Madonna - Express Yourself (Live at the MTV Awards 1989)

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[@MrTiggerr84]

I was working in a restaurant waiting tables when it premiered on TV. The whole entire restaurant and bar stopped to watch her performance.....Now that is a true superstar!

[@balm29chug]

oh geez

[@gregory7567]

Last year in 2021 I was basically in the same situation. Working in a restaurant while the VMAs were on the television. Instead of watching a performance, everyone was horrified at how much Madonna has changed when she did her opening monologue. I wish I was around when she was in her prime. It would've be nice to witness

[@vertbeke7977]

Yeahh

[@MrTiggerr84]

@@gregory7567 Look in the mirror DUMBASS

[@linedanzer4302]

Sad that you think that just because people in a restaurant stopped to watch a performance the person performing is a superstar. If that were true, what GREGORY says below wouldn't be so on point. A lesson in life for you King Philip: *All attention ain't good attention.* Again, see GREGORY'S comment below. This comment is speaking directly to YOUR logic.

[@JEBsDailyDose]

I really miss 80s/90s award show performances. They kept the camera on the artist basically 100% of the time. No cut aways to the audience. You are able to fully take in choreography bc it's all on screen the entire time. One of madonna best live performances. Those dance breaks are fire and are my favorite madonna dance moments.

[@gregoryhagen8801]

Love her hair like that.😍

[@ceciliaSF-TX]

They do it even during the memorial part! While photos of the deceased are shown, the camera keeps floating around.

[@PepeLaPhil]

God Niki and Donna were literally the best backup singers ever! It was magic with those three together.

[@DesertTony92264]

Yes they were that was the best team

[@8584zender]

20 feet from stardom right?

[@sonicboy19]

Agreed! And that's saying a lot considering all the amazing backup singers Madonna has worked with and toured with!

[@joannahayden9544]

They were the perfect balance and all 3 were perfect together. I loved them..

[@devglover4198]

They seem like extensions of Madonna rather than backup singers. Just saw Celebration tour last night in Atlanta. There were no backup singers at all. She was having vocal problems which she admitted. Could not figure why such a demanding show/tour would have no backup singers. Madonna's lower range sounded quite beautiful at times last night. In an interview Donna says this range is where Madonna's magic is, but that she doesn't use it nearly enough.

[@jefft8138]

no auto tune, no lip sync, just raw unmitigated talent

[@47imagine]

True. The verses are completely her live. And while you can tell she's singing over a recorded pre-chorus and chorus, you can actually hear her live voice over it, so she's technically not lip syncing.

[@sahasrarachakra1]

Queen!

[@vertbeke7977]

Best performance ever of a song

[@jld3480]

@@47imagine 100% agree ;)

[@stephaniestanley8041]

It was flawless

[@Malcontent-]

I was born 1970 and I had the privilege to experience the full Madonna experience of the 80's. The cultural impact was tremendous. She was large and in charge. A boss. She was in total control and wasn't shy about it in performances. She was woman empowerment personified. She had the power and wielded it with sharp thoughtful focus.

[@jhijhigi6610]

she was born 58

[@lindaalonso5452]

A strong woman w raw sex appeal although a bit embarrassing at times . Still love her madly

[@satwikbardhan3245]

lucky you. you witnessed pop royalty. Madonna, mj, prince and britney!!!

[@johnsonmark65]

@@satwikbardhan3245 britney is not at the same level as those other people.

[@smurfylee]

@@johnsonmark65 Well shes a different era

[@leeveron9077]

Love her or loathe her. You can't deny her stage presence and her power. Legendary and a true Icon.

[@anthonylicausi3566]

Absolutely! What I love about this performance is it is stripped down to just singing, dancing...performing without elaborate sets, costumes, or effects. Just Awesome!

[@taylorkendricks599]

The most wealthiest successful female entertainers of all time.

[@saidaboubakar5039]

I WAS SHOCKED IN AWE OF HER PERFORMANCE REALLY

[@jagdishacharya1438]

I still love her, Madonna, loathe Guy Richie, I am very lucky to meet her with children in India, one word from me to her" How dare are you to be so Gorgeous.her reply how is your indian women are very attractive & gorgeous.

[@gregghanson6095]

she does have the presence for sure. not that much talent.

[@111usul]

god she is amazing

[@lr3521]

Yeah she is

[@thatmetalchiick]

I watched this 50000000 billion times as a kid and learned the full dance to this. I was obsessed.

