Mojo Filter's Top 40 Madonna Songs

[mojofilter]

Check out and leave comments on my previous threads listing my Top 50 Male Solo Artists (http://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?t=43287), Top 20 Female Solo Artists (http://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?t=43395), Top 50 Bands (http://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?t=42727), Top 30 Beatles Songs (http://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?anchor=1&p=1389710#post1389710), Top 40 Michael Jackson Songs (http://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?anchor=1&p=1414687#post1414687), Top 40 John Lennon Songs (http://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?anchor=1&p=1418575#post1418575), Top 30 Phil Collins Songs (http://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?anchor=1&p=1419566#post1419566), Top 40 Billy Joel Songs (http://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?anchor=1&p=1432595#post1432595), and Top 25 David Bowie Songs (http://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?anchor=1&p=1437658#post1437658).


The following are my Top 40 Songs by the greatest female solo artist of all time...

MADONNA
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40. EXPRESS YOURSELF
(1989, Like A Prayer)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GsVcUzP_O_8
This upbeat dance-pop classic is actually one of my least favorite songs by Madonna. It has not aged too well for me. But it's still a very good song; hence, it's inclusion on the list.

[mojofilter]

39. THE LOOK OF LOVE
(1987, Who's That Girl: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WIcaIEjXpwg
This overlooked and, to many, obscure track from the 80's comedy film Who's That Girl soundtrack is actually a genuinely good down-tempo ballad written with the character Madonna plays in the movie in mind.

[mojofilter]

38. BITCH I'M MADONNA
(2015, Rebel Heart)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7hPMmzKs62w
Off of her most recent album, this song, that features Nicki Minaj, best captures the elements that made her the undisputed Queen of Pop in the 80's and 90's.

[mojofilter]

37. BURNING UP
(1982, Madonna)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pufec0Hps00
One of her very first singles off of her debut album, this song, much like the single before it "Everybody", became a dance hit for the up and coming singer. In my opinion, this song is far more superior to Everybody, though.

[mojofilter]

36. JUSTIFY MY LOVE
(1990, The Immaculate Collection)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Np_Y740aReI
Written by Lenny Kravitz, this mid-tempo and extremely sensual song became a huge hit for Madonna. It was so huge that many critics hailed it as her best work to date at the time.

[Miss Vicky]

38. BITCH I'M MADONNA
(2015, Rebel Heart)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7hPMmzKs62w
Off of her most recent album, this song, that features Nicki Minaj, best captures the elements that made her the undisputed Queen of Pop in the 80's and 90's.


This was awful.

[mojofilter]

This was awful.
I liked it. It's nowhere as good or strong as her classics, but it's the best thing she has made in the last decade or so. I honestly stopped buying her records after Ray Of Light, but I listen to the singles, and this one, like I described in the caption to the video, best captures elements of her past glory.

[mojofilter]

35. TAKE A BOW
(1994, Bedtime Stories)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XDeiovnCv1o
Co-written by Babyface, who also provided vocals, this mid-tempo pop ballad and US number 1 hit is one of Madonna's most heartfelt and beautiful songs.

[mojofilter]

34. MUSIC
(2000, Music)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sdz2oW0NMFk
This mega electro-dance-pop international smash hit is Madonna's last phenomenally great song that she has managed to release.

[mojofilter]

What songs do you expect to see, MoFo's?

[honeykid]

Vogue, Like A Prayer, Borderline, Into The Groove, This Used To Be My Playground, Live To Tell, La Isla Bonita, True Blue, Papa Don't Preach. I'll stop there otherwise I might as well list 20 or so Madonna tracks. From my own pov, I'd like to see Gambler in there somewhere. I don't hear it mentioned much but I really rate it.

[gbgoodies]

What songs do you expect to see, MoFo's?


I don't know a lot of Madonna's songs, and I don't like most of her songs that I do know, but the only Madonna song that I like is "Crazy For You" from the movie Vision Quest.

