Voguing had its origin the 1970ies in the gay subculture of New York Harlem. It became more popular in early 80ies again among black and latin gays. Malcom McLaren made a song about it called "Deep in Vogue" released in 1989 and was a minor hit. Madonna released the song "Vogue" in 1990 and brought the dance to mainstream and global attention at a time when the trend was already fading. Madonna's version is both a hommage to the dance (you can see a lot of the dancers in the video) and the the "Golden Age" of Hollywood when she recites the name of actors and actresses of that time. Madonna was accused of cultural appropriation however as Madonna has always been an itegral part and ally of the gay and queer community (at a time when this was career damaging) these accusations are shallow and even the original Vogue dancers don't agree with these accusations.
This was very much black and Latino culture from the beginning, not just the 80s resurgence. I think referring to it as gay subculture plays down the fact that they had to create their own separate community from the white gays due to racism.
¡Definitivamente! Madonna es simplemente la mejor, la reina sin discusión. Su influencia en la música y la cultura es impresionante. No hay nadie como ella, ¿verdad? ¡Una verdadera leyenda! 👑🎶
I think what’s missing in a lot of reaction videos when it comes to Madonna is watching the videos in context to what was going on in the United States and world at large at the time. Watching in 1990 vs 2024 puts a lot into perspective. Madonna had and still has a very queer following and always tapped into gay sensibilities. That was a huge risk back then. And no one, not Michael/Janet/Cher/ anyone went as hard as Madonna for the gays. Madonna lost her best gay friends and collaborators to AIDS when this was released. Madonna took a demographic that was being decimated by AIDS/HIV at the time and gave them a chance to shine. Literally put them on stage as royalty at the VMA’s, highlighting these beautiful men and their craft, their personalities being just as important as she was in her act and took them on a game changing world tour. All while middle white America continued to turn a blind eyes and condemn LGBTQ people as they died in droves. In the beginning for the track she says ‘Everywhere you turn it’s heartache.’ It was truly heartache. All her friends were dying and we lost a generation of men due to conservative Reagan era policies in the face of the disease. Reagan literally laughed at the ‘queer’ disease when asked if he was aware of so many gay men dying at a press conference (it’s on UA-cam)and Nancy ‘Throat Goat’ Reagan abandoned her long time friend Rock Hudson, Americas Dad, when it was revealed he had the disease. It’s not just a fun dancefloor bop, it was a fuck you to the establishment. While they laughed, judged, condemned us from their pious church pulpit and in the highest office in the land, we made sure to revel in our beauty and celebrate our lives as we died. To me, it will always be the ultimate gay anthem for this reason.
Absolutely, your take on Madonna's significance hits the nail on the head. Back in the '90s, when she boldly supported the LGBTQ community during the AIDS crisis, it was a massive risk. While others hesitated, she put her gay friends in the spotlight, making sure their talents shone on stages like the VMA's. Her song isn't just a catchy tune; it's a middle finger to the establishment that ignored the suffering of the LGBTQ community. In the face of heartache and loss, Madonna's music became a celebration of beauty and life. It's more than a dance anthem; it's a powerful message of resilience and defiance. Her impact goes way beyond the dancefloor-it's a testament to standing up against injustice when it matters most.
@@BruceandCarla Did you know that when she was pitching the song to Warner Brothers, and told them what the song was in reference to, they were very hesitant and didn't want her to risk her career. She told them that she was going to do the song and video. They told her that they would not support the song. So, in order for her to get the message out there for the Queer Community, she told them that she would only name white celebrity icons in the song to appease them. She didn't backdown, she just wanted the song and video to get out to the masses. The rest is history. Beyonce recently paid homage to Madonna and doing the song so bravely. But, her version she was allowed to add black and brown celebrities in the rap part of the video, but she was only able to because Madonna made it so successful. Yes, Madonna has always stood up for the LGBTQ community as well as fighting racism and misogyny.
