How Madonna Conquered The 80s

[@swiftieforever9793]

80s True Blue and Like a Prayer 90s Erotica and Ray of Light 00s Confessions on a Dance Floor 10s Rebel Heart She made a masterpieces across 4 decades , what an icon.

[@auwanho]

Madame X is also a masterpiece

[@andriaj.490]

Dude *Badtime stories* is masterpieces too

[@hamletvillilo6838]

@@auwanho nope madame x was her worse album

[@Charlie-jl3ur]

Bedtime Stories says Hi... So does American Life and MDNA to a degree...

[@Theredeyedjedi]

@@andriaj.490 taste 😍

[@noneofurbuzness]

I get so happy when you do madonna videos, this queen deserves all the attention in the world

[@tosomt5419]

I think with True Blue, Madonna became a "supersta.r". With Like A Prayer and the blonde ambition tour, she became an icon

[@matiassilva1755]

For me she is a superstar since Like a Virgin, and became an icon in Like a Prayer the album, and maybe, the Blonde Ambition Tour

[@rebelblue]

Legend*

[@swiftieforever9793]

She's not just queen of pop but also had huge cultural impacts too. Talking about racism, female sexuality and homophobia in 80s when it was VERY unpopular .......

[@rvegas81]

I agree. I love her artwork and creative performances.

[@jojofc88]

I was 15 years old when I discovered Madonna. It was 2003 (11 days after my 15th birthday) and I was writing the date in my maths homework book on Tuesday 11th November at 7:30pm when Vogue came on MTV. She’s been my hero ever since 💙

[@rvegas81]

We're about the same age. I agree. When we were growing up, her and janet were the stuff with their videos and performances.

[@Red_Rebel]

Amazing love how you remember the details especially the dates. I grew up with her music because my mom played her music a lot, but I became a fan when I was like 18

[@joshuas8258]

The unparalleled queen. Gen Z has no clue how revolutionary she is

[@rlebrker235]

she also has Gen Z fans, including myself

[@elmulatodonovan1303]

I’m 15 & while people my age idolize Olivia Rodrigo, Taylor Swift, Rihanna, etc. I love madonna!

[@rlebrker235]

@@elmulatodonovan1303 Im also 15, and i idolize her too

[@Peterrdee]

I’m in gen z and I know how iconic and monumental she is.

[@samj5183]

Material girl is a hit on tiktok

[@mschirmersf]

Live To Tell WAS NOT a promotion for ‘Shanghai Surprise’. It was a single written with Patrick Leonard for Sean Penns movie “At Close Range”.

[@paulwaters7834]

i know that was sloppy

[@rubencanuela9758]

I think Madonna is more than just a popstar. She's one the women who changed the world. She uses her platform to make a statement on a certain issues. Before, artists just put on some random songs on their album or just sing songs on their concert and that's it. But Madonna always uses a statement whenever she put on an album or a show.

[@aleccopile]

I think what made her the Queen of Pop is that she changed the scene and took it to another level by bringing elements from the underground to the mainstream and the fact that she's very diverse when it comes to music and image. I've always thought of Madonna first and foremost as a recording artist, and by that I mean she's very good at realizing her visions musically, writing music and producing it with other people. Secondly, she's a dancer/performer, because what many people may not know is that she actually wanted to be a professional dancer and fell into singing by accident and only in third place comes singing. Of course, she doesn't have the vocal range of a Whitney Houston, Celine Dion or Mariah Carey, but that's not the most important thing. What she has to offer is a diversity in her voice. "Lucky Star" is a completely different vocal approach compared to "Like A Prayer" for example. I think from a technical standpoint, she peaked vocally in the "Ray Of Light" era. Also, she likes to experiment with her voice, like on "Justify My Love", "Erotica" or "Paradise" with all the spoken and whispering stuff, and that's more interesting to me, which is also something the singers I mentioned never did. Overall there are more talented singers than Madonna, but many didn't have the drive like her.

