@@BethThereseReactsYES YES YES!!!! It was my first Madonna tour I went to in person, and I’ve seen every one of her tours since then. It’s still my absolute favorite one!!! Seeing it on a screen just doesn’t do it justice compared to experiencing it live.
I’ve never thought about it this way, but it’s so true. It must have something to do with her essence. There is no one else like her. Shes not the best singer or dancer, and she admits that, but the sum is so much greater than the individual parts!
Madonna is definitely a performer. In this performance you can see: stage presence, vocals, dancing, theatricality, everything an artist can dream of...
I cannot wait for you to react to the “Vogue” performance from the 1990 MTV VMAs. It’s absolutely an act of genius and it forever changed the way female pop stars perform at the VMAs. You’re in for such a treat.
Oh, unfortunately, it’s not available in HD on Madonna’s official channel. Her label and management are truly doing her a disservice by not upgrading her entire videography on RUclips. She needs and deserves to be viewed in HI DEF - ALWAYS.
@@juanmanuelvektor As it should be. The “Vogue” performance is a tribute to ball culture where dancers had lip syncing competitions. Either way, Beth is gonna think it’s greatest live performance by a pop star, male or female - period.
When people say Madonna "can't sing" what they REALLY mean is "she can't sing like Whitney or Mariah (or Adele, as you mentioned)." But the woman has proven time and time again that she can sing. Is she the best singer? Of course not. But she isn't just a "singer." She's a visual artist, songwriter, producer, dancer, and performer. There are so many different kinds of artists who have different strengths. Nobody else can do what Madonna can do.
@@FindingMadonna I see :/ yeah we can’t expect every artist to be Whitney lol like that’s just unrealistic but that doesn’t make Madonna any less iconic!
The dress Madonna is wearing in that show is the same one worn by Sabrina Carpenter at the MTV VMAs 2024, the same one worn by Fran Fine in an episode of ‘The Nanny’ and Madonna herself in the intro of the ‘Rebel Heart Tour’. An ICONIC 1991 Bob Mackie. An always Iconic Madonna.
Can you imagine her doing this in the 90s, a mega-Christian and conservative society, Oscar was always all set in stone. Oh, she went with Michael Jackson that night. It was the absolute peak of the 2, if there was internet everything would go down
You just opened another Pandora's box, first Madonna videos, now live performances...as amazing as the albums are...the whole impact and artistry is only fully understood once you have seen her videos and tours as well as live performances. She is the full package. She was so nervous here, see her hands trembling, she obviously pulled it off excellent.
I love your reactions on Madonna. You are very respectful and correct. In an interview, I have heard Madonna say that she herself knows that she is not a great singer, but her goal is to reach people's hearts, and make them have fun at her shows. She is clearly a PERFORMER. And in that, she will always be UNIQUE and THE BEST.
She never said she wasnt a great singer, which she is but she said she knows she is not the best singer or the best dancer and she didn't start singing because she thought she had the most spectacular voice but because she had something to say :))
The thing about Madonna's vocal ability is that she was always compared to the other pop singers of her time (Whitney Houston, Mariah Carey, Celine Dion, etc.) who were very bombastic singers, show-offs with their skills. What I always appreciated about Madonna and her music is that she has strong hooks and melodies that she trusts, and she sticks to them, so by the time the song is over on the first listen, you could probably sing along by the end of the first or by the second listen. All of her biggest hits fall into that category, Material Girl, Music, Hung Up, you can sing those choruses by the end of your first listen. Her voice is pure and her songs are her strength, and I always appreciated that compared to some of the other better "singers".
@@BethThereseReacts Exactly. People say Taylor can't sing but she's a songwriter first and foremost IMO. Same with Madonna. She's so much more than just a "singer."
Those incredible women weren't the competition of her time, with the exception of Whitney. Her "rivals" were MJ, Prince, Janet, and briefly Cyndi Lauper. She's objectively not the most skilled or naturally gifted singer. Her lower register and vibrato are signature, and she works her ass off on stage and in the studio. There's no reason to minimize or cast aspersions on the Vocal Trinity of popular music in order to say that we love Madge.
@@AllGreyEverything Madonna was massive from 1984 - 2008. She was directly competing with Mariah and Celine in the 90s (and with Mariah into the 2000s - their 2005 and 2008 albums were in direct competition and Emancipation and Confessions were the two biggest female releases of 2005).
That year 'Sooner Or Later" won the Oscar Award to best Original Song... Madonna made it again in 1997, when her song "You Must Love Me: from "Evita" won the Oscar for best original song. I know you won't listen "Evita" Soundtrack, but in my opinión its an amazing Album. GREAT REACTION VIDEO🎉.
@@AlexeBriand2002”you must love me” was specifically written for Madonna by Andrew Loyd Webber and Tim Rice for the Evita movie. What’s amazing is that Madonna is the driving force behind two greats only Oscar’s wins… Stephen Sondheim and Andrew Lloyd Webber.
Agree, always loved a gap!! Heres the thing about Madonna...she never set out to be some grand singer, but to become a full performance artist. It was part of the deal to become the ultimate showgirl she is. I think she's done a pretty damn good job proving herself over and over the past 40+ years that she can perform like no other. Its not about having a wailing Christina Aguilera voice, but having one that can genuinely touch your soul, provoke thoughts, and maybe listen to a different style of music that you maybe wouldnt otherwise.