[@Kylielb86]

I know I’m late to comment but ME TOO. The amount of hours I spent in front of the tv is embarrassing, I was absolutely obsessed. Totally still am!

[@RDrRD1989]

Now, this is an ICONIC Performance!

[@nickyd3572]

Love it!!!

[@nickyd3572]

MrRD1981 I love you!!!

[@southsydesasha7268]

+MrRD1981, hey! I remember you fron the Ghostown video!! How are you? Did you see Madonnas True Blue performance in Madison Square Garden sept. This year? Sean penn was there& she wrote song for him 1987,& she looked SO PRETTY, like Desperately Seeking Susan hair& makeup& OMG WAS so romantic bc she kept looking at him& starts to cry in the song True blue😏check it out its really cool✌🏾️peace!

[@terrencemalbrough5766]

this bitch slayed back in 89. edger brash and bold with attitude not like her today.

[@utubenotebanco]

she was great and with no great scenography!

[@selenamadge489]

I really remember when this was aired on Tv, Everybody was shocked with this performance. There was no female artist before her who was performing like that who is so bold and liberating. She was the baddest girl of the 80s. Everybody was always waiting for her live shows and music video in MTV, she was a force to be reckoned!! She was the template for every female artist today. She had pushed the boundaries for woman in music. All Hail the Queen of Pop!!

[@iapprove8392]

Her inspiration it's on Raffaella Carra's disco performances in the 70's. Both were amazing at the peak of their careers and with Italian background.

[@Malcontent-]

I agree. My teen years were in the 80's. I got the privilege to experience her fully. I'm so fortunate.

[@the8ofustogether]

I remember sleeping out at the mall all night so we can get her concert tickets for blonde ambition. It was my first tour of hers I seen her probably about 7 times.

[@joellenhair6877]

All Hail the QUEEN

[@zanemorris8680]

SHE IS BAD AS HELL!!!! CONFIDENCE

[@richq1318]

I love how you are able to hear that there’s no autotone. She is able to dance and sing perfectly at the same time. That’s a true superstar!

[@neoneherefrom5836]

I love Madonna but you’re living in a dream world if you think this was live singing. 🤣

[@clove3597]

Sorry mate but if you can’t tell live singing from lip syncing then don’t comment 😂😂

[@clove3597]

Autotune wasn’t invented till 1997 and this was 1989, look it up 😏

[@neoneherefrom5836]

@@clove3597 wait you think this wasn’t lip synching?????

[@stil370]

Fan or no fan, you cant argue this girl a superstar

[@llllll4077]

Let’s just take a moment to appreciate the two backup dancers, who are basically giving the same performance.

[@jean.rdoy11]

Backing vocalists and dancers!! Donna DeLory and Niki Harris ♥️♥️

[@reginagorelik1219]

@@jean.rdoy11 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻

[@katherinetherude]

I always loved them! Bravo!

[@scottbrandts610]

Here, here!

[@briandubois-gilbert8182]

Like 2 planets revolving around the sun.

[@Faisaliq1977]

Who is still in awe of this performance in 2019????

[@borderlinescott]

everyFUCKINGbody

[@Psychokitten113]

me

[@i_am_automaticvideos6114]

me

[@luluonthesky]

the best song ever!

[@jwnevin179]

Love her voice ! Raw

[@daniellea88]

I remember watching this when it aired. It was so different from any kind of performance at that time & so empowering! 35 years later & I still think it’s one of Madonna’s most epic award show performances.

[@BarrySagittarius240]

This may not be her most iconic VMA performance but it’s always been my favorite. Just an incredible performer at the peak of her talent. And her dancers are just as good!

[@teamilanamiller9774]

I love how she walked off stage like "Yeah!" She knew she was absolutely AMAZING.

[@RDrRD1989]

You are so right. Amazing Madonna!!!

[@Scruffy_Talks]

lol i love that too . i laugh so hard every time :) ... .YEA~!!

[@starryeyedtarot8876]

And the high-fives to Donna and Nikki- HELL “YEAH!” Now THAT is girl power.

[@sunflowerlove0101]

She is sooo strong, too!!! 💝👑 God bless Madonna ♥️

[@seunosewa]

@@starryeyedtarot8876 It reminds me of single ladies.

