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What the Writers of Madonna’s ‘Like a Virgin’ Thought of Her Version
Madonna's "Like a Virgin" could have been recorded by one of many other artists. The musical geniuses who wrote the track revealed what they thought of Madonna's take on it.
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Did Dua Lipa Write ‘Dance the Night’ for ‘Barbie’?
2023 was the year Barbie took over cinemas, but few would have predicted she would take over music. Barbie: The Album featured hit songs, including Dua Lipa's "Dance the Night."
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Why Dua Lipa Felt ‘Really Good’ Writing ‘Dance the Night’ For ‘Barbie’
Dua Lipa contributed "Dance the Night" to the soundtrack of Greta Gerwig's 'Barbie'. Lipa explained what she was trying to accomplish with the song and how she felt making it.
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2 People Are Set For Life Because of Madonna’s ‘Holiday’
Madonna's "Holiday" is so good that two people were set for life after it became a hit. Subsequently, they didn't find success with the Material Girl or anyone else.
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Dua Lipa Used ‘Hotter Than Hell’ to ‘Flip the Script’ on a Terrible Ex
The best dance music takes pain and sets it to a groove. Dua Lipa's "Hotter than Hell" has a fun title but it came from some dark places.
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Dua Lipa Didn’t Write ‘New Rules’ — Here’s How She Felt Singing It
Dua Lipa said she prides herself on writing her own songs. However, the "Cold Heart" singer had no role in writing "New Rules."
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Why the Writers of Madonna’s ‘Holiday’ Gave Away the Classic Dance Track
Madonna’s "Holiday" was written by members of a band who gave the song away. Here's what they thought of the Queen of Pop's take on their tune.
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Why Dua Lipa References Harry Houdini on ‘Radical Optimism’
Harry Houdini had nothing to do with Dua Lipa until Lipa released her song "Houdini" from 'Radical Optimism'. Still, referencing a stage magician is an odd move for a singer.
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Madonna’s ‘Like a Virgin’ Copied Smokey Robinson to Become a Hit
Madonna has many obvious predecessors but Smokey Robinson is not one of them. Despite that, Robinson influenced one of the key ingredients of Madonna's "Like a Virgin."
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Michael Jackson’s 5 Most Unexpected Collaborations
Michael Jackson was the King of Pop and every king has a court. It's no surprise he worked with several other megastars across genres over the course of his life.
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What Prevented Madonna’s ‘Holiday’ From Hitting No. 1
Madonna's "Holiday" never managed to become a No. 1 hit in the United States. One of the writers of the track has a theory why the tune didn't perform better.
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Mike Love Said He Wrote 90% of The Beach Boys’ 1st Song
The Beach Boys' Mike Love is sometimes seen as a lesser member of his band. Notably, Love said he wrote most of The Beach Boys' first song.
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Why So Many Singers Refused to Sing ‘Like a Virgin’ Before Madonna
The songwriters of “Like a Virgin” explained how the song eventually came to Madonna. The tune started a trend in her career.
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The Band That Inspired The Beach Boys’ Sound Isn’t as Famous
The Beach Boys' sound was inspired by the vocal harmonies of another band. Mike Love also revealed "Fun, Fun, Fun" was inspired by one of the quintessential 1950s artists.
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How ‘Say Say Say’ Led Michael Jackson to Buy Neverland Ranch
Neverland Ranch is one of the most famous celebrity properties. Michael Jackson bought the ranch because of an experience he had while filming the video for "Say Say Say."
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Madonna’s Favorite of Her Own Hit Songs Missed the Top 10
Some of Madonna's songs made waves without becoming No. 1 hits. One of her career-defining tracks didn't even make the top 10.
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Madonna’s ‘Holiday’ Accidentally Inspired a Jessica Simpson Song
Madonna's "Holiday" wasn't a massive hit, but it has a large place in our cultural memory. Case in point: one of Jessica Simpson's songs is a massive rip-off of "Holiday."
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How Madonna Hurt the Producer of Her 1st Album
Madonna's first album included several of the most important songs of her career. One of the producers of the album was hurt by the way the Material Girl treated her.
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Madonna’s 1st Album Predicted the Future, Says Producer
You might think Madonna's first album is simply overloaded with some of the Material Girls' best pop songs. According to the album's producer, the record actually contains prophecies.
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Why Madonna’s ‘Lucky Star’ Blew Her Producer Away
Madonna's "Lucky Star" might not be as famous as "Like Virgin" but it has an incredible dance groove. The song's producer revealed what he thought of the Queen of Pop.