When this album came out everyone said - good but I probably won't listen again - but it grew on people I think because this music was made for a movie set in the 1930s and has that little something extra because of it. And darling we all know you're going to be back in your shower recreating this performance 😊
OMG, it's happening! You're discovering her live performances❤ Two things that you need to know about her performances: 1- As you saw, she's a f**** performer and that's why her voice is compromised, because she dances a lot! 2- You briefly commented in the video about the version of the song, and this is very common in her performances. She always changes the versions presented and takes them to a new f**** level. Every tour is a totally different version and experience about a same song. She never uses the album version on a live show. I'll just join the whole universe and recommend you to react The Confessions Tour, Sticky and Sweet Tour, MDNA Tour and Rebel Heart Tour. She put the performance in a totally different level on these shows. I'll also recommend you to react some videoclips like American Life director's cut, Erotica, Like a Prayer and God Control, just to see how controversial and brave she was. Love your channel and your true comments about each Madonna's song. I fell like I could stay here all day long just watching you reacting to everything that Madonna has put it out 😂. Have a nice weekend!
That night all the eyes were on her for many reasons. This performance is the main one. One of her greatest performances ever. And one of the greatest of the Oscars. Madonna's simply the best. Nobody comes even close.
This performance set the bar so high for the time. Madonna is the gift that inspired so many artists. She changed the music scene and created a movement that only a handful of acts could. Thank you, Beth. It is so refreshing to see you identify her complexity with such accuracy.
Loved your reaction as always. I am a huge fan of Madonnas lower register, it just sounds so rich and pure. Also don't forget Vogue Live at the vmas, one of her most controversial performances but ICONIC.
Thank you for reminding me how brilliant and fun this period of a Madonna’s career was. I’m Breathless is such a forgotten gem and this performance is so iconic.
Her date that night was Michael Jackson - two power house performers unite! People have this thing about comparing her to singers that can belt and hit high notes which really annoys me. I've never expected that from her but her voice has an amazing quality and performances like this show her multiple talents and yes totally agree about her unique tone.
Happy surprise! Love your videos. ¨A gun to my head¨ haahahahahahahahaha. I died! haha. Madonna naild it! You have a cat!!! that´s the cherry on top :)
I am loving this Madonna series so much. Just got done listening to some of your album reactions. This performance right here is what solidified Madonna as a vocalist. Unfortunately nowadays people still question whether or not she can sing. But I always point them to this performance and Evita.
The swagger and sensuousness of her performance captured the essence of the seductive Breathless Malone character she portrayed in the Dick Tracy film opposite Warren Beatty. Her versatility here belting a Broadway style song is amazing since most people have pigeonholed her as a dance hit singer. She achieved a wider, higher and fuller vocal range during the 1996 Evita musical film era when she had professional voice training for the Evita role. This range was in full display when she performed Ray Of Light live in the Oprah Winfrey show in 1998 that brought the house down. This is another of many of her must see spectacular performances for a proper coverage of her music and artistry. Enjoyed your reaction and hope you cover more of her live performances on video.❤😊
You are fast 😉👍🏻 When she says “talk to me general Schwarzkopf, tell me all about it ooooh” she’s referring to the commanding officer of the United States armed forces who were at that time deployed in Iraq in the Gulf War. Also, halfway through the performance she nearly looses an earring which gets stuck in her hair and she throws away into the audience after she finishes singing before her grand exit! This is in my top all time favorite Madonna live moments. If you want to see her absolute best live vocal performance, check out her performance of “Ray of Light” on the Oprah show. That is just… 😍🤯
she had vocal training for Dick Tracy and for Evita to get the vocal arrange she needed for those movies. I feel madonna's voice was at her best from 1990-2000
Girl! I'm a Madonna fan and I love your reactions. You always crack me up! I was hoping you'd do a reaction to this iconic Sooner or Later performance and I'm glad I was one of the first to watch it. Keep it up and before you move on from the I'm Breathless album, you should react to her Vogue performance at the VMAs! You won't regret it!
I clicked like a crazy to watch the video, i really love ur reactions for Madonna. She’s truly the greatest female performer, can’t wait for the tours reaction
Oh i love the power Im Breathless has it was my first ever nadonna album as a 90s kid so yeah im ecstatic youre loving the era ...adore it so much and cant wait for more madonna live reactions so excitedddd 👸🏼
Madonna was terrified to sing Sondheim so she worked her ass off to step up to the plate vocally and the results speak for themselves. And yes Sondheim’s music is insanely difficult to do well but one of his best qualities as a composer was that he always tried to bring out the best qualities in whoever he wrote for. Glynis John’s and Elaine Stitch were more actresses than singers and Sondheim wrote for them Send in the Clowns and The Ladies Who Lunch, songs that they sounded amazing on. He did that for Madonna here. This song shows off all the different colors of her voice and plays into her personality perfectly.
Madonna once said “I know I’m not the greatest singer or dancer, but that doesn’t interest me, I’m interested in being provocative and pushing people’s buttons.” This is why I love what she does on a stage or whatever!! And also when her tooth gap was photoshopped she got really mad about it😂
Did not expect to see this tonight! love it!!! People that say she can't sing don't what they are talking about. Elton John recently issued an apology for accusing her of lipsyncing when she wasn't. One thing I will say is when you get to her later tours, she did go to the studio to do a "live studio recording" that is overlaid over some of the footage from the tour, which is why some people thinks she lipsyncs, but it's mostly to do with her pulling footage from different performances and just trying to get a clean sounding vocal, compared to the older tours where the entire thing was taken from one performance.
