Madonna • Live To Tell // Jennifer Connelly • The Hot Spot

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"Live to Tell" is a song by American singer Madonna from her third studio album True Blue (1986). The song was originally composed by Patrick Leonard as an instrumental for the score of Paramount's film Fire with Fire, but Paramount rejected it. Leonard then presented the track to Madonna, who decided to use it for At Close Range, a film starring her then-husband Sean Penn. Madonna wrote the lyrics, co-composed the melodies and co-produced it with Leonard. "Live to Tell" was released as True Blue's lead single on March 26, 1986, by Sire Records; afterwards, it was included on Madonna's compilation albums The Immaculate Collection (1990), Something to Remember (1995), and Celebration (2009). A pop ballad, the song includes instrumentation from guitars, keyboards, drums and a synthesizer, while the lyrics deal with deceit, mistrust and childhood scars; Madonna also recalled in an interview that she thought about her relationship with her parents while writing the lyrics.
Upon release, the song was generally acclaimed by music critics, who frequently referred to it as one of her best ballads. It was also commercially successful, becoming Madonna's third number one in the US Billboard Hot 100, and her first number one on the Adult Contemporary chart. The music video, directed by James Foley, shows the singer in a more demure, toned down appearance, inspired by actresses such as Grace Kelly. "Live to Tell" was included on three of Madonna's concert tours. The performance at 2006's Confessions Tour caused controversy as it had the singer hanging from a mirrored cross simulating a crucifixion; religious groups condemned the number as an act of hostility toward the Roman Catholic Church. Madonna responded saying that her main intention with the performance was to bring attention to the millions of children dying in Africa. "Live to Tell" has been covered by a handful of artists, particularly for tribute albums.
Lyrics:
I have a tale to tell
Sometimes it gets so hard to hide it well
I was not ready for the fall
Too blind to see the writing on the wall
A man can tell a thousand lies
I've learned my lesson well
Hope I live to tell
The secret I have learned, 'til then
It will burn inside of me
I know where beauty lives
I've seen it once, I know the warm she gives
The light that you could never see
It shines inside, you can't take that from me
A man can tell a thousand lies
I've learned my lesson well
Hope I live to tell
The secret I have learned, 'til then
It will burn inside of me
The truth is never far behind
You kept it hidden well
If I live to tell
The secret I knew then
Will I ever have the chance again
If I ran away, I'd never have the strength
To go very far
How would they hear the beating of my heart
Will it grow cold
The secret that I hide, will I grow old
How will they hear
When will they learn
How will they know
A man can tell a thousand lies
I've learned my lesson well
Hope I live to tell
The secret I have learned, 'til then
It will burn inside of me
The truth is never far behind
You kept it hidden well
If I live to tell
The secret I knew then
Will I ever have the chance again
A man can tell a thousand lies
I've learned my lesson well
Hope I live to tell
The secret I have learned, 'til then
It will burn inside of me

[@JenniferConnelly80s]

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[@بالاچ-غ8س]

Your attractive very nice

[@بالاچ-غ8س]

فیلمی خاطره انگیز با صدای مدونا و قشنگی بازیگری جنیفر کانلی با زیبایی جذاب

[@maureentakach3065]

I couldn't agree more. It seems lately that I've been fixated on that era, wishing I could go back

[@TheOtherKine]

So this song has nothing to do with The Hot Spot????? lmao so then why do this? I don't understand. Loved the song at the time, it's a gem classic of the 80s, exemplified everything great about the 80s but why do this? I don't get it

[@VisitorOf22]

@@TheOtherKineApparently you have zero clue about the Phenomena (see that pun?) that is Jennifer Connelly.

[@50tigres79]

80s and beginning of the 90s are the best years ever. I wish i can go back.

[@alirazi3028]

Me too.

[@shiah1313]

It’s in your heart.

[@laurenkochan960]

My favorite era!! Best years ever!! 💞

[@mmmmm5555m]

Дада

[@lolkevandewitte1713]

I’ll come with you, if I may

[@SahiraSound]

For my money, this is Madonna's best song ever. It shows the true range of her talent and ability.

[@alexandracruz1300]

I completely agree with you! This song actually shows you that she can sing. Love this song!

[@jupitergrls]

""Live to Tell" is a song by American singer Madonna from her third studio album, True Blue (1986). The song was composed by Patrick Leonard as an instrumental for the score of Paramount's film Fire with Fire, but Paramount rejected it. Leonard then presented the track to Madonna, who decided to use it for At Close Range, a film starring her then-husband Sean Penn. Madonna wrote the lyrics, co-composed the melodies and co-produced it with Leonard.