[mojofilter]

33. DEAR JESSIE
(1989, Like A Prayer)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EGYmN-1UQzI
Written as a children's lullaby, this sweet melodic Beatles-esque tune is one of Madonna's most charming and underrated songs.

[mojofilter]

32. LIKE A PRAYER
(1989, Like A Prayer)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=79fzeNUqQbQ
At the time of its release, this gospel inspired song was Madonna's biggest hit single.

[mojofilter]

31. DROWNED WORLD/SUBSTITUTE FOR LOVE
(1998, Ray Of Light)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a4ChERg__G8
One of the most ambitious songs in Madonna's back catalog. Madonna recorded this mid-tempo electronic pop gem during the time she was training her vocal range for the movie Evita. The song has been hailed as Madonna at her most mature and restrained.

[Sexy Celebrity]

For once, a music list of yours (besides Michael Jackson, probably) where I know most of the songs.

I did not know "Dear Jessie", though. I'm excited to see "The Look of Love", though.

[Sexy Celebrity]

I don't really know "Drowned World" well. I was never into her Ray of Light CD.

[mojofilter]

I don't really know "Drowned World" well. I was never into her Ray of Light CD.
Listen to it. It's really special

[mojofilter]

For once, a music list of yours (besides Michael Jackson, probably) where I know most of the songs.

I did not know "Dear Jessie", though. I'm excited to see "The Look of Love", though.
You requested a Top Songs list for Madonna. You got what you asked for ;)


I love Look Of Love. I'm probably one of a few people who enjoyed watching Who's That Girl!:p

[mojofilter]

Recap of numbers 40 - 31


40. EXPRESS YOURSELF
39. THE LOOK OF LOVE
38. BITCH I’M MADONNA
37. BURNING UP
36. JUSTIFY MY LOVE
35. TAKE A BOW
34. MUSIC
33. DEAR JESSIE
32. LIKE A PRAYER
31. DROWNED WORLD/SUBSTITUTE FOR LOVE


Comments?

[SilentVamp]

"Like A Prayer" is my favorite of hers. My favorite album, too, actually. I have the original LP that was scented. I kept it in one of those plastic album covers. So, it is still vaguely there after all of these years.

I was very pleasantly surprised to see both "Dear Jessie" and "Substitute For Love" on here. :up:

[mojofilter]

30. I'LL REMEMBER
(1994, With Honors: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RWJ_yWAaXAI
Written for the Joe Pesci and Brendan Fraser 1994 drama With Honors, this brilliant and soaring ballad is one of Madonna's most moving songs, earning her a Golden Globe nomination that year for Best Song.

[mojofilter]

29. BAD GIRL
(1992, Erotica)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JUII7DTACf4
One of the highlights on her 1992 album, Bad Girl is a riveting and tragic song about a woman living on a path of self-destruction. The song is mostly famous for its video, directed by David Fincher and featuring Christopher Walken as Madonna's guardian angel.

[mojofilter]

28. TRUE BLUE
(1986, True Blue)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P51LunEV3Sk
The infectious title track from her massively successful album that catapulted her into the stratosphere, the song True Blue is a love letter from Madonna to her then-husband, legendary actor Sean Penn.

[honeykid]

I love Bad Girl. I'm really pleased to see it on the list. Like A Prayer is, probably, my favourite Madonna song, so it's disappointing to see it so low.

[mojofilter]

I love Bad Girl. I'm really pleased to see it on the list. Like A Prayer is, probably, my favourite Madonna song, so it's disappointing to see it so low.
Like A Prayer is one of the those songs that I grew up loving, heard a million times to the point where I can not listen to the whole song again, which explains why I did not rank it higher. I still believe it's an incredible song, hence its inclusion on my list.

[mojofilter]

27. CHERISH
(1989, Like A Prayer)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8q2WS6ahCnY
A song about love and relationships, this incredible pop staple is one of Madonna's most recognizable signature songs.