1990 my Land are renited as a small 18 Boy from the( DDR )dance to Madonna Vouge in Berlin that feeling is unreal . That Place were full off LOVE PEACE. Every Time i am down and i heart Vouge the feeling com back .Thank you Madonna
“ Voguing” came out of the Black and Latino gay and trans “ ballroom” communities- like disco did too! A total homage. Watch RuPaul and you’ll see this wonderful culture going strong. Glad you liked it! ❤
I think most people see The Immaculate Collection as the quintessential summary of Madonna’s legacy. She definitely had some high watermarks later on with Ray of Light, Music, Confessions, etc. but ‘89 - ‘91 definitely was the apex for her.
Well the "purist" would be wrong in that assumption. Five years later "Take a Bow" was #1 in the US for 7 weeks, "Music" hit #1 in 2000, and "Hung Up" in 2005 made the record books for how many countries it went to #1 in.
Such a masterpiece of a video and song! They filmed it in only 16hrs! One of the best videos of all time!
The performance at the MTV awards and the French renaissance customs was amazing
Voguing had its origin the 1970ies in the gay subculture of New York Harlem. It became more popular in early 80ies again among black and latin gays. Malcom McLaren made a song about it called "Deep in Vogue" released in 1989 and was a minor hit. Madonna released the song "Vogue" in 1990 and brought the dance to mainstream and global attention at a time when the trend was already fading. Madonna's version is both a hommage to the dance (you can see a lot of the dancers in the video) and the the "Golden Age" of Hollywood when she recites the name of actors and actresses of that time. Madonna was accused of cultural appropriation however as Madonna has always been an itegral part and ally of the gay and queer community (at a time when this was career damaging) these accusations are shallow and even the original Vogue dancers don't agree with these accusations.
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This was very much black and Latino culture from the beginning, not just the 80s resurgence. I think referring to it as gay subculture plays down the fact that they had to create their own separate community from the white gays due to racism.
@@symphonic07 I don't think that was the intention of the commenter.
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Madonna music videos are a piece of art!!
QUEEN MADONNA FOREVAH! The blueprint!
Just saw her in Boston...girl still slayin....love her❤
If have never heard this before you both must of been living under a rock
Of course we’ve heard Vouge before
Even to this day everything about it slaps. Nothing about this feels dated in any way shape or form
It was her 8th number 1 hit in the USA I think and her 7th number 1 hit in the UK, It seems like you enjoyed the song :)
I ❤ what you said! YES Madonna stepped her game up and this is akready 8 years into her endless career.
Madonna is a legend ! Respect !!! French kiss
¡¡¡ LA MÁS GRANDE DE TODOS LOS TIEMPOS...THE QUEEN...!!!!
¡Definitivamente! Madonna es simplemente la mejor, la reina sin discusión. Su influencia en la música y la cultura es impresionante. No hay nadie como ella, ¿verdad? ¡Una verdadera leyenda! 👑🎶
I think what’s missing in a lot of reaction videos when it comes to Madonna is watching the videos in context to what was going on in the United States and world at large at the time. Watching in 1990 vs 2024 puts a lot into perspective. Madonna had and still has a very queer following and always tapped into gay sensibilities. That was a huge risk back then. And no one, not Michael/Janet/Cher/ anyone went as hard as Madonna for the gays. Madonna lost her best gay friends and collaborators to AIDS when this was released. Madonna took a demographic that was being decimated by AIDS/HIV at the time and gave them a chance to shine. Literally put them on stage as royalty at the VMA’s, highlighting these beautiful men and their craft, their personalities being just as important as she was in her act and took them on a game changing world tour. All while middle white America continued to turn a blind eyes and condemn LGBTQ people as they died in droves. In the beginning for the track she says ‘Everywhere you turn it’s heartache.’ It was truly heartache. All her friends were dying and we lost a generation of men due to conservative Reagan era policies in the face of the disease. Reagan literally laughed at the ‘queer’ disease when asked if he was aware of so many gay men dying at a press conference (it’s on UA-cam)and Nancy ‘Throat Goat’ Reagan abandoned her long time friend Rock Hudson, Americas Dad, when it was revealed he had the disease. It’s not just a fun dancefloor bop, it was a fuck you to the establishment. While they laughed, judged, condemned us from their pious church pulpit and in the highest office in the land, we made sure to revel in our beauty and celebrate our lives as we died. To me, it will always be the ultimate gay anthem for this reason.
