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Chart success

I have removed the text stating the song 'kept several songs off the number one spot in May 1990'. Every number one song keeps several songs off the top spot by definition! Smurfmeister 09:15, 11 October 2007 (UTC)[reply]

POV

The music video section of this article is hardly neutral - it definitely needs some reworking. Triggy 00:11, 20 January 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Trivia

It is assumed in this section that the timbre change in her voice was not intended. Often timbre changes are intended for emphasis. Can someone provide a reason why it would not be intended in this case? Laikalynx 01:18, 5 December 2006 (UTC)[reply]
It is apparent from all audible factors (notice i also stated the recorded atmosphere), that the work was revisited. One can even hear a difference in the "bleed" from the headphones of the singer if one uses a hi fi system and good headphones. That is exactly how I first noticed it, and I have no special musical credentials whatsoever: the fact is readily apparent and creates its own impression. I also never said it wasn't intended, I merely pointed out that is a case of audible overdubbing and suggested a rewrite as a possible reason (Madonna disclosed on the MTV documentary that accompanied Ray of Light's release that she had rewritten a song during production: namely "Skin", and Mirwais would reveal that she rewrote material during production of American Life as well. Almost all artists do this, it's part of their creative process. Furthermore, it is highly unlikely that it would NOT be intended. I did not intend any negative connotations whatsoever, merely that it's a rare case of noticable overdubbing, full stop--Tednor 14:32, 7 December 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Can you explain this a little more thoroughly? I don't hear the changes you're talking about. I've listened to every version of the song I have on CD (I'm Breathless, Immaculate Collection and remixes from the Vogue Single) and can't hear any change in the vocal during the rap. I'm assuming that when you say the rap you're referring to the "Greta Garbo and Monroe..." section. -- Davecool, 09:43, 5 February 2007.

The alternating stanzas within the rap were recorded at different times and likely in different places. 04:16, 5 August 2007 (UTC)Tednor

Fair use rationale for Image:Madonna-Vogue.jpg

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Request move

Vogue (Madonna song) → Vogue (song)
The other two songs by this name aren't notable enough, did not have similar global succes.--79.112.52.120 (talk) 16:31, 2 August 2009 (UTC)[reply]

How can we verify this?

I'd like to know the way to verify that Madonna is performing the song the images provided claim she is...--Jetstreamer (talk) 19:46, 17 December 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Composition

I think the list of samples should be reviewed.
In the current section it states:
"Vogue" contains samples of some songs from the disco era. The bassline is from by MFSB.
It cites the following as the source: http://www.villagevoice.com/2003-09-23/nyc-life/love-is-the-message
The source is an interview with Danny Tenaglia and states:
"What is your favorite record ever? "Love Is the Message" by MFSB. It's a mini Broadway play to me. It is the mother of all House music. It can be heard in Madonna's "Vogue" and countless other spin-offs."

No mention of a bassline. Just a DJ's opinion.

While I personally believe there are samples from the song, I don't believe it to be the bassline. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Jizzaster (talk • contribs) 17:18, 31 October 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Controversy

I am curious that there is no reference to VMG's 2012 suit against Madonna; her former record label, WB records; and "Vogue" producer Shep Pettibone, claiming that Madonna's "Vogue" track illegally samples a 1977 song, "Love Break." Pettibone also produced the 1977 track. Madonna won this lawsuit won this lawsuit in 2013, when the court ruled that "no reasonable audience would find the sampled portions of a 1976 composition significant, nor would they recognize the appropriation." ^[1]

I'm curious if you feel that this information is interesting and relevant or rather, extraneous to the article since the lawsuit is over and Madonna was victorious? — Preceding unsigned comment added by Randy041 (talk • contribs) 16:49, 2 November 2014 (UTC)[reply]

References

^ http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/thr-esq/madonna-music-producer-win-vogue-657052

It's relevant, yes. It's been added by myself and Tinamaria2014. Binksternet (talk) 18:41, 15 November 2014 (UTC)[reply]

Organize

There are two pictures that are Madonna performing live that are in sections that do not correlate with the description. Some organizing of this article will greatly improve. All three pictures relating to the live performances should be put in that section to keep the article organized. Does that make sense, or should the pictures be removed and replaced with something more relevant to the topic? — Preceding unsigned comment added by Tinamaria2014 (talk • contribs) 04:10, 6 November 2014 (UTC)[reply]

Assessment comment

The comment(s) below were originally left at Talk:Vogue (Madonna song)/Comments, and are posted here for posterity. Following several discussions in past years, these subpages are now deprecated. The comments may be irrelevant or outdated; if so, please feel free to remove this section.

Would be B-class if referenced. High-importance because of the way it has been used to define fashion as an industry, as described in article. Daniel Case 16:40, 26 March 2007 (UTC)[reply]

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Who were the musicians?

Does anybody know the names of the musicians who played on Vogue?

[1] ttp://www.hollywoodreporter.com/thr-esq/madonna-music-producer-win-vogue-657052

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