Bedtime Stories is the sixth studio album (and the tenth release) by singer Madonna, released in 1994 (see 1994 in music). The album was nominated for a Grammy Award in the Best Pop Vocal Album category. Image File history File links Download high resolution version (650x639, 158 KB)Bedtime Stories is the sixth album by singer Madonna, released in 1994. ... A studio album is a collection of previously unreleased, studio-recorded tracks by a recording artist. ... Madonna Louise Ciccone Ritchie (born August 16, 1958), better known as simply Madonna, is a six-time Grammy[1] and one-time Golden Globe award winning American pop singer, songwriter, record and film producer, dancer, actress, author and fashion icon. ... October 25 is the 298th day of the year (299th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1994 (MCMXCIV) was a common year starting on Saturday (link will display full 1994 Gregorian calendar). ... This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... For popular forms of music in general, see Popular music. ... Rhythm and blues (or R&B) is a musical marketing term introduced in the United States in the late 1940s by Jerry Wexler at Billboard magazine, used to designate upbeat popular music performed by African American artists that combined jazz and blues. ... The term alternative rock or alternative music1 was coined in the early 1980s to describe bands which didnt fit into the mainstream genres of the time. ... This does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... Maverick Recording Company, is an American record label owned and operated by Warner Music Group, and distributed through Warner Bros. ... Sire Records Company is an American record label, owned by Warner Music Group and distributed through Warner Bros. ... Warner Bros. ... In the music industry, a record producer (or music producer) has many roles, among them controlling the recording sessions, coaching and guiding the musicians, organizing and scheduling production budget and resources, and supervising the recording, mixing and mastering processes. ... Nellee Hooper is a British producer/remixer/composer best-known for his work with Björk, No Doubt, Madonna, Gwen Stefani, Garbage, U2, Sneaker Pimps, Soul II Soul and Massive Attack. ... Dallas Austin (born December 29, 1970 in Columbus, Georgia) is a Grammy-winning American songwriter, record producer, guitarist, and keyboardist. ... Dave Hall is a record producer. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... The All Music Guide (AMG) is a metadata database about music owned by All Media Guide. ... Image File history File links 4_stars. ... Entertainment Weekly (sometimes abbreviated EW) is a magazine published by Time Inc. ... This article is about the magazine. ... Image File history File links 4_stars. ... Madonna Louise Ciccone Ritchie (born August 16, 1958), better known as simply Madonna, is a six-time Grammy[1] and one-time Golden Globe award winning American pop singer, songwriter, record and film producer, dancer, actress, author and fashion icon. ... Erotica is the fifth studio album (and ninth release) by singer Madonna, released on October 20, 1992. ... Something To Remember is Madonnas second greatest hits album and eleventh recording. ... Madonna Louise Ciccone Ritchie (born August 16, 1958), better known as simply Madonna, is a six-time Grammy[1] and one-time Golden Globe award winning American pop singer, songwriter, record and film producer, dancer, actress, author and fashion icon. ... See also: 1994 in music (UK) Musical groups established in 1994 Record labels established in 1994 // January 25 - P.O.D. - Snuff the Punk January 29 - The Supremes Mary Wilson is injured when her jeep hits a freeway median and flips over just outside of Los Angeles, California. ... This article does not cite its references or sources. ... The Grammy Award for Best Pop Vocal Album was awarded in 1968 and since 1995. ...

Choice of producers

The album is unique as it has marked one of the few occasions where Madonna has collaborated with well-known, established producers (the other exceptions being Nile Rodgers and David Foster). Her reason for working with unknown producers for the majority of her career has been more about creative control than anything else. Stylistically, the album harkens back to Madonna's roots as an R&B singer and her choice of producers reflects this—Dallas Austin, who was well known at the time for his work with TLC; Babyface, who had worked with many of Madonna's own contemporaries, including Mariah Carey, Whitney Houston and Toni Braxton; Dave Hall, who had also produced Carey; and Nellee Hooper, who had produced Soul II Soul. Björk co-wrote the title song Bedtime Story. Nile Gregory Rodgers (born September 19, 1952, in New York) is a prolific and influential musician, composer, arranger, guitarist and music producer, and co-founding member of the seminal multi-platinum hit R&B band CHIC, with influential bassist Bernard Edwards. ... David Foster, OC, OBC, LL.D. (born November 1, 1949 in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada) is a 14-time Grammy Award winning musician, producer, composer and arranger. ... Rhythm and blues (or R & B) is a musical marketing term introduced in the United States in the late 1940s by Billboard magazine. ... Dallas Austin (born December 29, 1970 in Columbus, Georgia) is a Grammy-winning American songwriter, record producer, guitarist, and keyboardist. ... To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Mariah Carey (born March 27, 1970) is an American singer, songwriter, record producer, music video director and actress. ... Whitney Elizabeth Houston (born August 9, 1963) is an American pop and R&B singer, songwriter, actress, film producer, and former model. ... Toni Michelle Braxton (born October 7, 1967 in Severn, Maryland) is a six-time Grammy Award-winning[1] American R&B singer, songwriter, and actress who was popular during the 1990s. ... Dave Hall was an American politician of the Ohio Republican party. ... Nellee Hooper is a British producer/remixer/composer best-known for his work with Björk, No Doubt, Madonna, Gwen Stefani, Garbage, U2, Sneaker Pimps, Soul II Soul and Massive Attack. ... Soul II Soul is a dance/funk/soul act that emerged at the end of the 80s from London. ... Björk Guðmundsdóttir ( ) (born November 21, 1965 in Reykjavík, Iceland) is an Icelandic singer-songwriter and composer, as well as an occasional actress. ... Bedtime Story is a song by American singer Madonna from her 1994 album Bedtime Stories. ...

