I always come back to this live performance and think what a shame it was that she held back when she performed Ray of light at the VMAs that same year. There is no comparison between both performances, she truly shines here and you can see how much fun she has. And that crowd? Just wow...insane :)
Madonna's vocals are sometimes a bit hit and miss, but she really deserves kudos here. This song is HARD to sing without an echo on ya high notes, cause it just sounds flat.
@munay8 its hard to put autotune on a live performance in this day and age let alone in 1998. Plus it mostly done in post production, and if i'm not mistaken this was broadcast live.
Absolutely SENSATIONAL! Madge's live vocals can be extremely ropey and even quite bad, especially on this song, but somehow she was absolutely on the money with this performance. one of my all time fave Madge performances.
FABULOUS!! this performe is one of her best live moments, the energy envolving all the crowd, her flying golden hair ... no words to describe the real power of Madonna!!!!!
this is by far the best live version of ray of light she has ever done. she looks so happy and grounded and earthy. does anyone have a high quality version of this? i want to have this on dvd. and where is the interview segment?
One of her best vocals performances- her mic had some kind of echo/futuristic effect, which only added to it. And, love her reaction when she nails that "uh uh uh uh uh part. :)
@ilovezenyatta uhhh...yeah he could...what did you think the purpose of the "This Is It" Tour was? To refreshen some of the hit songs of his extensive catalogue. But, I must agree, she performed very well here.
@ilovezenyatta She's a great singer and I like her. But is that why she out sold Michael ? MJ didn't need to re-invent himself.As seen by the numbers of fans globally and albums sold. All said...I like Madonna, as Lady Gaga is trying so hard to be her and it's annoying.
@ilovezenyatta But Madonna needs to re-invent to stay in the business Michael Jackson didn't had to to that (although he did it once in a while) He still was the King of Pop no matter what. lol
@kallahari before he died he wasn't relevant anymore, (even preparing his tour) i remember people started to call justin the new king of pop, and he last album invensible was a flop!!
this live version should've been released mainstream radio it would've doubled her radio audience/sales but of course the studio version is great also but the live version here is better
Thanks for posting. What a joyous time for Madonna and her fans. She was back and on top of the world. Has to be the best live performance of Ray of Light, hands down.
When Madonna doesn't hold back - she's perfect. It's not just about the technical part of singing, it's the fabulous energy that comes out of her and that's what makes her the greatest female entertainer.
Some of her best ever live vocals. Certainly the best live vocal of this track. You can sense her feeling of joy and accomplishment in regards to her vocals at different points during the performance. The audience is going absolutely ape sh$%t over this one. Oprah almost jumps out of her blouse.
OPRAH DANCING IS EPIC AHSUAHSAUSHAUSHAUSHAUSHAUSHAUSHUAHSUASHUAHS
Petrushka141 3 days ago
BEAUTIFUL WITH LONG HAIR!!!
Tarkanland 1 week ago 3
power house
drewsiboberinski 2 weeks ago
1:11 and 4:20 OPRAH is so hilarious
IamBloodyNicole 2 weeks ago
She was soooo good....too good)
emopinktoy 2 weeks ago in playlist Favorite videos
WOW!
AMAZING THE MOST.
feramer87 2 weeks ago
Wondurful :D
chaumora 3 weeks ago
1:14 LOL
slicegeorge 3 weeks ago 3
I am not a hard core Madonna's fan, but this performance is simply wow!
vins1979 4 weeks ago 5
I always come back to this live performance and think what a shame it was that she held back when she performed Ray of light at the VMAs that same year. There is no comparison between both performances, she truly shines here and you can see how much fun she has. And that crowd? Just wow...insane :)
DagIN 1 month ago 3
Madonna's vocals are sometimes a bit hit and miss, but she really deserves kudos here. This song is HARD to sing without an echo on ya high notes, cause it just sounds flat.
madmandonna1 1 month ago 3
is she high?:D never seen her performing such an upbeat song without a proper choreography or dancers before. it's kinda nice
rainingblood33 1 month ago 3
I love her laugh :D!
ILLHaunterM 1 month ago
oh. my. gawd.
PatrickJForrest 2 months ago
auto tune of course!
munay8 2 months ago
@munay8 There's an echo effect on her voice. No auto-tune at all.
tbh, Madonnas vocals for this song are mostly hit and miss, but this performance is perfect, and is completely live.
pancakeing 2 months ago
@munay8 its hard to put autotune on a live performance in this day and age let alone in 1998. Plus it mostly done in post production, and if i'm not mistaken this was broadcast live.
madmandonna1 1 month ago
Absolutely SENSATIONAL! Madge's live vocals can be extremely ropey and even quite bad, especially on this song, but somehow she was absolutely on the money with this performance. one of my all time fave Madge performances.
DistantCousin 2 months ago
out of all the times she has sang this song live...THIS by far is the best version!
nicolemonrue 2 months ago
Oprah just had her world blown away!!!!
coretrustnlove 3 months ago
love her, voice sounds a bit weird but whatever :)
madonnaisalegend 3 months ago
Amazing ! her vocals here so good !
avihayas20 3 months ago
♥ Perfect
alejo95100 3 months ago
apoteótica como sempre
robertmartin5 3 months ago
Hey Lady Gaga copy this if you ere able ahahahahahahahhahaha
xfly2 3 months ago 4
EXACTLY...WOW! *O*
MyDoNnA90 3 months ago
PERFECTION!!!
