Madonna - Bedtime Stories Promotion - Ray Martin Presents Interview, 1995

[@stp22]

Literally no one and I mean NO ONE can come close to Madonna's intelligence, tenacity, drive, ambition, perfectionism, will, and sheer determination. I'm glad I have grown up with her music and artistry since 1982, she will go down in history as one woman that changed the world in many ways. Naysayers will realize this after she eventually passes on, but I hope that is not for at least another 30 years

[@allisonle8596]

Well said!

[@munequa81]

Absolutely!

[@tahuaroa]

i’m also glad that i have grown up with Madonna

[@staycurious644]

She’s the sharpest tool in the box. Always.

[@mariahwhitneycelinejanetmadona]

Bjork

[@tyronanderson6282]

How rude saying she's wearing too much make up

[@ciprianungureanu5471]

Jesus..what an idiot. She is 37, good shape and too much makeup..jeeeez

[@mamiecarnivorinx7182]

It’s the tv makeup he’s stupid

[@jeffshaught]

Yeah this interviewer is a real piece of crap.

[@SpookyElectric319]

Exactly. He was wrong. That interviewer is a bit judgemental. Her make up looks good.

[@pcs8973]

misogyny

[@Cicilo1983]

"Bedtime Stories" is one of her best albums ever, commercial and experimental at once, with heartfelt and poetic lyrics. It's aged beautifully, and it's loaded with classic songs. She sort of compromised its fate on the charts by selecting the title track and "Human nature" as the third and fourth singles, but then again, it proved that she was a fierce and fearless artist. I wish she still made that sort of music today, instead of jumping on bandwagons to make herself sound current... Her lyrics are still defiant and provocative, but musically, it's a whole different story.

[@andrewnewman8677]

Well said

[@WinterDragon236]

Not Madame X though, I think

[@mariahwhitneycelinejanetmadona]

It’s her best work

[@katetempleton9669]

Agreed. I really like her lyrics on all of her albums, but musically Madame X and MDNA were a little disappointing for me. Her other albums are great, though

[@bridge2space]

@@katetempleton9669 MDNA is probably her best album, post Confessions era.

[@MrNYCEyes]

The comments about her being 37, her body image and wearing too much make were disrespectful.

[@mlvc82]

I really love her personality in this interview...just herself.

[@ez88uc]

What a fascinating interview. Madonna is incredibly smart and she surprisingly allowed herself to be open in this interview. She seems happy and yet vulnerable. So beautiful.

[@BlueSix100]

Great interview and it seems like she was being so real and honest here. Wasn’t too impressed with the approach and some of the comments made by the reporter but I guess he is/was a relic of his time.

[@MartinDelCarpio]

Totally!! Like the comment "perhaps too much makeup"...she looked beautiful!

[@jeffshaught]

That guy is a sexist POS

[@jakechristen]

I had mixed feelings when the reporter started questioning Madonna’s pureness towards her mother’s spiritual existence. I’m sure that he too has kindness and sympathy in real life but man... when he says “why? she(your mother)’s no longer here” it makes me feel really I don’t know... Is that necessary to be this way when speaking about someone’s vulnerability and faith? That’s his way of being a journalist I suppose.. I loved when she answered him saying “Because she’s my mother. Why is it so hard to understand?... Has anyone closed to you died and don’t you feel that presence?” The reason why I am attracted to Madonna is her strength comes from deep sadness. Instead of being drowned in it she build her faith and puts it out to the world. I sincerely love and adore this woman.

[@yasminevine]

The interviewer is an ahole and made me mad!!! Madonnas answers so well!

[@MichelKulmann]

Remember that we live in a world where a bunch of photographers surrounded a wrecked car trying to get the best shot of princess Diana as she struggled to survive. This is what the media does. They don't care about feelings.

[@desativado9332]

Favorite interview ever. I'm gay, but I feel dating Madonna would have been amazing in this era lol. So thoughtful and gentle.

