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Question about the video? Doesn't her daughter Lourdes appear in it?

Man, Madonna has to be the most embarassing mother everywhere. I would be embarassed to be on the same video shoot as a mother who grabs her private area, grinds up against walls and strips men half her age. It's not like Madonna is a yummy mummy! She's more than half a century old and looks plastic!

Yeah, Lourdes is in the video but blink and you'll miss it.

I'm not sure what I think of this song. It all seems a little monotonous to me.

I wonder when she'll finally retire!

Madge, you have definiely still got it. Love the video

It looks severely desperate to me. She has such an amazing legacy and she's kind of got to accept that that is more than enough for the public. She looks so un-natural in the video; it's like she's completely out of touch. But I don't slate her for that, she's not this generation. And she should take note of that.

Beyonce, Britney, Rihanna, P!nk, Girls Aloud, Leona, Christina, Taylor, Katy, GaGa, Elly, Boots, Florence, Shakira, Pixie, Lily, V.V... yeah we don't need her anymore. She's always been an impressionist throughout her career, but it's catching up with her, because there's a lot of distinct variety around right now. And tons more talent.

And she also looks like a piece of gristle.

Maybe she should change direction, get a beter image that would slot her better in the pop world. She was basically there with Confiessions of a Dance Floor (no leotard and it would have been perfect) then she wrecked it with such an atrocity of an album, called Hard Candy of all things.

Love your passion Moz.

Celebration will be a top 5 hit tomorrow , as I have alluded to for a while .

I have the utmost respect for Madonna .

For me her last great song was 4 MINUTES , with it's great 4 hooks , catchy chorus , great video and a great Timberland production .

My problem is , and Celebration is a good example , she has stopped releasing great songs with substance.

E.G Like a prayer
Frozen
Ray of light

A lot of her recent releases , apart from 4 minutes , are very pop - lite with weaker hooks than a lot of her benchmark work .

Agreed , the legacy is amazing , and in terms of sales , influence , and voice and face recognition , she is the most famous female singer in the world , but I would like a lot more depth and great songwriting in her future releases .

There is absolutely no doubting the immense effect that Madonna has had in the music world for the last 26 years . If you think Michael Jackson was influential on the world's music scene , then here is the female equivalent .

She is a living legend .

I just want better songs from her .

He was the King and she is the Queen. Sadly the Queen needs to go eat a few burgers and write some better material.

I agree that she NOW needs better material .
Moz , I do know what you are trying to say , but you must let me know the minute that the lovely VV Brown sells 200 million albums worldwide .

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Sorry to be such a shark in the water ! xxxx

Yeah I meant NOW.

Beyonce, Britney, Rihanna, P!nk, Girls Aloud, Leona, Christina, Taylor, Katy, GaGa, Elly, Boots, Florence, Shakira, Pixie, Lily, V.V

Need to add Adele, Duffy, Amy MacDonald and Amy Winehouse as a bare minimum to that list. Theres millions more.

Yet I struggle to reach 10 male solo artists that are on the same level as these woman. If you stick to british only you have to include artists like Tynchy Strider to make it to 10. Paulo Nutini, James Morrison and Newton Faulkner seem to have the market share of men.

Liam , you are forgetting the male solo singer who has sold more albums in the UK than any other male solo artist in history .

There is also Dizzee Rascal , Calvin Harris , David Gray , George Michael , Jamie T , Paul Weller ...

OK well if we narrow it down to people under 40 say, not legends like George Michael. . .

Calvin Harris Ill give you, even though hes a bit different. David Greys gone quiet (sadly). Ill give you Jamie T (Need his new album, any good?)

Dizzee comes with Tynchy Strider etc. Im not saying I dont like them etc, but they are different artists say Paulo Nutini and thus Adele, Leona etc.

I dont think Im making the point Im trying to make very well! Doh.

4 STARS for Jamie's new album .

David Gray's new album Draw THE line should be in the top 10 album chart tomorrow !

I understand the point you are making . I know it is sometimes hard and a little frustrating , just using the written word . I can talk for England and I am told by my mother that I am very articulate so I know what you mean .

Can't believe you have not mentioned England's most successful male artist ever in the UK'S CHARTS .

Come on Liam !

If you add up all his album sales in the UK , he outsells every single one of the female artists you mentioned . ( In terms of the UK charts )

Anyone ?

Elton John? I havent looked it up.

I don't believe it !

You set me a question on this guy about 4 months ago . He is extremely , extremely current !

He is even on the RADIO 1 playlist .

That should help you .

What Robbie Williams then?

Finally !

Yes, Robbie Williams has sold more albums in the UK than any other British solo artist .

Inc Elton John and George Michael? o.O

Oh yes !

As a solo artist , Robbie Williams has sold more albums in the UK than any other British solo artist in history .

Welcome back Rob !

another awesome track from madonna will ba a big hit

Where's Liam ????

He doubted me when I said Madonna would be top 5 ! He said it wouldn't .

Celebration is NUMBER 3 !!!!!

In your face ... White lies / Muse / Stokes fan !

Not even the New York City COPS OR A Juicebox can save you now !!!

In your face ... White lies / Muse / Stokes fan !

On Madonna hitting the top 5.

Re-read that comment Spirit. Then hang your head in shame :p

OK , I missed an R at the vital time.

You know what I mean ! lol

Ive had a few and actually didnt notice you missed the r.