FedererJulio 3 months ago
FABULOUS!! this performe is one of her best live moments, the energy envolving all the crowd, her flying golden hair ... no words to describe the real power of Madonna!!!!!
magnificovisigodo 3 months ago 7
Madonna is the eternal queen. She has given us so much good music. I love her.
caribeandude1 3 months ago
En el esplendor de su belleza!!!!
miguedrano 3 months ago
this is by far the best live version of ray of light she has ever done. she looks so happy and grounded and earthy. does anyone have a high quality version of this? i want to have this on dvd. and where is the interview segment?
ryanscott0 4 months ago 4
I can't stop watching this...
The energy in that studio, it's more like an arena, and look at that crowd!
She has them in the palm of her hand.
She sounds and looks like a Goddess.
.xXx. .Forever. .Our. .Queen. .xXx.
pancakeing 4 months ago 12
thanks to william orbit
drewsiboberinski 4 months ago
@drewsiboberinski He's on the stage.
pancakeing 4 months ago
The part in 2:26 sounds especially powerful and high. Great voice
hidalgo699 4 months ago
When i listen this song i can only dance!
StefanDot 4 months ago
brilliant i love her
leelouk 4 months ago
PITCH WAS ALMOST PERFECT! EXCELLENT LIVE PERFORMANCE!
ce690225 4 months ago
Amazing.
pangavon 4 months ago
One of her best vocals performances- her mic had some kind of echo/futuristic effect, which only added to it. And, love her reaction when she nails that "uh uh uh uh uh part. :)
JimmyRAD9 4 months ago 3
@PessimisticFool That's the best thing about her and her music- it has a universal meaning and everyone can like it! :)
plamenlesev 4 months ago
Love this one (L)
GelanaGina 4 months ago
Oprah is like a mother for everyone. So openhearted :)
TheNameOfSurname 5 months ago
1:13 even Oprah can't contain her love for Madonna.
david2008long 5 months ago
How can i not love you, Madonna?
Pornongjoe 5 months ago
This is sheer class.
frontiers1985 5 months ago
@frontiers1985 lol, what's particularly classy about it?
salsachihuahua 5 months ago
madge, remember this album and these performances while in the studio this year plzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
mariposasabrosa 6 months ago 5
@mariposasabrosa AMEN TO THAT :))
plamenlesev 4 months ago
<3 to oprah rocking out to ray of light
mariposasabrosa 6 months ago
MAdonna this big big star!!uhuhu aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa
groove4646 6 months ago
she's the only one who knows how to re-invent her music not even michael jackson couldn't do it!!
ilovezenyatta 6 months ago 73
@ilovezenyatta preach baby
kennyfame 6 months ago
@ilovezenyatta uhhh...yeah he could...what did you think the purpose of the "This Is It" Tour was? To refreshen some of the hit songs of his extensive catalogue. But, I must agree, she performed very well here.
gimmelemons11 3 months ago
@ilovezenyatta She's a great singer and I like her. But is that why she out sold Michael ? MJ didn't need to re-invent himself.As seen by the numbers of fans globally and albums sold. All said...I like Madonna, as Lady Gaga is trying so hard to be her and it's annoying.
av8or757 2 months ago
@ilovezenyatta But Madonna needs to re-invent to stay in the business Michael Jackson didn't had to to that (although he did it once in a while) He still was the King of Pop no matter what. lol
kallahari 3 weeks ago
@kallahari before he died he wasn't relevant anymore, (even preparing his tour) i remember people started to call justin the new king of pop, and he last album invensible was a flop!!
rixxy201 1 week ago
this live version should've been released mainstream radio it would've doubled her radio audience/sales but of course the studio version is great also but the live version here is better
ilovezenyatta 6 months ago
her voice was amazing and she's the best entertainer around!!
ilovezenyatta 6 months ago
WOW, this video should be shown to people who called her 'Minnie Mouse on Hellium' back in mid-1980s. This is arguably her best live vocals ever..
silence877 6 months ago
Her voice is amazing, Her best performance EVER
pablodela41 6 months ago 4
@pablodela41 AGREE! coz she screwed it up at 1998 vma's it was dredfull!!!
jan63019 6 months ago
Thanks for posting. What a joyous time for Madonna and her fans. She was back and on top of the world. Has to be the best live performance of Ray of Light, hands down.
ceevan 6 months ago 4
AHHH! I can't stop watchinG!
LucasrP90s 6 months ago
SOUNDS JUST LIKE THE ALBUM!!!!!!! Never seen this! LONG LIVE THE QUEEN!
although auto tune JUST came out, you can here when she's off tune. there are little bumps in her notes. Pure amazing though!
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LucasrP90s 6 months ago
amazing, simply amazing. that's why she is the Queen.
moi310 6 months ago 4
When Madonna doesn't hold back - she's perfect. It's not just about the technical part of singing, it's the fabulous energy that comes out of her and that's what makes her the greatest female entertainer.
herve2us 6 months ago 9
the best live version yet!!
ilovezenyatta 6 months ago
No Madonna High Notes is NOT for you.
88918131 7 months ago
@88918131 What are you talking about? her voice sounds amazing here :)
plamenlesev 4 months ago
So. Forced. She can't sing.
joshuajmv1 7 months ago
Some of her best ever live vocals. Certainly the best live vocal of this track. You can sense her feeling of joy and accomplishment in regards to her vocals at different points during the performance. The audience is going absolutely ape sh$%t over this one. Oprah almost jumps out of her blouse.
misterashley 7 months ago 3
A-mazing!
accebere 7 months ago 5
i remember this day and this performance! amaizing!
great memories
conuco26 7 months ago
love this performance!!!!!! >D
zifaren 9 months ago 5
They should not have treated her voice that way.
ExtravertmE 9 months ago
Awesome.
pete3072 9 months ago 19
estupendo ver a Madonna tan ella, so cool, es una especie de unplugged, ojalá venga uno completo, ya es hora de regalarnos eso a sus seguidores.
MrKankalas 9 months ago