[mojofilter]

26. SECRET
(1994, Bedtime Stories)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EPHUZenprKc
This groovy R&B song is one of Madonna's biggest hits in the 90's.

[Sexy Celebrity]

Keep going. That song doesn't mean much to me.

[mojofilter]

25. EROTICA
(1992, Erotica)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WyhdvRWEWRw
The early 90's is refered to today as the era when Madonna behaved badly. She was the subject of the candid documentary movie Truth Or Dare, wrote a tell-all book she titled Sex, appeared nude in the erotic thriller flop Body Of Evidence, and named her 1992 album Erotica, with the title track being this extremely sensual song about being horny. Still, a catchy and hardcore song after all these years.

[Sexy Celebrity]

That's an overrated Madonna song.

[mojofilter]

That's an overrated Madonna song.
I actually think it's badass! Madonna's at her filthiest and best :)

[Miss Vicky]

Sad to see "Like A Prayer" only make #32. That's my favorite.

[mojofilter]

24. DEEPER AND DEEPER
(1992, Erotica)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sJV29ZQIUhs
This disco inspired dance song is one of the highlights on Erotica that was an international hit single.

[Sexy Celebrity]

Yawn......

[mojofilter]

Sad to see "Like A Prayer" only make #32. That's my favorite.
The list gets better. Stay tuned for the Top 20...

[mojofilter]

23. WHO'S THAT GIRL
(1987, Who's That Girl: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mfbmQYJEyKA
The theme song of her 1987 comedy movie Who's That Girl that was bashed by critics and movie-goers. The soundtrack, though, was a hit. This song being a highlight of the soundtrack and Madonna's entire discography.

[mojofilter]

22. OPEN YOUR HEART
(1986, True Blue)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=snsTmi9N9Gs
Originally written as a rock song for Cyndi Lauper, Madonna switched it into a dance pop track and included it on her highly successful True Blue album. The song was a phenomenal hit single, and one of the highlights of the album and her career.

[Sexy Celebrity]

Okay, those two are REALLY good.

[mojofilter]

21. DON'T CRY FOR ME ARGENTINA
(1996, Evita: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l1sIChozMec
In 1996, Madonna surprised critics and the rest of the world with a great acting performance, one that earned her a Golden Globe for Best Actress in a Musical or Comedy that year, in Alan Parker's film adaptation of the musical play about the life and death of Argentina's former first lady Evita Peron. The highlight of the movie was this song. Madonna has never sounded better.

[Sexy Celebrity]

Oh, give me a break.

[mojofilter]

Oh, give me a break.
Dude, chill out!

[mojofilter]

Recap of numbers 40 - 21


40. EXPRESS YOURSELF
39. THE LOOK OF LOVE
38. BITCH I’M MADONNA
37. BURNING UP
36. JUSTIFY MY LOVE
35. TAKE A BOW
34. MUSIC
33. DEAR JESSIE
32. LIKE A PRAYER
31. DROWNED WORLD/SUBSTITUTE FOR LOVE
30. I’LL REMEMBER
29. BAD GIRL
28. TRUE BLUE
27. CHERISH
26. SECRET
25. EROTICA
24. DEEPER AND DEEPER
23. WHO’S THAT GIRL
22. OPEN YOUR HEART
21. DON’T CRY FOR ME ARGENTINA

[mojofilter]

Top 20 resumes tomorrow...


What do you predict will be in my Top 5?

[Sexy Celebrity]

Dude, chill out!

You're doing this because I requested it. I can commentate.

[mojofilter]

You're doing this because I requested it. I can commentate.
Of course, you can. I just didn't know it was going to be a play by play commentary :D


I'll post Number 20 right now just for you to make one last commentary before I call it a night and resume the list tomorrow. Hopefully, it'll be a positive remark.


What do you predict will be in my Top 5?

[Sexy Celebrity]

What do you predict will be in my Top 5?