Absolutely, your take on Madonna's significance hits the nail on the head. Back in the '90s, when she boldly supported the LGBTQ community during the AIDS crisis, it was a massive risk. While others hesitated, she put her gay friends in the spotlight, making sure their talents shone on stages like the VMA's.
Her song isn't just a catchy tune; it's a middle finger to the establishment that ignored the suffering of the LGBTQ community. In the face of heartache and loss, Madonna's music became a celebration of beauty and life. It's more than a dance anthem; it's a powerful message of resilience and defiance. Her impact goes way beyond the dancefloor-it's a testament to standing up against injustice when it matters most.
@@BruceandCarla Did you know that when she was pitching the song to Warner Brothers, and told them what the song was in reference to, they were very hesitant and didn't want her to risk her career. She told them that she was going to do the song and video. They told her that they would not support the song. So, in order for her to get the message out there for the Queer Community, she told them that she would only name white celebrity icons in the song to appease them. She didn't backdown, she just wanted the song and video to get out to the masses. The rest is history. Beyonce recently paid homage to Madonna and doing the song so bravely. But, her version she was allowed to add black and brown celebrities in the rap part of the video, but she was only able to because Madonna made it so successful. Yes, Madonna has always stood up for the LGBTQ community as well as fighting racism and misogyny.
Madonna Gang Bang live MDNA live World tour. Amazing live performance!
10/10 ❤ Peak Madonna for sure
1990 my Land are renited as a small 18 Boy from the( DDR )dance to Madonna Vouge in Berlin that feeling is unreal .
That Place were full off LOVE PEACE.
Every Time i am down and i heart Vouge the feeling com back .Thank you Madonna
Love that you let the video play and absorb it in its entirety before commenting and analyzing 👍🏽
M’s video for the song Bedtime Story is a permanent exhibit in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in NYC.
G'day it's Steven from down under again
ALL HAIL THE QUEEN OF POP!
Love this song !
omg wait till you hear and watch the Justify My love music video! Madonna epitomised the 1990’s to me her best decade!
“ Voguing” came out of the Black and Latino gay and trans “ ballroom” communities- like disco did too! A total homage.
Watch RuPaul and you’ll see this wonderful culture going strong.
Glad you liked it! ❤
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Masterpiece!!! ❤
Yell I remember hearing this on the radio for the first time..pre-nternet pre cell phone pre Rupaul..pre computer..pre Paris is Burning!!!
Loved your review! Great insights into the song and its content!
Much appreciated!
Did you do a Vogue MTV Awards reaction video? Im gonna look it up! Iconic performance !
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Don't say you talk too much. We want to hear what you have to say! 😊
Some purists would call this her last hit, or the last time she banged out a 10/10.
I think most people see The Immaculate Collection as the quintessential summary of Madonna’s legacy. She definitely had some high watermarks later on with Ray of Light, Music, Confessions, etc. but ‘89 - ‘91 definitely was the apex for her.
Well the "purist" would be wrong in that assumption. Five years later "Take a Bow" was #1 in the US for 7 weeks, "Music" hit #1 in 2000, and "Hung Up" in 2005 made the record books for how many countries it went to #1 in.
Why is the video screen blurred?
Mama you are in your 40’s???? How is that possible??? You look like you are in your 20’s!!!
Hello, please reacts to Madonna: Frozen
You jump Express yourself and Oh father in this journey this is a sin lol
@josemartin2903 We’re getting there! 😉 Madonna’s catalog is MASSIVE!!!
REACT break my soul the queens remix feat madonna by Beyoncé please 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
HELL WILLBE NOPARTY JESUS SAVES, MARK 9-48 WHERE THEIR WORM DIETH NOT AND THE FIRE IS NOT QUENCHED < TURN TO JESUS
”For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him.“
John 3:17
Ur husband is so opn minded
Too damn much blocking the video
Never knew Nancy abandoned Rock Hudson..shameful..not Christian at all...i bet if he was an alcoholic..she would hv been praying bedside for him...
LOVE this song and I LOVE Madonna! Carla, you were so cute while voguing, and are so pretty.
😍 Thank you!!!