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Madonna: All The Songs
The Story Behind Every Track
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The most comprehensive study of Madonna's work ever. The definitive, untold recording history of Madonna, told album-by-album and song-by-song. Explore the extraordinary artistry and vision of Madonna in this comprehensive guide, chronicled song-by-song throughout her groundbreaking career. From her arrival in New York in 1978 to...
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See moreThe latest instalment in the bestselling All The Songs series, this definitive book reveals the complete story behind every track Madonna has ever released.
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The most comprehensive study of Madonna's work ever.
The definitive, untold recording history of Madonna, told album-by-album and song-by-song.
Explore the extraordinary artistry and vision of Madonna in this comprehensive guide, chronicled song-by-song throughout her groundbreaking career. From her arrival in New York in 1978 to her fearless reinvention across decades, this book delves into Madonna's record-breaking albums, groundbreaking artistry, and iconic moments; including hits Like a Virgin, Material Girl, and Vogue, as well as her genre-defying works in Ray of Light and Confessions on a Dance Floor, and her latest album, Under the Covers.
Packed with exclusive behind-the-scenes insights, in-depth song breakdowns, and fascinating stories of her creative process, this book explores the ideas, influences, and key collaborators that have shaped Madonna's unique, boundary-pushing sound.
Madonna: All the Songs offers an intimate portrait of her evolution as a singer, dancer, performer, and cultural force. Lavishly designed, this is the ultimate gift for every Madonna fan.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781788406345
Publisher: Octopus Publishing Group
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 08 October 2026
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Cassell
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Width: 213.0mm
Height: 276.0mm
Weight: 0g
Pages: 624
About the Author
Benoit Clerc is an author, composer, and professional musician. He has written several books in the best-selling All the Songs series, including those on Queen, David Bowie, and ABBA.
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