Ive been a lifelong fan of Madonna and readily admit that Madonna is not a supreme vocalist like Adele, Ariana or Whitney, but shes a good singer... and shes also so much more than that! She's a great dancer, shes incredibly creative, she has a great artistic vision, she's intelligent and political, strong and a trail blazer. The sum of all these parts make her an unrivalled passionate performance artist. Thanks for the reaction😊
Hi Beth!! Great reactions this week and loving the thought of you discovering the artistry of Madonna's music videos - many of which were groundbreaking at the time. Some personal favorites of mine: NOTHING REALLY MATTERS - BEDTIME STORY - HUMAN NATURE - EXPRESS YOURSELF - OPEN YOUR HEART - HUNG UP - just to "SHOUT OUT" a few LOL 😅 and hoping you're going to delve into Madonna's filmography - Dick Tracy is a great, campy comic book movie (I saw it in the theater as a kid and bought the I'm Breathless CD) and her performance numbers in the movie make the songs ZING even more!! And lastly - as always - who am I gonna suggest??? 🤔 MISS JACKSON - I'm serious when I say that Janet belongs in the same category of groundbreaking and trendsetting artists of that time with Madonna, Michael Jackson, Prince, Whitney Houston, Cyndi Lauper, David Bowie, etc... Janet has iconic music videos as well - her 80s bangers are amazing and each album has a different social message and vibe. She truly paved the way in her own lane alongside the greats - and she was always reinventing herself for each project, much like Madonna. I think if you started with Janet's album "The Velvet Rope" - it might surprise you in a good way! In any case, best wishes and thanks for sharing this experience with us - PS - I seem to like to leave super-rambling comments on Your videos - LOL! It's because I (and many of us) enjoy your authentic, honest opinions and organic reactions - it does take us back to when we first discovered these moments in our past - and your videos capture that MAGIC that is MUSIC!! Thanks for READING!!😴😶🌫 Many blessings!!
That kiss at the end was for Michael, he was her date that night. The King and Queen of Pop together that night was a moment that remains in history books forever! +1 billion sold albums there sitting next to each other. Wow!
This live performance is probably the trifecta of Madonna’s live performances. The first being from the 1989 MTV VMA’s; where she performs “Express Yourself”. The second from the 1990 MTV VMA’s; just one year later, with “Vogue”. And the third being here, just six months later, with a performance that not only stole the show that night, but even Billy Crystal; who MC’d the event, called her performance “the NC-17 portion” of the show.
since you said that you hate lip syncing, i guess you’ll be pleased with madonna’s live performances because she rarely does it, even when her voice cracks (and it has been happening a lot in later years), her mic’s still on 😎
So it’s all coming together. You started with the Music and became a fan. But now you’re learning she’s the full package. She was/is a pioneer in the music video art form. You’ll see amazing artistry, acting, & lots of socio-political boundary pushing messaging. And then putting it all together in her live performances - mastery of commanding a stage and audience. You still haven’t seen her in a full-on choreo moment. From her earliest tour you can see a unique star quality and love of the stage and the artistry and grandness only grows throughout her career. This is a fun journey.
Hi, Beth. Again, another great reaction. It was so refreshing to see the very good time u were having and, btw, I am glad that u already relistened to this album that was made by Madonna but not considered to be a Madonna album (if that makes sense to u and your followers). I usually get a little late to your videos and many people have commented a lot so, I don't want to repeat the same. What I am gonna say is a very VERY PERSONAL OPINION, and I may be wrong but I will say it anyways. I always get the idea that Madonna starts singing this particular performance giving the back to the audience grabbing her a.. as a kind of "f u Hollywood" attitude, "you hate me as an actress but here I am at the Oscars and my performance will rock the house!" . Again, I may be wrong but that is the way I like to think about this performance. You can see she was nervous. She knew everybody was going to be watching her very closely looking for the smallest mistake. And yes, u r right, she doesnt hit stratospheric notes but neither do a lot of singers. She is an amazing performer, and , as u pointed out, her stage presence is amazing. Thanx again for this reaction❤
Thank you for sharing this reaction. Madonna commands the stage all by herself with perfection, timing and elegance. I think she started the performance with her back to the audience because she had been criticized for lip syncing performances early in her career for TV shows. It was also a defiant way to begin because the room was filled with the Hollywood elite who were not accepting her as their peer as an actress. She had to show everyone that she was not just a flash in the pan pop star. I loved how she seduced the crowd with her performance and showed them how much of a triple threat she was. ❤
There were several technical difficulties during the performance she mentioned in an interview but pulled it off and no one even knew. True professional ❤
I think the Madonna can't sing narrative became a thing early on being compared to Cyndi Lauper - then Mariah Carey and Celine Dion. The press always brought it up, and she unapologetically lipsynced for some performances. She obviously can sing live, and has an amazingly expressive voice. Not sure if you can see it in this video, but her hands are shaking at the beginning... so relatable. She also had an earring malfunction during the performance, but ever the pro, you can't tell. She threw it into the band at the end of the song lol
Thanks for the quick reaction. Loved it agree with everything you said. When someone says Madonna can’t sing I tell them watch this. It’s terrible how people trash this woman.
I remember Madonna giving an interview saying how she didn't think she could sing that style of music but the producers said they believe in her and Breathless Mahoney was created and the soundtrack is now in our history books. Great live performance. 👏🏽👍🏽
Since I saw your reaction of Breathless... I keep singing those songs!!!! Even though you didnt like them at first, they stick.... Glad you enjoy it now.
Oh she can definitely sing! I think her voice sounds so pleasant, she is live here obviously and you will see her live on all her tours hopefully. Singer, dancer, songwriter, producer, performance artist, dancer...just wait til you see some of the proper tours, she is the real deal, darling ;)
hey hey hey... glad you listened and watched all of madonna... she is a legend... I would recommend you watch the "Vogue" / MTV Music Awards performance in 1990... it is brilliant.😊
Just to know... when she put the fur around her neck, one of the x-pensive Harry Winston earrings falls and remains attached to her hair. She just grabs it and throw it to the musicians 😂😂😂 She found the time to imitate Monroe’s classic line from “Diamonds Are A Girl’s Best Friend” by instead declaring, “Talk to me General Schwarzkopf, tell me all about it!” in lieu of invoking Harry Winston’s name. Schwarzkopf lead the American Army during the Desert Storm operation ( Gulf War ) just one month before this performance. “A girl can get awfully…awful in the spotlight,” is "dedicate" to Kevin Kostner ( he won the Oscar that year for "Dances with wolves ") The kiss at the end is on Michael Jackson direction that was her partner that night. Perfection. Iconic. Queen.
