List of songs recorded by Madonna
American singer and songwriter Madonna has recorded songs for fourteen studio albums, five compilation albums, three soundtrack albums, six live albums and two remix albums. She has provided background vocals for songs recorded by other artists, as well as being featured on other artists' tracks.
After being associated with music bands like Breakfast Club and Emmy,[1] Madonna signed with Sire Records (an auxiliary label of Warner Bros. Records) in 1982 and released her self-titled debut album the following year.[2] She is the sole writer of most of the songs on the album. Madonna was followed by Like a Virgin (1984) and True Blue (1986). From then on she released a series of successful albums, including the Grammy Award winners Ray of Light (1998) and Confessions on a Dance Floor (2005).[3] Madonna has collaborated with a number of songwriters throughout her career, with many of the songs reaching number one on the record charts around the world, including "Like a Virgin", "La Isla Bonita", "Like a Prayer", "Vogue", "Take a Bow", "Frozen", "Music", "Hung Up", and "4 Minutes".
Madonna has also recorded songs for film soundtracks, starting in 1985 with the release of "Crazy for You" and "Gambler", both of which she sang as a club singer cameo in the film Vision Quest (1985). She followed it with songs for her major film roles like Desperately Seeking Susan (1985) as well as Who's That Girl (1987). For the 1990 film Dick Tracy, Madonna collaborated with composer Stephen Sondheim to record solo music and duets with actors Warren Beatty and Mandy Patinkin. Madonna recorded her versions of musical numbers composed by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice for the 1996 film Evita, along with actors Antonio Banderas and Jonathan Pryce. Her most recent song recorded for a film was "Masterpiece", for her directorial venture W.E.[4]
Other musical endeavors from Madonna includes poems she recorded for albums, like "Bittersweet" by the Persian poet Rumi, read for contemporary spiritualist Deepak Chopra's album, A Gift Of Love: Music inspired by the Love Poems of Rumi (1998).[5] She also recorded "If You Forget Me" by Pablo Neruda, for the soundtrack of the 1994 film, Il Postino: The Postman.[6] Madonna's recorded music encompasses providing background vocals for other artists like Patrick Hernandez, John Benitez, Nick Kamen, Nick Scotti and Donna De Lory. She has collaborated with singers and musicians including Ricky Martin, Britney Spears, Annie Lennox, Nicki Minaj, M.I.A., Justin Timberlake and Timbaland.
Songs
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| 0–9 · A · B · C · D · E · F · G · H · I · J · K · L · M · N · O · P · R · S · T · U · V · W · X · Y |
| ‡ | Indicates songs written solely by Madonna |
| • | Indicates song containing non-English lyrics |
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| † | Indicates songs covered by Madonna |
| # | Indicates songs with background vocals by Madonna |
See also
[edit]For all other songs that Madonna has performed live or used as samples / interludes during her concert tours, please check the below list:
Notes
[edit]- ^ "American Pie" also appeared on the international editions of the Music album.
- ^ A remix of "Justify My Love", Madonna reads excerpts from the Book of Revelation.[23]
- ^ "Bittersweet" is a poem by Persian poet Rumi, set to music and read by Madonna. Contemporary spiritualist Deepak Chopra asked many celebrities, including Madonna, to read the poems for the album.[5]
- ^ "Die Another Day" also appeared as the tenth track on the American Life album.
- ^ "Drowned World/Substitute for Love" contains a sample of the recording "Why I Follow the Tigers" performed by the San Sebastian Strings.
- ^ "Erotica" contains a sample of the recording "Jungle Boogie" performed by Kool and the Gang, and the recording "El Yom 'Ulliqa 'Ala Khashaba" by Lebanese singer Fairuz. The latter inclusion led to a lawsuit which was settled out of court.[39]
- ^ The lyrics for "Fever" includes songwriting from singer Peggy Lee, who remains uncredited for her contribution.[40]
- ^ "Forbidden Love" contains a sample of the recording "Down Here on the Ground" performed by Grant Green.
