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On This Day

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Every record and single, revisited on the day it arrived.

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Recently celebrated

  • Die Another Day Track at 24

    Die Another Day Track at 24

    Released in the UK on 28 October 2002, Die Another Day took one of pop’s grandest…

  • Bedtime Stories Record at 32

    Bedtime Stories Record at 32

    On 25 October 1994, after Erotica and Sex, Madonna lowered the lights. Her response was not…

  • Oh Father Track at 37

    Oh Father Track at 37

    Released in the US on 24 October 1989, Oh Father found Madonna turning inward. Some tracks…

Earlier anniversaries

  • You’ll See Track at 31

    You’ll See Track at 31

    In 1995, after years of scrutiny, Madonna offered no defence and no explanation. Just certainty. Thirty-one years later, You’ll See…

  • You Must Love Me Track at 30

    You Must Love Me Track at 30

    On 29 October 1996, Madonna released the Evita track that asked for almost everything by doing very little. Thirty years…

  • Erotica Record at 34

    Erotica Record at 34

    On 20 October 1992, Madonna released Erotica, a record carrying so much scandal it was almost impossible to hear. Thirty-four…

  • Hung Up at 21

    Hung Up at 21

    Madonna’s “Hung Up,” released on November 7, 2005, marked a pivotal return to dance music, merging disco and contemporary pop.…

  • Everybody at 44 — Back to Danceteria

    Everybody at 44 — Back to Danceteria

    On 6 October 1982, Madonna released Everybody, a record first proved on the Danceteria dancefloor. Forty-four years later, Danceteria is…

  • Erotica Track at 34

    Erotica Track at 34

    On 12 October 1992, Madonna released Erotica in the UK and introduced Dita. The scandal belonged to 1992. Thirty-four years…

  • True Blue at 40

    True Blue at 40

    “True Blue,” released by Madonna on September 29, 1986, stands out for its straightforward romantic charm amidst her more provocative…

  • Secret at 32

    Secret at 32

    On September 26, 1994, Madonna released “Secret,” marking a significant shift in her career towards a warmer, more intimate sound.…

  • Celebration at 17

    Celebration at 17

    Madonna’s ‘Celebration’ is a groundbreaking collection that showcases her evolution as an artist. Released in 2009, this definitive compilation spans…

  • Music Record Anniversary 2026

    Music Record Anniversary 2026

    On September 18, 2000, Madonna released “Music,” a transformative record that diverged from “Ray of Light.” Featuring Mirwais Ahmadzaï’s fractured…

  • Music: Hearing Madonna Differently

    Music: Hearing Madonna Differently

    Madonna’s 2000 track “Music,” produced with Mirwais, revolutionized her sound by blending her voice with electronic manipulation. Initially confronting, the…

  • Finally Enough Love 4th Anniversary

    Finally Enough Love 4th Anniversary

    Madonna’s “Finally Enough Love: 50 Number Ones,” released on August 19, 2022, celebrates her unique achievement of 50 number-one tracks…

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