Madonna Releases 35th Anniversary Edition of Her 3rd Studio Album "True Blue"

[I Always Sing Live]

35 years ago, Madonna released her 3rd studio album True Blue. While Like a Virgin had turned Madonna into a worldwide phenomenon, it's True Blue that cemented Madonna's status as a force to be reckoned with and pop music icon that was here to stay. Also, it's worth mentioning that the album actually came out on June 30, not July 30. 

At it's core, True Blue is totally a dance record, but it also marked a change. You could tell that her sound was maturing and that she was more willing to experiment. The album was obviously a smash hit and peaked at #1 in many countries including the US and UK. It actually debuted at #29, but quickly reached the #1 spot, staying there for five consecutive weeks. 

The album also spawned 5 legendary singles:

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It was very bold of Madonna to start a new, highly-anticipated era with a ballad, but it paid off because this masterpiece peaked at #1 on the Hot 100.

This controversial track gave Madonna another #1 hit. Moreover, the music video was recently remastered in HD.

The title track was inspired by girl groups of the 1950s and peaked at #3 in the US.

Another #1 hit.

While this song peaked at #4, which is obviously no laughing matter, I'd argue that La Isla Bonita is actually the most timeless of the singles, as it's the Madonna track I hear the most on the radio.

All five of the singles peaked within the top 5, and three of them peaked at #1. Need I say more? 

To celebrate the 35th anniversary of True Blue, Madonna has released a special edition of the album:

Unfortunately, the reissue features no b-sides, unlike the anniversary edition of Like a Prayer which at least features Supernatural (a fabulous, albeit weird, track about having intercourse with a ghost). In total, it has 18 tracks: the original tracklist and 9 alternate versions. I have no interest in remixes, but at least I get to listen to the album while looking at the new cover. I expected the new cover to be a boring rehash of the original one, but it's not. 

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[I Always Sing Live]

Choosing between La Isla Bonita and Live to Tell was so tough. 

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8 minutes ago, I Always Sing Live said:

Choosing between La Isla Bonita and Live to Tell was so tough. 

It’s all boring and old  xo😛😛

🌺🌺🌺✨✨jk it’s papa don’t preach

PS this is my favourite Madonna song 🌸🌸🌺✨✨

 

[I Always Sing Live]

Just now, Rik said:

this is my favourite Madonna song 🌸🌸🌺✨✨

 

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[I Always Sing Live]

1 minute ago, Rik said:

It’s all boring and old  xo😛😛

 

 

So, just like you then. 

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Just now, I Always Sing Live said:

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PS this is my favourite Madonna song ✨✨🌺🌺

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1 minute ago, I Always Sing Live said:

So, just like you then. 

HOW DARE U BTW IM IN THE ITZ AGE RANGE BYE

May the Lord fix your MEAN *** PS RED 🌹🌹🌹

[I Always Sing Live]

3 minutes ago, Rik said:

PS this is my favourite Madonna song ✨✨🌺🌺

Not your Cassie era, omg...  Flawless taste, though.  Music is such an amazing album that I can't even pick a favorite song from it. How am I supposed to pick between I Deserve It, Gone, Nobody's Perfect, and Paradise (Not for Me)?

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8 minutes ago, I Always Sing Live said:

Not your Cassie era, omg...  Flawless taste, though.  Music is such an amazing album that I can't even pick a favorite song from it. How am I supposed to pick between I Deserve It, Gone, Nobody's Perfect, and Paradise (Not for Me)?

It’s obviously this 

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https://youtu.be/sK_Gcl4yT6w

 

[Hooked-On-Knee]

I've only heard the singles and wow.... how did music go from art to actual trash in just 35 years. #borninthewronggeneration #quirky  

Papa Don't Preach forever, who would a thought you could make a gay anthem about teenage pregnancy.

[I Always Sing Live]

6 minutes ago, Rik said:

It’s obviously this 

 

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