[@xxxTIN0xxx]

"Express Yourself" and "Vogue" respectively in 1989 and 1990 are the two performances that really made the MTV Vma's. They can't be topped. This was a vocal performance in which Madonna proved that she could sing and had the ability to sing and dance (technically) at the same time with no pre-recorded vocals or other tricks, not to mention the song that is the ultimate female anthem. "Vogue" in 1990 was a theatrical visual performance that also involved quite difficult dance lines considering the heavy outfits. The song is the ultimate campy song. No other like Madonna, she's the Queen ⭐👑⭐👑

[@JerseyBoy680]

Yes. 89-90 is quintessential Madonna. ❤

[@JUSAGUYNKY]

Totally agree besides the whole “difficult dance lines” in Vogue?? There was WAY more dancing in this performance!! 😉💋💋

[@manuelzorrillagarcia7782]

Too few people lose their time watching ang try to value this that you write. It is not an easy work, to sing and dance at the same time, not at all. Madonna is an iconic, legendary warrior. 🌹🖤💎⚔🕯

[@jtors5]

I'm not really positive that she was singing that whole thing though, at minimum had a lot of backing tracks

[@YouKnowWhereYouWentWrong]

@@jtors5 Madonna has almost always sung live over a vocal backing track, with live mixing done to bring the pre-recorded parts up when the dancing got heavy so the audience wouldn't hear her out of breath (and out of tune). There are few exceptions - she usually sings her ballads completely live - but you are right, it's obvious she's singing over a vocal track here. At least she's not completely lip-syncing, like many pop divas do.

[@brandonaldaymachuse6669]

She's so good at singing and dancing at the same time. Gives full power on vocals and dances hard the whole time.

[@matthewrettenmund8358]

It's like her most giddily self-assured performance, a great live vocal, peak of her dancing prowess, and she seems totally thrilled with every second of it. Also, this is one example of why she's in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. This rocks.

[@sarahmariah100]

Right, giddy is a good word. The precision of the performance says serious, disciplined individual/boss, but shes still girlish enough to show jousness. I didn't realize at the time but this Madanna phase was beautiful

[@vertbeke7977]

👍♥️🔥🐐🎸

[@nathanaelboyer663]

Look at them super modes

[@nathanaelboyer663]

Models

[@NotSettlingForSecondBest]

Listen to her Ray of Light performance on Oprah. It was much better than this. I was blown away by it. Madonna is much better performing in small venues.

[@iflutter38]

For me, Donna DeLory and Nikki Harris are still her best backup vocalist. Their voices are always in sync and complements each other well.

[@kcanded]

And they danced so fine too!

[@vhanderlan]

I couldn't agree more.

[@carolinaquiroga4161]

@@kcanded ⁰

[@solinpookie69]

...AGREED, 110%!!....

[@kikidulalinko5570]

yes their 3 voices were so GREAT together !

[@RicardoAng]

This performance is pure perfection: 1. The intro with a silhouette of Madonna, 2. the descent down the stairs as each step is illuminated, 3. the live singing, 4. the flawless choreography, 5. the camera work. EVERYTHING!

[@teralmiles]

Just to be a picky bitch. I think the screen went up a little to late and some of the camera work was sketchy in parts, like during the 1st dance break when she kicks her leg the light is so bright you can’t see her. Also, I always thought the part where she kicks the chair over at the end should’ve been more in focus, as so many people miss her even doing it.

[@beaellie9766]

It was the precursor for the "Blonde Ambition" tour performance. I think it was a great way to perform it LIVE at the VMAs just prior to the tour launch. Brilliant "product placement" if you ask me.

[@philippaul6188]

Her hair tho??? She looks like Tima Turner lol

[@ptoyman]

And the wardrobe!! Damn they look good in them suits!

[@jeromeierome4523]

1. Should be SEXY! Madonna was sex!

[@wendymarie7151]

Ahhh, when Madonna was at the top of her game!! She was so beautiful and very classy back in the early 90s, that's for sure.

[@bakermob29]

She was so fucking talented. No backup track. Straight up dancing and singing. We never see that today.

[@linz80]

And she didn't have to be basically nude either.

[@acnyc4601]

She is so fucking talented.

[@robinlee9690]

💯

[@gregoryhagen8801]

In her prime. She WAS the 80's. 💖

[@willowsmom5757]

And now she’s an embarrassment

[@diamonddaze4312]

When the VMA'S were worth watching...

[@taylorkendricks599]

In my RuPaulish voice,"Can I get an Amen up in here?"

[@soloparavervideos5116]

You are very Right, because back then all performance were LIVE.