The narrative that “ she can’t sing” came from other fan bases, since their favorite never achieved Madonna level even if they had a higher vocal rage. Most of Madonnas contemporaries were consummated vocalist like Whitney, Celine, Mariah, etc… Madonna can sing and she does have a very attractive, versatile and unique sound, not to mention her ability to dance, act and sing at the same time. Her stage presence is simply unrivaled. Any other narrative is purely based on their personal preferences not reality.
Beth, I love your reactions!! especially now that you’re starting with Madonna’s videos and performances. Madonna is a visual artist and I can’t wait for what’s to come!!
She was literally shaking (4:18) because she knew that everyone would see and judge her live, and truly the Oscars were at the time the only live global media show, which would now be livestreaming. She gains confidence at the end of the show and when the borrowed diamond earring gets stuck in her hair, she does not hesitate to throw it into the audience: she had triumphed, she was another diva from the golden era of Hollywood but without being broken by it. patriarchy, she showed that she could sing and that she knew how to move as well or better than crawling on the floor showing her panties in a teenage wedding dress.
You’re correct when you say she’s a performer! My first concert I attended of hers was the Reinvention Tour in 2004 and I was absolutely blown away. The stage is where she truly shines the most.
This performance is one of her best vocally, can’t wait for you to watch the confessions tour!
Hands down her best tour. Everything about it is iconic.
@@Epiceditswithjules I need to watch this TOURRR
@@kevinfink4879her best tour until Celebration…
@@BethThereseReacts Respectfully you do tho
@@BethThereseReactsYES YES YES!!!! It was my first Madonna tour I went to in person, and I’ve seen every one of her tours since then. It’s still my absolute favorite one!!! Seeing it on a screen just doesn’t do it justice compared to experiencing it live.
Thing about Madonna songs is that no one sings a Madonna song better than Madonna… even if they are top vocalists
I’ve never thought about it this way, but it’s so true. It must have something to do with her essence. There is no one else like her. Shes not the best singer or dancer, and she admits that, but the sum is so much greater than the individual parts!
@@thevalkyrie8 love it. it’s bc she’s a true pure genuine ARTISTE 🧑🏻🎨
@@ianhaddock6057 Yeah, all you have to do is listen to some of the covers of her songs. They just don't compare.
So true !!!!!!!!
Yes
Madonna is definitely a performer. In this performance you can see: stage presence, vocals, dancing, theatricality, everything an artist can dream of...
I cannot wait for you to react to the “Vogue” performance from the 1990 MTV VMAs. It’s absolutely an act of genius and it forever changed the way female pop stars perform at the VMAs. You’re in for such a treat.
Oh, unfortunately, it’s not available in HD on Madonna’s official channel. Her label and management are truly doing her a disservice by not upgrading her entire videography on RUclips. She needs and deserves to be viewed in HI DEF - ALWAYS.
Yes and Madonna's Ray Of Light live on the Oprah Winfrey show
And it's absolutely lipsynced.. so I doubt beth will like it so much
@@juanmanuelvektor As it should be. The “Vogue” performance is a tribute to ball culture where dancers had lip syncing competitions. Either way, Beth is gonna think it’s greatest live performance by a pop star, male or female - period.
@@juanmanuelvektor She sung this live you silly jealous hater
When people say Madonna "can't sing" what they REALLY mean is "she can't sing like Whitney or Mariah (or Adele, as you mentioned)." But the woman has proven time and time again that she can sing. Is she the best singer? Of course not. But she isn't just a "singer." She's a visual artist, songwriter, producer, dancer, and performer. There are so many different kinds of artists who have different strengths. Nobody else can do what Madonna can do.
@@FindingMadonna I see :/ yeah we can’t expect every artist to be Whitney lol like that’s just unrealistic but that doesn’t make Madonna any less iconic!
Madonna is one of the best emotive singers out there. You feel what she’s singing. She doesn’t need to hit all kinds of riffs, and runs and whatnot.
I am so happy you decided to do her soon or later live from the oscars.
@@timg-w4q Same bestie
And... Madonna's Ray Of Light live on the Oprah Winfrey
The opening of the Confessions Tour is on another level of performing!
@@NutellaDK9 I’m so ready
@First-q6l no it's not. That was sung live, obviously.
@First-q6lnot at all. Saw it twice in Miami.
@First-q6l No lyp sync is allowed at the Oscars under any circumstances.
I went twice to see it in London... the best concert I have ever experienced. And it was live.
The dress Madonna is wearing in that show is the same one worn by Sabrina Carpenter at the MTV VMAs 2024, the same one worn by Fran Fine in an episode of ‘The Nanny’ and Madonna herself in the intro of the ‘Rebel Heart Tour’.
An ICONIC 1991 Bob Mackie.
An always Iconic Madonna.
I didn't know Fran wore it also. I just finished my run through of the Nanny lol.
And dripping in Harry Winston diamonds. It's absolutely iconic.
Can you imagine her doing this in the 90s, a mega-Christian and conservative society, Oscar was always all set in stone. Oh, she went with Michael Jackson that night. It was the absolute peak of the 2, if there was internet everything would go down
You just opened another Pandora's box, first Madonna videos, now live performances...as amazing as the albums are...the whole impact and artistry is only fully understood once you have seen her videos and tours as well as live performances. She is the full package.
She was so nervous here, see her hands trembling, she obviously pulled it off excellent.
The beauty of
The elegance
The poise
The seduction
The perfection 😭😭
I love your reactions on Madonna. You are very respectful and correct. In an interview, I have heard Madonna say that she herself knows that she is not a great singer, but her goal is to reach people's hearts, and make them have fun at her shows. She is clearly a PERFORMER. And in that, she will always be UNIQUE and THE BEST.