With you, I have no idea.

"Papa Don't Preach."

[mojofilter]

20. ANGEL
(1984, Like A Virgin)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=APO9ZKtiy1c
One of the most overlooked and underrated of Madonna's 80's songs. This pop gem has aged well.

[Sexy Celebrity]

I've never even listened to it.

[mojofilter]

I've never even listened to it.
Well...now you can :rolleyes:


To be continued tomorrow...

[mojofilter]

With you, I have no idea.

"Papa Don't Preach."

With me, you get the best. The cream of the crop. No ******** :cool:
Good guess (not saying if it is Top 5 or not), what about the other 4?

[Sexy Celebrity]

That was a bold song. A classic. It's about pregnancy and not having an abortion. It's far better than the stuff she produced during her silly sex period.

[Sexy Celebrity]

Good guess (not saying if it is Top 5 or not), what about the other 4?

I don't know. Why do we always have to play psychic games with you?

[mojofilter]

I don't know. Why do we always have to play psychic games with you?
I dunno...for fun I guess. You got a problem with that?

[Sexy Celebrity]

I just noticed you've been here for 7 years. You've been doing these threads for 7 years?

[mojofilter]

I just noticed you've been here for 7 years. You've been doing these threads for 7 years?
No, I started with these threads this past year. I found my niche. And yet, I got no award recognition :mad:
But I know somebody who did...

[Sexy Celebrity]

You don't stand out around here very well. At least, I don't think you do. I have seen you around in the past, but you're very much in the shadows.

[mojofilter]

You don't stand out around here very well. At least, I don't think you do. I have seen you around in the past, but you're very much in the shadows.
How did this thread become about me? You're trolling.
I don't want to stand out, and I prefer to remain the shadows. It's not like I have something to gain by being a loud mouth :) And I was kidding about the award recognition. Don't care about it at all.
This sounds like a conversation you can have with me in private messages.


The list continues tomorrow...

[Sexy Celebrity]

How did this thread become about me? You're trolling.

See? 7 years here and you don't even know what forum you're on.

[mojofilter]

19. LIKE A VIRGIN
(1984, Like A Virgin)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VgkOCJ9PGkk
Her first major hit single and the song that catapulted her into international superstardom, Like A Virgin is a signature song of the 80's pop scene.

[mojofilter]

18. HOLIDAY
(1983, Madonna)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lpBTNxhKln4
One of Madonna's first songs, and the highlight on her debut album, the dance song's message of world harmony has endured 4 decades on. Classic!

[mojofilter]

17. OH FATHER
(1989, Like A Prayer)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qvVvN0QvzTk
Madonna got deeply personal on this song about the sour relationship she had with her father after her mother passed away when she was a child. One of her most emotional and brilliant songs.

[Sexy Celebrity]

I honestly don't know right this second what "Oh Father" even sounds like. "Holiday" is good. "Like a Virgin" is good, but an overrated Madonna song.

[mojofilter]

I honestly don't know right this second what "Oh Father" even sounds like. "Holiday" is good. "Like a Virgin" is good, but an overrated Madonna song.
I was second thinking Oh Father's placement on my list just now. Maybe I should have ranked it higher. It's that good of a song.

[Sexy Celebrity]

I'm not really THAT big of a Madonna fan as you may think. At least, I'm not the type of fan who's gotta hear all her songs. She's more interesting as a person, I think.

[mojofilter]

16. LOVE DON'T LIVE HERE ANYMORE
(1984, Like A Virgin)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PHatHOr9IW4
(1995, Something To Remember)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nE1orzwauEw
One of Madonna's overlooked tracks, this brilliant cover version of the Motown classic first appeared on her 1984 album Like A Virgin, and was remixed years later and featured on the compilation album Something To Remember in 1995. Both versions are equally awesome.

[Sexy Celebrity]

A Madonna hipster. Everything with you is obscure Madonna songs.

