Madonna - Take A Bow 1995 AMA Reaction

We're reacting to the 1995 American Music Award performance of Take A Bow by Madonna and Babyface. Their vocals are just out of this world!!
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[@luizribeirooo]

That time when singers sang 100% live.

[@RockinDaBoombox]

I think Madonna sounds great here. She’s visibly nervous, but still delivers a great vocal. Thank you again for another great reaction video, ladies! ❤️

[@AutoAlligator]

Love it! :D x

[@OurAnxiousReactions]

Thank you so much! ❤️❤️

[@s.tupper4159]

Thank you both for the positivity! It's been a rough week for Madonna fans with all the criticism and hysteria over the ridiculous lawsuit about her late concert starts. As if Madonna is the only artist to start concerts late! Personally, I wouldn't want Madonna to start one minute before she is ready. She gives so much to the audience in her performances. If she happens to be late in Atlanta, I suggest that you both just enjoy the experience -- it's like a Madonna convention with like minded souls. You will be surrounded (hopefully) by fabulous people who are stoked for a great party and a great experience. Just go with the flow and soak it all in, I say, and let the experience imprint upon your memory. I've never had anything but a fantastic experience seeing her live!

[@brianmichaels5112]

I am a huge , huge Madonna fan and honestly her shows have so much technical pieces I mean more than any artist out there. And she is a perfectionist. I’ll just say these names and leave , Aretha Franklin, Mariah Carey, Whitney Houston, Cher, and many more but these ladies are huge diva’s like Madonna and their stage and sound must be perfect before they will start.

[@Marc-zi5cq]

If someone hates waiting, just dont show up before 9 pm. Many people show up hours before the official time anyway...in Germany we were prepared it was gonna be a long night. I was in the arena at 8pm, she was on stage at 10 pm. I waited so many years to see her live, i had two more hours, who cares? No one made a fuss about it here.

[@taintedlife2618]

There is no artist and fan base is rather be trapped with for an extra two hours ❤

[@OurAnxiousReactions]

Thank you! ❤️❤️ We're not worried at all about the show starting late... It gives us more time to buy some great merch! 😉😂

[@jamesr2164]

A true living musical legend. Thank you for not listening to the naysayers who are too caught up in octave range and the topics she chose to deal with in her musical artistry throughout her career. Not everyone has the octave range of Whitney, Celine or Mariah, but what Madonna has is true emotion when she sings. And that is why I believe that she had the effect that she did worldwide over millions and millions of people, and why to this day she is still the best-selling female musical recording artist history 👏

[@taintedlife2618]

Her pen game is strong. Mariah doesn’t have as strong as song as Vogue or Like a Prayer under her belt. Neither does Celine. Many of Celine’s hits were covers. Who is the best singer is such a one dimensional conversation. Bottom line for me is artistry. An artist has to move me and create art. Madonna has done so many wonderful things it is such a damn shame that so many do not appreciate her work.

[@OurAnxiousReactions]

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[@rowanmayfair9249]

This performance had me in a trance. Between her deeper register to his smooth voice. So beautiful. I have a hard time finding superlatives to describe it.

[@richardc8795]

She likes to put you in a trance. All over. 😆

[@OurAnxiousReactions]

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[@bentoth6377]

Her & Babyface are exquisite together

[@terrystorey]

Love her lower register. One of her best live performances 👏 Btw, a lot of her past music awards performance, She would always get that reaction. She was as huge back then as Taylor is now. People could not get enough of her. On another note, just went to her concert. She looks and sounds fantastic!

[@OurAnxiousReactions]

So happy for you!!!! That's wonderful! 🎉❤️

[@hmfrias]

keep in mind this is way before social media. back then the only way we could catch a glimpse of our favorite stars were on award shows .. hence the public’s enthusiastic reaction. I miss those days. ps react to “Love Profusion” ..

[@Marc-zi5cq]

When Madonna is nervous at big awardsshows like her or at the Oscars but always pulls it off and always gets stronger the longer the performance is. It shows no matter how big and successful she is, she still cares and is human after all. Yay for people singing 100% live with live musicians, no pre recording, just pure raw vocals.