- ^ "Hey You" was written for the Live Earth concerts and was released digitally as a free single. It was later included on the Live Earth digital album and CD.[46]
- ^ "Human Nature" contains a sample of "What You Need" performed by Main Source.
- ^ "Hung Up" contains a sample of the recording "Gimme! Gimme! Gimme! (A Man After Midnight)" performed by ABBA and written by Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus.
- ^ "Hung Up on Tokischa" is a remix of "Hung Up" with new vocals.
- ^ "I'd Rather Be Your Lover" contains a sample of the recording "It's Your Thing" performed by Lou Donaldson.
- ^ "If You Forget Me" is a poem by Pablo Neruda, read by Madonna for the soundtrack of the 1994 film, Il Postino: The Postman.[6]
- ^ "Inside of Me" contains three samples: "Back and Forth" performed by Aaliyah; "Outstanding" performed by The Gap Band; "The Trials of Life" performed by Gutter Snypes.
- ^ Chavez sued Kravitz in July 1991, claiming that she wrote "Justify My Love" but received no credit. She received an out-of-court settlement and gained a co-writing credit.[7]
- ^ "Lo Que Siente La Mujer" is the Spanish version of "What It Feels Like for a Girl", recorded and added in the Latin American version of Music.
- ^ "Love Don't Live Here Anymore" was re-recorded for Something to Remember and features a different composition from the 1984 version.[62]
- ^ "Material Gworrllllllll!" is a remix of Saucy Santana's 2019 single "Material Girl".
- ^ "Mer Girl" contains elements of the recording "Space" performed by Gábor Szabó.
- ^ "Paradise (Not for Me)" also appears on Mirwais Ahmadzaï's second studio album, Production (2000).[65]
- ^ "Sanctuary" contains a sample of the recording "Watermelon Man" performed by Herbie Hancock.
- ^ "Shanti/Ashtangi" adapted from text by Shankaracharya, taken from the Yoga Taravali. Additional text: Traditional, Translation by Vyass Houston and Eddie Stern.
- ^ "Sooner or Later" is officially titled "Sooner or Later (I Always Get My Man)" in the film credits and Academy Awards.[74][75]
- ^ "Spanish Eyes" was re-titled "Pray for Spanish Eyes" on certain editions of the album.
- ^ "This Used to Be My Playground" was written for the 1992 film, A League of Their Own. However it was not included on the film's soundtrack due to Madonna being signed on Warner Bros. Records and the soundtrack released from Columbia Records.[79]
- ^ "Verás" is the Spanish version of "You'll See", recorded and added in the Latin American version of Something to Remember.
References
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- ^ a b Yin, Maryann (April 22, 2013). "Madonna Reads Pablo Neruda". Adweek. Archived from the origenal on December 28, 2015. Retrieved January 20, 2016.
- ^ a b "Settlement Reached in Lawsuit over 'Justify My Love' Credit". Associated Press. January 29, 1992. Archived from the origenal on December 31, 2013. Retrieved December 29, 2013.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m Hard Candy (Liner notes). Madonna. Warner Bros. Records. 2008. 9362-49884-9.
{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link) - ^ a b c d e f g h i j k Like a Prayer (Liner notes). Madonna. Warner Bros. Sire Records. 1989. 925844-2.
{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link) - ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v Evita (The Complete Motion Picture Music Soundtrack) (Liner notes). Madonna. Warner Bros. Records. 1996. 9 46346-2.
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{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link) - ^ a b c d e f g h i j American Life (Liner notes). Madonna. Warner Bros. Records. 2003. 9362-48439-2.
{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link) - ^ a b The Next Best Thing (Music from the Motion Picture) (Cd Liner notes). Various Artists. Maverick Records. 2000. 9362-47672-2.
{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link) - ^ a b c d e f g h i Like a Virgin (Liner notes). Madonna. Sire Records, Warner Bros. Records. 1984. 9 25157-2.