[@Kevin-rg3yc]

Thank you for mentioning the vocal part, I fell if Madonna had more consistency of her technique, she could’ve been a decent vocalist bc in contested Ti popular belief she can sing and do a lot with her voice. She especially vocally did the damn thing with ray of light as well as the dick Tracy and evita soundtracks

[@RyanStorey1231]

I've always loved Madonna's voice. There's something warm and almost motherly about it. It's hard to explain.

[@nathanieljohnson5908]

I think you meant to say that Madonna doesn't have the vocal ABILITY of Whitney, Celine or Mariah. Not range. Actually, Madonna has a bigger range than Whitney and Celine.

[@aleccopile]

​@@nathanieljohnson5908 Well, both, actually 😀. I mean, maybe Madonna can reach lower notes than the other three, but I can't imagine her singing "I Will Always Love You," "All By Myself", or "Without You" live, so I'm not sure she has a wider vocal range overall.

[@nathanieljohnson5908]

@@aleccopile Actually Madonna has a 4 octave vocal range and has reached notes into the upper 6th octave LIVE. Whitney or Celine have not done this and Madonna can reach lower notes than them. Madonna not being able to sing those songs doesn't have anything to do with her vocal range. She can easily reach those notes but she doesn't have the vocal ABILITY or musicality to pull off those songs.

[@tgw3299]

I see madonna, I click. Also I don't think I've ever been so early to anything, hi y'all!

[@RichRichG]

I think Madonna and MTV started at the same time and she use that platform to elevate her career that what makes her the queen of pop in my eyes.

[@swiftieforever9793]

Forever queen of pop. Madonna walked so that todays pop girls could thrive .

[@ginasousabranco5637]

Her business acumen within the entertainment community is unparalleled. However if she didn’t have the phenomenal music, music videos and live performances to back all of that up…there would be NO BUSINESS. That’s why all those young “pop girls” idolize her, she is the blue print for longevity and is quite simply the Most Successful Female Recording Artist of All Time, just ask Guinness world records

[@M4DGESTY]

Madonna is THE MOST IMPORTANT person in music of all time.

[@AntonioGG1-9801]

Madonna is role model because she breaks down boundaries for women everywhere. Plus she isn’t afraid to take risk when it comes to music, music videos, lyrics, fashion, topics that she puts in her music.

[@ashleyalexander2847]

Like her or hate her you can't take away her legacy. And what she did in music. She is the blueprint for alot of artists today

[@Kevin-rg3yc]

Things I believe Madonna did that changed pop music in the 80s 1) becoming the Queen of Music Videos, Madonna debut era with the self titled debut and like a virgin was the perfect time when MTV started and male artists like Michael Jackson and Prince becoming the face for it. There needed to be a female artist and Madonna was there, Madonna used MTV and music videos overall to change the visual medium of what a female artist look like which is embracing their feminity and sexuality and using that to take control of the latter instead of it being viewed or controlled through the male gaze. She also (along with MJ and Janet) made music videos become cultural events and make them more into short films, as well as using them to bring taboo socio-political and cultural topics to the forefront. 2) Reinvention: reinvention has been debated on rather its a sign of double standards for unrealistic expectations for female artists to continue to be popular or its a great expression of artistic growth, and I feel it’s kinda of more of the latter, to me it only becomes the former based of general public perspective and support. Madonna is the Queen of reinvention she made reinvention not just for female artists but artists overall be more of a sign of artistic growth and embrace the ability of progression and longevity of their careers with it even if it means you may not be popular with it. Madonna took a great note from the Beatles by making sure each new album was different and new and had a concept and it should be noted that in the 1980s the concept album was declining or was only exclusive to alternative rock musicians due to MTV’s over saturation for hit singles being promoted through music videos. Madonna, Prince and Janet Jackson individually in my opinion in the 80s not only brought it back to the mainstream but made concept albums more prominent in pop music, especially when it eventually blew up more in the 21st century, each album Madonna did had a concept and a purpose on telling her journey and story starting with true blue 3) Live performances: let’s keep it real before madge and Mike live performances we know it now would be non existent. Madonna told stories in her live performances and bringing the progressive, avant garde, energy that was in her music videos into her live performances but unlike other artists especially today who let the visuals (props, production, costumes, choreography) overshadow them as performers, Madonna was the center stage of her performances and the visuals were there to hence her talent as a singer, dancer and stage performer. Case in point: Madonna is the Queen of Pop and the 80s was beginning for everything. And that’s on Like A Prayer (that’s my favorite Madonna 80s album lol)

[@stephencalz]

Great video once again! I've started getting into Madonna and her music is amazing. As of now, my ranking of her albums (most excellent to least excellent) is Like a Prayer (pop perfection), Madonna, True Blue, and Like a Virgin. We also love how you pretty much have covered nearly her whole career.