I was more referring to the audacity of the comment :p

Oh but you know I mean it in the most friendliest of manners possible .
Don't wish to sound like a bromance , but your comments are always entertaining and worth reading , and I have utmost respect for your opinions .

I know I show audacity but it is always shown with a friendly smile on my face . :)

I didn't think much of the record at all. Since it's the lead single from her new compilation album, you'd expect something better and I was SOOOOOO disappointed when I heard 'Celebration'.

My responce was meant in a friendly way too Spirit! I just think its audacious to dig at three amazing bands with big up Madonna's rubbish new song. I know its all in jest though.

Bromance indeed.

Ill check our your songs on the Rybak soon, pooped and going to watch Waking The Dead now.

Yes, I was a little underwhelmed when I first heard it but is more dance groove than song but is a grower and sounds amazing when you're out partying or indeed celebrating.

Really good point Kylie , we must remember this is a song aimed at the dance market as well .

If you actually listen to the song a few times with an open mind you will realise how good it is, it gets addictive. Yeah its dance, but its good dance. And if her children where actually embarressed by her i dont think one of them would be in the video.
Michael Jackson and Madonna are the same age and nobody said he was too old for crotch grabbing... i hear sexism??
Amazing song by an amazing person, shes still got it.

You're not hearing sexism at all Bibbabble. Michael and Madonna are both way too old for crotch grabbing! Maybe when they were younger but as they get older, you'd think Madonna (and Michael if he was still alive) would be a little more subtle with their sexuality.

Madonna NUMBER 1 in the album chart !!!
You go girl !!

I take back what I said before. It really seemed different the next few times I heard it: it seemed quite good. A very good dance record indeed.

Spirit camping up for the moment there!

Oooooooh Liam...... I don't know what you mean , you gorgeous , gorgeous man .

V V could if you give her 26 years. She's up on Madonna on substance, originality, sound, looks and singing ability.
I know I missed loads out in the 'list' but the point was just to show all the different artists out there now that eradicate the need for Madonna. If she carrys on down this path, no doubt she'll have the statistics on her side, but she'll have no dignity. That air of legend will go, or at least be damaged.
Amy Winehouse should have been mentioned though. That woman is brilliant.

OK , I get it now Moz , you are a huge VV Brown fan .
Probably best not to compare her to Madonna , as they are two totally different artists , and one is a living legend !
You may have some Madonna fans , rightly taking umbrage at your comments at 39 , but what I think what you are saying ,is that to you VV Brown is a brilliant artist .
I hope that album number 2 fulfils her potential .

Just to give Madonna a little credit for her success .

Her current greatest hits compilation Celebration , is her 11th number 1 album in the UK and equals 11 by Elvis Presley.

These two artists only trail The Beatles in terms of most number 1 albums.


She has sold over 200 million albums worldwide , and has had 13 UK number 1 singles .

She amassed an unequalled 34 consecutive top 10 singles !

She is the most successful female chart act of all time in the UK and the USA.

Not bad....

I dont think anybody is arguing shes not a success or a legend.. but this song is poop. End of :p

Her number of top ten hits is more than the Beatles AND The Rolling Stones combined !

VV Brown has immense talent , but she certainly needs to hurry up and write some number 1 singles and albums , to be placed in the same breath as the undisputed Queen of Pop !

Madonna's status in the world of pop is utterly immense.

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Cheers Spirito.

I can respect Madonna for being a smart and resourceful businesswoman who's parlayed what talent she has into a long and lucrative career. But really, that's the same sort of respect that I would have for a record executive for being good at his job, in maximising sales. All she does is identify musical trends (current or imminent), and jump on them herself.

It's similar to 50 Cent. I once read an interview with him in advance of releasing one of his albums, and he talked about actually market researching and testing the music for the album, purely to increase sales. He wasn't interested in MAKING something great, he was entirely focused on shifting units.

They're both good at selling lots of records, which is wonderful for them. They're brilliant moguls. But when Madonna's held up as one of the all-time greats of music, I can't agree.

Well I have just personally surveyed her singles , and I would class about 35 of them as really good pop singles. 4 or 5 star songs.


If there could be a critisism , it could be that she has never really strayed too far from out and out pop music , so the variance and depth of her work may not have expanded as much as others may have liked.

I cannot fault her singles record however.
At the end of the day , a pop talents career is nearly always based on the quality of their singles, and that legacy is truly special.

Madonna is the most successful woman in uk and American chart history , who has had more number 1 singles and more top 10 hit singles than any other female ever .

To me , this achievement is great .

Can't remember saying that everyone has to like Madonna .

Everyone on this blog has a totally individual music taste and this is what makes for stimulating and interesting friendly debate . I learn from others every day about new bands and great songs .

What I have done , on the review for a Madonna single ,on a site called chartblog ,is factually list Madonna's chart achievements .

I then add , "to me , this achievement is great ."


Whether people like any act that has ever lived is up to the individual , and their sound judgement .

Fraser , I wasn't holding my breath waiting for everyone to agree , I played three sets of tennis , visited a friend , bought the new Muse album , ate a delicious chicken curry , tidied the flat , and prepared myself for tonights evening out .
Thanks for the interest though.

Spirit, enough about Madonna. More on Muse.

Ok boss !
Facts and figures about Muse coming up on the Muse post..

This song has grown on me. It is a worthy hit to launch her album "Celebration."
She is still more talented than Lady Gaga or any other impersonator.