[mojofilter]

A Madonna hipster. Everything with you is obscure Madonna songs.
These songs are classic Madonna. You're obscure :p

[mojofilter]

15. DRESS YOU UP
(1984, Like A Virgin)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dt2Bcn6aY9E
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s3pbcFm1xpU
One of the many classics Madonna released in the 80's, this dance pop song was a major hit worldwide.

[mojofilter]

14. PAPA DON'T PREACH
(1986, True Blue)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RkxqxWgEEz4
One of the highlights on True Blue, and a signature Madonna song from the 80's. The video to the song, which featured actor Danny Aiello as Madonna's dad, saw really heavy rotation on MTV in its heyday.

[Sexy Celebrity]

You put "Papa Don't Preach" at #14 on purpose.

[mojofilter]

You put "Papa Don't Preach" at #14 on purpose.
I don't get you. What do you mean?

[Sexy Celebrity]

I don't get you. What do you mean?

So it wouldn't be in the Top 5 as I guessed.

[mojofilter]

13. HUMAN NATURE
(1994, Bedtime Stories)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XTSrV_0vG-4
Written as a response to all the critics and naysayers who criticized her for being open about her sex life in the early 90's with the Sex book and the Erotica album, and a satirical take on the taboos of society and its restrictions when it comes to anything involving sex, this song is one of Madonna's most underrated, humorous, and 'bad-ass' songs ever.

[mojofilter]

So it wouldn't be in the Top 5 as I guessed.
Sorry bud, not on purpose, it's always been at 14

[mojofilter]

12. DON'T TELL ME
(2000, Music)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FRLHro9EPD0
One of Madonna's most soulful songs, and one of the last songs she released that I truly enjoyed. The video to the song, featuring Madonna in a full cowboy outfit and an unprecedented swagger is, in my opinion, one of the coolest videos she has ever done.

[mojofilter]

11. FROZEN
(1998, Ray Of Light)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=evxEOXkxRIA
The biggest hit for Madonna of the late 90's, and a highlight on her 1998 album, this elusive song is easily one of her very best.

[mojofilter]

Recap of numbers 40 - 11


40. EXPRESS YOURSELF
39. THE LOOK OF LOVE
38. BITCH I’M MADONNA
37. BURNING UP
36. JUSTIFY MY LOVE
35. TAKE A BOW
34. MUSIC
33. DEAR JESSIE
32. LIKE A PRAYER
31. DROWNED WORLD/SUBSTITUTE FOR LOVE
30. I’LL REMEMBER
29. BAD GIRL
28. TRUE BLUE
27. CHERISH
26. SECRET
25. EROTICA
24. DEEPER AND DEEPER
23. WHO’S THAT GIRL
22. OPEN YOUR HEART
21. DON’T CRY FOR ME ARGENTINA
20. ANGEL
19. LIKE A VIRGIN
18. HOLIDAY
17. OH FATHER
16. LOVE DON’T LIVE HERE ANYMORE
15. DRESS YOU UP
14. PAPA DON’T PREACH
13. HUMAN NATURE
12. DON’T TELL ME
11. FROZEN


Top 10 is on its way

[SilentVamp]

I was never a fan of "Like a Virgin". Even as a kid, when I was Madonna crazy, I didn't care for that song. I liked everything else on that album, though.

"Don't Tell Me" was my favorite off of "Music". It is probably the last Madonna song that I can say I actually love.

[mojofilter]

"Don't Tell Me" was my favorite off of "Music". It is probably the last Madonna song that I can say I actually love.
Same here. It's a badass song! And I LOVE that video

[Sexy Celebrity]

"Human Nature" is okay.

JUST okay.

Not into the others.

[mojofilter]

10. THIS USED TO BE MY PLAYGROUND
(1992, A League Of Their Own: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5inqY5UsULs
Not only did Madonna co-star and turn in a decent performance in the Penny Marshall comedy-drama baseball classic A League Of Their Own alongside Tom Hanks, Geena Davis, and Rosie O'Donnell, but she also sang the theme song, this brilliantly moving ballad.

