IstenSzek said:

Other than the tiara in the "American Pie" video.

There is another version of this video that is much, much better. It will be included in the limited edition version of her boxed set, coming in late spring/early summer.

wizardofmath said:

sezwho?

Wrong outfit. Too matron-ly.

Raven said:

I think it's sexy.

I love the video.It's simple yet very effective for the song.Madonna looks great in it,as always.I'm thrilled that she made a video for this song.It's one of my favorite songs on the album...breezy,catchy and intoxicating.

DavidEye said:

That's what I'm sayin'.

At first I didn't get what all the fuss was about with this song. Now it's one of my favorites.

jtgillia said:

"Nothing Fails" IS the current single and the maxi-single will be released on December 9.It features remixes of that song and "Nobody Knows Me" (different from the remixes that appear on the 'Remixed and Revisited' EP).


To be honest with you,I prefer "Love Profusion" to "Nothing Fails".It's a better,catchier song.I like "Nothing Fails" but I think it's extremely overrated by fans.In any case,I'm just glad that we have a new Madonna video to enjoy.

DavidEye said:

I wouldn't go that far. "Nothing Fails" is the best song she's done since "Substitute For Love". I think it deserves all the praise it gets.

On a side note, don't you think the promotion of this album has been a little wack?

not bad...

TRON said:

Yeah,the promotion has been strange,but we can't complain that we haven't gotten alot this year...

***A cool ass maxi-single for the title track (featuring the excellent Missy Elliot remix)
***A maxi-single for the "Hollywood" single
***The 'Remixed And Revisited' EP
***The upcoming "Love Profusion/Nobody Knows Me" maxi single
***Three videos: the title track (yes it was never released but we all have it anyway...lol),"Hollywood" and now "Love Profusion"

Not to mention all the cool TV appearances,interviews,etc.

TRON said:

this is one of the rare times when we disagree...lol...I think the song is good,but hardly the masterpiece that many fans make it out to be.Take out the choir and it's a rather ordinary song.

What do you think of "Easy Ride"? I heard a rumor that Madonna wanted to release it as a single,but Warners didn't approve.It's certainly a better choice than "Nothing Fails".

DavidEye said:

i know you weren't speaking directly to me but i love easy ride. i think that may be my favorite song on the disc.

DavidEye said:

"Easy Ride" isn't catchy at all and one of the tracks, IMHO, that drags down the album. I'm one of those people that thinks "Nothing Fails" is her "sliced bread" track of the year. I like "Mohter And Father" a lot though.

BTW, has anyone heard "Nothing Fails" on the radio. And are the pusing the remix? I haven't but I never even heard "Hollywood" on the radio. And Madonna is from Detriot! Damn, she pissed off Clear Channel. But then again, its pretty hard for older artists (older than like 23!) to get airplay. It's all about one hit wonder hip hop acts that just yell and make noises. Also, did the R&R EP even chart? Doesn't appear to have. I can't find it? And what does the cover for the new single look like (I guess that will be out tommorrow).

I don't get the hype for Nothing Fails. As far as ballads go, I much prefer Easy Ride.

Nice! I like this video...thanks for sharing!

VinnyM27 said:

R&R charted at #115

AaronAlmighty said:

You have no reason to, but trust me on this one. Madonna didn't release the boxed set at the original time because of the mess that Warner Bros. was in. She will be releasing it this spring/summer and this video will be included along with many more. But only on the limited edition version.

wizardofmath said:

well, i know they're releasing a new DVD with her videos since Beautiful Stranger. but Madonna's manager has said there are no plans for the box set at any time in the future.

AaronAlmighty said:

Legalities. She's covering her ass. It is not a coincidence that she has not been promoting any of her recent music. Madonna is thru with Warner Bros. Bigger and brighter things are on the horizon.

whatever it is she's doing, she best do it quickly. its getting tiresome watching her talk about kids books.

wizardofmath said:

well, she still owes them, like, 2 albums on her contract.

AaronAlmighty said:

does the new ep count?

imnotsayinthisjust2bnasty said:

probably not. or maybe as a half an album, like Girl 6 and Very Best Of counted for Prince's contract (plus C&D and Vault, as individuals).

the box set might count as another half of an album, but i really don't know.

AaronAlmighty said:

if warners is no longer warners, is it possible that she could have made an arrangement with the new owner?

imnotsayinthisjust2bnasty said:

no, because it didn't have a new owner until after R&R was released.


however, it is possible that she had a clause in her contract that if the company was ever sold, she'd be released from the contract. janet had that in her original Virgin contract, and after only one album, she was able to get out of the contract and re-sign with them, plus she got a hefty check just for them being sold.

AaronAlmighty said:

so who co-owns maverick with her now? is warner's out of the picture? i'm so confused...

imnotsayinthisjust2bnasty said:

Warner Bros. does. They've just been bought. Though Madonna herself isn't signed to Maverick, and I believe the arrangement with them is seperate from her own WB contract.

wizardofmath said:

Tell me more,tell me more

Warner Bros. seems to be a sinking ship these days,and I think it's time for Madonna to move on.This is great news.

jtgillia said:

Agreed."Easy Ride" is just lovely...a lush,powerful ballad with an interesting,"funky" electronic,techno-styled ending.The lyrics are reflective and introspective,and the chorus is strong and focused.Like "Gone" from the 'Music' CD,it really should have been a single.

btw,she should have titled it "Full Circle (I Am Home)" since that's what she actually sings in the chorus.The phrase "easy ride" is only mentioned one time in the whole song!