Holiday (Madonna song)

September 7, 1983

Holiday is a song by Madonna from 1983, which was written by Curtis Hudson and Lisa Stevens. It appeared on Madonna's first album. Stylistically Holiday provides a mix of dance, Synth Pop and Funk, It is written in D major.

History

In 1982, Madonna record their first album. The first two extractions Everybody and Burning Up did not obtain the desired results. Madonna's international breakthrough came with Holiday. Originally written Hudson and Stevens song for Mary Wilson of the Supremes, but they refused, and Madonna adopted him. Previously also written at the last minute piece Is not No Big Deal on the album should be. Following the adoption of Holiday, Madonna worked with producer John " Jellybean " Benitez to the recordings of the song. They added some instrumentation added. The piano solo is by Fred Zarr. After the release of the hit heard a lot of positive criticism. In virtually every concert, Madonna played the hit song, also in July 1985, she played the song at Live Aid festival. After the re-release 1985 Holiday was particularly successful in the UK and neighboring countries.

Cover versions

Particular rapped cover Holiday Rap by MC Miker G & Deejay Sven, who managed in 1986 to number one in Germany and Switzerland became famous. In Austria, abolished the version number two.

Other cover versions

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