TRACKLIST
00:17 (Intro) A Little Bedtime Story
01:39 Survival (Extended Version)
09:06 Secret (Long Version)
18:19 Let Down Your Guard (Extended and Roughed Up More)
25:47 I'd Rather Be Your Lover (Extended Solo Mix)
32:55 Don't Stop (Madonna Keeps On Goin' Version)
40:16 Inside Of Me (Extended Version)
48:13 Bedtime Story (Rapid Eye Dub)
53:00 Human Nature (12" Not Sorry Mix)
01:03:51 Survival (Madonna's Gone Primal Dub)
01:07:53 Forbidden Love (Extended Mix)
01:14:57 Love Tried To Welcome Me (Extended Version)
01:23:17 Never Love A Stranger (Extended Mix)
01:31:12 I'd Rather Be Your Lover feat. Tupac (Soul Funk Mix)
01:36:12 Sanctuary (Midnight Mix)
01:45:27 Bedtime Story (Astral Travel Mix)
01:51:55 Your Honesty (12" Version)
01:58:22 Take A Bow (12" Encore)
02:05:28 You'll See (12" Departure Mix)
In 1994, the music industry was once again, disrupted by that singer and songwriter who loved to shock and push the boundaries of the time, but this time she was shocking for very different reasons. Her image: toned down, softer but still maintaining that flirty sexiness that she was renowned for.
The collection of songs that would make up the body of Bedtime Stories was a collaboration between American and British producers, who were heavily involved with the R&B scene at the time, a sound that was current and at the center of the charts. Madonna, as usual, wanted a piece of the pie for herself and did not struggle to deliver her own homage to the new wave of rhythm and blues, which by this point had turned sassy and grunge. She was a white woman, who dared to embrace a sound that was predominantly the style of choice for many incredibly talented black singers and producers.
On 25 October, 1994, came the release of Bedtime Stories, where Madonna had lost the gold tooth and dominatrix attire of the Erotica era, and presented herself as a sultry lady, with a look inspired by the silver screen bombshell, Jean Harlow. But of course, she wasn't going to behave completely. with Human Nature, She took a good stab back at those who tried to silence her sexual desires, and what a strike back at was! The song Bedtime Story cemented her as a pioneer of the music video with it's technologically advanced effects and surrealism. One of the most expensive videos ever made, a record she held previously with her Express Yourself promo clip.
The album brought forward the single, Take A Bow, which became one of her biggest hits to date, topping the billboard chart with seven consecutive weeks. During her "naughty" period in the early 90's, the critics tried to take away her credibility, her fame, her talent and artistry. But she came back with everything we loved about her, but in a way that the patriarchs felt was nice and sugar coated, but little did they realise that Madonna was having the last laugh.
Bedtime Stories is the next album in the series of Remixed and Remastered productions by myself, a new way to listen to Bedtime Stories, with new and unique versions of each track, plus bonus B side and demo tracks.
This is a concept remix album, which has been uploaded as one long video, to emulate the feel of playing a vinyl record. The songs belong together collectively, but you can skip the tracks using the time stamps.
You can purchase the original 1994 release of Bedtime Stories here: / bedtime-stories
All new remix and additional production is by "DRM" (Digitally Remastered Music)
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