[Pussy Galore]

Hell yeah buddy, this song rocks man! Keep em coming man, you're my favorite.

[Sexy Celebrity]

That's not a bad Madonna song.

[mojofilter]

9. LUCKY STAR
(1983, Madonna)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ThHz9wlBeLU
One of her earliest songs, Lucky Star is a Madonna signature song. A pop classic.

[mojofilter]

Hell yeah buddy, this song rocks man! Keep em coming man, you're my favorite.
Thanks!

[Sexy Celebrity]

"Lucky Star" is a REALLY good Madonna song. One of my top favorites of hers.

[mojofilter]

"Lucky Star" is a REALLY good Madonna song. One of my top favorites of hers.
Agreed! You're gonna love my Top 10. I might just go ahead and finish it tonight...stay tuned

[mojofilter]

8. INTO THE GROOVE
(1985, Desperately Seeking Susan: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=52iW3lcpK5M
This dance pop classic was featured on the soundtrack to Madonna's first feature film and box office hit Desperately Seeking Susan that co-starred Rosanna Arquette, and later included on a re-issue of the Like A Virgin album.

[mojofilter]

7. RAIN
(1992, Erotica)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7IKMXfI5hzE
This dark and elusive track off of Erotica is, in my opinion, one of Madonna's best pieces of work, and it deserves a lot of recognition for it's ambience and sheer brilliance.

[mojofilter]

6. VOGUE
(1990, I'm Breathless)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GuJQSAiODqI
Featured on the album I'm Breathless which consisted of songs that were featured on the soundtrack to her movie Dick Tracy, even though this song was not in the movie. An upbeat dance-pop and house song that set the trend for dance music in the 90's.

[mojofilter]

It's getting late, fellas. I'll finish my Top 5 tomorrow...

[Sexy Celebrity]

"Into the Groove" is probably my favorite Madonna song.

I don't care at all for "Rain" and don't even really remember what it sounds like.

"Vogue" is a classic Madonna song that I like a lot... and I can't really disagree with its placement.

[mojofilter]

"Into the Groove" is probably my favorite Madonna song.

I don't care at all for "Rain" and don't even really remember what it sounds like.

"Vogue" is a classic Madonna song that I like a lot... and I can't really disagree with its placement.


I think I've finally understood what era of Madonna's long career you are most familiar with now. You're a fan of her 80's material and strictly that.

I think you are seriously going to LOVE the Top 5.

You know what, sleep can wait for a while. I'm concluding the list...

[Sexy Celebrity]

TOP 5 GUESSES......

"Borderline"

"Live to Tell"

"La Isla Bonita"

Hopefully not "Material Girl" because I've never been crazy for that song.

"American Life" (?)

"4 Minutes" (?)

[Sexy Celebrity]

Actually, I really DON'T just love '80s Madonna.

I'm just more aware of her most popular hits. I'm the kind of person who doesn't listen to the whole CD. Although -- I HAVE with some of her quasi-recent albums.

[Sexy Celebrity]

Have you had "Justify My Love?" I really like that one.

[Sexy Celebrity]

You have.

Let's put it this way -- practically EVERYTHING on her Immaculate Collection CD (EXCEPT "Material Girl" but it's not horrible) is fantastic to me.

[Sexy Celebrity]

Although "Rescue Me" doesn't belong on it.

[mojofilter]

5. CRAZY FOR YOU
(1985, Vision Quest: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zn5OJGucveg
Featured on the soundtrack to the 80's classic Matthew Modine sports drama Vision Quest, Crazy For You is definitely one of Madonna's most moving pop ballads. The song is simply beautiful and captivating.

[Sexy Celebrity]

You disappoint me with "Crazy For You." While not a bad song, it's one of the inferior ones on the Immaculate Collection CD.

