Songs recorded by Madonna but were chosen not to be used on her Warner Bros. Music albums ( Sire Records or Maverick Records ) and remain unreleased. Sometimes sent to other recording artists for them to record for use on their albums instead.
- Madonna -related studio quality recording
- Not commercially or promotionally released by a reputable label.
- Officially commissioned and Madonna-related professional remix not chosen for release.
- Live concert recordings such as her 2004 performance of the John Lennon song "Imagine".
- Portions of cover songs/her performances on TV appearances such as "Cook and F
--K" for David Letterman.
- Hearsay reports, rumors with little or no documentation.
- Remixes not officially commissioned by Madonna and her record company, such as white label DJ mixes like "Rain" by Razor and Guido (professional or amateur).
- Pre-Stardom songs already legally released such as "Crimes Of Passion" from the album "Pre-Madonna" or tracks with Otto Von Wernherr like "Cosmic Climb".
- Her released guest backing vocal appearances for artists like Peter Cetera .
- , '''No Time For Love''', '''Bells Ringing''' and '''Drowning''' are all featured on Madonna's studio Demo tape with the band Emmy and the Emmy's in 1980.
Other Emmy tracks such as are not included here because they were either live recordings or already legally released on a small indie label. They belong listed on the Madonna Discography page.
- , '''Well, Well''', '''I Got Trouble''', '''Oh, Oh The Sky Is Blue''' and '''Once I Thought I Was Good''' - early recordings recorded on "Shamrock" reel-to-reel tape. Recently auctioned to private owner. was the very first song Madonna ever recorded (with the help of Dan Gilroy of the band the Breakfast Club).
- Written by Joshua Braun , Janis Galloway and Madonna in 1982 . US Copyright Registration # PAu-1-843-482. It was recorded with the group Spinal Root Gang after Madonna's roommate Janis Galloway introduced her to them. Janis Galloway later became the wife of Michael Rosenblatt from Warner Brother's. The song seems to be a social statement about the ignorant masses who remain at home rather than to pay attention to the world around them outside. Sample lyric "We live in a house, and people just don't care. We live in a house, they don't go anywhere". Madonna screams at one point "You can't come into my house". The guitar sounds are a little like the B-52's meets New Order and the Ramones.
- and '''Mother You Swear'''. Recently auctioned at the Las Vegas Annual Auction Event in the Germain Montgomerry's Auction House. The former is of no connection to the identically-titled 2004 Frankee single release. (Suspicious entry needs supporting documentation, such as link to article, or interview. Said ''auction house'' was not located online or in Vegas directory).
- and '''Love On The Run''' and '''Get Up''' and '''High Society''' A Pat Benatar style pop-rock Madonna Demo produced under the direction of Madonna's first manager Camille Barbone of August Artists Ltd and Gotham Sound Studios in New York City with guitarist Jon Gordon in 1981. As of 2006 Barbone is now the VP and General Manager of Winedark Records. See Camile Barbone Bio Two more songs were recorded at Media Sound Studios but not used on the 1981 demo circulated at the time called '''Remembering Your Touch''' and '''Are You Ready For It'''.
Other songs recorded during this period like "Laugh To Keep From Crying" from the album "Pre-Madonna" released by Soultone/Sixth Planet or songs for Mia Mind Music like "Shine A Light" and "Cosmic Climb" with Otto Von Wernherr have already been legally released on small indie labels and belong listed on the Madonna Discography page.
- Madonna lead vocal recorded with Don and David Was for the Was (Not Was) album "Born To Laugh At Tornadoes" produced in Detroit 1982-83. The released vocal used was instead re-done for release by Ozzy Osbourne with backing vocals by Kathy Kosins and Carol Hall. Madonna and John "Jellybean" Benitez are both in the album credits. Madonna requested that her original vocal not be used in an early 1990s Remix released as a single in Europe to support a Was (Not Was) Greatest Hits album. Kim Basinger did the new vocals.
- Written by Madonna for former producer and boyfriend John "Jellybean" Benitez. The 1983 commercially released version features vocalist Catherine Buchanan on lead and Madonna singing on the chorus and bridge. The original demo version with Madonna on the lead vocal remains unreleased and was produced with Stephen Bray as confirmed by interview.
- US copyright registration PAu-484-430 from Feb 1983 credits words and music created in 1982 only to Madonna as sole author as does April 1983 publisher transfer registration PAu-506-929. Producer Reggie Lucas is not credited as the sole author of this song until 1984 registration PA-210-598 for the 12" commercial single release for the work created and published in 1983 and has been the only credited song writer since. The reason for this contradictory credit between 1982-1984 is not understood.
- Listed in the MCPS-PRS database as being written by Madonna and Rick Warren for the 1984 TV show ''Cover Up'' starring Jon Erik-Hexum and Jennifer O'Neill . Richard wrote many TV themes at the time. It is possible that they just used one of Madonna's songs in one episode of the series which was titled "Writer's Block". At this time the exact nature of this entry is not quite clear.