[@OurAnxiousReactions]

There really is something special about a beautiful live performance. ❤️❤️

[@MichMadonnaFan]

Madonna is known for her rehearsal overload, she will keep doing practice runs till she feels it’s perfect, this is for all live shows or any kind. Perfectionist and Brilliant.❤️

[@shawnwilliams3507]

Her hair and makeup 💄 and Japanese dress 👗 is so classic and pure elegant ❤❤❤

[@briandubois-gilbert8182]

Yes, I agree of how elegant she looked, but I believe she’s wearing a red, silk cheongsam-a traditional, usually formal attire worn by Chinese women to denote their culture and fashion. The closed neck style is known as a Mandarin collar. The color symbolizes luck, happiness and celebration.

[@williammarloncoup1681]

Bedtime Stories is such a great album. Each song blends into the next. It’s a nonstop album which is so great.

[@Blogodiseablog]

Wonderful reaction as always girls. I've never appreciated this perfomance till now, but it's true that vocals are on point and Madonna looks flawless. Kisses 😍😍😍

[@OurAnxiousReactions]

Aww, thank you! ❤️❤️

[@deborahcostello515]

One of her best live performances for sure. She is one of those singers that does not need to have a big voice like Whitney etc to have an amazing emotional impact on her listeners. Her voice is beautiful.

[@OurAnxiousReactions]

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[@dudedandify]

perfect performance and so are you two. always a pleasure!

[@OurAnxiousReactions]

Aww, you're very sweet - Thank you! ❤️❤️

[@theKarstenR]

If you love the two of them together wait for your albums journey. Bedtime Stories actually includes another song with Babyface on vocals. Plus there are two unreleased songs they did for the next album, called "Never Love a Stranger" and "I'll Be Gone". The demos of both these songs can be found here on yt.

[@OurAnxiousReactions]

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[@andreww3225]

I’m so glad you watched this performance ❤❤ Love her look and yes, their voices blend so beautifully together. Look forward to seeing you soon ❤❤

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[@DanielCostadaSilva]

1995 was the year the whole campaign for Evita and the Oscars started. Madonna was trying to show the world that she could sing in a musical and that she was “calmer” in relation to Erotica. After this performance the album Bedtime Stories started being advertised as “the perfect gift for Mother’s Day” 😂 also, this was the last year we hear Madonna with her “90s voice”. She took singing lessons for Evita and she kept on studying, taking more control of her singing and using it in a way she would reach more octaves.

[@OurAnxiousReactions]

Thank you for sharing that info with us (especially "the perfect gift for Mother's Day" 😉)! ❤️❤️

[@WilUnleashed]

I forgot how great she sounded live singing this here. While some will nit pick her vocals here, it no doubt isn't an easy song to sing live. I think she did pretty darn great considering. Brenda also mentioned she would like to hear a full album of them singing togeher. And while they didn't do a full album, they did record a few other songs. Only one other song was officially released with them and that is "Forbidden Love: which is found on both Bedtime Stories album and her ballads collection Something to Remember. While the song isn't as strong as Take a Bow, it's just as beautiful. You should check it out if not react to it. It has a similar vibe as Take a Bow. Thanks for the reaction. Loved it as usual.

[@OurAnxiousReactions]

Thank you so much! ❤️❤️ And Forbidden Love sounds amazing - We would love to hear more of them together! ❤️

[@moonstone1159]

As you know, they both co-wrote and co-produced this song, and the fun fact is that Baby Face suggested the Asian sound and Madonna suggested the strings. Yes, they are magic together!

