No mention of Public Enemy or James Browns Funky Drummer? Or Ingrid Chavez? There’s a whole lot of history tied to this iconic controversial song. It was also the first music video single ever released and the highest selling one in history too, incredible time in pop culture. Madonna was HUGE. On another note .. how could they both not know that that’s Lenny crooning in the background throughout the entire song? It’s so obvious.
*wrote it WITH Ingrid Chavez! How can he pretend he did it all by himself and say "I knew it wasn't for me" when Ingrid's spoken vocals were on the original track?! en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Justify_My_Love
Hearing him say "I wrote it but I knew it wasn't for me, this is not something I would do" makes me think of Dave from Foo Fighters talking about writing 'Everlong'. He once said in an interview that he wrote that song and sat on it for a long time because 'it's not a foo fighter song' but then reasoned with himself, *Well I'm in Foo Fighters and I wrote it so what the hell* - and people love that song!
Such a great song. I was a little girl when it came out and I was so curious about it because it was instantly controversial, people were losing their minds over it. I had no idea Lenny wrote the song and sang backup vocals, he is a very talented writer and performer
I always wished Lenny and Madonna got together as a couple. They have great chemistry together on the stage (MTV VMA's 1998) and his stint as a guitarist on her Confessions Tour.
When Prince heard Justify My Love he called up Ingrid Chavez and said what's up with that new Madonna song, I know that's you. Here's her version ua-cam.com/video/A2dP3r-YE7c/v-deo.html
Lenny is and has always been a gentleman and a phenomenal musician.. Justify My Love is one of Madonna´s greatest songs . Lenny is a true ambassador to Rock n Roll !
still don't love that tune, but i got it mint on 12"vinyl, sounds like all the other great trip hop tunes of that music era. mdna's controversial attitude became her (sick-)nature sound. lol. she's mdna and she did it her way. even it's bad or good.
No mention of Public Enemy or James Browns Funky Drummer? Or Ingrid Chavez? There’s a whole lot of history tied to this iconic controversial song. It was also the first music video single ever released and the highest selling one in history too, incredible time in pop culture. Madonna was HUGE. On another note .. how could they both not know that that’s Lenny crooning in the background throughout the entire song? It’s so obvious.
I didn't know I needed to know this. I love this song. Now I love it even more!
You could have included your co writers on that song, Lenny.
Thank you Lenny Kravitz and Madonna, love you
i would love to hear the demo w Lenny doing lead vocals
You can hear him on the background vocals!
i have three copies of this vhs single. i didn't know it was unknown that lenny sang those backing vocals. his voice is very distinct.
Love the tune! Still have my mint VHS of it!
*wrote it WITH Ingrid Chavez! How can he pretend he did it all by himself and say "I knew it wasn't for me" when Ingrid's spoken vocals were on the original track?! en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Justify_My_Love
it frustrates me that it took a court case for Lenny to admit the truth behind this song but he still pretends he did it on his own
I still have the VHS recording of the Howard Stern TV show when they watched the premiere of the video. Howard and Robin's commentary was hilarious!!!
The beat and vocals are 💯. The video is beautifully shot.
Hearing him say "I wrote it but I knew it wasn't for me, this is not something I would do" makes me think of Dave from Foo Fighters talking about writing 'Everlong'. He once said in an interview that he wrote that song and sat on it for a long time because 'it's not a foo fighter song' but then reasoned with himself, *Well I'm in Foo Fighters and I wrote it so what the hell* - and people love that song!
Lenny looks great🦋
Isn't this from 7 years ago?
Such a great song. I was a little girl when it came out and I was so curious about it because it was instantly controversial, people were losing their minds over it. I had no idea Lenny wrote the song and sang backup vocals, he is a very talented writer and performer
Lenny is great but he had help on this one.Chavez sued, which was settled out of court, to get a writing credit..Song was a big deal in the day..
Always loved this song. So cool that Lenny wrote it.
I always wished Lenny and Madonna got together as a couple. They have great chemistry together on the stage (MTV VMA's 1998) and his stint as a guitarist on her Confessions Tour.
I still have the original VHS video!!! The other side has the MTV 'Vogue' performance on it, two of her best works of art!
James Brown’s Funky Drums sampled yet again! 🙌🏽
I didn´t know he wrote it, but I always knew that was him in the background. is so cleary him
I knew he wrote it (I was around back then) but had no idea that was his vocals. Cool vocal performance.
When Prince heard Justify My Love he called up Ingrid Chavez and said what's up with that new Madonna song, I know that's you. Here's her version ua-cam.com/video/A2dP3r-YE7c/v-deo.html
This song is amazing
Lenny Kravitz is cool AF!! Like who doesn't want to hang out and party with this dude!!
Had no idea ,pretty cool story..
Now i like this song even better
Still the coolest to this day.
Lenny Kravitz co-wrote Justify My Love with Ingrid Chavez.
The video made all the controversy
QUEEN MADONNA FOREVER!
Sexy-ass track and music video!
I lov lov that song never knew.... BRILLIANT!
Music history always with this guy.
Lenny is so
Cool!!!
I love this song! Thanks Lenny, I had no idea!
Can you listen to the demo that Lenny sings on? I would like to hear that!
So cool to know that
Had to get the video on vhs because mtv banned it
Lenny is and has always been a gentleman and a phenomenal musician.. Justify My Love is one of Madonna´s greatest songs . Lenny is a true ambassador to Rock n Roll !
That makes him even more sexier
I didn’t know that - such a great song
*i remember i couldn't even listen/watch this song/vid because of all the hormonal feelz!!! LoL!!! woo-chil'* 😚🎥🔥🎶🎬👑
This is great.. soNg has aged a treat
Great song.
Ingrid Chavez originally recorded and co wrote it
Not digging no mention of Security of the First World drum loop, gives the track a third layer of cool.
my favorite video
Lenny is THE MAN! He smashed Nicole Kidman...facts.
Massive crush on his daughter
Me too
WoW!
This is so f***** cool
ICON🖤
HEELLLOOO evetyone knew he did those vocals!! AMAZING
This guy is like 60 years old now.
Lenny Kravitz fans always knew that this was his work.
It was a dark time in my life in 2014
lenny and madonna best combination ever
Hi
I wanna run naked in a rainstorm!!!
In my Joe Pesci voice :Did You Bang That Broad ?
Top
✌🏼
Pazuzu,I went over some notes "stone wall" "caught the perl"
"It's sexshee"
✋👍
TIL...
still don't love that tune, but i got it mint on 12"vinyl, sounds like all the other great trip hop tunes of that music era. mdna's controversial attitude became her (sick-)nature
sound. lol. she's mdna and she did it her way. even it's bad or good.
Every Madonna fan is like duhhhh
Love LENNY $ MADONNA. Seen them both. Don't like the SONG....
I don't care for Madonna's version of this song. It doesn't make sense to me
Why is that?
Weird because it sounds a lot like Peaches...