- According to Stephen Bray interview 1999 there was an original demo produced by himself and Madonna. The released version of "Gambler" was produced by Jellbean Benitez.
- Written by John Bettis and Jon Lind . The released version of the mega hit was produced by Jellybean. Before the Benitez version was finalized, arranger Rob Mounsey came in and re-arranged the song. There were also some minor cuts to the lyrics. Both points are according to various Benitez and Mounsey interviews.
- The third Madonna song recorded for the soundtrack to the film " Vision Quest " but never used. It remains unheard by the public to this day. A collaboration with Stephen Bray from 1984 . US Copyright registration# PAu-590-962. Bray describes it as a cool synth track. The lyric sheet reveals the opening intro as "I see danger up ahead", "Warning (echo), Warning (echo)". Chorus is "Warning I see danger up ahead. I can see it in your eyes, and it's really no surprise. Because, I can see your warning signs".
- Simon Le Bon of the group Duran Duran mentioned in a mid-80's interview for the BBC TV show "Breakfast" that Madonna did backing vocals for them that were never released. Her vocal would probably be on one of several Duran Duran recordings from 1984-1985 produced by Nile Rodgers . Nile also produced the " Like A Virgin " album. The exact title of Madonna's unreleased contribution was not mentioned in the interview, but it could be " The Reflex " or " Wild Boys ". Her previously unreleased vocal cameo on "Promises, Promises" by Naked Eyes was finally released on a recent Naked Eyes Greatest Hits collection.
On Duran Duran 's official website in the 'Ask Katy' section the band members denied that Madonna ever recorded backing vocals on any of their tracks.
[http://www.duranduran.com Official Duran Duran Site]
- Written by Madonna and Stephen Bray . Unreleased title track for the Orion Pictures movie of the same name according to former Madonna collaborator Stephen Bray from 1999 interview. This is a completely different song from the huge hit 1985 "Into The Groove", also from the film. To confuse things further, another " Desperately Seeking Susan " title song was written by Michael Bramon . Michael's sister, Risa Bramon Garcia worked with the movies casting and he got a small part in the film as "a band member". In the end "Into The Groove" overshadowed both "Susan themes" and both were shelved.
- Original demos produced by Madonna and Stephen Bray according to 1999 Bray interview. Released versions are Nile Rodgers studio productions. Pre-Warner Madonna demos of "Stay" produced with Stephen Bray were already been released on the indie 1997 album "Pre-Madonna" as found in elements from the songs "Stay 1981" and "Don't You Know".
- and '''Pipeline''' Recorded with frequent collaborator Stephen Bray . Confirmed by 1999 Bray interview in Goldmine Magazine.
- - Musician Fred Zarr said in an interview with Mark Bego in the book Blonde Ambition (1992, Harmony Books) that he tried to write 2-3 songs with Madonna around the time of "Papa Don't Preach", but they were never finished. It is not clear what these songs were called or how far they developed.
- Written and produced by Madonna and Stephen Bray . Later given to singer/model Nick Kamen to record instead. His version with Madonna backing vocals was a big hit in Europe (Germany reaching number 1, UK reaching number 5 in November 1986). Madonna's version is a unreleased demo with the idential music as found on the Nick Kamen release according to Steve Bray 1999 interview.
- Written by Madonna and actor Don Johnson. Discussed by Madonna herself in a French and German magazine interview in August 1987. At this time Don Johnson was dating Barbara Streisand who also was rumoured in the media to have discussed with Madonna the possibility of covering an old standard as a duet. It is not certain that either project was completed.
- Original version 1985 US copyright registration PAu-716-379 written in 1984 soley by Curtis Hudson. Sung by Lisa Stevens of the disco group Pure Energy . Stevens demo version sounds remarkably like "Holiday" which she also co-wrote. Madonna and Stephen Bray changed lyrics and music to this in 1985 via copyright registration PAu-924-278. This was included on the 1987 Madonna remix EP "You Can Dance". The Lisa Stevens original vocal is sung in a deeper, funkier vibe. The demo also has a different rhythm and chorus melody. Sample lyric "Spotlight shine on me, spotlight shine on you. Be what you want to be, do what you want to do." and "Spotlight shine so bright, spotlight shine tonight".
- A song written for Bryan Ferry . As Madonna mentioned in an interview with Denis Taranto. This would coincide with the timeline of Bryan Ferry's work with frequent Madonna collaborator Patrick Leonard on the 1987 album Bete Noir. No Madonna contribution was included.
