Madonna Songbook Podcast
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! And if you are intrested in purchasing the book, look it up on www.lnk.bio/MadonnaSongbook!
Episodes
May 23, 2025
May 23, 2025
55 min
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 . The discussion highlights the influence of Karen Carpenter on Madonna's work, the emotional depth of her lyrics, and the significance of her performances. It's a reflection on the personal connections that Madonna's music evokes and a celebration of Madonna's legacy as a talented songwriter and producer. To order the book Madonna Songbook: https://lnk.bio/MadonnaSongbook
May 9, 2025
May 9, 2025
47 min
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 behind them, and the personal connections fans have with Madonna's music. The conversation also touches on Madonna's Oscar “non-nominations”, her legacy in the music industry, and the evolution of her contributions to film soundtracks.