[@chrissya964]

This interviewer is so judgemental and isn’t able to focus on her TALENT!!!

[@zanealberto7510]

She is SO BEAUTIFUL 💙👍🌹🌺🌺🌸🌸🌼🌼

[@GodConsciousness]

Yes. Well, I dunno after her recent surgery. Her music from the 80s and 90s were her best ever. Iconic music.

[@calisongbird]

She was THEN. She’s ruined her looks now with too much surgery and fillers.

[@iselafregoso4543]

I will never understand why so much fuckin 😷 surgery 4 such a beautiful 👩 woman gaga n dah o please

[@weewee8187]

It was her one of her best interviews ever!! If anyone can help push it over to HD, I think it would be great!!

[@robertnycguyraisedonrecord7587]

I miss this attitude. The voice of a city gal. When she was still talking about Monroe, Elvis . Bedtime Stories aged well. I have a good number of Madonna videos on my KZbin channel ~

[@mariahwhitneycelinejanetmadona]

I love that he asked about "Love Tried to Welcome Me"...it's the best song on the album

[@Cicilo1983]

Totally agree. It's a lost classic, buried deep inside an oustanding discography. I hope it gets rediscovered one day. The entire song is a masterpiece, but for some reason, I've always had a deep emotional response to the instrumental break and the way it morphes into the final bridge. Just beautiful.

[@mariahwhitneycelinejanetmadona]

@@Cicilo1983 Yes...that part gets me to. I'll never forgive her for deciding not to do a Bedtime Stories tour

[@mariahwhitneycelinejanetmadona]

@@сиднипрескотт-щ3л of course she wouldn’t don all ballads 🙄

[@mariahwhitneycelinejanetmadona]

@@сиднипрескотт-щ3л rol has dance songs

[@gaylefranklin]

@@сиднипрескотт-щ3лbesides Don’t Stop, Human Nature, Bedtime Story, I’d Rather Be Your Lover… yeah none

[@matthewrettenmund8358]

It is strange, but Madonna seems to do well in interviews with nerdy or stodgy or "establishment" guys. Good mix for her.

[@MrS98VAC]

Early 90's M was so great!

[@MarcosVinicius-xm6rx]

M is the most intelligent and brilliant artist of all time!

[@izoilica2516]

DEANO BWFC well diplo sure didn’t say anything bad. Said she let him do whatever on the production of ‘Bitch I’m Madonna’. Anyway I don’t blame her for doing that. It’s her music and if they’re not making it good or anything then why bother? Real artists don’t just release anything they dislike.

[@MarcosVinicius-xm6rx]

@DEANO BWFC actually she was sometimes very disrespectful with the people who work with her. She is very perfectionist and hard working person. But, the fact that she was a bitch sometimes, doesn't take her brilliance and talent. She is timeless.

[@yvonnevalentine16]

She's owned by the devils dumbass.

[@alinaveed20]

You need Lucifer. @@yvonnevalentine16

[@vericak.5099]

❤️🆒

[@aivalistavro]

I saw this interview on Australian t.v. back in the day and had it on vhs tape. It's always been a fave interview (and completely different era to today).

[@ronnieluv]

I had never seen this before. Thank you so much for sharing it!

[@cicconemadonna]

ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL HUMAN BEING, PERSON AND WOMAN! THE MOST TALENTED, BEAUTIFUL, INTELLIGENT, SMART, CLEVER, CULTURED, FUNNY, WITH INTELLIGENT SENSE OF HUMOR, STUNNING, AMAZING, INTERESTING ARTIST AND WOMAN IN HISTORY!

[@offbeat65]

Cultured. :D

[@dearjessie83]

Never seen this interview, thanks for sharing! She seems so normal here, love it!