- Written and recorded with Patrick Leonard , Madonna and Jai Winding. Madonna's original demo was given to singer Marilyn Martin for her to record. The single was released by Atlantic Records but did not do very well 1988. ASCAP title code #460268111
- Written by Prince in 1988 circa the time of the Madonna/Prince released "Love Song" collaboration. Reportedly sent to Madonna for her to record or add on to. This Prince demo song does exist, but there is little evidence of an actual Madonna contribution at any point in time. US Copyright registration# PAu-1-152-963. The song appears to be about asking young people not to commit suicide. Sample lyric is "Explore the interplanetary space between your mind. Don't go out by alien means". ASCAP title code# 320643596, APRA id# GW27509334
- and '''First Is A Kiss''' Two songs Madonna recorded and produced with Stephen Bray for the "Like A Prayer" album but were never used and remain unreleased. In 1989 Madonna talked in a German magazine about '''First Is A Kiss''': It's about the Friends she lost because of AIDS. Possibly an early version of "In This Life".
- and '''Keep It Together''' (original demo versions). Co-writer Stephen Bray indicated in his 1999 Goldmine magazine interview that he preferred the original demo of "Express Yourself" to the released version.
- (original Madonna demo) Written by Madonna and Patrick Leonard . Given later to her long time backing vocalist Donna DeLory for her MCA self-titled debut solo album. Madonna does appear on backing vocals, but the original Madonna lead vocal recording remains unreleased. DeLory's version did manage to crack the US Dance Club Play Chart.
- Written by Patrick Leonard . This did not appear on the "I'm Breathless" album. ASCAP title code# 340325268 . Another "Dick Tracy" performed by Madonna is listed in the APRA database id code# GW04472893 and was written soley by Daniel Elfman .
- Another title reported in Billboard Magazine circa 1990, but no other evidence of this song has ever surfaced.
- Recorded for the 1990 film '' Dick Tracy '' but remains unreleased. Written by Madonna and Andy Paley . Listed in the Warner-Chappel database.
- Recorded with Stephen Bray around the time of the Immaculate Collection. Madonna's demo version remains unreleased. The song was later recorded and released by actor/model Nick Scotti with Madonna backing vocals produced by Madonna and Shep Pettibone for the film "Nothing But Trouble" in 1992. Listed as song #301415 in the CMRRA database. Nick's released 1993 debut album version was again re-produced by Andres Levin and Cammus Mare Celli with Madonna retaining co-writer and backing vocalist credit.
- An unreleased collaboration with Andre Betts and Mic Murphy (former member of duo The System (band) ). Supposedly an uptempo dance track. The song appears EMI Music publishing database and in the UK based MCPS system. APRA id# GW09823950.
- The existence of this so called Madonna song is questionable since a Janet Jackson song of the same title surfaced shortly after this early 90's media report.
- may have been related to the eventually released "Rescue Me". '''Out To Lunch/Eating Out''', '''Show And Tell''', and '''Smoked Too Many Cigarettes''' may have been early versions of/or related to the released songs "Where Life Begins", "Secret Garden", and "Bad Girl" since they have similar lyric implications. These titles were originally reported in various international magazines in the early 90's but later did not appear.
The Shep Pettibone collaborative songs in this section from the Erotica album sessions appear registered with the US copyright office together on the same two 90 minute cassette tapes and is listed as the "Rain" album. See Erotica Diaries article from 1992 at Madonna-online.ch for background. Tracklisting here, description and registration numbers for significantly different unreleased demo songs compared to released versions follow below.
(track#, title, date, time listed)
- 1) Rain (final demo w/new harms) 12/6/91 (5:14)
- 2) Rain (new vocal) 11/13/91 (5:27)
- 3) Deeper And Deeper (final demo) 11/13/91 (5:29)
- 4) Bye Bye Baby (first day ruff) 5:44
- 5) Bye Bye Baby (second day ruff)
- 6) You Are The One (final edit demo) 4:15
- 7) Shame (final demo) 4:30
- 8) Shame (straight pass) 6:02
- 9) In This Life (edit) 6:29
- 10) Cheat(Drunk Girl) edit 6:15
- 11) Goodbye To Innocence (final edit) 5:25
- 12) Goodbye To Innocence (straight pass) 6:00
- 13) Goodbye To Innocence (mad edit/Sheps neck (choice) 5:22
- 14) Actions Speak Louder Than Words (final edit)
- 15) Erotica (final demo) 1/16/92 5:05
- 1) Actions Speak Louder Than Words (1st day)
- 2) Actions Speak Louder Than Words (final edit)
- 3) Erotica (rough mix) 1/15/92
- 4) Erotica (final demo) 1/16/92
- 5) Thief Of Hearts 1/17/92
- 6) Jitterbug 1/17/92
- 7) Thief Of Hearts (new music) 1/20/92
- 8) Thief Of Hearts (old music again) 1/22/92
S.Pettibone/M. Ciccone/T.Shimkin
- (alternate demo version) US copyright registration# PAu-1-605-634. Has slightly different arrangements than the released version. This version is missing the latin guitar break which Shep told EQ magazine that he hated and that Madonna insisted on in the released version. This one might be closer to his original vision with the house pattern. The end is a little different using the same released lyrics but the music goes on for much longer.
