An album released in 1986 characterized by catchy melodies, danceable beats, and an energetic sound.
A masterpiece that still holds up today.
It was number one on the Billboard 200 for five consecutive weeks and stayed on the charts for 82 weeks. It also topped the charts in the UK for six consecutive weeks. It was a huge hit worldwide. It includes Madonna's signature songs such as "Papa Don't Preach," "Open Your Heart," and "La Isla Bonita." "Live to Tell" is a moving and overwhelming ballad. Madonna participated in writing almost all of the songs, and her talent is overflowing.
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- Backing Vocals - Madonna (A1, A2, A4 to B5)
- Producer - Madonna
- Backing Vocals - Jackie Jackson (A3)
- Backing Vocals - Siedah Garrett (A1, B1 to B3, B5)
- Percussion - Paulinho Da Costa (A2, B3, B5)
- Backing Vocals - Keithan Carter
- Producer - Patrick Leonard (A2 to B1, B3, B5)
- Drum Programming - Pat Leonard
- Drums - Pat Leonard
- Keyboards - Pat Leonard
- Keyboards [Additional] - Pat Leonard
- Electric Guitar - Bruce Gaitsch (A1)
- Guitar - Bruce Gaitsch (A3, A4, B3)
- Rhythm Guitar - Bruce Gaitsch (B2, B4)
- Drum Programming - Stephen Bray (A3, B5)
- Drums - Stephen Bray (A1, B1, B2, B4)
- Keyboards - Stephen Bray (A1, B1, B2, B4)
- Producer - Stephen Bray (A1, B1, B2, B4)
- Keyboards [Additional] - Fred Zarr (A1, B2, B4)
- Engineer, Mixed By - Michael Verdick
- Arranged By [Strings] - Billy Meyers
- Guitar - Paul Jackson Jr. (A3, B5)
- Backing Vocals - Richard Marx (A3)
- Backing Vocals - Johnathan Moffett
- Drums - Johnathan Moffett
- Percussion - Johnathan Moffett
- Guitar - Dann Huff (B1)
- Mixed By [Assistant] - Dan Nebenzal
- Saxophone - Dave Boroff
- Acoustic Guitar - John Putnam (A1)
- Electric Guitar - John Putnam (A1)
- Backing Vocals - Edie Lehmann (A1, B1 to B3, B5)
- Backing Vocals - David Williams (4) (A3)
- Guitar - David Williams (4) (A2)
- Rhythm Guitar - David Williams (4) (A1)
- Lacquer Cut By [Runout Etch] - ChrisP
- Art Direction - Jeffrey Kent Ayeroff
- Photography By - Herb Ritts
- Management - Freddy DeMann
- Art Direction - Jeri McManus
- Design - Jeri McManus
- Management - Weisner-DeMann Entertainment Inc.
