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July 22, 2009

A “Celebration” Of Madonna Music - The Definitive Greatest Hits Collection September 28/29 Release

July 23, 2009 - For Immediate Release (Burbank, California)

Madonna, who has racked up a record 37 top 10 hits as well as seven No. 1 albums (including her last four) on the Billboard Pop Charts, has given her fans yet another opportunity to “celebrate” her musical achievements. Today, Warner Bros. Records officially confirmed the September 29th release in the U.S. (September 28 outside U.S.) of “CELEBRATION” – the ultimate compilation of Madonna songs. The songs on “Celebration” have all been remastered and selected by Madonna and her fans. They cover the expanse of the Material Girl’s extraordinary career of hits including “Everybody,” “Express Yourself,” “Vogue” and “4 Minutes.” “Celebration” will be available in a two-CD set as well as a single CD. There will also be a “Celebration” DVD released simultaneously which includes the video visionary’s best videos including several that have never before been available on DVD.

“Celebration,” the CD will also include two new songs that were recently recorded in New York City. The first single, also titled, “Celebration,” co-produced by Madonna and Paul Oakenfold, will be released August 3rd. A video for the single, which will be included on the “Celebration” DVD was just filmed in Milan, Italy and was directed by long time Madonna collaborator Jonas (“Ray of Light”) Akerlund. Several dance club remixes of “Celebration” are already headed to the clubs. The song will also be available on CD and vinyl maxi. Radio will receive the “Celebration” single on August 3rd.

The cover for “Celebration” was created by street pop artist “Mr. Brainwash” who is best known for “throwing modern cultural icons into a blender and turning it up to eleven.” (A copy of the cover image of the “Celebration” CDs and DVDs is attached)

Madonna, a multi Grammy award winning singer, writer and producer has had over 12 No. 1 singles and has a record-smashing 39 No. 1 singles on Billboard’s Hot Dance Club Songs Chart – by far the most of any artist in the over 30 year history of the list.

I'd love it if this definitive collection had the original mixes of "Like a Prayer" and "Express Yourself" on them. The Immaculate Remixes suck ass.

Warner is foolish to let her go. I'm glad she didn't do another studio album with them. They would have totally not promoted it.

^^^^^I believe it is the original version of these songs, only digitally remastered, of course...

Edited July 24, 200916 yr by Y&RWorldTurner

^^^^^I believe it it the original version of these songs, only digitally remastered, of course...

Word! I'm there. Gotta love Madge!

Thank you for the info. I'd like to purchase it myself.

Edited August 12, 200916 yr by Stevie

I like her new single "Celebration". I just downloaded from Itunes. I didnt know the song was available already.

This sounds like The Immaculate Collection with a couple of extras.

This sounds like The Immaculate Collection with a couple of extras.

The Immaculate Collection was only 17 tracks primarily from the 80's era of Madonna's career..

This is a 2 disc compilation that takes the hits from all the eras of Madonna's career.

The Immaculate Collection was only 17 tracks primarily from the 80's era of Madonna's career..

This is a 2 disc compilation that takes the hits from all the eras of Madonna's career.

That sounds awesome, and I am definately going to get it.

I certainly will NEVER buy this piece of junk. Here's the track listing:

01 - Vogue

02 - Express Yourself

03 - Into the Groove

04 - Papa Don’t Preach

05 - La Isla Bonita

06 - Everybody

07 - Lucky Star

08 - Holiday

09 - Like a Virgin

10 - Borderline

11 - Material Girl

12 - Crazy For You

13 - Open Your Heart

14 - Cherish

15 - Like a Prayer

16 - Justify My Love

17 - Deeper and Deeper

18 - Erotica

19 - Rain

CD2

01 - Celebration

02 - Music

03 - Get Together

04 - Frozen

05 - Hung Up

06 - Ray of Light

07 - Beautiful Stranger

08 - Don’t Tell Me

09 - Hollywood

10 - Human Nature

11 - Secret

12 - Take a Bow

13 - American Life

14 - Die Another Day

15 - Sorry

16 - 4 Minutes

17 - Give It 2 Me

18 - Revolver

So, years ago she releases ONE greatest hits package that is missing key hits... and now she does it AGAIN???!!! And she leaves off the same songs?? I give up. I'm going to pick up cheap used CD's of the original albums and take the trouble to compile my own. She don't need any of my money, anyway. She's put "Human Nature" on there, and it only peaked at number 46 on the charts, and "Hollywood" peaked at number 93!!!! "Who's That Girl" was number 1!! And to think I held off on compiling my own cause I knew this was coming out!! ATTENTION, MO... if you want to release a greatest hits package, make sure ALL your hits are ON IT!! This means:

Angel

Causing A Commotion

Dress You Up

Who's That Girl

True Blue

Rescue Me

Live To Tell

Oh Father

Keep It Together

This Used To Be My Playground

She had 37 top 10 hits. It's easy.... include ALL 37 top ten hits, plus as many more as will fit on the discs. A double CD set will hold between 42 and 48 songs, , plenty of wiggle room for other songs that just missed the top 10, and the 2 new ones.

Edited August 18, 200916 yr by alphanguy74

That is not the official track listing, the official track listing does leave off some hits, but Dress You Up, Live To Tell, and Who's That Girl are included.

This is the official track listing.

CD 1:

01) Hung Up

02) Music

03) Vogue

04) 4 Minutes

05) Holiday

06) Like A Virgin

07) Into The Groove

08) Everybody

09) Like A Prayer

10) Ray Of Light

11) Sorry

12) Express Yourself

13) Open Your Heart

14) Borderline

15) Secret

16) Erotica

17) Justify My Love

18) Celebration

CD 2:

01) Dress You Up

02) Material Girl

03) La Isla Bonita

04) Papa Don't Preach

05) Lucky Star

06) Burning Up

07) Crazy For You

08) Who's That Girl

09) Frozen

10) Miles Away

11) Take A Bow

12) Beautiful Stranger

13) Hollywood

14) Die Another Day

15) Don't Tell Me

16) Live To Tell

17) Cherish

18) Revolver

I think Warner Brothers intentionally left off some songs to spawn other compilation albums, since her catalog is quite vast. Also, if you want most of the ballads, they're available on her ballads compilation Something To Remember.

What happened to Broken?

What happened to Broken?

Broken?

Attitude magazine reported in an interview with Oakenfold that the tracks he produced with Madonna are called "Broken (I'm Sorry)" and "Celebrate". He stated that the new music is "lyrically classic Madonna with an edgy modern sound."

I'm guessing it was probably never recorded or she omitted it in favour of placing Revolver, the second new track, on the album.