- US copyright registration# PAu-1-605-636. Completely unreleased in any format. Song from Erotica album sessions not used on the album. The lyrics a rather forgettable such as "You are the one for me", "I have chosen you". The sound is very dance/club/house. As with "Shame" it would have been redundant to include it on the album. This one could use some more work. It is not that good, and no surprise that it was abandoned at the demo stage.
- US copyright registration# PAu-1-605-637. Completely unreleased in any format. Song from Erotica album sessions not used on the album. In the song Madonna talks down to the object character of the song (or perhaps the listener). This is part of the developing Dita persona of the album that we did not get to see. The song opens with a spoken intro "Look what you have done with your life, it's such a shame". Later she says "Anyone can learn to fly" as if she is asking why haven't you learned to do it yet. She also says "You're the one to blame". The chorus starts with "It's a Shaaaaaame" which sounds an awful alot like the song of the same title and time period by Monie Love . This is possbily the source of the old rumour that she and Madonna were going to do something together. The similarity ends there, and then Madonna's "Shame" demo breaks off into it's own unique melody.
- Alternate version written and produced by Madonna, Shep Pettibone and Tony Shimkin. US Copyright registration# PAu-1-605-640. This is different from the commercially released version which appeared on the various artists collection "Just Say Roe" and the single B-side. The unreleased demo versions use the same theme and many of the same lyrics, but everything is switched around. It's a different vocal recording (strong and clear unlike the commercial mix). Much of the song's melody is different including the chorus. The arrangement is pure pop-funk-dance, no club remix style here. It is very catchy.
- (2 alternate demo versions) Are without the eastern instrument found in the released mix. Instead the synth keys that are found at the end of the commercial mix are used during the chorus. There is also a subtle guitar-like sound. Additional lyrics include "Your love is for fools", and "You're so cruel". The backing vocals and bridge arrangements are slightly different. US copyright office registration PAu-1-605-641.
- (unreleased demo). Possibly the source of the fan rumours of the song '''"You Thrill Me"''' (fan assigned slang title). US copyright registration PAu-1-605-642. Significantly different from the released album version. The verse lyrics are mostly the ones that we know from "Erotic" which was included as a bonus CD with the book "Sex". There is no trace of the familiar chorus lyric "Erotic, Erotic, put your hands all over my body". Instead Madonna sings a different chorus line with a different melody in the same type of voice that ends with the line "....you thrill me, (drill me?) me, you fill me deep inside." At another time she says "you upset me". The word "Erotica" appears only in the intro. The instrumentation is approximately the same as the commercial mix but the released mix is more unique sounding, more complex and exotic.
- (song fragment, about 30-45 seconds) Included on the same Erotica demo sessions cassette tape submitted buy Shep Pettibone to the US copyright office as his other "Rain" album songs. It was mostly taped over, but showed up between two of the other tracks. It is listed on the handwritten tape label, but it has no copyright registration of it's own. The title was originally spelled with a "G", but was written over darker with a "J" in blue ink. It features typical generic Shep Pettibone dance music with Madonna finishing up with "Jitterbug, Jitterbug". She stops singing but the music continues. She says into the microphone "Ya, that one has some good ideas to it". The music still continues, and she says "How long is this one going to go on"? The music still continues and she finally demands "Isn't anyone going to turn this damn thing off"? It abruptly ends.
- (alternate demo versions) Use slightly different into, bridge and outro arrangements. One version has what we know at the end of the song placed at the beginning. One uses the voice of a southern black woman to say the line "sit your ass down" instead of Madonna herself as done on the commercial release. US copyright registration# PAu-1-605-643
- (alternate demo version). Contains a rum induced reggae rap by Jamaiki which was later scraped. This does not appear on the "Rain" demo sent to the copyright office but it is mentioned by Shep Pettibone in the Erotica Diaries from the same recording sessions.
- - The original unreleased version of the song "Secret" written and produced with Shep Pettibone and then abandoned. US Copyright registration# PAu-1-889-253. This was done very much in the same dance style as "Vogue" with an erotic "Love To Love You Baby" Donna Summer type theme. This version does not have the downbeat guitar R&B vibe of the released song. During the unique bridge of the unreleased demo the music drops out and Madonna speaks "I see your love coming down, let it wash all over me". Then the bass and the drum kick back up in club anthem style where she sings "Somethings coming over me, over me, over me, over me." Shep Pettibone later did get co-writing credit for "Secret" due to this initial work which he did not originally get when the album "Bedtime Stories" was first released in 1994.
- - The original unreleased version of what became the released song "Inside Of Me" recorded with Shep Pettibone and then abandoned. US Copyright registration# PAu-1-889-251. This quality power ballad sounds more like the familar style of "Crazy For You" or "You'll See" than what later became the soft lullaby like released version. The released song's theme is all about Madonna cherishing the memory of a loved one, but in this demo she also wants to be the object of the song to also be remembered. The words "inside of me" are hardly used but many of the same lyrics are switched around.The melody is significantly different than the released version. There is also a subtle wind instrument, perhaps a synth flute.
