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Madonna Songbook Podcast
by Giulio Mazzoleni
Giulio Mazzoleni, author of the highly popular book Madonna Songbook, takes you on a musical journey to discover all about Madonna’s songs, the true core of her astonishing artistic career. Find out about the secrets, the contents, the stories, the meanings and the making of some of the 500 titles delivered by an exceptional songwriter and producer: Madonna! Her musical talent is often overshadowed by the visual output and the bruhaha on her charismatic personality. Let’s give the music the credit it deserves! Let the music take control!
Episodes
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Madonna Confessions II song analysis: School, One Step Away, Fragile + KYLIE!
Welcome back to Madonna Songbook. In this episode Giulio Mazzoleni takes a closer look at three fan favorite songs from Madonna’s new album Confessions II: School, One Step Away, and Fragile.? What do the songs reveal about Madonna’s relationship with dance music, sensuality, learning, freedom…
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Inside Madonna’s Confessions 2: Danceteria, Love Sensation, Betrayal and easter eggs!
Welcome back to Madonna Songbook. In this episode, Giulio Mazzoleni explores Madonna’s new album Confessions II in depth, focusing on its sound, collaborators, and the stories behind three key songs: Danceteria, Love Sensation, and Betrayal. You’ll also hear about Read My Lips, Bizarre and Hot...
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Confessions II: Madonna Album Preview and Songs Analysis
Madonna is finally almost here with Confessions 2, and in this episode Giulio Mazzoleni breaks down all info available about the new album. From the studio reunion with Stuart Price to the evolving campaign, Easter eggs, previews, features, and the deluxe tracklist, this episode explores the…
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Madonna in the Studio: Tony Shimkin Talks Vogue, Erotica and Shep Pettibone
In this episode of Madonna Songbook, the guest is Tony Shimkin, co-writer and studio collaborator with Madonna and Shep Pettibone on songs like Vogue, Rescue Me, Erotica, Deeper and Deeper, and BadGirl. Tony shares rare stories from the studio, explains how Madonna’s remixes became new...
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Madonna's Bring Your Love Breakdown: Sabrina duet, lyrics, sound, production & Confessions 2 previews!
In this episode of Madonna Songbook Podcast, Giulio Mazzoleni breaks down Madonna’s new single “Bring Your Love”, looking at the sound, the credits, the duet with Sabrina Carpenter, and the club-ready energy that connects it to Madonna’s dance legacy. The episode also discusses the rollout of...
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Madonna’s New Era Begins: I Feel So Free, and the Confessions II Campaign
Madonna is back with I Feel So Free, a thrilling new track that opens the conversation around the next era, Confessions on a Dance Floor 2. In this episode, Giulio Mazzoleni breaks down the song’s lyrics, dance-floor imagery, production credits, sampling references, streaming response, and what…
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Tracy Young on remixing Madonna: she can tell What It Feels Like For a Girl!
In this episode of Madonna Songbook, Giulio Mazzoleni welcomes legendary DJ, producer, and remixer Tracy Young for a deep conversation about Madonna’s music, creative process, and the power of reinvention. Tracy reflects on her path from radio and club DJing to becoming one of Madonna’s most...
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Stephen Bray on Madonna’s Into the Groove: From Kitchen Demo to TikTok Hit
“Into the Groove” is back in the UK Top 20 thanks to a TikTok trend – but how did this song even happen, and why does it still work on dancefloors today? In this episode of Madonna Songbook, host Giulio Mazzoleni sits down w ith legendary songwriter and producer Stephen Bray, who created the song...
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Inside Madonna’s Rise: guitarist Paul Pesco on Demos, Tours, and Determination
Guitarist and songwriter Paul Pesco joins Madonna Songbook host Giulio Mazzoleni to share his story of working with Madonna from her earliest days in music to their world tours together. Paul recalls Madonna’s 1979 audition for Patrick Hernandez, her rise from New York’s club scene, and his role…
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The real story: Madonna’s Justify My Love + Erotica. Producer André Betts speaks!
A very rare, candid interview with producer Andre Betts, who made with Madonna the mega hit Justify My Love and some songs from the Erotica album in 1990, 1991 and 1992. Find out all the secrets behind the making of songs like Justify My Love with Lenny Kravitz, The Beast Within, Where Life…
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The new life of MADONNA'S THIEF OF HEARTS - with QUEERTY's GRAHAM GREMORE
Madonna’s song Thief of Hearts is at the center of a TikTok trend bringing the 1992 song back to life. Host Giulio Mazzoleni analyzes the background of the song and the making of the album Erotica. With guest Graham Gremore from QUEERTY, he discusses the value of the song, Madonna’s songwriting,...