[@crypticvinforever6350]

It is so true, she never gets angry. Always so professional

[@andraflorea2235]

I don't understand why people say about Madonna that she is so sincere and authentic in this interview... I've watched so many interviews with her...that's her! Trademark, personality trait, tell it how you want...she has always said exactly what she thought in every interview. Her intelligence and sincerity are overwhelming. She has always been true to herself and outspoken about that. The fact that she always responds very quickly is the sign of her sincerity.

[@karansolanki592]

... gulp. When she speaks about her mother . 😢😢

[@selushenko]

That's the most horrible thing you can suffer in this life...

[@joelm1969]

It was so inappropriate, I felt bad for Madonna having to endure that.

[@tylerch8]

“Almost 37...” As if that’s old? What a sick ageist interviewer this was.

[@isaiahtolbert]

Jesus the shade in the beginning "a little bit too much make up...". Would never fly today.

[@madamex812]

My favorite era of Madonna:-) the music, the videos, the magazine's , the interviews it was..is..all amazing!

[@Daniel2Go]

2020. So many years sine this interview and she is still on the scene, older, but still here. I treasure her.

[@superdougie10]

This is the Madonna from little ole Michigan that we all love. Much more of a true interview then so many other's she has done. She was so adorable here, and not putting on airs.

[@Iam-vr3po]

Aww she's so sweet, not often you see Madonna tear up in interviews.

[@bhuges6124]

How is that too much make up! She has a very classy and spot on make up. Unless you expect a woman like Madonna to have zero make up!! Crazy

[@felixramirez6898]

Too much makeup ? He`s the one wearing the clown tie . Some guys , just don`t have any class .

[@FLAVIO-oe3fe]

Clássica, Moderna, inteligente, não há palavras suficientes pra definir essa mulher maravilhosa! Deus abençoe!

[@MsScarletp]

Before she had an accent. I miss this Madonna

[@SoLA489]

Pikake she only had the accent because her husband had it... it grows into you.

[@b.b.4010]

Lol talking about her fans following her at all her shows and she thinks “god, don’t they have to work?” Hahah I love Madonna ❤️

[@balilife6257]

Always a good interview as Madonna seems less guarded here.

[@the_darkhorse1826]

“ Because she’s my Mother. - she was teary-eyed there.

[@crypticvinforever6350]

She was so beautiful in 94

[@victoriathegreat1311]

😀

[@victoriathegreat1311]

I always said her resilience I admire and Madonna said it 😀 she's awesome good for her

[@victoriathegreat1311]

😊

[@victoriathegreat1311]

😇😇

[@j.c7719]

‘Bedtime Stories’ is one of the greatest albums of all time, such mesmerising songs x

[@codyrogers6224]

Way too much commentary on her looks right from the jump ugh😢

[@jeffshaught]

Did this mf just tell her she used to be plump?

[@craig9563]

So, so different to the Madonna in interviews of today....

[@eternalgemini]

This was right before she was a mother. Her world has changed profoundly since then. But if you listen to her speak now this Madonna is still there inside.

[@musiqueguy1]

@@eternalgemini I think see became a victim of her own celebrity. She always had a lot of autonomy in career, even in the beginning. She was at the top of her game for several decades and even in this interview she mentions how she is considered an icon. At some point she began to own it. But more and more she became insulated in it. Now she's practically a brand - Madonna Inc. I still like her though. It's kind of like how emerging actors/actresses try to remain normal and be like everyone else, but the bigger they get the more they cease being like everyone else.

[@abelcorona]

I miss this Madonna, so intelligent, funny. No to much producer, easy dress, make up. Just her. Where is she now????

[@shahramrejvani2527]

Wow never seen this. One of the best interviews she has ever done. So real , honest , charming an disarming.. AMAZING

[@powrxplor69]

ahh..Siena is in Tuscany, madonna. Not in the south lol

[@RBJII]

This seems like yesterday, but upon rewatch the overt, bleeding machismo, sexism, ageism, discrimination, and objectification by the interviewer is downright shameful. No woman, no LGBT person, should EVER withhold their gratitude for the punches M has taken on the chin for us.