@@SalinasPaulo Thank you much 🥹♥️
She never said she wasnt a great singer, which she is but she said she knows she is not the best singer or the best dancer and she didn't start singing because she thought she had the most spectacular voice but because she had something to say :))
The thing about Madonna's vocal ability is that she was always compared to the other pop singers of her time (Whitney Houston, Mariah Carey, Celine Dion, etc.) who were very bombastic singers, show-offs with their skills. What I always appreciated about Madonna and her music is that she has strong hooks and melodies that she trusts, and she sticks to them, so by the time the song is over on the first listen, you could probably sing along by the end of the first or by the second listen. All of her biggest hits fall into that category, Material Girl, Music, Hung Up, you can sing those choruses by the end of your first listen. Her voice is pure and her songs are her strength, and I always appreciated that compared to some of the other better "singers".
@@Octopussy31st i seee. i agree and that’s how i feel about taylor swift. she may not be the best vocalist of all time but her songs always hit for me
Madonna is not boring like some of the other so called better singers. She has that star quality 😍
@@BethThereseReacts Exactly. People say Taylor can't sing but she's a songwriter first and foremost IMO. Same with Madonna. She's so much more than just a "singer."
Those incredible women weren't the competition of her time, with the exception of Whitney. Her "rivals" were MJ, Prince, Janet, and briefly Cyndi Lauper.
She's objectively not the most skilled or naturally gifted singer. Her lower register and vibrato are signature, and she works her ass off on stage and in the studio. There's no reason to minimize or cast aspersions on the Vocal Trinity of popular music in order to say that we love Madge.
@@AllGreyEverything Madonna was massive from 1984 - 2008. She was directly competing with Mariah and Celine in the 90s (and with Mariah into the 2000s - their 2005 and 2008 albums were in direct competition and Emancipation and Confessions were the two biggest female releases of 2005).
Well, Madonna herself said back then, she's not a singer because she's the best vocalist in the world, but because she has so much to say
@@noproblemnostress963 Love it
Madonna was so amazing!. She is a true artist. She always will be THE BEST!
@@MarianellaPratzz 💃♥️
stil is
@@Macchio536 right? No need to past tense her.
Still is. Her latest tour was incredible
That year 'Sooner Or Later" won the Oscar Award to best Original Song... Madonna made it again in 1997, when her song "You Must Love Me: from "Evita" won the Oscar for best original song. I know you won't listen "Evita" Soundtrack, but in my opinión its an amazing Album. GREAT REACTION VIDEO🎉.
@@cricriylascuarentahermanas728 Well deserved 💃♥️ thank you!
You Must Love Me is not her song but it is a song she sung
@@AlexeBriand2002”you must love me” was specifically written for Madonna by Andrew Loyd Webber and Tim Rice for the Evita movie. What’s amazing is that Madonna is the driving force behind two greats only Oscar’s wins… Stephen Sondheim and Andrew Lloyd Webber.
Agree, always loved a gap!! Heres the thing about Madonna...she never set out to be some grand singer, but to become a full performance artist. It was part of the deal to become the ultimate showgirl she is. I think she's done a pretty damn good job proving herself over and over the past 40+ years that she can perform like no other. Its not about having a wailing Christina Aguilera voice, but having one that can genuinely touch your soul, provoke thoughts, and maybe listen to a different style of music that you maybe wouldnt otherwise.
@@BenSellers8022 Yes!!!
When this album came out everyone said - good but I probably won't listen again - but it grew on people I think because this music was made for a movie set in the 1930s and has that little something extra because of it. And darling we all know you're going to be back in your shower recreating this performance 😊
@@butchbrewer4923 😂😭
The windmill arms... I'm howling over here 😂😂😂 You're so funny!
@@riaanbehr7976 Lmaooo thank you 😭♥️
OMG, it's happening! You're discovering her live performances❤
Two things that you need to know about her performances:
1- As you saw, she's a f**** performer and that's why her voice is compromised, because she dances a lot!
2- You briefly commented in the video about the version of the song, and this is very common in her performances. She always changes the versions presented and takes them to a new f**** level. Every tour is a totally different version and experience about a same song. She never uses the album version on a live show.
I'll just join the whole universe and recommend you to react The Confessions Tour, Sticky and Sweet Tour, MDNA Tour and Rebel Heart Tour. She put the performance in a totally different level on these shows.
I'll also recommend you to react some videoclips like American Life director's cut, Erotica, Like a Prayer and God Control, just to see how controversial and brave she was.
Love your channel and your true comments about each Madonna's song. I fell like I could stay here all day long just watching you reacting to everything that Madonna has put it out 😂. Have a nice weekend!
@@nikmanlpn 🥺♥️♥️♥️
That night all the eyes were on her for many reasons. This performance is the main one. One of her greatest performances ever. And one of the greatest of the Oscars. Madonna's simply the best. Nobody comes even close.
This performance set the bar so high for the time. Madonna is the gift that inspired so many artists. She changed the music scene and created a movement that only a handful of acts could. Thank you, Beth. It is so refreshing to see you identify her complexity with such accuracy.
@@traviscisco 🙏🏻♥️
Loved your reaction as always.
I am a huge fan of Madonnas lower register, it just sounds so rich and pure.
Also don't forget Vogue Live at the vmas, one of her most controversial performances but ICONIC.
@@GeorgeRobins-xn4sd Thank youuu yesss so rich and pure 😭
YES!
More MADONNA video reactions!
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@@conuco26 ♥️♥️♥️
Thank you for reminding me how brilliant and fun this period of a Madonna’s career was. I’m Breathless is such a forgotten gem and this performance is so iconic.
@@senorgato70 ♥️♥️♥️
Her date that night was Michael Jackson - two power house performers unite! People have this thing about comparing her to singers that can belt and hit high notes which really annoys me. I've never expected that from her but her voice has an amazing quality and performances like this show her multiple talents and yes totally agree about her unique tone.
So here for this. Madonna LIVE is EVERYTHING!! Cannot wait to see your reactions to her tours. Bar none, best live performer of all time.