[@LarsAndersen-ig9yt]

@@jupitergrls Bonus info... According to Sean Penn that marriage was the biggest mistake of his life.

[@jupitergrls]

@@LarsAndersen-ig9yt I read that as well...yrs ago.

[@LarsAndersen-ig9yt]

@@jupitergrls He was young and stupid.

[@soarin12]

Don Johnson, the ultimate master class, the definition of a true gentleman and the ‘coolest’ person to grace our screens.

[@cynthiasmith4130]

The best time of my life the 80s!!! There was nothing like it !!!!💃💃💃💃....❤❤❤... Our own Madonna what a voice!!!!! Miami Vice the best!!!!

[@phillipsheppard5361]

Probably the best (and most underrated) songs Madonna ever released.

[@TheNiland43]

I dont know about underrated

[@thesavagebeast3994]

Absolutely Madonna's best song ever

[@zacharismad.]

Madonna a great artist as well as the beautiful beloved Jennifer Connelly!!!👍👍😊🥰🌹🌹

[@auroravillacorta42]

Live to Tell❤❤Madonna always love this song😍😍😍

[@mike5661]

Jennifer Connelly is absolutely bloody stunning!

[@ThiagoFreitasBG]

Essa música da madona não tem como descrever. O instrumental a sua belíssima voz se encaixam perfeito de mais.

[@testdriver3928]

That beaitiful 80's, beautiful music, movies, people...

[@carlograziani9321]

Jennifer's face of innocence and beauty was always her letter of introduction....

[@valdemiromathias9674]

Mrs Jennifer Connelly ... You are among the three most beautiful in Hollywood of all time !!! (from Brazil)

[@Leo-pv9zi]

Who are the other two?

[@sergegrattu5171]

The 2 others are????

[@silbarret4684]

What are the other two???

[@garywright9715]

Taste is subjective. But I agree she was stunning. Kate Beckesale in Pear Harbor comes to mind as well. Also the way this video is edited this song fits well. It’s definitely a video I can watch for more than once.

[@Malcolm-p4r]

This is one of my favourite Madonna songs and how on earth did I miss Jennifer Connelly in the 80 's!! ❤😂😊❤

[@MichaelAlmaraz-e6k]

I love you Jennifer Connelly , I've seen all your movies, since you were young!!

[@jont22285]

Jennifer is one of the most gorgeous women all the time love her❤️

[@eperdu6480]

Il faut reconnaître que Jennifer a vraiment un charisme particulier, c'est une agréable dame.

[@eperdu6480]

, et une dame agréable.

[@nikolatr71]

aww Jennifer Connelly, absolute maravillosa, women of un describable beauty & charm, princess, Principessa.

[@lifesnoop]

How can you not remember this beautiful and perfect song, Queen Madonna🎉🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤❤

[@joseantoniodaly4875]

This song..... has such an amazing feeling and memories for me. My dad bought in 1991 a brand new Mitsubishi 3000GT VR4. He was my hero in that car. Nobody could win him in that machine. I'm upgrading that car 35 years later with twice the power in honor for him. Great song.

[@sunshinegirl4660]

Nice!!!! That was my dream car since I was like 20 yrs old. I love when I spot one on the road still.

[@SvenSmart]

So different are those memories to that song. For me, the song always remembers me to my first real girlfrind. I listened to that song up and down in my room thats days with headphones, full volume up. Im still in love with that girl and we are a team for 27 years now and married.

[@triggerthesound767]

Jennifer Connelly's beauty tears me to shreds.

[@marianamabelestelaguerrero8407]

Tenía 15 años cuando me regalaron el cassette de Madonna con este tema. Hermoso. Una joya!!! Tengo 50 años y lo disfruto aún. Don Jhonson un divino

[@frederickreeve4542]

Stunningly beautiful Jen was irresistible in this video ❤️❤️🇬🇧

[@turbointerceptor86]

Jennifer Connelly This is a masterpiece of a woman

[@janetmoore5645]

Excellent song all time.

[@mauric99]

love this song and you can't beat Jennifer Connelly and Virginia Madsen in one movie together....

[@brucebaldwin-bl1mm]

This song, this movie... the decades of lives that felt the impact..