[@popdissected4400]

Thank you so much! And my favorite of hers is "Like A Virgin", hands down! And yup, I haven't really touched on the 2000s, and after I do that'll kinda cover her whole career in a broad sense.

[@pmoney9498]

OMG THIS WAS MY REQUEST AHHHHHH!!!

[@victoriassme]

Fashion wise, Madonna single handedly changed the silhoutte for women's clothing. In the early 80s it was all about shoulder pads and oversized clothing. Madonna wore figure revealing outfits as she was getting into fitness in the mid 80s after the Virgin Tour era and wanted to show off her new body as evident in the True Blue era's 1950s glamor. She was a trendsetter in many ways. Not forgetting the hairstyles and minimal makeup. She made the red lipstick a major statement in the mid to late 80s.

[@fearcyz6183]

She did that without the existence of KZbin, Tiktok, vines, Instagram and Twitter. Just $35, and a Dream

[@abbyrockchick]

AMEN

[@kenalexandremeridi]

Sadly, I was born two decades after her 80s peak, but I’d give anything to go back in time and live through the blonde ambition era

[@jacksonatic]

Her blond ambition pictures was everywhere during those times!! But I was obsessed with michael jackson & he would always appeared sort like, double special with madonna. So I checked out blond ambition vhs in 1995, all I can say is: wow!! Wow!!! WOOWW!!! She's so wild, funny and free and absolute FUN!! So I became a big fan since 😆💕

[@cinnamongirlbyldr]

I just adore her so much! Ever since she started out she has been fighting for what is right and always standing up for herself! Such an inspiration, I will always respect and love her!

[@RVS-fq4wh]

She is the Queen of Pop. A leader in music industry that even the late & great King Michael Jackson himself indirectly aspired to be (e.g The Blonde Ambition Tour, Herb Ritts music video). She is the embodiment of "Hardwork vs Talent," perseverance, resilience, innovation, creativity, collaboration....she defined the meaning "Power of Mindset" and has manifested the "Law of Attraction."

[@crmnesmedia]

Madonna has been named as the most influential female artist of all time by various media outlets. While artists like Aretha Franklin, Diana Ross, Whitney Houston, Mariah, Celine Dion are known for their voices/songs, Madonna trascended to be a pop culture icon that went beyond the music. Her business strategy and reinvention has been followed by a lot artists from Britney Spears to Ariana Grande. Controversy has always been her friend and that's the reason why press stopped talking about her cause they know she wouldn't be hurt. Personally, I like her cause she worked hard, she wasn't part of a musical family (MJ, Janet, Whitney), didn't marry a music mogul (mariah, celine), part of a girlband/duo (aretha, diana ross, cher) and worked with producers on her debut that were all underground producers who are unknown at the time; Not saying other ladies didnt work hard tho but she's always beeb a businesswoman and knew how to take risks. With around 335- 400 est. million records sales (if certifications are updated) she's still the best selling artist of all time

[@johnsonmark65]

Best selling artist of all time? Lol nope, The Beatles are the best selling music act of all time, then is Elvis Presley and then Michael Jackson.

[@crmnesmedia]

@@johnsonmark65 read, I mentioned female artisz

[@senorgato70]

Madonna even said on a recent late night interview that she has sold more than 400 million records. I hope all stats are updated. Also hope her label gets her RIAA certifications updated. It’s probably been close to 20 years since the last time and I bet her numbers are closer to 80 million in the US by now.