[@OurAnxiousReactions]

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[@andrewcollis-prather9778]

Another awesome reaction of another awesome performance. The day of the dead comment is valid as a lot of these performances are in front of industry people and they have always been hard on Madonna….she just keeps tuning it out. I am soooo excited to see her here in Minneapolis on the 13th of February! Thanks again….🙏👏🏼💕👏🏼🙏

[@OurAnxiousReactions]

Thank you so much! ❤️❤️ And what an amazing early Valentine's Day present- Wishing you the best time!! ❤️

[@gabrihapa]

OMG, I knew you would LOVE this performance as much as I do!!! ❤❤❤

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[@coleycole5344]

Perfect word you used: Professional

[@kristianberg4264]

Great reaction!!! I have a great sense of pride for these types of vocal performances by Madonna, I think back to the young girl who sang Everybody and it’s striking how her vocals have grown. Then, they get even more amazing after Evita, when in her training, she found another octave she didn’t know she had.😊

[@OurAnxiousReactions]

Thank you! ❤️❤️ It really is such a beautiful performance. ❤️

[@mr.mealldaylong8013]

Top 8 BEST VOCAL PERFORMANCES 1. TAKE A BOW (AMA'S) 2. RAIN (THE GIRLIE SHOW TOUR) 3. RAY OF LIGHT (THE OPRAH WINFREY SHOW) 4. CRAZY FOR YOU (THE VIRGIN TOUR) 5. PARADISE (NOT FOR ME) (CONFESSIONS TOUR) 6. GHOSTTOWN W/ TAYLOR SWIFT 7. JOAN OF ARC (ELLEN DEGENERES SHOW) 8. LIKE A VIRGIN (MDNA TOUR) ❤

[@Hercules1977]

LUV Like a virgin MDNA!

[@mr.mealldaylong8013]

@@Hercules1977 it's was CLASSY SEXY AND SEDUCTIVE yo ♥

[@OurAnxiousReactions]

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[@Hercules1977]

@@OurAnxiousReactions you can react to that one actually

[@deborahcostello515]

what about "You must love me" from the Oscar's in 1997? That is superb.

[@richardc8795]

I’ve always been in love with this performance. My favourite ballad by Madonna. You’re right, Babyface sounds amazing, and they sound amazing together. Ty for reviewing this. You can clearly see why everybody requested it. And next… Bedtime Story! Can hardly wait for your next post. See you soon. Have a lovely evening. 💕

[@OurAnxiousReactions]

Thank you! ❤️❤️ And weren't they just magical together? What a beautiful blend of vocals. Have a wonderful evening too! ❤️

[@sean4339]

What a super awesome performance of Madonna and Babyface ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤Madonna looks so sexy 😍😍😍🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩thank you beautiful ladies for your super reaction fantastic 😍😍😍😍😍😍❤❤❤❤

[@OurAnxiousReactions]

Aww, thank you so much! ❤️❤️

[@DeanTailor]

And at the end they give a bow to one another . . . and then the orchestra.

[@user-ui5ro2mt1q]

6:06 M killed it! I LOVE you two and your shared love for M! I love your love for eachother! Happy to be a subscriber- all positive and love- thank you ladies!

[@OurAnxiousReactions]

Aww, you're so sweet - Thank you! ❤️❤️ We're very grateful that you're here with us. Lots of love to you! ❤️

[@ramiw.2320]

You are going to LOVE the Celebration Tour and do bring tissue paper

[@OurAnxiousReactions]

We can't wait (and yes, we'll bring plenty of tissues)! ❤️❤️

[@shawnwilliams3507]

Take bow 🙇‍♀️ is a beautiful balett and Madonna's voice is very beautiful she did an amazing 👏 job with this one her and Baby 👶 face ❤ both very talented and gifted people in music 🎶 history 😊😊 shout out to Madonna and Baby face 👼 great job 👍👍🧡💜💛🤍💙

[@OurAnxiousReactions]

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[@tapanim6576]

Excellent performance. 😎👍

[@chriswilson4453]

This song spent 7 weeks at #1 on the Hot 100 which is the longest of her career, next in line was Like a Virgin at 6 weeks at #1.