[mojofilter]

Justify My Love made the list earlier.


I was never a fan of Rescue Me nor American Life, and I thought 4 Minutes was not that good, even though I like Justin Timberlake's work.

[Sexy Celebrity]

I take it you like really slow, moving, romantic songs.

[Sexy Celebrity]

I actually thought American Life was a really good album throughout the whole thing.

[Sexy Celebrity]

Another song of Madonna's that I really like is "Bedtime Story."

[mojofilter]

You disappoint me with "Crazy For You." While not a bad song, it's one of the inferior ones on the Immaculate Collection CD.
I disagree wholeheartedly for the reasons I mentioned in the caption. Come on, how do you NOT like Crazy For You?

[Sexy Celebrity]

I disagree wholeheartedly for the reasons I mentioned in the caption. Come on, how do you NOT like Crazy For You?

I don't hate it. But I've never been CRAZY for it.

[mojofilter]

I take it you like really slow, moving, romantic songs.
I'm actually a fan of loud rock music (check out my Top 50 Bands thread), but I do have a sweet spot for a good moving ballad.

[SilentVamp]

"Into the Groove" is one of her absolute best songs. It is probably in my top 3 songs of hers.

I am just hoping that I see "Borderline" in the final group. I don't think that song gets enough respect.

But I have to go to bed now. So, I will see what you end this with tomorrow. :)

[Sexy Celebrity]

Let's go. I wanna see #1.

[mojofilter]

4. MATERIAL GIRL
(1984, Like A Virgin)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iu_nlPaI_0E
Since we are living in a material world, and Madonna made it clear that she is a material girl in this upbeat and fun pop classic, there was no way I could keep it away from my list. Easily, one of her very best songs, and the video rocks!

[mojofilter]

"Into the Groove" is one of her absolute best songs. It is probably in my top 3 songs of hers.

I am just hoping that I see "Borderline" in the final group. I don't think that song gets enough respect.

But I have to go to bed now. So, I will see what you end this with tomorrow. :)
Stick around a little longer, It won't be long, I promise ;)

[Sexy Celebrity]

*sigh*

[Sexy Celebrity]

If Madonna had been a one-hit wonder with "Material Girl" I would hate her 100%.

[mojofilter]

3. BORDERLINE
(1983, Madonna)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rSaC-YbSDpo
Hailed by critics as the most complex song on her debut album, Borderline is easily my favorite 'earlier' song by the Madonna. It's classic pop at it's finest.

[mojofilter]

If Madonna had been a one-hit wonder with "Material Girl" I would hate her 100%.


I knew you would react the way you did when I posted this song :D
You're hilarious, buddy

[mojofilter]

SilentVamp, Number 3 is dedicated to you!
Sweet dreams...

[Sexy Celebrity]

I'm hoping for "Live to Tell."

[Sexy Celebrity]

Although - did you have "Like a Prayer" ?

[mojofilter]

2. LA ISLA BONITA
(1986, True Blue)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qqIIW7nxBgc
What a wonderful song this is! I've been a fan of this since I first heard back in the summer of '86. It is by far the richest dance-pop song Madonna had ever written. The song's melody, Spanish instrumentation, and infectious rhythm and amazing lyrics make this one of the ultimate 80's signature songs.

[Sexy Celebrity]

I strongly approve of "La Isla Bonita."

[mojofilter]

Well, I've come to the end of yet another awesome list :)
Thank you for sticking around, Sexy Celebrity!


And the Number 1 Madonna song of all time is...

[mojofilter]

I strongly approve of "La Isla Bonita."
Well, thank the lord I have your approval :p

[mojofilter]

1. LIVE TO TELL
(1986, True Blue)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IzAO9A9GjgI
This song is so mesmerizing and brilliantly dark, elusive, and spine-tingling that Madonna's then-husband Sean Penn handpicked this song to be featured on the soundtrack of his underrated 1986 crime drama At Close Range that co-starred Christopher Walken. In fact, the song was so amazing, that the movie's producers decided to make the film's musical score the instrumental arrangement of the song. Live To Tell was a smash hit single for Madonna, and it remains to be the peak of her entire career.