[@donmck22]

Why did he start the interview with a comment on her makeup. The controlling nature of his interview in these days so so confronting

[@seanp7dc]

Ray Martin did a great job - excellent interview. Madonna was vulnerable, intelligent, and intriguing.

[@laturcoette]

I can listen to her interviews all day long 😍

[@pcs8973]

me too :)

[@Luca.121]

I drove by that house yesterday, they painted in white.

[@Melissa-yd4se]

Luca Is this still one of her houses?

[@Luca.121]

Melissa No, she sold it a while ago. Madonna purchased the house in 1993 and lived there while filming “Evita.” Her brother took over as contractor and helped with the decor. “Castillo del Lago” It’s a historic mansion in Hollywood. ;)

[@Melissa-yd4se]

@@Luca.121 Many thanks! Beautiful mansion with amazing history. This was a wonderful interview. So glad this was reposted!

[@boraborabgd]

it's the most beautiful house in LA and it looked much better when it was not white. I was there last year and was dissapointed to see that stripes were gone.

[@izoilica2516]

Shame :/

[@rfljhn]

i've been lovin her interviews lately 😍

[@WavvyPrince]

Madonna in the 90s was just chef’s kiss, my goodness 🤌🏽

[@southlondonlad9144]

Obviously there are many intelligent people in the world and you can't compare people but Madonna is amazing and she is very intelligent, no doubt. People can learn a lot from her. Yes, she has/will go down in history as a great woman.

[@lisadeacon6693]

Authentic Madonna speaking from your ❤️ as always. Thank you beautiful woman for all your intense, forward thinking, determined and disciplined hard work throughout so many years. You’ve been my role model since I was 9 years of age and I’m 45 now - you’re my other mother 😘 Sending love to you shining star 🌟💕🧚‍♀️

[@ΒΈΡΗΧΑΊΡΗ]

Greetings from Greece!! We love her

[@MarioSanchez-ln3zj]

Beautiful era ❤️ good gawd I was 24 years old back then. Loved being young, beautiful and free back then...now I’m a hag 😂

[@jakestevens3788]

You are still beautiful Mario ❤️

[@debbiewithers3713]

Madonna conducts herself with such dignity, the interviewer is just awful!

[@FirstYT40]

"God, don't they have to work?" Yes, that's how they can afford to pay for outrageous ticket prices and travel to see you, haha.

[@LuLu-nw6bi]

Beside the "paintings of Mexican communists like Diego Rivera" she also has like saying paintings of American capitalists like Andy Warhol.

[@TheRedkilt]

The interview was shot in April 1995

[@ketchupandplasticknives]

This interviewer is so passive-aggressive it's disgusting.

[@Skiptondesigns]

What do you mean? He's not supposed to lick her feet. You might...but many others don't need to. He's asking challenging questions and s/he is answering them. What do you want? A tacky Letterman interview???

[@zaidaahida1868]

I think he done a great job he's assertive and confident and I think she respects that

[@p.m.6064]

It’s interesting to see her here. Her laughing sometimes is a lot like early 90s-Madonna whereas lots of what she says and how she says it hints at the persona she would present a few years later when promoting Ray Of Light.

[@seanahmed9079]

I LOVE HER!!! But she should have taken care to not speak of her fans in a manner some might call dismissive!

[@seanahmed9079]

@Parker930 hmmmm. Actually now that I think about it, I TOTALLY AGREE!!

[@JewelsMarie.]

My favorite Madonna is THIS Madonna ♥

[@VANE-kr3bz]

madonna 💜💜💜💜💜 👍👍👍👍👍 m a c e d o n i a 💛💟

[@faireydust72]

Bedtime stories is one of Madonna’s best pieces of work along with Ray Of Light , MDNA, Madame X among more

[@justjarod7440]

when he was reading the lyrics to Love Tried To Welcome Me, it made me realize that even though Bedtime Stories is a warm/cozy album, it has some cold/poignant lyrics

[@chrysp2]

great interview.

