1990's BlondAmbition took Madonna's natural sense of showmanship to new heights.
, became one of the defining fashion statements of the decade. And items such as the polka-dotted blouse, clip-on ponytail and mic headset all became a part of the chart-topper's style legacy, too.
Blond Ambition didn't give fans a single opportunity to get bored or head for the bar. Every four minutes there was something new to digest. Take the opening 'Metropolis' section, inspired by the expressionist sci-fi of Fritz Lang, for example. Madonna simulates sex in that bra while performing"Express Yourself," straddles a chair during"Open Your Heart" and belts out"Causing a Commotion" while playfully wrestling her two backing vocalists to the ground.
Of course, much of the predominantly Roman Catholic nation of Italy didn't appreciate this type of cosplay. A second date at the Stadio Flaminio was called off after none other than Pope John Paul II implored citizens toThe controversial blend of religion and erotica also incurred the wrath of theforce, particularly the"lewd and obscene" display of"Like a Virgin." But despite the threat of arrest, Madonna and her management team refused to bow down to authority.
But for sheer entertainment value, the 'Art Deco' segment is tough to beat. Sporting a pink bathrobe and curlers while seated under a beauty parlor hair dryer, Madonna performed the whole of"Material Girl" in a comical Noo-Yawk accent before throwing fake dollar bills into the crowd."Cherish" saw the star take up the harp accompanied by a troupe of dancing mermen.
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