DaveT said:

I was gonna post these dates on one of the Madonna forums that I visit,but I didn't wanna make a fool of myself (if these turn out to be fake)

She'll play in Cape Town!! yesssss

Still, this seems a bit...fake? source?
[Edited 5/1/08 5:17am]

I'm trying to come up with the perfect "dream setlist" and themes for this tour, but it'll take me a little more time Meanwhile,these are the Hard Candy tracks that will be included in my imaginary setlist....

"Candy Shop"---I think it's a safe bet that this will be the opener,just like at Roseland.

"4 Minutes"---this should be the first song of the final set...remember how "Music Inferno" kicked off the final set of the Confessions tour? I see this song filling that same slot.

"Give It To Me"---should be the second song performed....right after the opening "Candy Shop".

"Miles Away"---Every Madonna tour includes an acoustic/guitar segment,and this song is perfect for that part of the show.

"Devil Wouldn't Recognize You"---She could do something really special with this one.The song is haunting and hypnotic.At first,I thought it could be part of the acoustic set,but I think it needs the "full" sound that we hear on the CD.I don't want her to waste a powerful song just sitting on a stool with a guitar.The lyrics need to be acted out.

"Beat Goes On"---Kanye West can make a video appearance (like Missy did on the Re-Invention tour).I'd save this song for the final segment.In fact,I might save it for the second-to-last song.

"Spanish Lesson"---Yeah I know,this song sucks,lol.But I have a strong feeling that she will use it on the tour.Who knows...she may come up with a fun,interesting idea for it? Maybe perform it in a medley with "La Isla Bonita"?

That's 6 songs from Hard Candy.

[Edited 5/1/08 6:23am]

I'm sure she will play a lot of the HC tracks (considering that she almost played the entire Confessions album: she even played Like it or not!)

Hard Candy
4 Minutes
Give it to me
Miles Away
Incredible
Beat Goes on
Dance 2 Night
Spanish Lesson
Voices
[Edited 5/1/08 11:25am]

JoeTyler said:

Yeah,she'll do most of the tracks from Hard Candy.I like the idea of a tour based around a new album,with only a few oldies thrown in.

The official tourdates and the on-sale dates are gonna be announced today (Rumor)

SoulAlive said:

Me too. And even the oldies are made "new" with the arrangements so the whole show is fresh.

Cinnie said:

SoulAlive said:

That is really the makings of an exciting tour, if only more pop performers would take note.

Cinnie said:

Madonna knows how to put on a show.

my dream setlist revealed....


MADONNA 'STICKY AND SWEET' WORLD TOUR 2008-2009


ACT 1---
Candy Shop
Give It To Me
Dress You Up
Dance 2Night

ACT 2---
Deeper And Deeper
Justify My Love
Secret
To Have And Not To Hold/Miles Away
She's Not Me

ACT 3---
Hung Up (rock version)
Angel
Borderline
Like A Prayer
Devil Wouldn't Recognize You
interlude: Voices (shown on video screens)


ACT 4---
4 Minutes (with Justin and Timbaland appearing on video screen)
Causing A Commotion/Heartbeat
Into The Groove
Beat Goes On (with Kanye West appearing on video screen)


[Edited 5/2/08 4:29am]

I think you should throw in

"Borderline (Pharrell Remix)"
and
"Music/The Message"

to get that dream list circulating

Cinnie said:

I predict she'll ask Pharrell and/or Timbaland to remix some of these songs.She likes to perform "fresh" versions of old songs.

"Like A Prayer/Jesus Walks"

Cinnie said:

I was thinking that she might mix 50 cent's "Candy Shop" with her own song

I just found out that April 30th was the last day to register at ICON for a fan club membership that allows you pre-sale access to concert tickets.It's a good thing I renewed my subscription a few weeks ago

Hmm...I don't know whether I wanna go or not...probably the last time she'll ever tour here again...

purplesweat said:

Australian fans must be thrilled,huh?

ust watched the Roseland show and really enjoyed it. As a prelude to this tour Im hyped about her new band - the drummer alone was a big improvement - here's hoping for the tour she has extra percussion and a proper bass player. Candy Shop sounds like itll translate really well to a live performance - i was surprised. Also got me thinking about how she should have used backing vocalists on the "get up outta your seats" part - imagine Donna & Nikki singing that bit...wow.

I hope she never ever does the rock version of Hung Up again - it was grating - just didnt work. The Fedde Le Gran mash up with music was brilliant though - that will really work in a big stadium.

Choreography was refreshing too - Ive not seen her move like that for some time - which obviously meant she sounded pretty rubbish - but as someone said in another post, you aint going to a madonna gig for the pristine vocals.

Here’s my wish list

Candy Shop
Give it 2 Me
Express Yourself
Over & Over
Heartbeat

Open Your Heart
Miles Away
She's Not Me
Incredible
The Power Of Goodbye or Take A Bow

Dance 2 Night
Beat Goes On / Sidewalk Talk
Into The Groove
Music

True Blue (seriously)
Borderline
The Devil Wouldnt Recognise You

4 Minutes
Vogue
Deeper & Deeper
Like A Prayer ( a full on extended dance / celebratory version – not the dour karaoke fest from RIT)
[Edited 5/2/08 7:28am]

SoulAlive said:

Dress you up and Causing a commotion would be fine additions!
But I'd change Secret for Amazing, and a remixed version of Everybody as the grand finale ; that said, your set-list is damn near perfect

Candy Shop World Tour

Set One Hard Candy
Candy Shop
Gambler
Human Nature
Give it 2 Me

Set Two Turkish Delights
Spanish Lesson Video
Beats Goes On
Impressive Instant
Heartbeat
Borderline

Set Three Taffy
Skin Video
Nothing Really Matters
Deeper and Deeper
Everybody
Incredible

Set Four Rock Candy
4 Min dub mix video
Hung Up
Don't Tell Me
Devil Wouldn't Recongize You
Miles Away

Set Five Hot Tamales
Dance 2night
She's Not Me
Music
Express Yourself
4 Mins

A Semi possible dreamlist:

Candy Shop
Give It To Me
Secret (remix)
Heartbeat
Deeper and Deeper

American Life
Human Nature
She's Not Me
Beat Goes On

Miles Away
Like A Prayer
Devil Wouldn't Recognize You
Sorry

Into The Groove
Dance 2Nite
Spainish Lesson
La Isla Bonita
Voices

Erotica
Music
Hung Up
4 Mintues

sooo errr is this confirmed or what?

im looking at the aussie venues, they seem like small-ish venues for her here?

xperience319 said:

last time she played sydney she did the Cricket Stadium.

VinnyM27 said:

good set list. though i'd move Hung Up before Miles Away since it appears she's going to be doing a rock mix of it.

Hmm, only one city in all of Ohio? What about us southern boys?

JoeTyler said:

Yeah,it would be great to hear "Dress You Up" and "Causing A Commotion" again.She hasn't done those songs in awhile.

I thought about having "Everybody" as the grand finale It crossed my mind.It made a perfect finale for 'The Girlie Show'.But the more I listen to "Beat Goes On",the more I see it as an excellent finale song.It could become another 'Holiday' for her.

CrozzaUK said:

I like that list

CrozzaUK said:

I agree with your comment about "Like A Prayer"...either do it right or not at all! I was disappointed with the flat version she performed on the Re-Invention Tour.She needs to do a powerful version that has the same energy and urgency as the album version.

"True Blue",huh? I think this song would work well if she did a girl-group segment with her and the backup singers.Maybe they could perform "True Blue" as part of a medley with "Cherish" and "Angel"?