[@DaxtonKnight]

Best selling female artist of all time , yes the Beatles and Michael Jackson sold more in different lanes but again "female". She doesn't even have the strongest voice or sexiest woman alive BUT she still pulled off a fresh, pop and sound and she was able to sing. Whitney had the best vocals but entertainment icon status, sound and evolution, activism and reaching to all types of people and taking risks; she won people over. Sold out all her tours and shows, albums, a number of books, clothing line in 1985. She reached to movies too but film honestly wasn't her thing . Her magical stage presence, dance music, being unpredictable and interesting; doors opened for most pop stars because of her. Huge LGBT activist. HIV/AIDS activist, speaks out on bigotry and racism, Like a Prayer video was about racism so she sang and looked good in the 80s but so much more going on that Janet or Cyndi didn't have which they are great. Best band, Beatles. Vocalist, Whitney. Dancer, singer and #1 album of all time; Michael Jackson. Most successful female artist and queen of pop; Madonna. I'll add as a solo male, Elvis too. Almost forgot. I'm in Memphis not far from where he lived but I'm in my 20s, I never saw him but on screen and he was hot. So was Whitney, MJ, Prince, and Madonna had her own look I wouldn't call sexy but she always had a beautiful smile and some of the most beautiful eyes.

[@kidkytes6233]

Great video! Madonna's 80s era is always a great thing to look back on, to see how many performers she's inspired by speaking her truth. Have you ever thought of covering pop superstars from other countries like Japan? Namie Amuro dominating the 90s or when Hikaru Utada and Ayumi Hamasaki controlled the j-pop scene that led to Hamasaki's label forcing her to release a greatest hits A BEST the same week as Utada's second album Distance and the press went full force with them as rivals which lead to nearly 3 million sales for both albums in the first week of release?

[@rvegas81]

I was just looking for HIkuru. I had been searching K pop artists for the past month! Thank you.

[@jonathanmendoza4254]

Performance wise...she is one of a kind, I think she's the only true female singer who can sing live and dance at the same time. A LEGEND,ICONIC , CONTROVERSIAL AND SOPHISTICATED... you name it she got it. The 80's truly phenomenal for MADONNA. the gen y, z and the millennials...have no idea how big MADONNA as a Star and Singer.

[@ginasousabranco5637]

Madonna's impact is global. She defied politics, culture, social norms, religion, and stigma. The Queen of Pop title was created in the 80's for Madonna Madonna crossed and mastered multiple genres. Madonna is the reinvention queen. Madonna is obviously self-made.

[@kristianberg4264]

Just a note: it’s mentioned that her song “Live To Tell” was to promote her movie Shanghai Surprise “ but was in fact for her husband’s movie “At Close Range”. :)

[@Peterrdee]

Pls talk about madonnas 90s albums like erotica and bedtime stories they are iconic

[@minbass3628]

She is not just queen of pop she is queen of music She opened the way for all female artist to speak there minds

[@edreid7872]

Love the videos on our Icons..how about a video on Donna Summer..a pioneer that lead the way in female empowerment that hardly gets any attention...

[@ellyheister5987]

Can you do a video on Britney Spears and why she became the princess of pop and her impact on the industry?

[@sinafazel8435]

I love your videos bacouse given your carefully chosen words and numbers when talking about charts it's obvious you really put effort and do a lot of research for these videos. I appreciate it so much. 💕

[@dinasilva9263]

I was born in 84 and i really appreciate 80's music but i also like Madonna's 90's music but lately not that much...

[@biabia6610]

LOOOOVE MADONNA! 🖤 True Queen of Pop 👸🏼

[@sv.m5084]

Onpopulair opinion: Her last 3 albums (MDNA, Rebel Heart, Madame X) are her best albums.

[@jamiesalley604]

Fuck no your on damn drugs if you think any of these albums compare🤢😂

[@sv.m5084]

@@jamiesalley604 hahaha i’m not really into 80s en 90s ‘classic’ pop music in general (except for Mariah). I just like Madonna’s recent music more than her previous work.

[@jamiesalley604]

@@sv.m5084 Have you not heard Ray of light and Confessions?