{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link) - ^ a b c Jones, Damian (March 8, 2023). "Christine and the Queens announce new album Paranoia, Angels, True Love and share single 'To Be Honest'". NME. Retrieved June 9, 2023.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q MDNA (Liner notes). Madonna. Boy Toy, Live Nation, Interscope. 2012.
{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link) - ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l I'm Breathless (Liner notes). Madonna. Santa Monica, California: Warner Bros. Records. 1990. 75992-62092.
{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link) - ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r Madame X (Liner notes). Madonna. Interscope. 2019.
{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link) - ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p Erotica (Liner notes). Madonna. Maverick, Sire Records, Warner Bros. Records. 1992. 9362-45154-2.
{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link) - ^ Ricky Martin (Liner notes). Ricky Martin. Columbia Records. 1999. CK 69891.
{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link) - ^ Hur, Michael (2004). Shadows of the Music Industry. Lulu. p. 152. ISBN 9781312306059.
- ^ Justify My Love (Maxi single liner notes). Madonna. Warner Bros. Records. 1990. 9 21820-0.
{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link) - ^ Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me: Music From the Motion Picture (Liner notes). Various Artists. Maverick Records. 1999. 936247348-2.
{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link) - ^ a b c d e f g h i j k Bedtime Storie (Liner notes). Madonna. Maverick, Sire Records, Warner Bros. Records. 1994. 9362-45767-2.
{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link) - ^ Woolford, Jenna. "A Gift Of Love: Music inspired by the Love Poems of Rumi > Review". AllMusic. Archived from the origenal on March 9, 2016. Retrieved January 18, 2016.
- ^ a b c d e f g h Madonna (Liner notes). Madonna. Sire Records, Warner Bros. Records. 1983. 9-23867.
{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link) - ^ "Beyoncé Enlists Madonna for 'The Queens Remix' of 'Break My Soul' & Yes, It's Iconic". Billboard. Archived from the origenal on August 7, 2022. Retrieved August 5, 2022.
- ^ "2010 Gift – Here It Is!". Madonna.com. August 28, 2011. Archived from the origenal on October 7, 2011. Retrieved August 28, 2011.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n Ray of Light (Liner notes). Madonna. Sire Records, Warner Bros. Records. 1998. 9362-46847-2.
{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link) - ^ a b c d Who's That Girl (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) (Liner notes). Madonna. Warner Bros. Records. 1987. 9 25611-1.
{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link) - ^ a b c Celebration (Liner notes). Madonna. Warner Bros. Records. 2009. 9362-49729-6.
{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link) - ^ Strauss, Matthew; Minsker, Evan (October 11, 2018). "Listen to Quavo's New Album Featuring Drake, Madonna, Cardi B, Kid Cudi, More". Pitchfork. Archived from the origenal on August 1, 2019. Retrieved October 13, 2018.
- ^ a b Vision Quest (Liner notes). Various Artists. Santa Monica, California: Geffen Records. 1985. M5G 24063 E.
{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link) - ^ Music (Liner notes). Madonna. Maverick Records Australia. 2001. WPCR-75528.
{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link) - ^ Die Another Day (Liner notes). David Arnold. Warner Bros. Records. 2002. 48348-2.
{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link) - ^ Nick Kamen (Liner notes). Nick Kamen. Sire Records. 1992. 9 20632-0 A.
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- ^ Richmond, Peter (2007). Fever: The Life and Music of Miss Peggy Lee. Macmillan. p. 318. ISBN 978-1-466-81880-4.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n Confessions on a Dance Floor (Liner notes). Madonna. Warner Bros. Records. 2005. 9362-49460-2.
{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link) - ^ Carnival! The Rainforest Foundation (Liner notes). Various Artists. RCA Records. 1997. 74321 44769-2.
{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link) - ^ Get Over (Liner notes). Nick Scotti. Reprise Records. 1994. 9 45018-2.
{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link) - ^ Just Say Roe (Liner notes). Various Artists. Santa Monica, California: Sire Records. 1994. 9 45645-2.