[@windybass1069]

Say it AGAIN for the people in the back

[@chrismitsos6817]

When it was about MUSIC and the art of VIDEOS...not awful reality tv!

[@kaisanderson9616]

Eh but they still gave the major awards to undeserved and forgettable videos. Madonna’s like a prayer loss the vma to some video nobody remembers in 1989!!

[@Tim.MusicWorldWide]

― I remember when this aired and I also lived and went clubbing through the 80s. Graduated in 84. No matter what anyone says today, she helped make it one of the greatest musical decades ever. I remember being on the dance floor looking up at a huge screen to see "Material Girl" or "Papa Don't Preach" or "La Isla Bonita" playing while we danced all night long until morning. Non-stop hits, year after year in the 80s. One great thing about getting older, I can say I lived the 80s and they were Awesome. Thanks, Madonna.

[@DJTiger-tp2kc]

Tim 17 Consecutive Top 5 songs in the 80s. Nobody will beat that record, can't think of anyone who came close. Sorry Taylor, Arianne, Cardi, y'all ain't never touching that record.

[@velikimilos]

Amen.

[@davidbustamante3816]

Tim , class of 84 here as well!

[@rosa1234rd]

U are so right the 80 s were the best ever!

[@iancarthew6287]

agreed!!

[@Kristen71]

Wow. She was even more sublime than I remembered. What an absolute powerhouse, 100% in control. Incredible message for women. ❤💪

[@UDbaby]

Her “how” when she’s bending backward to get her jacket is incredible...such control. Epic performance

[@drewdeflon2111]

I remember watching this in 89 when MTV was actually MTV. She stole the show. Still holds up almost 27 years later. None of these women 2day can touch Madonna on their best day. The ultimate entertainer! !!

[@RDrRD1989]

So nicely put!

[@Laceykat66]

+Drew Deflon Right on. This is why we STILL talk about Madonna.

[@RDrRD1989]

+Laceykat66 Exactly!

[@etherealmist76]

+Drew Deflon The best thing now is we can watch it and pause it back then I was glued to the tv worried if I blinked I'd miss something, thank God we can go on here and look up any of her live shows and go back in time, that lovely nostalgia

[@Mikedc100]

+etherealmist76 gaga totally ripped this whole song format and reworked it into born this way she's great in her own right but I think Madonna Courtney Love and Lady Gaga are all cut from similar cloth and they're all wonderful

[@markuswinchester4303]

Fuck she belted at 4:30! "What you need is a big strong hand!". That was impressive with all those moves.

[@092ytalo]

I miss this Madonna 😢

[@n00dles78]

I’m sure she does too

[@tessmazie]

Same

[@sophiab3005]

She just got older, can’t stay young forever 😢

[@user-ql4zz2eo3n]

She's unstoppable she wanted to rule the world and did what she set out to do amazing icon doesn't get better love ya girl

[@Emmanueldm]

She’s always been so ahead of her time! What an icon!!!

[@daniloconcha7178]

The Number One

[@switchdogdotorg]

she is the queen of pop and no one can deny that period .

[@jcline8336]

I totally agree with that, Madonna will ALWAYS be the Queen of Pop :D

[@bobbyciccone]

This leads to useless fights, so we all know it. Don´t need to repeat it in all of her videos

[@vertbeke7977]

👍🔥🐐🎸♥️

[@jamesr2164]

Still the best-selling female musical recording artist in history 👏

[@crichy]

I wish there were more performances like this nowadays. This is real performance art

[@RDrRD1989]

+sweet0pie Exactly!

[@lashercollette88]

Agree

[@josuebennet9931]

The part of "Dance and sing get up and do your thing" is so iconic

[@LMTB17]

Agree

[@MrJupiter78]

That part is a verse from Everybody song (1983 first album)

[@Jay_R_]

@@MrJupiter78 aka one of Madonna's greatest dance/Pop records ever 💘 Even in 2019- over 3 decades after it was released, that record still kicks ass.

[@alexandretheme4680]

But that a 1982's "Eveybody" line.

[@zekefister8294]

This!

[@pnuthead13]

That little ‘Yeah’ as she walked off. 😮😊

[@damienwoods7071]

Ladies and Gentlemen, I give you Madonna! The one and only...sings, dances, flexes, poses, boss, legend. Thank you for everything xXx

[@carlcomeau390]

This is when Madonna was at her very best..❤ Anyone else agree and watching in 2020 while dealing with the with the covid-19 isolation? If so,, may u all be well and be safe..💜

[@stephenfermoyle1498]

I AM !!