[@blakey2408]

Awwww I forgot how nervous Madonna seemed at the beginning of this performance… she absolutely smashed it when she warmed up. I guess she knew that the role of Evita was in reach and everything she did leading up to it could potentially jeopardise her getting the role. Just a theory 🤔 Truly beautiful performance ❤

[@OurAnxiousReactions]

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[@baptiste7291]

First time I let you a message, but I watch all your videos since severals weeks. I really love the way you travel in madonna's universe. So agree with you about the live version, she's so emotionnal.... Next video: the MOST original (and beautiful) video of all her career: Bedtime Story!!! Take Cares, From France.

[@OurAnxiousReactions]

Aww, thank you so much! - We're grateful you're on this journey with us! Lots of love to you. ❤️❤️

[@AutoAlligator]

She sounds a bit wobbly at the start but soon gets her stride. It is a beautiful song, I wish she did more ballads instead of arsing about in her knickers but ballads don't sell so I get it. Love the reaction ladies! :D x

[@OurAnxiousReactions]

Thank you! ❤️❤️

[@pepsine]

Again and again such a great reaction!! Loved this performance!! So strong yet vulnerable!!

[@OurAnxiousReactions]

Aww, thank you so much! ❤️❤️

[@murrayhonahni746]

I had tears watching this with you! I hope that doesn’t sound weird. ❤️💥

[@OurAnxiousReactions]

Aww, you're very sweet (and it doesn't sound weird at all - we can relate!). ❤️❤️

[@blondambitionlove]

I’m not sure where I was around this era. So much to discover. thanks, this is a great performance which I don’t think I’ve seen in its entirety before and a great reaction as usual!

[@OurAnxiousReactions]

Thank you so much! ❤️❤️

[@johnthegreek5836]

Brenda, here’s your Asian influence and Babyface wrote this song with Madonna and his vocals definitely complement Madonna’s stellar vocals and Ladies we wouldn’t steer you wrong on this performance, this performance was First Class / Spectacular

[@OurAnxiousReactions]

Loved it (and the dress!)!! ❤️❤️

[@johnthegreek5836]

@@OurAnxiousReactions Definitely, she looked gorgeous

[@sharoncarlee2983]

First🎉🎉😊😊❤❤ Thanx ladies. You are incredible!!! Lot's of love from the Netherlands

[@OurAnxiousReactions]

Aww, thank you - Sending so much love your way! ❤️❤️

[@shawnwilliams3507]

Please do a reaction to waiting to Exhale entire soundtrack you guys have to check it out it is amazing Babyface produced the intire waiting to Exhale soundtrack the songs 🎵 on that intire album is mind blowing 🤯 trust me all the woman on that album did such a beautiful singing some of the most beautiful hit songs everyone on the album includes Aretha Franklin, Mary j.blige, Whitney Houston, Gladys Night, SWV, TLC, Shaka Khan, Brandy, Tony Braxton, Cece Winans, Faith Evans, so please check it out when you have time trust me you guys won't regret it ❤😊

[@taintedlife2618]

Imagine if they threw a Madonna song in the mix 😂

[@OurAnxiousReactions]

Thank you so much for this recommendation! So many incredible artists - Sounds beautiful! ❤️❤️

[@giancarlo5316]

She's nervous at beginning -closed vocals- but half song she delivered ... good abs air supported 🧏🏻‍♂️

[@brianmichaels5112]

I’m so happy you are reacting to this performance with Madonna and Baby Face. Take a Bow is one of the most beautifully written songs that Baby Face penned and Madonna sang. Just gorgeous.

[@Marc-zi5cq]

Songwriter(s) Madonna Kenneth Edmonds Producer(s) Madonna Babyface

[@OurAnxiousReactions]

We just loved it (as you could tell 😉). ❤️❤️

[@briandubois-gilbert8182]