- (original 1994 demo) A song abandoned and not used on the Bedtime Stories album. Madonna and Shep Pettibone later gave it to former Take That singer Gary Barlow . It was not written specifcly for him. He received a demotape with that song including her lead and backing vocals. He took the song to #1 in the UK in 1997. The unreleased Madonna demo is US copyright registration# PAu-1-889-250. The demo leaked onto file sharing services from sources unknown around the year 2000. Madonna's version has a strong clear vocal with bubble gum instrumentation that vaguely sounds of synth-Motown. There is also an unreleased remix of the Barlow version by Tony Moran .
- Written and produced by Madonna and Shep Pettibone but never released. Of a far lesser quality than the other unreleased songs written with Pettibone for the "Bedtime Stories" album. US Copyright registration# PAu-1-889-252. Partial lyric reads "I know you're love is bad for me, but I won't give up until you bring it to me".
- and '''Tongue Tied''' According to Warner-Chappel Music Publishing. Two songs written by Madonna and Shep Pettibone . Never released. Exact nature and origins are unknown. They may be from a different time period.
- Written by Madonna, Dallas Austin and Collin Wolfe. An early verion of the released song "Don't Stop" found on the "Bedtime Stories" album.
- Written by Madonna and Dallas Austin . Listed in the European MCPS database. APRA id# GW0916567.
- With Michael Jackson . Also widely reported in the press of the time as "Out Of The Closet". Madonna's original duet vocal remains unreleased due to a creative conflict for the direction of the song. The short female "mystery girl" cameo vocal on the released version is princess Stéphanie Of Monaco .
- Originally written by Björk . This became the 1994 "Bedtime Story" on the Madonna album of same name written with Nelle Hooper and Marius DeVries . A version of "Sweet Intuition" featured explicit language and was recorded by Björk herself and released as a B-side to her UK CD single for the 1995 song "Army Of Me." Sample lyric similar to Madonna release: "Words are useless, especially sentences, they don't stand for anything/Fuck logic, fuck logic, bravo to instinct and sweet intuition."
- An unreleased collaboration with David Foster . Recorded with two other released songs for the "Something To Remember" retrospective album but this one was never used. BMI work# 2133633 published by Peerless Music.
- written with Patrick Leonard appeared in publishing records. Also found at the APRA site, song id# GW15524580. This may be an early version of the released "You'll See" written and recorded with David Foster at this same time period, but Leonard is not credited on "You'll See".
- is another track from these sessions but not much is known about it. The track was never completely finished, but there are verses that leaked online in early 2000.
- and '''Gone, Gone, Gone''' and '''Like A Flower''' - All unreleased songs recorded for the album "Ray Of Light" written with Rick Nowels . The co-producer credit is not certain but may have been Robert Miles . See false rumor listing below for additional disproven title names of this period. The CMRRA has Madonna, Rick Nowels and Greg Fitzgerald listed as the writer for . Revenge
- has since been given to Italian singer Laura Pausini for her 2004 album '''Resta In Ascolto'''. The original Madonna English language demo is a well known leak on file sharing services. The song was translated into Italian and Spanish by Pausini and was retitled '''Mi Abbandono A Te''' (ASCAP title code# 431458774). It also contains some original English lyrics. The ASCAP publishing website also credits Madonna as a co-author on the song Laura Pausini song '''Escucha Atento''' from the same Pausini album, but the album itself does not credit Madonna on this second song. See ASCAP title code# 350857997 separate from the song above. Former Madonna collaborator Rick Nowels is also listed. It is not clear if the credit for the two tracks has been confused by ASCAP or if Madonna contributed to both songs. In the last case, there should then also be an unreleased English Madonna demo for '''Escucha Atento'''.
- of "'''Drowned World/ Substitute For Love (Original version "No Substitute for Love")'''", "'''Power Of Goodbye'''", "'''To Have and not to Hold'''" and "'''Little Star'''" from this same album also exist. These were all found to have leaked out on to the web via sources unknown to Peer To Peer and File Sharing networks like Kazaa and Napster in the late 1990s .
- Written by Mariah Carey and Patrick Leonard . Produced by William Orbit . Madonna's writing and/or production contribution is not quite clear. She may have started the original demo or been brought in only as a "consultant". Mariah Carey spoke of the song to the press but her version also still remains unreleased. See Mariah Carey News 1999.
- and/or '''Forever''' One or both of these titles are said to have been recorded with producer and songwriter Babyface for the "Ray Of Light" album but were never used. Existence of this collaboration is very certain as confirmed by Madonna's publicist, but the exact title names(s) have not yet been made public.