@@TrevorPalmatiershow ♥️♥️♥️
Yeah!!! 🎉 What an incredible song to start with for her live performances ❤
@@brianlevi9847 Technically the second live performance but trueeee♥️♥️♥️
@@BethThereseReacts what was the other live performance I missed? 🤗
@@brianlevi9847 the one with Taylor Swift
Happy surprise! Love your videos. ¨A gun to my head¨ haahahahahahahahaha. I died! haha. Madonna naild it!
You have a cat!!! that´s the cherry on top :)
@@alvaropandelo 😂♥️ yesss 2 cats and they are my babies 😍🐈🐈⬛
I am loving this Madonna series so much. Just got done listening to some of your album reactions. This performance right here is what solidified Madonna as a vocalist. Unfortunately nowadays people still question whether or not she can sing. But I always point them to this performance and Evita.
@@BozeDoesGodsWork ♥️♥️♥️
The swagger and sensuousness of her performance captured the essence of the seductive Breathless Malone character she portrayed in the Dick Tracy film opposite Warren Beatty. Her versatility here belting a Broadway style song is amazing since most people have pigeonholed her as a dance hit singer. She achieved a wider, higher and fuller vocal range during the 1996 Evita musical film era when she had professional voice training for the Evita role. This range was in full display when she performed Ray Of Light live in the Oprah Winfrey show in 1998 that brought the house down. This is another of many of her must see spectacular performances for a proper coverage of her music and artistry. Enjoyed your reaction and hope you cover more of her live performances on video.❤😊
**Breathless Mahoney…not Malone.
I like your quote, "She was born to perform!" AMEN!
@@gregorygniotczynski33 💃♥️
You are fast 😉👍🏻
When she says “talk to me general Schwarzkopf, tell me all about it ooooh” she’s referring to the commanding officer of the United States armed forces who were at that time deployed in Iraq in the Gulf War. Also, halfway through the performance she nearly looses an earring which gets stuck in her hair and she throws away into the audience after she finishes singing before her grand exit!
This is in my top all time favorite Madonna live moments. If you want to see her absolute best live vocal performance, check out her performance of “Ray of Light” on the Oprah show. That is just… 😍🤯
she had vocal training for Dick Tracy and for Evita to get the vocal arrange she needed for those movies. I feel madonna's voice was at her best from 1990-2000
@@timg-w4q Oh yeah!!
She needs to get new ones 😭
Brilliant! Show-’em how it’s done Madonna! 💕
Also, Beth I love your energy!
@@jawBtan1 ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️
I’m so glad you finally saw this. I’m so old I remember watching it live and being completely blown away.
@@craig14893 Me too!!!
it's such an iconic performance
Madonna "en vivo" es la mejor parte de su carrera... hay tanto para ver 💥
@@gustavoaimar8927 yay!
She was so nervous this night. She knew she had something to prove, vocalically i mean. You can see her hands shaking at sometimes.
@@roiludo 🥺
That’s why you need to explore more Madonna live from her Tours
The outfit Madonna wore for the 1991 Oscars was the same that Sabrina carpenter wore to the VMAS!
@@bigbabydoodle so fun omg
Girl! I'm a Madonna fan and I love your reactions. You always crack me up! I was hoping you'd do a reaction to this iconic Sooner or Later performance and I'm glad I was one of the first to watch it. Keep it up and before you move on from the I'm Breathless album, you should react to her Vogue performance at the VMAs! You won't regret it!
@@mcs748 Thank you!! 🥹♥️
I clicked like a crazy to watch the video, i really love ur reactions for Madonna. She’s truly the greatest female performer, can’t wait for the tours reaction
@@M.Mohammad0 thank you 🙏🏻♥️
You should start doing every MADONNA single music video!
Then her live tours
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I love seeing you discovering every Madonna era or every Madonna moment . She is the fucking best selling female artist of all time🎉🎉😂😂
@@joelgarciasanchez1493 😆♥️
This is the same dress Sabrina Carpenter wore to the VMAs this year. It’s a Mackie!!!
@@willmpls omg!
My amazing human in my lifetime. @madonna Thank you!
Oh i love the power Im Breathless has it was my first ever nadonna album as a 90s kid so yeah im ecstatic youre loving the era ...adore it so much and cant wait for more madonna live reactions so excitedddd 👸🏼
FIRST LIVE PERFORMANCE OF MADONNAAA!!
@@adrianodvalle *2nd ;) but sorta the first lol
@@BethThereseReacts Yeaah I know! Hahhhaah!!
Madonna was terrified to sing Sondheim so she worked her ass off to step up to the plate vocally and the results speak for themselves. And yes Sondheim’s music is insanely difficult to do well but one of his best qualities as a composer was that he always tried to bring out the best qualities in whoever he wrote for. Glynis John’s and Elaine Stitch were more actresses than singers and Sondheim wrote for them Send in the Clowns and The Ladies Who Lunch, songs that they sounded amazing on. He did that for Madonna here. This song shows off all the different colors of her voice and plays into her personality perfectly.
Madonna once said “I know I’m not the greatest singer or dancer, but that doesn’t interest me, I’m interested in being provocative and pushing people’s buttons.”
This is why I love what she does on a stage or whatever!!
And also when her tooth gap was photoshopped she got really mad about it😂
@@AA-hg5oc Lol vibesssss
Did not expect to see this tonight! love it!!! People that say she can't sing don't what they are talking about. Elton John recently issued an apology for accusing her of lipsyncing when she wasn't. One thing I will say is when you get to her later tours, she did go to the studio to do a "live studio recording" that is overlaid over some of the footage from the tour, which is why some people thinks she lipsyncs, but it's mostly to do with her pulling footage from different performances and just trying to get a clean sounding vocal, compared to the older tours where the entire thing was taken from one performance.