Although I’ve watched and enjoyed this AMA video performance of TAB many times before, I couldn’t help but swoon again with you over it with your beautiful, infectious reaction. This live performance was on January 30, 1995 and this song stayed on top of Billboard’s Top 100 Hits for an amazing 7 consecutive weeks, making it her longest running #1 in this chart. Although she’d make other lip-synch’d guest performances of TAB after this AMA, during the next 21 years fans would be dreaming and wishing that she’d perform this live in one of her world concert tours, and she finally surprised everyone when she performed this on February 4, 2016 in her Taipei concert of Rebel Heart Tour-fan made videos of that momentous performance were done on smart phones and were of poor quality. Later in March 19 & 20, 2016 in her final RH shows in Sydney to close out the tour, she performed TAB and this whole show was filmed in HD. I think that Sydney performance of TAB deserve an encore reaction from you since she won’t perform TAB again since then. The live audience reaction was magical and nostalgic, many came to tears and Madonna gave back her love, warmth and her heart to her fans. If you decide to cover this video, check out the 3:56 minutes video from Madonna Madders channel. Thank you for this fascinating Madonna journey.

[@OurAnxiousReactions]

Aww, thank you so much! ❤️❤️ Can't imagine how meaningful those performances must've been for fans who waited so long to see Take A Bow at a concert. Tears indeed. ❤️

[@briandubois-gilbert8182]

@@OurAnxiousReactions Here’s the video link of her memorable live performance of Take A Bow during her 2016 Rebel Heart tour (the video combined portions of her Sydney and Taipei performance)…it’s 21 years after the 1995 AMA performance with Babyface.kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z4urZaGMe65pbKssi=OQEuinfzSMUZJgOu

[@briandubois-gilbert8182]

@@OurAnxiousReactions Here’s a link of a beautiful fan made video mash up of all her performances of TAB from 1995-2016. Amazing how she has a different look in each of this performance. Not included is her current Celebration tour version: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oIqXZWuXm5mXjtEsi=VMcIqq1i3gf6R5ZT

[@shawnwilliams3507]

👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@blueeyes4910]

I still remember when Madonna came to Italy in Sanremo to promote this song and it peaked in ratings. But I remember that at the press conference she was treated very badly always because of the erotica period being live in the press room you could hear the offenses of some journalists it was really bad to see it remained impressed on me because no other guest has ever been treated like this

[@OurAnxiousReactions]

So sad that this happened...

[@MrFever1814]

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[@gregoryreed4866]

Off the subject a bit … Trisha Yearwood and Babyface did an episode on country music tv where they sang each others songs and they performed Take A Bow!! Beautiful tribute to Madge

[@OurAnxiousReactions]

That sounds incredible - Thank you for telling us! ❤️❤️

[@gregoryreed4866]

There’s a handful of great songs that she practically never sings that we, the fans adore and this is one of them

[@Strepentijger]

Her biggest hit in the USA 6 weeks on #1 this song did not do so wel in Europe as in USA.

[@ericlabanowski55]

You 2 need to listen to never love a stranger unreleased song Madonna and babyface

[@kevindobson6568]

You can't deny it by Lisa stansfield, music video request plz ❤😊

[@chriskat2457]

I love this reaction ladies (I love all your reactions). Isn’t this audience phenomenal. It makes it that much greater when the audience is so into it. If you want to hear an excited audience on your own time (not for review) check out her Philadelphia Girlie Show Erotica/Fever. It’s amazing. There are times you can’t hear the music. Madonna mania in full effect though the media was painting a different story. Tisk tisk. I love her ballads and there are so many more to come on this journey that I’m very excited. Take care until next time. I have the link, that’s the reason for the edit. kzbin.info/www/bejne/rZzag2djeLSFhJIsi=y--1ZCkK5D4x6wK-

[@OurAnxiousReactions]

Thank you so much! ❤️❤️ And thank you for the recommendation (and link!). Can't wait to see it! ❤️

[@renenielsen92]

madonna often referred herself as a showgirl 🔥🔥 - but who am I to educate, you've seen the girlie show already 🤣

[@OurAnxiousReactions]

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[@clojap]

I have to be honest I wasn't all that impressed with her vocals through a lot of this performance, I remember watching it live back in 1995 :) It's a strange thing, sometimes she sounds great live and other times it sounds like she's having a hard time controlling her breathing properly and ends up going to lower registers even when the recording doesn't sound like that. I love your reactions :) thanks for doing them.

[@OurAnxiousReactions]

Thank you so much! ❤️❤️