[@annetessari1004]

miss that madonna.

[@tonysamsung2220]

Omg she reminds me of kate winslet here lol

[@rhymeandreasoning]

She did not become a professional dancer. She studied under/ with a professional dancer. Dance school. But she did not become a professional dancer.

[@chrisbeverhausen4913]

Good interviewer.

[@richardjamesrochardt7573]

Damn, I remember how controversial the paint job was back in the day! That made headlines hahaha

[@Hug0Du4rte]

Watching this, on aug 16, 2020. Just want to say happy birthday....

[@namispondjamispond9282]

Omg she comes across as so natural here. What the fuck happened???

[@fionataylor4269]

One of my favourite interviews with her.

[@katherineking5361]

How do I get to cook you dinner Madonna. I love the art of conversation and your inner you is so gorgeous, I'd love to meet you.🥨🍒🍳

[@vangelissopamena]

Madonna in my most favorite Madonna era!!!😍🤩

[@Marta-dn7qs]

Her best album and best career phase. I wish she continued like this.

[@Mysicalgreenunicorn03]

We wouldn’t love her if she did. She’s constantly evolving and this is why I love her.

[@izoilica2516]

Michael Politakis same !! Also I swear I seen your comment somewhere before lol. The 4 minutes demo video? Lol

[@GU-hl8yy]

I had never seen this interview before. So glad that I came across OT after all these years.

[@latinheat1132]

she's for music what marilyn is for movies

[@95KIPPIE]

She keeps it real and sincere

[@EdisonSilva-j5u]

Edison

[@saviodesilva7933]

Its easy to fall in love with her signature innocent organic giggle 💋❤🙏

[@quidproquo82]

She was so vulnerable during this period. You can sense the pain and longing in her voice when she talks about her mother.

[@giancarlo5316]

Always ahead at the time ... she is really brilliant, smart and elocuent 🤔👑

[@JaiProdz]

Her being 37 and "too much makeup" is crazy...nobody would say that about Adele, Lana or Gaga today...especially since this man is 14 years older than her...and isn't handsome

[@carljules3123]

Excellent interviewer, result the interviewee Madonna talks in a free way and it doesn't sound like an interview anymore, it is a conversation between two people.

[@allisonle8596]

Good interview. Her intelligence astounds me!

[@luv_alizz3]

❤️❤️🥺❤️❤️❤️The beautiful little woman is the most incredible thing that exists in the world, she is so intelligent in every way when She talks about different things like her mom, that topic is so sensitive for the beautiful little woman. 🥺❤️❤️❤️

[@tritoncin]

30 years from this interview... She was taken to difficult topics. She always had smart and straight answers.

[@bigjoe330]

Omg. She is so fresh and real here. No airs. No accent. No attitude. So beautiful.

[@frankiecruz8699]

I live in los angeles and early 90's my cousins and i found out her house location was off sunset and doheny we would cruise her neighborhood and one night her oncoming mercedees was approaching our car she was passenger bleach blonde hair big black glasses red ruby lipstick as her then model bf tony ward was driving. So much fun. Another time we went through her trash and i found her versace black petite purse and cut up platinum amex with her signature on bak madonna cicconne. Good times

[@hevannysilveira574]

eveyn Madonna Madonna Grlis Boys NEW York Madonna amo r zinho MADONNA

[@sashabertold3731]

Stunning!

[@LaNuzaWorks]

she's so natural here. love her here.

[@vsboy2577]

Never seen her so relaxed in a interview

[@mandonnaa5574]

M is always gorgeous 🔥🖤😍

[@jlkellen3519]

Indigo child

[@thebeardedseeker5633]

this was actually one of the best interviews of Madge i've encountered. she's much less guarded or putting on affectations.

[@ГурченкоАндросов]

Erotica era is my favorite. Highest point in her personality and career