M is an amazing vocalist, as well as a performer. Thank you so much for reacting to this!! ❤❤❤
@@giamarie2975 ♥️♥️♥️
This live performance is just PERFECTION ❤❤❤
Yaaaaaaay, you're doing performances now!!!!! SO happy, I'm desperately waiting for the Confession Tour reaction!!!
Star quality is unmatched , that performance completely draws u in , fantastic stuff ❤❤❤
Ive been a lifelong fan of Madonna and readily admit that Madonna is not a supreme vocalist like Adele, Ariana or Whitney, but shes a good singer... and shes also so much more than that! She's a great dancer, shes incredibly creative, she has a great artistic vision, she's intelligent and political, strong and a trail blazer. The sum of all these parts make her an unrivalled passionate performance artist. Thanks for the reaction😊
@@gaijinlife Yes! That’s how i feel about my fav, taylor swift. She’s no adele but she gets the job done and has other strengths!
Hi Beth!! Great reactions this week and loving the thought of you discovering the artistry of Madonna's music videos - many of which were groundbreaking at the time. Some personal favorites of mine: NOTHING REALLY MATTERS - BEDTIME STORY - HUMAN NATURE - EXPRESS YOURSELF - OPEN YOUR HEART - HUNG UP - just to "SHOUT OUT" a few LOL 😅 and hoping you're going to delve into Madonna's filmography - Dick Tracy is a great, campy comic book movie (I saw it in the theater as a kid and bought the I'm Breathless CD) and her performance numbers in the movie make the songs ZING even more!! And lastly - as always - who am I gonna suggest??? 🤔 MISS JACKSON - I'm serious when I say that Janet belongs in the same category of groundbreaking and trendsetting artists of that time with Madonna, Michael Jackson, Prince, Whitney Houston, Cyndi Lauper, David Bowie, etc... Janet has iconic music videos as well - her 80s bangers are amazing and each album has a different social message and vibe. She truly paved the way in her own lane alongside the greats - and she was always reinventing herself for each project, much like Madonna. I think if you started with Janet's album "The Velvet Rope" - it might surprise you in a good way! In any case, best wishes and thanks for sharing this experience with us - PS - I seem to like to leave super-rambling comments on Your videos - LOL! It's because I (and many of us) enjoy your authentic, honest opinions and organic reactions - it does take us back to when we first discovered these moments in our past - and your videos capture that MAGIC that is MUSIC!! Thanks for READING!!😴😶🌫 Many blessings!!
Absolutely love this performance and your reaction to it. She is the ultimate stage girl. Can't wait for you to watch more. You'll be blown away! 😜
@@hutnerbaekUBS ♥️♥️♥️🤩💃
brilliant just brilliant possibly THE best Oscar performance ever!
Madonna: "... holdiiiiiiiinnnng..."
Beth: "the note!" 🤣🤣🤣
@@leandroferraz3776 😂♥️
That kiss at the end was for Michael, he was her date that night. The King and Queen of Pop together that night was a moment that remains in history books forever! +1 billion sold albums there sitting next to each other. Wow!
@@Matuteilcapo wow indeed!
One of her best performance ever ! and what a voice !!!
I saw this Madonna performance live on the French channel “Canal +”! an unforgettable moment!
G'day it's Steven from Down Under again
Thank you Beth
ALL HAIL THE QUEEN OF POP!
@@stevenalexander403 😍
This was sooner than I expected 😌, hope the next Madonna video is more sooner than later 😂 haha love ur reactions! ❤
@@archer3372 😉♥️ love the puns lolll
This live performance is probably the trifecta of Madonna’s live performances.
The first being from the 1989 MTV VMA’s; where she performs “Express Yourself”.
The second from the 1990 MTV VMA’s; just one year later, with “Vogue”.
And the third being here, just six months later, with a performance that not only stole the show that night, but even Billy Crystal; who MC’d the event, called her performance “the NC-17 portion” of the show.
since you said that you hate lip syncing, i guess you’ll be pleased with madonna’s live performances because she rarely does it, even when her voice cracks (and it has been happening a lot in later years), her mic’s still on 😎
@@eduardorama97 Yay!! 🤩
Madonna's voice is very natural..and not trained..shes a natural born performer..beautiful presentation and commentary..thank you Beth ❤
@@glitzytwo Yess ♥️♥️♥️
So it’s all coming together. You started with the Music and became a fan. But now you’re learning she’s the full package. She was/is a pioneer in the music video art form. You’ll see amazing artistry, acting, & lots of socio-political boundary pushing messaging. And then putting it all together in her live performances - mastery of commanding a stage and audience. You still haven’t seen her in a full-on choreo moment. From her earliest tour you can see a unique star quality and love of the stage and the artistry and grandness only grows throughout her career. This is a fun journey.
The Queen of Pop
Hi, Beth. Again, another great reaction. It was so refreshing to see the very good time u were having and, btw, I am glad that u already relistened to this album that was made by Madonna but not considered to be a Madonna album (if that makes sense to u and your followers). I usually get a little late to your videos and many people have commented a lot so, I don't want to repeat the same. What I am gonna say is a very VERY PERSONAL OPINION, and I may be wrong but I will say it anyways.
I always get the idea that Madonna starts singing this particular performance giving the back to the audience grabbing her a.. as a kind of "f u Hollywood" attitude, "you hate me as an actress but here I am at the Oscars and my performance will rock the house!" . Again, I may be wrong but that is the way I like to think about this performance. You can see she was nervous. She knew everybody was going to be watching her very closely looking for the smallest mistake. And yes, u r right, she doesnt hit stratospheric notes but neither do a lot of singers. She is an amazing performer, and , as u pointed out, her stage presence is amazing. Thanx again for this reaction❤
@@ivansuarez4754 ♥️♥️♥️ i like your theory!!