[@pablogimenez7253]

Me.

[@carlcomeau390]

@@stephenfermoyle1498 Be safe and be well..💜

[@carlcomeau390]

@@pablogimenez7253 Be safe and be well..💜

[@pablogimenez7253]

@@carlcomeau390 Thank you very much. I recently came from my holidays in Brazil and in my 10 th day of isolation. Thank God I'm very well. Greetings from Argentina.

[@alexandraswt]

For all this ppl who say "Madonna can't sing" This one is for you😌

[@cjturner370]

Live And Direct Right On!!!!!!!❤

[@udaninisansa]

Boom!

[@valentinomiller6251]

Well, you can't deny she's had enough bad vocal performances to have earned her detractors, and that's from a huge fan.

[@pajasa62]

@@valentinomiller6251 Agreed. Hey, she' 62 years old now (I even hate saying that), but in her prime from 1983 to 1990 her voice was always very powerful.

[@ginasousabranco5637]

@@valentinomiller6251 Madonna isn't the best-selling female artist and the top solo touring artist for something. Plus she won a Golden Globe award for Evita which is a Musical

[@gostling]

The work ethic is unparalleled.

[@elizabethmunoz3909]

Keep in in mind she was on a dance scholarship before she changed to singing. Obviously the talent for both makes her the queen!

[@joeyconvery2055]

The choreography is amazing! And those dance kicks are awesome.

[@ogm79]

And this is why she will always be the Queen of Pop

[@taylorkendricks599]

Queen Of Pop? Are you psychotic? She stretches way beyond pop culture. Madonna is the true female ICON of music. At 60 she's still performing like she was 30 and just released another massive hit in 2019.

[@vincenzocatalano7627]

32 years later still give me goosebumps. No one else like her, absolute QUEEN

[@xisca2256]

Is magic

[@stephaniestanley8041]

I have chills ❤

[@DesertTony92264]

Same here

[@vertbeke7977]

🪕🥁🪘🎙️📻🐐♥️🎸🔥👍

[@sarahmariah100]

Yeah, her work ethic is, like, hot. Lol, like I used to just think she was a beautiful star, but 32 years later I understand that her focus and dedication is what I should have been admiring. And to this day, the performance is gorgeous. God could I need out and share my feelings, but yk what I mean

[@wintergarden7539]

Oh man, the "yeah" at 6:07 sums it up perfectly.

[@dylanthuong2600]

Her voice is so unique and commanding

[@tlkaleig]

I love her voice

[@rf6724]

The woman who changed the music industry forever. Queen of pop.

[@zimzimzalabim]

wow, Nikki and Donna were amazing singers and dancers too... Madonna really surrounded herself with the best talent. They made a great team!

[@nellyrollier6332]

I agree!

[@allisonosullivan6095]

Home

[@kxc928]

I miss the 3 of them on stage

[@s.e.landeros280]

YESs ! ! She Really is Just an Amazing Business Woman. Must Respect That 😎👍

[@phily8020]

What are their full names?

[@bkinav9669]

This performance is f*ing FANTASTIC!!

[@princessalice111]

Madonna is so talented, and this is great this performance is so 80's, it has everything, like the hair makeup, dancing singing the lyrics are so amazing.

[@ephitania]

I'm so glad I lived in the Time of Madonna, Michael, Janet, Culture Club, Prince, Wham/George Michael, Tears For Fears, Duran Duran...etc. So much amazing talent and music!!!

[@manuelhuerta7974]

I’m back in 1989!! Omg 😮 wow this is Madonna the most admired woman in the world! And I was watching on tv! Now she’s 60 and I’m 50! And that means so much to me! Because I still admire her! And she is MADONNA queen 👸 of the world!!

[@RDrRD1989]

Jose❤

[@RUBENAGUILARIII]

There's a moment where I catch an expression on Madonnas face and I'm pretty sure she's thinking. "Fuck, this is legendary"!!!!

[@samus4040]

Lady Madonna owned the 80’s. She then turned it up into the 90’s. An incredible musical superstar.

[@carolynfeldman9643]

Today's generation has NO idea how big Madonna was around the world. There is no female artist in history, including now, that was as powerful, famous and trend setting as Madonna. Just like Michael Jackson.