- Written and produced by Madonna and Patrick Leonard only, APRA song id# GW23038624. A possible early version of the song '''Cuidado Con Mi Corazon''' recorded with Ricky Martin and William Orbit , APRA song id# GW1552449. Leonard is not credited on the released Madonna-Orbit version with Ricky Martin but he has his own separate Madonna-Leonard documented entry in the Warner-Chappell publishing database. Oddly, the Canadian CMRRA lists them all as co-writers together on one song work# 732670
- A Madonna and Patrick Leonard collaboration of unknown origin. Listed in the Warner-Chappell database. Also APRA song id# GW19069760. The never released title might actually be a mis-spelling for the Spanish word ''Regresando'' which translates to English as meaning ''Returning''. Until additional information is provided, the inclusion of the letter ''f'' in the original word spelling is thought by many fans to be nonsensical and probably listed incorrectly in the publisher database.
- One of the original working titles to this album was called '''Galaxy''' probably in reference to a lyric found in the released song '''Impressive Instant''' which may have also had the working title of '''Out Of Control'''. Other rumored titles with no documented evidence include '''Mechanical''', '''Just Another''', '''One''' and '''When The Light Fades'''. Titles thought to be more likely to exist in demo form are '''Relief on Demand''' and '''Heartbeat''' and '''Take Away''' and '''All The Way Down''' and '''Painted Picture'''. These may be the unfinished demo(s) possibly with DJ/remixer, producer Sasha . Madonna mentioned this in an interview with MixMag. Nothing amounted to a complete song from this collaboration and she said they were all going into "the vault". How much was just Sasha instrumental work and how much had Madonna vocals is not clear. One of the instrumentals did eventually become the released Sasha song "Wavy Gravy" without any Madonna contribution.
- and '''No Choice''' and '''Remember Me''' Songs supposedly written with Mirwais Ahmadzai for the "Music" album according to an Italian news source. See La Nazione news report from 2000 There has never been a publishing or copyright registration made to confirm these titles. They remain only rumors supported by media report.
- and '''Liquid Love''' and '''Mysore Smile''' and '''Run''' Written and produced with William Orbit but never used or released. Confirmed ASCAP title codes 420566552, 420566570, 430653519 and 480358398. A note of interest is that Mysore is a city in India , a cente of Yoga and Meditation study. A short clip of what is titled "La Petit" is circulating on file sharing services sounds like Madonna but she is actually reading a "Winnie The Pooh" poem. The unreleased title name is real, but the clip circulating on the interent under this title may be a fake.
UPDATE 2/06: has actually been available to hear on William Orbit's official website for over a year, but under the alias of '''Bubble Universe''' and without Madonna's vox. William Orbit mentions in the Q&A section that he renamed the track, slowed it down and Laurie Mayer added new vocals. The track will be released on his new album, a faster version (closer to Liquid Love original without Madonna's voice). The site also mentions another unreleased track with Madonnna covering another ABBA track called '''Like An Angel Passing Through My Room'''.
- A Madonna co-write with Rick Nowels . A song widely publicised in the media in 2002 as being given to and recorded by Kylie Minogue . The Minogue version was supposed to be the B-side to her "Come Into My World" single, but the well documented Madonna tune has not been released in any form. A fake demo circulating on the internet by the same title is actually by Laura Hallaway of Jem and the Holograms from the 1985-1988 animated TV series not Madonna or Kylie as credited. Kylie News August 2002 from Limbo
- Has three writers (instead of more widely known two): Madonna, Guy Sigsworth and guitarist David Torn according to the CMRRA #718234. This could mean that an alternate version was recorded or that credit is confused or disputed.
- A short 45 second score to the short lived HBO TV show of the same name. The series aired only two episodes due to controversial content which viewers found disturbing. ASCAP title code 530521409. Written by Madonna and William Orbit. Madonna's humming was later used on the song "Amazing" but the original score remains unreleased.
- Two songs recorded with Belgian-Congolese fusion group track says the India Today April 2nd, 2001 ...she found it "interesting". So far these very unusual collaborations have not surfaced.
- Recorded and produced with French-techno producer Mirwais Ahmadzai for the James Bond film " Die Another Day ". Widely reported in the media but unlike the title track it was never used or released. Listing confirmed at Warner-Chappell Music Publishing. Also ASCAP title code# 330991414.
An unverified " is actually the title of a new Donna De Lory track that De Lory (Madonna back up singer) wrote (ASCAP title# 380961497) and released on her own 2004 album. The CD time total listed on the "Maverick reference disc" is also not accurate for the time lengths of the songs listed. None of these other titles have Madonna associated copyright or publishing records. and '''Adverse Youth''' are additional rumours with less support.
- , studio version of the John Lennon track that she used as part of the ''Re-Invention Tour'' and the ''Tsunami Aid: A Concert of Hope'' television special. Probably co-produced by Stuart Price.
- Written by Madonna and Stuart Price of Les Rythmes Digitales . ASCAP title code# 501257456. Possible early version of the released song on this album called "X-Static Process".