Confrontational work

The purpose of the album was to highlight a softer side to Madonna's character, in contrast to the more outrageous, sexual persona from her previous album, Erotica. In many ways, Madonna sought to repair some of the damage she had done to her public image through this album. Erotica is the fifth studio album (and ninth release) by singer Madonna, released on October 20, 1992. ...

While certainly the album is stylistically more mainstream than its predecessor and less controversial in terms of its lyrical content, it includes perhaps some of Madonna's most confrontational work. Indeed, the song "Human Nature" appears to be a scathing commentary directed towards the media for its treatment of her during the Erotica, Sex book controversy with lyrics like "Did I say something wrong? Oops, I didn't know I couldn't talk about sex". Indeed, Madonna has stated that this period of her life was designed as a vengeance period for all the people who were trying to invade in her private life, and that once it was all out in the open, she hoped that they would stop and focus on her music.Tupac Shakur originally, rapped on the song "I'd rather be your lover". This was during the time they dated in 1994, but was taken off. Because of his rape charge,time square shooting and controversy, and was replaced by Me'Shell NdegeOcello. Erotica is the fifth studio album (and ninth release) by singer Madonna, released on October 20, 1992. ... Sex is the title of a highly-designed coffee table book written by Madonna with photographs by Steven Meisel Studio and film frames shot by Fabien Baron, released October 21, 1992 by Warner Books. ...

Commercial reception

Despite the large success of lead off single, "Secret," at radio, Bedtime Stories got off to a mild start. It debuted at #3 on the Billboard 200, with 145,000 units shifted its first week. Soon after, the album began to lose steam and descend down the charts. It wasn't until the release of the second single, "Take A Bow," that the album picked up pace and made a noticeable rebound. The album was eventually certified triple platinum in the United States, shifting over 6 million copies worldwide to date, and nominated for a Grammy.

Track listing

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Singles

Secret was the first single taken from Madonnas 1994 album Bedtime Stories. ... Bedtime Stories track listing Bedtime Story (10) Take a Bow (11) Something to Remember track listing Ill Remember (2) Take a Bow (3) Youll See (4) GHV2 track listing Frozen (Edit Version) (9) Take a Bow (Edit Version) (10) Ray of Light (Radio Edit Version) (11) Take a... Bedtime Stories track listing Sanctuary (9) Bedtime Story (10) Take a Bow (11) GHV2 track listing Dont Cry for Me Argentina (radio edit) (5) Bedtime Story (edit) (6) The Power of Good-Bye (album version) (7) For the 1964 comedy film, see Bedtime Story (film). ... Bedtime Stories track listing Inside of Me (5) Human Nature (6) Forbidden Love (7) GHV2 track listing Erotica (radio edit) (2) Human Nature (radio version) (3) Secret (edit) (4) Human Nature was the fourth and final single from Madonnas 1994 album Bedtime Stories. ...

Credits

• Madonna - vocals
• Dallas Austin - drums, keyboard
• Babyface - synthesizer, background vocals
• Donna Delory - background vocals
• Nikki Harris - background vocals
• Suzie Kattayama - conductor
• Jessie Leavey - conductor
• Tommy Martin - guitar
• Me'Shell NdegéOcello - bass
• Colin Wolfe - bass

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Production

• Producers: Madonna, Dallas Austin, Babyface, Marius DeVries, Dave Hall, Nellee Hooper
• Engineers: Michael Fossenkemper, Brad Gilderman, Darin Prindle, Alvin Speights, Mark "Spike" Stent
• Mixing: Jon Gass, Daniel Abraham

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Chart performance

Certifications

Miscellanea

• "Secret", "Human Nature", "Bedtime Story", and "Take A Bow" were all released as singles, with each peaking at number three, number forty-six, number forty-two and number one, respectively, on the Billboard Hot 100. "Take A Bow", penned with singer Babyface, remained at number one for seven weeks, squeaking past "Like A Virgin" and its six-week reign.

• Several songs from this album found their way onto the cutting room floor for one reason or another, including "Your Honesty", which recently surfaced on the 2003 EP Remixed & Revisited. "Freedom" was used for a rain forest benefit album entitled "Carnival!" and "Let Down Your Guard (rough mix edit) appeared on the UK & Australian CD single for "Secret" and the "DARP (Dallas Austin Recording Projects) Greatest Hits Volume One" promotional CD. See the list of unreleased Madonna songs for details.

• "Inside of Me" samples Aaliyah's first single, "Back and Forth". This choice seemed unusual at the time in that "Back and Forth" had been released earlier in the same year; but in light of Aaliyah's tragic death in 2001, its use in a song about loss now seems rather poignant.

• The album contains samples from some rather prominent songs and artists. In addition to "Back and Forth", "Inside of Me" also samples "Outstanding", which was originally performed by The Gap Band. "Sanctuary" contains a sample of "Watermelon Man" by Herbie Hancock from his iconic Head Hunters album. "Human Nature" samples "What You Need" by hip-hop group Main Source.

• "Forbidden Love" is an entirely different composition from another song with the same title on Madonna's 2005 album Confessions on a Dancefloor. It has the same title (albeit in a different language) as an album and song of the same year (1994) by another artist that died tragically the following year, Selena's Amor Prohibido.

• Upon initial release, the CD cover's picture of Madonna was right-side up. This was a mistake and was corrected on subsequent pressings, all of which feature the picture of Madonna upside-down.

• The vinyl LP version of the abum (with gatefold cover) was only released in Brazil.

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References

• "Bedtime Stories". Mad-Eyes. link - last accessed on October 24, 2005.
• "PierPinto's Charts Updates". Madonna Tribe. link - last accessed on December 24, 2005.

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External link

• Bedtime Stories at MusicBrainz
• MadonnaOnline Brasil