[@st3458]

I do I was born in 2004 and I Feel like I’m the only person by age who knows Madonna the reason these girls are able to do what they do today in music if it weren’t for Madonna the Queen

[@paulsarna7236]

Don't limit her to just a female artist in history...she had as much power and more than ANY single performer in history. I just have to hold back a little because of the Beatles, but otherwise she is tops.

[@H_D2000]

@@paulsarna7236 Yes! And in her own terms from the get go!

[@outoftouch4425]

Lol

[@katakeves9810]

Britney Spears!

[@mmarlonxavier]

That’s why she is the queen!! Dancing, singing live, the incrediable stage presence! No one is like her 👑👑👑

[@misskaufman6214]

She's singing and dancing at the same time QUEEN👑

[@DesertTony92264]

AND not lip synching and killing it too!

[@dalemcmillen5065]

Plus, you can tell she is live! No voice tracks or effects. Pure,real and damn good

[@gabrieltalavera4465]

What makes her so captivating is her embrace of her femeninity and masculinity. And clearly in this performance she is utilizing her boisterous Electra complex.This is how u do it. U give it your ALL!

[@beanstyx2732]

Well said 👍

[@JudgeJulieLit]

"Electra complex"? That's a girl's fixation with (attraction to, not identification with) her father; counterpart of a boy's Oedipal complex, attraction to his mother. Androgyny--the manifestation of features and functions of both sexes--is a separate phenomenon.

[@fernandamoraes8161]

Nada a ver

[@fernandamoraes8161]

Freud e seu machismo nojento

[@vargatamas6422]

can't you just approve of her stuff without the cheap armchair psychology? elektra complex has nothing to do with this performance.

[@kizabg74]

Almost 30 years ago! So good, only 3 women on stage, 3 chairs and couple of stairs, amasing. This was the era of real music, and great performaces on VMA's, and this one is probably one of the greatest. She is suach a performer and amasing entertainer, she hooked the audience with first 30 seconds. I remember this so vividly, and i can barely songs with the years they were released. Much better times.

[@jalarconcedeno]

kizabg74 omg the era of real Music is any era u happened to grew up on

[@gregory7567]

@@jalarconcedeno except for my era lol

[@sleater7]

Totally! This is back when the MTV award shows were actually good. I miss this era. It’s total trash now.

[@AquamarineDolls]

I was born in 1989.

[@blackjakko]

This is really great. She's strutting strong beautiful and expressing a wonderful message for other women. Don't settle for second best, believe in yourself, if the time isn't right then move on. She is singing and dancing amazing. Very hard working person. Truly one in a million.

[@jld3480]

I think you meant one in a Billion!!!

[@unboxingpress]

i will never tire of viewing this stunning musical and dance performance. i don't think most humans can even begin to understand the levels of artistry embedded within this utterly genius piece of performance art. don't forget that this is a classically trained ballerina who is several steps ahead of all of us

[@vertbeke7977]

🔥👍

[@pc-zj8gg]

So true. She is not just better than any other popstar, she does something different. This is art in pure form. Like a sculpture or painting it stands their.

[@criticalhard]

The best thing that has happened to music is Madonna.

[@MiamiPush2theLimit]

criticalhard Lmaooooo that’s a joke.

[@CaptainPond]

MiamiPush2theLimit watch the video you naughty thing!

[@taylorkendricks599]

The best OVERALL female entertainers of all time.

[@SandySaunders9142]

Utter bull shit! That insults MANY other WAY more talented artists. What Madge was good at was marketing, publicity and maybe dancing. She could sing some too. Enough to get by. As an actress, that's a big fat NO. I specifically came to the comments to point out that Madonna is out of breath during this "performance". What a joke!

[@xxxTIN0xxx]

@@SandySaunders9142 No one gives a flying shit to your "so-called" more talented artists. Here there is a self-made female artist that, with her unique creative talent, performances, original sound, artistic vision has literally changed and revolutionized the entire music world regardless of styles and genres. She is the greatest female artist and none of your basic ass favorites can remotely come close to Madonna which might be the reason why you're here hating. You can kiss her legendary ass.

[@Rach84]

man, she's talented. I miss the 80s Madonna.

[@anneroschier6503]

+Veronica C Today it's more the problem that a lot of people are copying her act. Good for them and good for all of us, but not very innovative for anybody. But because of that she is an icon.

[@storybored73]

My all time favorite live of Madonna. Its just so...Madonna. Bad ass and best performance.