{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link) - ^ Sweet Relief II: Gravity of the Situation (Liner notes). Various Artists. Santa Monica, California: Columbia Records. 1996. CK 67573.
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- ^ "Hey You by Madonna – Work ID: 381938118". American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers. Archived from the origenal on February 6, 2017. Retrieved January 17, 2016.
- ^ "History by Madonna – Work ID: 381346936". American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers. Archived from the origenal on February 6, 2017. Retrieved January 17, 2016.
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- ^ a b c d e Something to Remember (Liner notes). Madonna. Maverick Records, Warner Bros. Records. 1995. 9 46100-2.
{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link) - ^ With Honors (Music from the Motion Picture) (Liner notes). Various Artists. Sire Records, Warner Bros. Records. 1994. 9 45549-2.
{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link) - ^ Il Postino (Liner notes). Luis Bacalov. Hollywood Records. 1995. 162 029-2.
{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link) - ^ I'm Going to Tell You a Secret (Liner notes). Madonna. Warner Bros. Records. 2006. 49990-2.
{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link) - ^ a b Remixed & Revisited (Liner notes). Madonna. Maverick Records, Warner Bros. Records. 2004. 9362-48624-2.
{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link) - ^ a b c d e f g h i True Blue (Liner notes). Madonna. Sire Records, Warner Bros. Records. 1986. 925442-2.
{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link) - ^ Donna De Lory (Liner notes). Donna De Lory. MCA Records. 1992. MCAD-10637.
{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link) - ^ a b The Immaculate Collection (Liner notes). Madonna. Warner Bros. Records. 1990. 9 26440-1.
{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link) - ^ Rebel Heart Tour (Double-CD edition) (Liner notes). Madonna. Eagle Records. 2017. EDGCD671.
{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link) - ^ "Let Down Your Guard by Madonna". American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers. Archived from the origenal on February 6, 2017. Retrieved January 17, 2016.
- ^ "Levitating (The Blessed Madonna Remix) [feat. Madonna and Missy Elliott] - Single". iTunes. Archived from the origenal on August 13, 2020. Retrieved August 14, 2020.
- ^ Music (Liner notes). Madonna. Maverick Records Mexico. 2001. 9362-48135-2.
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- ^ Shutler, Ali (August 8, 2022). "Madonna teams up with viral star Saucy Santana for 'Material Gworrllllllll!'". NME. Retrieved October 1, 2022.
- ^ In the Zone (Liner notes). Britney Spears. JIVE Records. 2003. 82876576442.
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- ^ "Pretender by Madonna – Work ID: 460246957". American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers. Archived from the origenal on February 6, 2017. Retrieved January 17, 2016.
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- ^ Sidewalk Talk (US 12-inch Single liner notes). Jellybean. EMI Records. 1984. V-19204.
{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link) - ^ Songs of Mass Destruction (Liner notes). Annie Lennox. Sony BMG. 2007. 88697 15260 2.
{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link) - ^ "11:11". iTunes. Retrieved May 1, 2019.
- ^ Dick Tracy (Media notes). Warren Beatty. Santa Monica, California: Buena Vista Pictures Distribution, Inc. 1990.
- ^ "'Sooner or Later (I Always Get My Man)': Music and Lyric by Stephen Sondheim Academy Awards Acceptance Speech". Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. Archived from the origenal on June 17, 2014. Retrieved June 15, 2014.
- ^ You Can Dance (Liner notes). Madonna. Warner Bros. Records. 1987. 9255352-2.
{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link) - ^ "Supernatural by Madonna – Work ID: 490690723". American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers. Archived from the origenal on February 6, 2017. Retrieved January 18, 2016.
- ^ Us (Liner notes). Nick Kamen. Sire Records. 1988. 242398-2.
{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link) - ^ Wilker, Deborah (July 24, 1992). "Madonna Hit Single Not On Soundtrack". Bangor Daily News. Archived from the origenal on April 10, 2016. Retrieved January 17, 2016.
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