[Sexy Celebrity]

TOP 5 GUESSES......

"Borderline"

"Live to Tell"

"La Isla Bonita"

Hopefully not "Material Girl" because I've never been crazy for that song.

"American Life" (?)

"4 Minutes" (?)

My first three guesses were your Top 3.

Not in the right order, but they WERE the Top 3.

And I also mentioned "Material Girl" as a possibility.

Didn't think of "Crazy for You" -- but I DID say the word "crazy."

[mojofilter]

Recap of my Top 40:


40. EXPRESS YOURSELF
39. THE LOOK OF LOVE
38. BITCH I’M MADONNA
37. BURNING UP
36. JUSTIFY MY LOVE
35. TAKE A BOW
34. MUSIC
33. DEAR JESSIE
32. LIKE A PRAYER
31. DROWNED WORLD/SUBSTITUTE FOR LOVE
30. I’LL REMEMBER
29. BAD GIRL
28. TRUE BLUE
27. CHERISH
26. SECRET
25. EROTICA
24. DEEPER AND DEEPER
23. WHO’S THAT GIRL
22. OPEN YOUR HEART
21. DON’T CRY FOR ME ARGENTINA
20. ANGEL
19. LIKE A VIRGIN
18. HOLIDAY
17. OH FATHER
16. LOVE DON’T LIVE HERE ANYMORE
15. DRESS YOU UP
14. PAPA DON’T PREACH
13. HUMAN NATURE
12. DON’T TELL ME
11. FROZEN
10. THIS USED TO BE MY PLAYGROUND
9. LUCKY STAR
8. INTO THE GROOVE
7. RAIN
6. VOGUE
5. CRAZY FOR YOU
4. MATERIAL GIRL
3. BORDERLINE
2. LA ISLA BONITA
1. LIVE TO TELL


Hope you all enjoyed reading about and listening to the songs as much as I enjoyed writing and sharing them :)

[Sexy Celebrity]

I had a feeling you'd be really into "Live to Tell."

[mojofilter]

My first three guesses were your Top 3.

Not in the right order, but they WERE the Top 3.

And I also mentioned "Material Girl" as a possibility.

Didn't think of "Crazy for You" -- but I DID say the word "crazy."
You're a very talented individual! No wonder you swept those Mofies Awards. :D

[mojofilter]

I had a feeling you'd be really into "Live to Tell."
You kidding? I f**king love that song!!!

[mojofilter]

I'm off to bed. Goodnight, dude(s)!

[Sexy Celebrity]

Goodnight.

[honeykid]

Live To Tell is a great song. I've never been a fan of La Isla Bonitia, though.

Congratulations on finishing another list. :)

[SilentVamp]

Very good list. I really enjoyed it. 👍

"Borderline" made it to the top 3, which is great. :D

I didn't expect to see "Live To Tell" on the list. I, personally, really like the song. It just isn't one that I normally hear that other people like, too. Especially seeing it in the top spot was a nice surprise. :)

[mojofilter]

Up next...


I will commemorate the recently deceased founder and former member of legendary band The Eagles, Mr. Glenn Frey with a Top 20 Eagles Songs.
http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Nb_x-mJ3FFw/TaSm412HHII/AAAAAAAAAaQ/SDDvvEHKOik/s1600/The-Eagles_l.jpg

[Sexy Celebrity]

I was gonna tell you -- time to do The Eagles.

[mojofilter]

I was gonna tell you -- time to do The Eagles.
I guess this is my thing now :)


I'll be starting it shortly...

[Gideon58]

Love, love, love your #1 choice...just might be my favorite vocal performance from Madonna...the song is beautifully written and Madonna nails it.