[@ozantube]

No one will ever beat this performance. Pure perfection! Nothing better❤

[@vertbeke7977]

👍🔥🎸♥️🐐

[@dietrichciccone8158]

NOBODY works a staircase like The Queen. Madonna is quite simply the greatest stage performer of all time...hands down!

[@miked.1647]

Wow. That was so good. No male dancers. Just her and her backup singers. Amazing song and performance. She is a superstar and deserves our respect. LEGEND!

[@1313sp]

The amount of work and practice that must have gone into the perfect execution of this performance. It's hard to beat Madonna's work ethic ❤

[@oonaghmolyneux7760]

Madonna brought this enormous positivity and joy to the world.

[@Laura-sm9gi]

Exacto 💯🙌🏻❤

[@ginasousabranco5637]

Madonna spelled out to audiences that night why she was (and always will be) one of the most electrifying, charismatic pop stars and live performers of all time.

[@shanesullivan5918]

The QUEEN of pop. That title is forever engrained in Madonnas name. No one will ever see Madonna, Keep respect on this woman’s name. 👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑

[@dreamcatcher75418]

She’s so full of energy

[@Sona1srle]

this, right there is evolution happening in front of our eyes. This performance shifted continents when it comes to what is expected from a star of this magnitude. And it still remains to be matched. Three strong women and some lights. And a song that is yet to be understood fully.

[@MrTsTech]

This vocal harmony between Madonna, Niki, and Donna is EXTREMELY underrated! I wish Madonna would do an acoustic tour with these girls.

[@stevenrendell2728]

Mr. T Yesssssss! Niki and Donna gave Madonna’s vocals that extra something! Love them 🎤🎤🎤

[@kmfdm10392]

I always say that 15 or so year period they worked together, on records and on tours, was Peak Madonna. She's had a few decent singles since, but nothing touches that Madonna, Niki and Donna period. I wish I knew why they suddenly just stopped working together....their voices blended beautifully.

[@valentinomiller6251]

Acoustic? No. I would however love for them to return in this form, the trio.

[@adlerfg]

Agree, Rain in The Girlie Show was pure magic. They sounded so harmoniously on point.

[@Axel-hw6hk]

Madonna isn’t the type of artist who would do an acoustic tour but I wish they would do a reunion

[@Nike5221]

This performance is masterpiece... you can tell Madonna REALLY worked hard on this! The live singing and dancing is just amazing!

[@gloriaerol7675]

YESSS!!

[@LGH1847]

She was so good. She rarely missteps. All while singing, it's incredible.

[@melanindawn2050]

They don't make awards like this anymore. These were the days of excitement and originality.

[@xisca2256]

True!!

[@davidlondon2810]

is this really 25 years ago?? she seems more modern, confident, sexy, energetic, sassy, versatile and multi-talented than any of today's young female singers...and all done live without getting out of breath, Jesus!

[@RDrRD1989]

27 years ago. She is Madonna. Forever the BEST

[@TheDavidkaltsas]

Madonna is great but she is not more talented than many young singers

[@desperateliving22]

She is far more subdued these days. She had this amazing energy, in the 80s and early 90s, which was fascinating. It seems to have faded. She is like a different person these days.

[@libramuscle4u]

unfortuneatly......she is older and more subdued, yes

[@TarantulaCandy]

well queen, let's see you jump around the same way you did 30 years ago? yeah not happening...human begins are not machines.

[@guillermovilla9517]

No 5 million dollar special effects (2019 Grammys) needed here. Pure, simple and raw Madonna!!

[@RDrRD1989]

2019 Grammys?

[@guillermovilla9517]

MrRD1984 yep

[@lobitoloquito5852]

Which performance... I know Madame X spent that on her Medellín performance at the BBMAS

[@guillermovilla9517]

Josué Isaí Cruz-Arriola Billboard 2019 performance. She spent all that money and it was no where near her best.

[@RDrRD1989]

@@guillermovilla9517 Well, it is not a Grammy Performance!

[@SaraShakur94]

There will never be another Madonna

[@moody__blooz7408]

FUCKING ICONIC! what an absolute legend. The vocals the choreography the back up dancers the androgynous sexyness the whole vibe. I’m a straight woman I had the hots for Madonna at age 6 and still do today at 29. THE QUEEN

[@S0nyToprano]

So… you’re not a straight lol. You have at least some innate bisexual tendencies. Especially as a woman as their sexuality tends to be more fluid.