[@PetersonMaciel-qi3gh]

Como eu gostaria de ter vivido minha juventude nos anos 80, outros tempos, outras pessoas, tudo bem diferente...

[@yankeefan2119]

Jennifer Connelly…..unbelievable..

[@schless5886]

Seen this movie when it came out, Jennifer Connelly topless, amazing

[@stephenwallace7288]

This is one of my all time fav songs.. I have no words what it means to me.. but then I am an 80s boy

[@cyber6sapien]

Jennifer Connelly is still one of the most beautiful women I've ever laid my eyes on!!

[@starlodear2987]

Virginia Madsen and Jennifer Connelly. Two of the most beautiful women in Hollywood.

[@Jachu.38_86]

Madonna tiene canciones hermosas... ❤ Agradezco a la vida y a mia hermanos mayores por hacerme escuchar estos temas ✨

[@robertljungberg4686]

WOW OMG. Jennifer Connelly and Don Johnson. Beautiful 🌟👑🔥❤️🙏😎🍷🥃🔝

[@danieljunio3162]

What a beautiful voice

[@Catolico_Ronald]

Jennifer Connelly is really beautiful!!!

[@notsorandumusername]

At that point in time, Jennifer Connelly was probably the most beautiful girl in the world and Don Johnson the most handsome man. There is the age difference of course, but looks-wise they make an extremely attractive couple and Madonna's moody song matches nicely with this neo-noir film.

[@theworldlywarrior]

In my opinion, a more beautiful woman than this has never been filmed.

[@gripsimpson]

Dang! Connelly is an 80's/90's Icon.

[@max_mgtow]

She is perfect 😊👍👍👍

[@SgtPopper89]

Don Johnson is a hell of a beast. The Vernascher of the gloriest woman. Great Vid.

[@franduncan1081]

My God how I wish I could go back to this magic time if only 4 a day!

[@meanlean3095]

When I hear & see this I think I’m in heaven…. Jennifer was always looking perfect anytime & everywhere & with Madonna singing & Jennifer looking perfect as always = perfection 😍😍😍😍😍

[@JakeMcClake2]

Jennifer Connelly she is the woman who deserves the great complement that has been said over 1000000 times in the internet about other women. She really does look like Jennifer Connelly

[@dansimsss]

Jennifer Connelly is THE dream woman, beautifull and intelligent.

[@sylwiarezler4540]

Naj piękniejsza piosenka Madonny ❤

[@Diesel0807]

They're both the definition of gorgeous and tney both aged very nicely

[@TJ-us4vq]

Que ceux qui ont connus les années 80 ou autres, je vous envoie pleins d' amour ❤

[@Rick-o7w]

She is so beautiful she makes me cry for her 02/24/2024

[@VK-ds7wv]

Beautiful song

[@barbarabeharrywatley9478]

Lovely song ❤

[@osvaldospineli7108]

Sempre atrás de uma música belíssima,temos uma cantora fantástica,Amo,Amo,Amo.❤❤💯💯🎶🎵🎼😍🤩

[@MoritzAndresen-b2t]

Daumen hoch! Sehr schön

[@jaydeepraut820]

Jennifer Connelly. Immortal Beauty.

[@lancerbelmont2109]

A Time Machine....To be With Connelly In the 90's!!!!

[@marcob4630]

Jennifer for ever!

[@jamessearle2339]

only the good go young

[@marcob4630]

@@jamessearle2339 yessss!

[@kaybetonoderlehm]

the song almost makes me cry ❤

[@peetsnort]

I like live to tell as one of the top 5 maddona songs.

[@daisysiason8973]

Yes I remembered the song by Madonna and the movie live to tell.

[@simonstenton7038]

❤❤ Another banging tune matched to an awesome visual treat, Jennifer Connelly off the charts adorable xxx Don Johnson not too shabby also ❤❤

[@haroldgalvis3857]

This is music remember good times

[@jeremybaldic2047]

Jennifer is so gorgeous!!

[@AGC828]

Always liked this song. One of Madonna's best IMHO. Haven't heard it in decades. thank you YT :) was never a big Madonna fan but I did like a few of her songs...een her Evita--Don't Cry for Me Argentina...did a decent job....I recall feeling we didn't expect a pop star to be able to sing it...

[@Last.Dark.Emperor]

Well this songs feelings speak directly to ur inner soul.

[@RodrigoMartinCampo]

amazing song, amazing combination!