[@sv.m5084]

@@jamiesalley604 yeah i do, and I like the hits like ‘sorry’, ‘jump’, ‘frozen’ etc. But I like almost every song of her last 3 albums ( especially from RH). I’m not a real BIG fan, but I really like her since I heard Ghosttown the first time on the radio. I’m sorry, it is what it is... 😂

[@jacksonatic]

I'm glad you're being honest. I started be a fan since 1995. But I appreciated her MDNA, Rebel Heart and especially Madame X (this album is my new favorite of hers!!!) But, Rebel Heart would've been much better with those original unreleased tracks.

[@kevinmucyo1665]

Prince better be next

[@adam-michaeljames8328]

I should mention that "Live to Tell" was actually recorded for "At Close Range", starring her husband at the time, Sean Penn. It wasn't done for "Shanghai Surprise", although they both did star in that together. I should also mention to those not around in the '80s that the concert footage shown at the end is from Madonna's 2015 Rebel Heart Tour, not from show she did in the '80s. Side note: I saw both The Virgin Tour and The Who's That Girl Tour live, thank you very much! :) #80srule

[@john-earlruth4433]

This was really well done!

[@AntonioGG2-8420]

Madonna will forever the 👸 of pop

[@leonardluis878]

Madonna is the one and only queen👑❤ She is mi idol and i am 18😍

[@edreid7872]

Live to tell was not a part of Shanghai Surprise..it highlighted the Sean Penn pic In Plain sight..

[@aleksjabonski6560]

In all honesty, I personally hate Like A Virgin album. It's a Madonna's classic to the point where it feels like some sort of cliché. Singles may be good on its own but I just can't get through that record from A to Z without having this "gosh, it sounds and feels dated" feeling. Love Don't Live Here Anymore is a masterpiece tho.

[@fashionqueen7323]

I love her so much

[@senorgato70]

Had Madonna and her label added Crazy For You and Into The Groove to the Like A Virgin album, I have no doubt it would be one of the best selling albums ever, even more so than it already is. I truly feel that those two songs are what solidified her career and standing as a pop star. True Blue and Like A Prayer solidified her place as an artist.

[@ethypoo]

THE QUEEN OF POP

[@MINK2393]

MJ clearly conquered the 80s

[@MINK2393]

@Andrew Newman-Pinto They are but MJ literally became the most famous human being that walked this planet arguably the broke every record musically, sold the most and was the most awarded artist also.. MJ conquered the 80s no debate to me

[@jaylinheater]

Could you please like rank Ariana Grande, Mariah Carey, or Rihanna’s albums???🥺🙏🏾❤️

[@popdissected4400]

I've never done rankings before! That could be a really neat idea!

[@sinafazel8435]

@RodriVlogs YAS

[@rebelblue]

Madonna! 💖💖💖

[@daniellauer9062]

Live to Tell was on the at close range soundtrack video was a promo for that movie, Shanghai surprise did not come out until later

[@rickyminj2327]

Queen of pop MADONNA

[@sinansermet]

She is the queen of pop a great singer, amazing, consummate songwriter, song and record producer and the greatest stage performer. Although you did not mention her songwriting, and producing which makes Madonna Madonna.

[@celebiglives9842]

It’s the no dislikes for meeee~ The respect!

[@moh4651]

thank u for this and plz talk about the confession album plzzz

[@kimberlywarrlock9855]

She is absolutely The Queen of Pop always and forever 💕 💖

[@fabianenriquez2814]

Live to Tell was used for her then husband’s (Sean Penn) movie At Close Range; not Shanghai Surprise.

[@JB-pl1iu]

Madonna literally wrote the book for women in pop.

[@CruceEntertainment]

And Lady Gaga copied it. Literally.

[@TheRareVideosXL]

Great video. I'm still waiting for Avril Lavigne's iconic albums Let Go,Under My Skin and The Best Damn Thing videos. Keep it up! :)

[@justjarod7440]

The way I was just listening to 80s Madonna then I see this video

[@BrianBarryComedy]

Live to Tell was for Sean Penn’s movie At Close Range

[@cinnamongirlbyldr]

The queen of pop!

[@thesaltypoet4842]

There is an error in your reporting, Live to Tell was written for the movie “ At Close Range” not “Shanghai Surprise.”