[@mwoz14222]

I loved this era because her two backup singers were there with her during all her best hits and the fact that they also kept up with her energy and choreo makes them equally iconic

[@luke41590]

This performance has NEVER been surpassed, not even by Madonna ! No 5 million dollar special effects (2019 Grammys) needed here. Pure, simple and raw Madonna!! Who is still in awe of this performance in 2019????

[@carolynguerrero7854]

I am!, I love this video! This was the best Madonna performance hands downs!, I love her moves, she influenced many, but was never duplicated! I loved her then and still do Now! ♡

[@williesartsdesignscuisines]

Her best performance by far....So simple & chic with no technical gimmicks.

[@kdmil2002]

Watching this again in 2021. Yes, still in awe of this performance.

[@Marklovesdrama]

This is pure entertainment. The dancing and the lyrics are brilliant. People who say Madonna hasn’t got the best voice in the world, miss the point.

[@crisp3891]

She has nothing close to the "best voice in the world" which she would even admit herself, lol. There's no "point" to miss. She's a great performer/entertainer, as seen in this video. She's never been a good vocalist. She's not even a mediocre one.

[@CorvetteStingray1969]

Never been a good vocalist …hmmm…. that’s why she’s a billionaire and you’re not

[@vertbeke7977]

Unbelibable

[@wolfmoon4214]

Crazy Lady Gaga copied this song

[@Marklovesdrama]

@@wolfmoon4214 Are you saying, she did a cover?

[@GinaSigillito]

What a stone cold queen. I grew up worshipping her, but it’s always good to be reminded how damn good she is.

[@massivesimp4877]

I'm probably one of the few in this generation that appreciates how legendary and iconic madonna is. This performance proves this. She's the Queen.

[@taylorkendricks599]

Sho Yo Rite

[@mariamkalandadze215]

Beotch12 she is everything

[@keithMc35]

No way man, me too, Madonna is the Greatest Female solo artist of all time, she paved the way for every female solo artist today and also for the Gay community she had our backs when it wasn't in fashion too, she doesn't get the respect she should today from younger people, the ageism she gets is fucking bullshit..

[@jorgeantonioreinoso7579]

@@keithMc35 Just look how "Like a Prayer" didn't get any any nod or award in 1989/90. This only example just proves how she was consciously ignored by the Grammy Academy back in the day. She paved the way for the female acts today who just moves one finger and get a nod or an award.

[@oopss148]

I'm 14 and I'm a fan of her

[@jonikej]

Was she live? She killed it That’s how a performance should be

[@michaelduchene59]

Yes completely "Live"!

[@JewishJeff839]

@@michaelduchene59 Not behind the screen at the beginning!!!

[@commonsense6846]

Thats the Madonna, i love. I know we all age, but that's not what i am talking about.

[@williesartsdesignscuisines]

I love it when it's only the three of them on stage performing....Madonna, Nikki & Donna!!!!

[@RogerCozette]

Everything is there: the voice, the choirs, the stage play, the energy, and a completely exceptional professionalism! It’s true that Madonna deserves her qualification as Queen of Pop ! (Roger, Paris-France)

[@frankcarter7146]

Possibly my favorite Madonna performance EVER.

[@jomish8719]

MADONNA'S BACK.UP SINGERS / DANCERS WERE "INSANELY" GREAT !!!❤❤❤

[@Gabrielswe100]

She make history right there! Period!

[@RDrRD1989]

OMG!!! You are so right!

[@siempremoo]

It was the most talked about performance the next day at school. It was EPIC!

[@RDrRD1989]

+siempremoo I was 9 at the time...

[@siempremoo]

+MrRD1981 I was like 17

[@TheChameleon703]

+Gabrielswe100 No. The "Like A Virgin" 1984 VMA performance made history too in the wrong way!!! LOL

[@jan63019]

Her voice is SO PERFECT here... She used no playback back then! 100% LIVE that's my girl!!!

[@burtturdison4445]

One of the best live performances I've ever seen.

[@glennmalimban6489]

Madonna, the total stage performer. You can't expect less of her showmanship, style, and grace whenever she sings on stage...

[@peterdeeclark]

the earth is approximatly 3.5 billion years old..how lucky are we, we lived in the 34 years Madonna has been giving us this magic! love this woman far far too much!! :)

[@wonderwinder1]

peter clark That is the best comment EVER.

[@marcmclane2640]

peter clark Thank You 'Bill NYE, the science GUY ... for your Comment....

[@unusualscandalous]

OMG, this is one of the best, most energetic performances I've ever seen!