Madonna‘s “Music,” the first release from her album of the same name due out Sept. 19, has raced to the top of The Billboard Hot 100 singles chart after only six weeks. “Music” is the Queen of Music’s 12th chart-topping hit in the United States.
“I wanna conquer the world!” an energetic 24-year-old giggled to an amused Dick Clark back in 1983. Since her declaration, Madonna has amassed 33 Top 10 singles, putting her behind only The Beatles (34) and Elvis Presley (38) on the all-time Billboard list.
But it’s all about being No. 1, right?
The following is a breakdown of Madonna’s No. 1 U.S. singles:
(1) “Like A Virgin” (1984): Remember being “touched for the very first time”?
(2) “Crazy for You” (1985): “I see you through the smoky air.” Madonna‘s first top ballad was THE prom song of that year.
(3) “Live to Tell” (1986): “A man can tell a thousand lies.” Just ask Sean Penn.
(4) “Papa Don’t Preach” (1986): The song inspired the ranting of Madonna Don’t Preach by the Religious Right.
(5) “Open Your Heart” (1986): “I see you on the street and you walk on by.” Perhaps it was the dark bushy eyebrows, Ms. Cicconne!
(6) “Who’s That Girl” (1987): This catchy ditty was the only good thing to come out of Madonna’s third attempt at carrying a film.
(7) “Like A Prayer” (1989): “Life is a mystery.” Duh. So then why didn’t Pepsi understand the burning crosses?
(8) “Vogue” (1990): Who else could make standing with one’s arms and hands blocking one’s face hip and cool and danceable? Madonna is definitely a lady with an attitude!
(9) “Justify My Love” (1991): “Wanting, needing waiting …” for MTV to finally play the video.
(10) “This Used to Be My Playground” (1992): And now it belongs to Rosie O’Donnell‘s kids!
(11) “Take A Bow” (1995): “I’ve always been in love with you …” Sean, Sandra, Warren, Tony, Dennis, Carlos, Guy, etc.
(12) “Music” (2000): This uberhip track “makes the bourgeoisie and the rebels” come together. Didn’t “Les Miserables” beckon a similar theme?
