Madonna - Spotlight (Extended Remix)

Spotlight (Extended Remix)
Madonna
You Can Dance (Unmixed 1987)

Spotlight?
"Spotlight" is a song by American recording artist Madonna. It appeared on her 1987 remix compilation You Can Dance, and was released as a single in Japan on April 25, 1988 by Sire Records. Initially rejected during her True Blue album recording sessions, "Spotlight" was written by Madonna, Stephen Bray and Curtis Hudson. It was inspired by the song "Everybody Is a Star" (1970), by American rock band Sly and the Family Stone. "Spotlight" was remixed by Shep Pettibone, with additional mixing done by John "Jellybean" Benitez.

"Spotlight" features instrumentation from drums, bass synths and handclaps, accompanied by vocal echos, a piano segment and violin phrases in the musical interlude. The lyrics talk about how one can be famous if one sings about it. The song received mixed reviews from critics. After its release, "Spotlight" reached number-three on the Japanese Oricon Singles Chart. Although not released in the United States, "Spotlight" managed to chart on Billboard's Airplay chart in early 1988. The song was used in a Mitsubishi VCR commercial, where she appeared.

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• you
• can
• dance
• unmixed
• 1987
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[ThiCiccone]

LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOVE THIS SONG SO FUCKING MUCH! <3

[WallaceFernando88]

On November 17th this album was released, so the 24th YOU CAN DANCE's anniversary. Let's Celebrate!

[wallacedelight]

Yesterday was the 24th aniversary of YOU CAN DANCE!!!

[Zelgious]

It really sinks in when someone you adore can make you feel as if you are a star! God, the reason for such a beautiful voice! The reason for such a warm and loving soul! I couldn't thank Madonna enough for the inspiration and love she has made me see! I couldn't thank God enough for the world he has created! This song, my all time love of this album! It has inspired me to look deeper into and around my life.

[MrPabloMartinI]

@irina1296 it actually was released as a single, but only in Japan =)

[MadonnaHugeFan]

Thank you Madonna for this amazing song! I really love it!

Hugs! =) Morgie, Morgane

[phase909]

what a fantastic release.. ciao a tutti!

[K8lynation]

Lyrics say it all....Loved this song then and love it now!

[metronomic1]

Not one of her best songs. Catchy but forgettable.

[mrFalconlem]

They still played this on the radio even though it wasn't released as a single.. just cause it is hot... very 1988 rhythm... pretty awesome still though.