[@supervegitoblew]

how mariah conquered the 90’s next👀

[@delreybaby]

YES pls

[@auandaily]

omg YES

[@AntonioGG1-9801]

Madonna is one favorite artist

[@Amber_xo_133]

The Queen of Pop

[@mustafabashir2002]

Good Morning pop dissected

[@kennypham3856]

From my research, late 1984 to about the fall of 1992 was 'her time.'

[@cchgnymd]

Hello, can u make a video on what makes The Fame (Monster) by Lady Gaga is so successful? Btw great video my fave one so far keep up the good work bestie.

[@deanwilson231]

Live to tell was for the At Close Range soundtrack not Shanghai Surprise

[@AaliyahsLife10]

Queen of Pop

[@jameswalter3702]

React can you do Boyz to men forgotten 90s music icons

[@JaysonSan-xp1zp]

Madonna is the best. She is absolutely the most amazingly talented woman....i5s a better world with her I. It❤

[@MrDJGri]

no dislikes to this date omg

[@TheBasedCanadian]

Queen of pop

[@chunli6197]

Why did i just get a notification when the commentors bern here for 14 hours??

[@chunli6197]

@GABRIEL MATTEO DELGADO oh KZbin has a setting for this?

[@Faisaliq1977]

Although not really records but You can dance and Who's that girl should have been mentioned

[@foreversenorita1893]

this video deserve more views!

[@AntonioGG1-9801]

She’s an icon & 🏳️‍🌈 icon

[@iAvrilFan1]

You should make a video on Tori Amos next!

[@miketudor376]

Live to tell was not for Shange High Suprise. It was the song for her husbands movie At close range.

[@thewag86]

Live To Tell had nothing to do with Shanghai Surprise, it was in Sean Penn's movie At Close Range

[@JB-pl1iu]

Live to Tell was used to promote At Close Range. Not Shanghai Surprise.

[@gordonhanna3828]

So weird I was just thinking about this omg we’re tethered

[@ownyourcrazy8734]

Live To Tell wasn't associated with "Shanghai Surprise". It was associated with another film "At Close Range" starring Sean Penn (Madonna's first husband). Everything else said about the song is true.

[@brianramirez8970]

Queen 👑👑👑 all day everyday!

[@TheWonderland1985]

I love madonna 😍😍😍

[@blackrose-kt3ed]

More madonna

[@rerrpr]

Live to Tell was for At Close Range not for Shanghai Surprise.

[@nyerovwoesin7802]

Michael Jackson and Madonna conquered the 80's

[@raulsanchez2752]

One thing i fail to comprehend is how she became a superstar and well-received figure even tho she created a lot of contreversial events.

[@DA-sf3vs]

Live to tell was for at close range , not Shanghai Surprise

[@Patrick3183]

She conquered because her music was better than 85% of other pop music

[@Andthewinneriss]

This channel made me a taylor swift fan love all your videos i think im the only person that LOVES the whole erotica era & album!

[@nathanieljohnson5908]

Actually, that era and album has a cult following among us Madonna fans. I don't think I've met any Madonna fan that doesn't love erotica

[@gdas252]

Still, in the end, you question her worth as an artist. ‘Is she just a controversial name’. I guess she needs a few more number 1 albums and another 7 number 1 singles and a couple more hundred millions album sales 😂

[@M4DGESTY]

Misogyny and that..

[@cgomez5455]

Can you do a video about cyndi lauper

[@JB-pl1iu]

What decade hasn't she conquered!?

[@maddoxseudenjean]

THE ONLYYYYYYY QUEEN OF POP💅🏻💅🏻💅🏻. 💚❤💛🧡👑👑👑👑👑 Even some other monsters doesn't accept the Reality...🧟‍♀️🧟‍♂️🧟‍♀️🧟‍♂️

[@JB-pl1iu]

Madonna being one of the lone famous voices in the 80s with her AIDS activism and outspokenness on gay rights.

[@petervellonio8426]

Mariah next?!?! 🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤

[@bherrin67]

Live To Tell was not a promotional track for the movie Shanghai Surprise, it was the closing track for the movie At Close Range and was on that movies soundtrack. Come on, these facts are super easy to verify, that’s just super sloppy in a video like this 🤷🏻‍♂️