I can Tell you will fall More and More of Madonna
Thank you for sharing this reaction. Madonna commands the stage all by herself with perfection, timing and elegance. I think she started the performance with her back to the audience because she had been criticized for lip syncing performances early in her career for TV shows. It was also a defiant way to begin because the room was filled with the Hollywood elite who were not accepting her as their peer as an actress. She had to show everyone that she was not just a flash in the pan pop star. I loved how she seduced the crowd with her performance and showed them how much of a triple threat she was. ❤
There were several technical difficulties during the performance she mentioned in an interview but pulled it off and no one even knew. True professional ❤
@@t.c.russell4237 wow ♥️
Now you have to watch her "Vogue" performance on VMAs, is very iconic too
So.. now you need to watch Vogue at the MTV awards.
In hd!!
It's a lip sync but it's in the ball context. And it's iconic.
Great job on everything and the best of luck in the future!
@@BenSellers8022 thank you !!
@@BethThereseReacts no problem!
I think the Madonna can't sing narrative became a thing early on being compared to Cyndi Lauper - then Mariah Carey and Celine Dion. The press always brought it up, and she unapologetically lipsynced for some performances. She obviously can sing live, and has an amazingly expressive voice. Not sure if you can see it in this video, but her hands are shaking at the beginning... so relatable. She also had an earring malfunction during the performance, but ever the pro, you can't tell. She threw it into the band at the end of the song lol
@@mjb78 Ohh i see. Aw not the shaking hands 🥺
Changing the subject, I'm a fan of your videos Beth Therese. And you have a very nice voice when you sing :)
@@richzunino Thank you 🥹♥️♥️♥️
theres also the VMA Iconic performance of Vogue, worth watching it
@@MATHEUSMISTERBEAN Truee
Shes a real singer...and creative with what she has...no-one can sing a song like she can. 🙌
Every time I watch this performance, my jaw drops.😮❤
Thank you 😊 Beth, that was awesome, one of my favourite M performances, the best 🎉
@@jonclingan193 🤩♥️
Thanks for the quick reaction. Loved it agree with everything you said. When someone says Madonna can’t sing I tell them watch this. It’s terrible how people trash this woman.
I remember Madonna giving an interview saying how she didn't think she could sing that style of music but the producers said they believe in her and Breathless Mahoney was created and the soundtrack is now in our history books. Great live performance. 👏🏽👍🏽
Since I saw your reaction of Breathless... I keep singing those songs!!!! Even though you didnt like them at first, they stick.... Glad you enjoy it now.
@@nobranding8597 It’s a grower fr!!!
Oh she can definitely sing! I think her voice sounds so pleasant, she is live here obviously and you will see her live on all her tours hopefully. Singer, dancer, songwriter, producer, performance artist, dancer...just wait til you see some of the proper tours, she is the real deal, darling ;)
We definitely need more live Madonna's performances ❤
@@MiguelMikeLopez agreeed
Again : i see beth, i click and i like. Next stop : Vogue (Sticky and sweet tour live)!!!!
@@rizqykautsarfadhilah384 😁♥️♥️♥️
Saw video of Devil Wouldn't Recognize You LIVE. That was a good one.
We requested. You obliged. You love us. ☺️ Thank you! ❤❤❤
@@jonathangill6584 Yes ☺️♥️♥️♥️
The one and only Queen! 👑
hey hey hey... glad you listened and watched all of madonna... she is a legend... I would recommend you watch the "Vogue" / MTV Music Awards performance in 1990... it is brilliant.😊
Her live “Ray Of Light” performance on Oprah is a testament to her being a serious vocalist. It’s a must see.
Just to know... when she put the fur around her neck, one of the x-pensive Harry Winston earrings falls and remains attached to her hair. She just grabs it and throw it to the musicians 😂😂😂
She found the time to imitate Monroe’s classic line from “Diamonds Are A Girl’s Best Friend” by instead declaring, “Talk to me General Schwarzkopf, tell me all about it!” in lieu of invoking Harry Winston’s name. Schwarzkopf lead the American Army during the Desert Storm operation ( Gulf War ) just one month before this performance.
“A girl can get awfully…awful in the spotlight,” is "dedicate" to Kevin Kostner ( he won the Oscar that year for "Dances with wolves ")
The kiss at the end is on Michael Jackson direction that was her partner that night.
Perfection.
Iconic.
Queen.
The narrative that “ she can’t sing” came from other fan bases, since their favorite never achieved Madonna level even if they had a higher vocal rage. Most of Madonnas contemporaries were consummated vocalist like Whitney, Celine, Mariah, etc… Madonna can sing and she does have a very attractive, versatile and unique sound, not to mention her ability to dance, act and sing at the same time. Her stage presence is simply unrivaled. Any other narrative is purely based on their personal preferences not reality.
Beth, I love your reactions!! especially now that you’re starting with Madonna’s videos and performances. Madonna is a visual artist and I can’t wait for what’s to come!!
@@rogerrbeat Wow this is so generous, thank you so much!!!!
@ you’re very welcome! 🫶🏼
Hello Beth, please don't forget to check out two songs you wont find in standard albums.
Justify my love and Rescue me are two Madonna classics!
She was literally shaking (4:18) because she knew that everyone would see and judge her live, and truly the Oscars were at the time the only live global media show, which would now be livestreaming. She gains confidence at the end of the show and when the borrowed diamond earring gets stuck in her hair, she does not hesitate to throw it into the audience: she had triumphed, she was another diva from the golden era of Hollywood but without being broken by it. patriarchy, she showed that she could sing and that she knew how to move as well or better than crawling on the floor showing her panties in a teenage wedding dress.
Love this! She crushed this moment - she even lost an earring and didn't even flinch xx
You’re correct when you say she’s a performer! My first concert I attended of hers was the Reinvention Tour in 2004 and I was absolutely blown away. The stage is where she truly shines the most.
@@Michael-hp5ow thank you so much!! 🫶🏻