- Confirmed in late 2004 by Patrick Leonard , Madonna recorded an album's worth of material designed for a 20s-style musical loosely based on the life of Texas Guinan titled ''Hello Suckers!''. Two tracks supposedly written for this venture are '''Curtain''' and '''The Devil Wouldn't Recognize You'''. The latter was going to be part of the setlist to the ''Re-Invention Tour'' but was later scrapped. With the project shelved for the time being, these songs remain unreleased in original form. See DrownedMadonna.com interview with Mike McKnight
- , to have been directed by filmmaker , Stuart Price and Joe Henry .
- - The original working title for this project after "the musicals" were abandonded was said to be called "Defying Gravity" which may or may not indicate another unreleased song. It was widely reported in the media that Madonna did request and/or listened to demo material from Depeche Mode writer Martin Gore , the UK group Goldfrapp , and Lamb's Andy Barlow but it is not clear if any of these ideas were carried forward to demos or finished collaborative product. Brother-in-law Joe Henry said in an interview that he was working with Madonna on two songs but only one appears on the final released album.
- - The UK tabloid Star reported in September 2005 that 80's teen singer Tiffany was in the UK Midlands recording a song given to her written by Madonna. Usually songs given to other artist by Madonna are tracks that she decides do not fit on her current projects. The exact nature of this song is not certain.
- Is a confirmed unreleased song from "Confessions" and was written by Madonna and Stuart Price . Whether this song will eventually be released or not is unknown for now. Warner Chappell Music
- was originally written during Madonna's Re-Invention Tour on a spur-of-the-moment impulse. The original, more rock oriented version of the track was reportedly a collaboration with guitarist Monte Pittman, who is nowhere to be found on the credits to the released version. He may have only been her musical muse or a different demo may be in the vaults. The released album version is a dance collaboration with Stuart Price ASCAP title code 391941318. There is a rock styled "movie/demo version" which appeared only in the documentary "I Am Going To Tell You A Secret". This is ASCAP title code 391955072 and is also a Stuart Price collaboration. The movie version contains the alternate chorus line "I don't love you, but I love New York". This "demo version" is scheduled to be released a companion CD to the documentaty DVD on June 20th, 2006.
- - Some tracks on the released album credit secondary production by Stuart Price in addition to the original productions with Madonna's original collaborators. This was probbaly done to help unify the sound of the originally diverse project. This implies that earlier and different versions of "Like It Or Not", "Get Together" (and possibly others) may remain in the vaults. Fans have already observed this with the transformed "I Love New York" which clearly has a different arrangement when comparing the difference between the movie and album versions.
- A rumored collaboration with Mirwais or Stuart Price. It is said that the track was intended to be released on the album, but just made for fun. (suspcious entry, needs supporting evidence, link to source or interview etc..)
- Reconstructions of old Madonna hits are being re-branded for inclusion in the set list for the 2006 Confessions World (America/Canada/Europe only so far) Tour. Tunes being revamped with new modern arrangements for the not yet final selection are said to include "Lucky Star" and "Erotica".
Not intended to include bootleg/unofficial mixes or "mash ups" even if constructed by big name producers.
- by producer Nile Rodgers , (formerly of the group CHIC ). Nile mentioned in an interview of the time that the remix of this song by John Jellybean Benitez was chosen over his for the release of the 12" dance single.
- Official commissioned remix by Hank Shocklee and Phil Castellano as first reported in Billboard Magazine . Never released.
- Was done during the mid-90's by '''Ralphi Rosario''' but was not accepted by the label at the time for commercial single release due to the underground vibe used. See supporting Rosario interview at Madonnatribe.com A more recent 2005 mix was also done by Victor Calderone . He requested and got the masters for his personal use from WB music without a specific commercial project in mind. See official Victor Calderone discography
- by Junior Vasquez . Official commission but never released. Since leaked out by collectors, fans and DJ's. Many of Junior's recent Madonna remixes for songs like "Power Of Goodbye" were not official commissions and are therefore not listed here. This confusion clouds the perceived line between what is ''unreleased'' and ''white label'' (made by DJ for private use) remixes. Check out the others listed at Junior Vasquez Music Site
- by Tony Moran . This 1997 dance version of the 1985 ballad has been circulated widely among collectors and is very popular. For some reason it was never issued commercially or promotionally. See Tony Moran discography
- by was also supposed to remix this song. See article V for Victor Neither mix of this cancelled single has ever leaked out. Victor's discography oddly does not list this song, but instead shows '''Power Of Goodbye''' which is not widely thought to have been remixed by him (possible confusion). See Calderone discography
- by Richie Santana. Commissioned but not released (possibly due to its length: 12:24). Found by fans on file sharing services.
- Leaked on to file sharing services. Time 4:09, mixer unknown.
- by Jonsi (of Sigur Ros) and Bix. From year 2000 Don McLean cover. Remix duo did not meet the record label deadline for requested submission. They finished the mix and later posted to the public on website. See "remixed" section at This Is Bix. Madonna's club single was issued without the JB version.
