the cover of People magazine.  Photos by Ken Reagan.

Today in Madonna History: March 10, 1995

March 10, 2016 By in 1995, March Tags: , 1 Comment

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On March 10 1995, Madonna’s luscious Bedtime Story music video was given a cinematic release at three different Odeon Cineplex film theatres:

  • Santa Monica, California (Broadway Cinemas)
  • Manhattan, New York (Chelsea Theater)
  • Chicago, Illinois (Biograph Threater)

The one week engagement allowed attendees to enjoy the Mark Romanek directed masterpiece on the big screen for a week before the video was released on MTV.

Madonna later celebrated the premiere of Bedtime Story video by throwing a Pajama Party at Webster Hall in New York, on March 18, 1995.

Today in Madonna History: March 9, 1999

March 9, 2016 By in 1999, March Tags: , 1 Comment

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On March 9 1999, the concert film for Madonna’s Who’s That Girl World Tour, Ciao Italia, was released on DVD.

Dennis Hunt from the Los Angeles Times gave Ciao Italia a positive review:

“A festive Italian stadium show featuring the Material Girl, who’s turned into a first-rate entertainer, strutting and singing in flashy production-number renditions of her most recent Billboard topping songs, is indeed a delight. The video captures the enormity of Madonna as a performer, and her theatrics, oomph and chutzpah.”

Today in Madonna History: March 8, 2012

March 8, 2016 By in 2012, March Tags: , , , , 1 Comment

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On March 8 2012, British singer-songwriter Mika tweeted his reaction to hearing Madonna’s recording of Gang Bang, which was based on a song he co-wrote, titled Bang Bang:

“Weird as fuck, underground and lyrically cool; it’s amazing and bizarre. I love it, she sounds so good singing words so harsh.”

Madonna had originally recorded a demo that was faithful to Mika’s original vision for the song but later gave it a drastic overhaul, stripping it down to a pulsating beat with panning sound effects and violent ad libbed vocals – although its original core lyrics remained intact.

Gang Bang was produced by Madonna, William Orbit and Demolition Crew and appeared on the 2012 album, MDNA. Due to its violent overtones, the track was excluded from the “clean” version of the album.