Ten More Takes on Ten Madonna Songs

In response to “Top Ten Songs by Madonna” by Heather Michelle. Read it here…

Like most (okay, least) heterosexual twenty-something males, I have my opinions on Madonna and, yes, believe the world ought to hear them. Say what you like about Madonna, but the songstress’ career has outlasted every boundary the naysayers laid down and then some. And while it’s true that there may have been a few “reinventions” too many, you can’t fault a woman who manages to stay on top by pure blonde ambition. 

And the superstar singer's still got it in her to inspire shock and controversy—even as I write these words, there’s an uproar about her adopting an African baby. Some people are natural newsmakers. Madonna knew the score long ago.

Heather Michelle offers her views on the top ten songs by the Material Girl; presented in her order, here comes my analysis, rebuttal and simple shrugs of agreement.

(10) “Music”

This entire period was, frankly, not Madonna’s best—I put this charitably. Between “Music” and the dreadful “American Pie” cover, I prefer to just keep this era under wraps. If Madonna’s digital years, full of fascination with sliding volume and weird echoes, must be covered, I suggest “Die Another Day”.

(9) “Crazy for You”

Good choice, not one of Madonna’s more distinctive works but by the same token something easy to listen to, slow-dance to, have in the background as a relaxing, sweet piece that doesn’t call attention to itself. Michelle accurately pinpoints its best uses. This tune was used to time-appropriate effect in the film “13 Going on 30”.

(8) “Holiday”

This is one that by turns amuses and infuriates me. Maybe it’s just that I don’t buy Madonna using the term “holiday” for “vacation” as the Brits do (and don’t get me started on her new faux-British image).

(7) “Don’t Cry for Me Argentina”