The challenge is to make a mixtape of records from the 80s that had madonna’s sound, or were obviously inspired by her.
So far I’ve got: Alisha ‘baby talk’ Regina ‘baby love’ Debbie Gibson ‘shake your love’ Stacy q ‘two of hearts’
Need your help
Re: Madonna sound-a-likes
Posted: Fri May 17, 2019 1:42 pm
by q89747
anything by Lady Gaga
Re: Madonna sound-a-likes
Posted: Fri May 17, 2019 5:59 pm
by bpdp3
Ah, I should’ve been more specific. I’m talking releases from the era of say 84-86, ones that came clearly in Madonnas initial wake.
Why do I care? Regardless of your love or hatred for Madonna, that era has a effervescent ditzy feel that I enjoy. Fun singles that weren’t THAT far removed from the synth pop more commonly discussed here. It predates and segues nicely into the freestyle 12” single era. But I’m talking the mid-80s dance club tracks which Madonnas early releases inspired.
Re: Madonna sound-a-likes
Posted: Sat May 18, 2019 8:40 am
by InvisibleMan
would Italo and Euro work?
Spagna - Easy Lady Vivien Vee - Heartbeat Belen Thomas - Survivor Sabrina - Boys Britt Dahlen - Try Me Mandy - Positive Reaction
Re: Madonna sound-a-likes
Posted: Sun May 19, 2019 4:53 pm
by bpdp3
Not the response I expected...and I like it! Some new tracks and artists here for me to delve into. Thanks invisible!!
here some more 80's pop/dance that might fit the topic:
E.G. Daily (Say It, Say It) Jody Watley (Girls Night Out) Cindy Valentine (In your midnight hour) Tracy Spencer (Run to me) Mandy Winter (Two Lovers)
Re: Madonna sound-a-likes
Posted: Wed May 22, 2019 6:03 am
by Qbertqubes
Tia - Boy Toy...clearly the winner
Re: Madonna sound-a-likes
Posted: Sat May 25, 2019 4:36 pm
by bpdp3
Lots of good replies.... seriously, thanks. All were good fits!
The video for Boy Toy is ridiculous (thus wonderful). If you struggle with 80s cheese, be forewarned it’s pretty egregious!
Re: Madonna sound-a-likes
Posted: Wed Jun 05, 2019 4:26 pm
by Freshy
Couple of other Jellybean associated works that may fill the bill: Ana - Shy Boys, Sheena Easton - If It's Meant to Last, Debbie Harry - I Feel The Spin and lastly Donna Summer - I'm Free, which sounds like a poor mans La Isla Bonita..
Oh and why don't you have Jellybean - Sidewalk Talk.. even features Madonna in the background.