[@CezarTupan-hd3ri]

como não se emocionar ouvindo essas musicas,

[@rpg5017]

Wow. What a track.... Jennifer is timelessly stunning. Time travel starts when it drops at 0:18.....

[@trinijam4021]

Amazingly done 👏 👏 👏 👏 👏 👏 👏 👏

[@R.K.Anderson]

This lives on,,,,

[@артемворонов-й6п]

Лучшее время, лучшие фильмы❤

[@USAWashington-xh3mb]

funny is the best time in Russia in the Kursk region 💀

[@exposethenwo6491]

If I had to pick my favorite Madonna song which is not easy, this would be my choice

[@karaoke6861]

Madonna best song

[@travis1572]

Yes no doubt

[@leandrofoxx9476]

Do nada me apego aqui saindo dessa época de caos tentando imaginar como seria os anos 80/90...❤

[@MichaelAlmaraz-e6k]

Yes I love the 80s , I graduated in 82 and Hard core Punk was at it's peak, I loved going to gigs with my friends and slam dancing not ( moshing) but slam dancing. Not only punk music but all80s music was the shit and the movies were the shit. I wanna go back and live those days!!!

[@Redpower-l6p]

I remember it was close to my soul

[@gyulahodi6052]

Two timeless beauties, my favourites, I must check this movie.

[@williamlarson9091]

Don Johnson is also looking pretty damn good! I loved him in Miami Vice!

[@MrMZaccone]

Jennifer Connelly. Quite possibly the most beautiful woman I've ever seen.

[@ciceradahora4228]

Amo essa música expressa todo romantismo ❤❤❤😍

[@ralphllivrah9551]

Those two women in the same move were perfect. Fire and ice.

[@maherkhouri6080]

At close range theme song. Underrated movie.

[@silviamaddonni9441]

hermosa Cancion Vivir para contarlo y verlo asi Don Jhonson...

[@markmanning5683]

At this point of her life she was the most beautiful. Any Man's dream.

[@TheDesertWineGuy]

She is to die for.

[@desiremercado6621]

👋Gracias Jennifer por alegrarnos la vida con tan lindo🎬 video de tus películas y que mejor con el tema inolvidable de Madonna🎶🎶🎶🎵🎵🎵💖

[@johnriley8713]

80s Madonna songs work so well with this channel content!

[@randymcmullen538]

Jennifer is so beautiful, it wouldn’t take a Madonna song to make it better… they could sing about athletes foot powder and I’d still watch her in a video!

[@starlodear2987]

That song is actually from the At Close Range soundtrack from 1987.

[@rainmaker3700]

This song always reminds of the Sean Penn movie "At Close Range".

[@jonataalan4763]

the most beautiful woman on the planet

[@joshen6010]

That is what we call Goddess in our real world.Greetings from Shanghai.

[@carlossantinni1730]

My love..⚘️ my beautiful child of the seventies..🧚t clearly seems as you have me sorround by all of your Playlist ..🤷‍♂️ hey, I am not complaining, I just simply surrender to your love, and play all videos on your custom made Playlist.. Thank you Jenny Lynn..⚘️

[@JeanSantana000]

Didn't mean to make yall jealous, but I just got back from Madonna's concert in Miami. I couldn't help but shed tears when she sang that classic-it was truly a dream come true.

[@americanwoman9342]

This song was also used in the movie “At Close Range” with Madonna’s husband Sean Penn..

[@stephentaylor5337]

All about the Johnson Murder Gang from Lancaster, PA...that's right..Dutch Country..

[@Ben-tr]

Jennifer was so beautiful

[@JimmyCzerwinski-p4g]

She still is

[@trinijam4021]

I watched this video several times ❤

[@VidiSLTU]

Beauty Jennifer ❤️

[@1978-naturaleza]

I want to take a moment to sincerely praise your incredible performance in the video. Your talent and dedication truly shone, and I am amazed at how you elevated the experience to another level. You made each scene captivating, and I look forward to seeing more of your amazing work. Great job!"

[@eponz4354]

What a talent and beautiful woman. I had a crush on her since high school. Thank for sharing as an actress. Looking at her you know there is a God. Amor

[@LuisHernandoLatorrecoquies-g2q]

Óyelo hermosa melodía y bonitas música.clasico.es clásico

[@hugh-iu7vo]

Jennifer Connelly was awesome in this movie

[@AntonioWatkins7050]

Jennifer is awesome everywhere