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Belting out with Donna De Lory - singer songwriter and legendary Madonna backup vocalist
In this episode host Giulio Mazzoleni discusses with singer, songwriter and legendary Madonna backup vocalist Donna De Lory about recording sessions with Madonna. The conversation highlights Madonna's leadership in the production process and the collaborative nature of vocal layering. Donna De…
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Madonna's La Bambola, all you need to know!
In this podcast episode, Giulio Mazzoleni discusses Madonna's new song 'La Bambola' and her collaboration with Dolce & Gabbana. The episode provides insights into the background of the song, its significance, and the context of its release as part of a special campaign.
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Bedtime Stories with Tomi Martin
In this engaging conversation with host Giulio Mazzoleni, Tomi Martin shares his experiences working with Madonna, delving into the creative process behind her music, particularly the Bedtime Stories album and the Untold Chapter EP. The discussion highlights the importance of storytelling in…
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The Cover Songs - with Keith Caulfield
In this final episode of Madonna Songbook Podcast’s season 1, host Giulio Mazzoleni celebrates Madonna's cover songs with special guest Keith Caulfield from Billboard Magazine. The conversation delves into specific covers like 'Fever' and 'I Want You', discussing their origins and the artistic...
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The Seduction Songs - with Steve Blame
In this episode, Giulio Mazzoleni and Steve Blame – former MTV Europe News Editor and podcaster of Pop The History Makers – delve into Madonna's seduction songs, exploring iconic tracks like 'Justify My Love' , 'Erotica' and many more. They discuss the cultural impact of these songs, Steve's...
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The Latin Songs - with Parri and Augustine from SantaMadonna
In this episode, Giulio Mazzoleni and guests Parri and Augustine from Aregentinian podcast SantaMadonna explore Madonna's Latin songs, focusing on 'La Isla Bonita' and 'Medellín'. They discuss the cultural significance of these tracks, their impact on pop music, and how Madonna's work reflects…
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The Dance Songs - with Edward Russell
In this episode, host Giulio Mazzoleni and guest Edward Russell from Inside The Groove delve into Madonna's iconic dance songs, focusing on 'Vogue' and 'I Don't Search, I Find.' They explore the cultural significance of these tracks, the evolution of Madonna's music, and the impact she has had on...
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The Family Affair Songs - with Guy Guido
In this episode of Madonna's Songbook, host Giulio Angelo Mazzoleni and guest Guy Guido ivestigate the emotional depths of Madonna's music, focusing on her songs that explore family themes. They analyze 'Promise to Try' and 'Oh Father,' discussing the complexities of loss, love, and the impact of...
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The Fun Songs - with Stefan Mreczko
In this episode with guest Stefan Mreczko from MLVC The Madonna Podcast, host Giulio Mazzoleni discusses the songs Madonna has dedicated to having fun and getting together, from Holiday to Celebration, through a whole playlist of other titles that you can stream for great fun time on Spotify:...
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The Ballads - with Lucy O' Brien
Giulio Mazzoleni and Madonna biographer Lucy O' Brien explore Madonna's evolution as an artist through her ballads. The focus is on This Used to Be My Playground and Take a Bow, with brief moments on other ballads like Bad Girl, Love Tried to Welcome Me, Easy Ride, Paradise, The Power of Goodbye…
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The Movie Soundtrack Songs - with Matthew Rettenmund
In the first episode of Madonna Songbook, host Giulio Mazzoleni and guest Matthew Rettenmund delve into the world of Madonna's soundtrack songs, focusing on iconic tracks like 'Into the Groove' and 'Causing a Commotion.' They explore the cultural impact of these songs, the songwriting process...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Giulio Mazzoleni, author of the highly popular book Madonna Songbook, takes you on a musical journey to discover all about Madonna’s songs, the true core of her astonishing artistic career. Find out about the secrets, the contents, the stories, the meanings and the making of some of the 500 titles delivered by an exceptional songwriter and producer: Madonna! Her musical talent is often overshadowed by the visual output and the bruhaha on her charismatic personality. Let’s give the music the credit it deserves! Let the music take control!
HOSTED BY
Giulio Mazzoleni
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Giulio Mazzoleni, author of the highly popular book Madonna Songbook, takes you on a musical journey to discover all about Madonna’s songs, the true core of her astonishing artistic career. Find out about the secrets, the contents, the stories, the meanings and the making of some of the 500 titles...
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