- and '''Don't Tell Me (remixes)''' by Dave Aude . These were played on mix radio shows in the UK and have been circulating among collectors but they do not appear on the commercial or promotional copies issued for these songs. Dave was the last of 7 different mixers commissioned. See Dave Aude Jive magazine interview 2000
- by Richard "Humpty" Vission. These were commissioned but not released. A Phunktron Mix (6:21), Phunktron Dub (6:09) and a Phunktron Radio Edit (4:14) are circulating among collectors on the Internet.
- by Thunderpuss . This remix was not included on commercial release due to a misunderstanding, according to the members of the remix duo. Warner Brothers Records got word the remix had leaked months before the scheduled release. Upon hearing about the prematurely leaked Thunderpuss remix, Madonna's angered record label decided not to use the remix. In reality, the leaked file in question was an amateur made remix incorrectly labeled. The authentic Thunderpuss mix has since been circulating among collectors via the internet, and on bootleg releases. See Thunderpuss & Barry Harris discography
- by Manny Lehman . Commissioned but not released. He previewed it on his website.
- by DJ Tiësto was made but not released, possibly due to its length (10:13) and its lack of many vocals. It was played during one of his live sets and is circulating among collectors.
- by Tracy Young. A more recent remix (approximately year 2000 or so) of the old 1984 song was commissioned but was never used. It does appear listed on Young's discography. See DJ Tracy Young Official Site
- by Blow Up . The duo Paolo Cilione and Claudio Camaione confirmed the existence of these on their official site, stating it was planned for an ''American Life Club Mixes'' LP - it became Remixed & Revisited - without the Blow Up remixes. They have since leaked on to file sharing.
- by Junior Vasquez . An official project unlike most of Junior's "white lable" mixes made for his own private use. This project was granted by Madonna at the personal request of Donatella Versace for exclusive use in a fashion show in spite of the ongoing feud between Junior and Madonna. See New York Magazine news article
- by Sander Kleinenberg . This remix was commissioned but not released (possibly due to its length). The Sander Kleinenberg Dub is available on a one-sided White Label Promo vinyl. The Sander Kleinenberg Club Mix was played during a live set. The full Club Mix has not yet leaked to the Internet.
- by Johnny Rocks . The Rauhofer mix was eventually released on a compilation album but the official Johnny Rocks mix only appeared on radio during a KTU 103.5 mix show in New York and remains unreleased. World Anthem Remix 9min 30sec and World Anthem Radio Edit 3min 35sec. See Johnny Rocks site
- . A segment of video footage, unused from the ''Re-Invention Tour'', surfaced in July 2005 and contained a sample of what appeared to be an overhauled version of '''I'm So Stupid,''' which did not make the final show. Because he was musical director of the last tour, we can only assume that this is a Stuart Price remix. This mix can be seen rehearsed during the documentary "I'm Going To Tell You a Secret." '''Material Girl''' also appears to have been updated for a short clip in the documentary. Stuart also overhauled '''Nobody Knows Me''' and put together the reworked version of '''The Beast Within''' which opened the show. That remix has since then leaked onto the Internet; the others (including video footage) may be featured as bonuses on the upcoming DVD release of the tour.
- by Jacques Lu Cont, Danny Howells, Tiefschwarz and James Holden. Scheduled for release June 2006. Confirmed by Madonna.com Peter Rauhofer is also an additional rumour.
These musical works were registered in the United States Copyright Office or another music registry under a different title from that used on the released Madonna record. Or have a contributing history to the final Madonna release.
- Originally written in 1972 by Dave Curtiss and Clive Maldoon. US copyright registration EU317695 and RE-832-625. Christine Leach and Madonna changed/added lyrics in March 1998 via registration PA-893-368. William Orbit was added as another co-writer in December 1998 via registration PA-920-812. This is how we got the hit song "Ray Of Light". See listing at Tower Records
- - By the (former manager of The Sex Pistols ) and the Bootzilla Orchestra 1989 release "Deep In Vogue" US copyright registration PAu-1-206-662, remixed for clubs by William Orbit who later also became a Madonna song writing partner.
- , 1982 US copyright registration PAu-400-501 written by Mic Murphy and David Frank of the 80's duo The System (band) . Originally intended as a Madonna vocal demo written by David Frank to be titled "Crimes Of Passion". Due to a creative conflict about guitar use, The System (band) recorded the "In Times Of Passion" which ignited their Atlantic Records deal while Madonna and Stephen Bray recorded their own "Crimes Of Passion" demo which was not released until the late 90's on Bray's small indie label. See David Frank interview from the year 2000
- Original entry listed in 1982 for the song "Everybody" on US copyright registration PAu-467-658 by Stephen Bray publisher July Fourth Music indicating a co-write and not solely written by Madonna. Madonna's last name "Ciccone" is mispelled "Ciconi". Madonna later took sole writing credit for this song and Bray took sole credit for "Ain't No Big Deal" in trade as confirmed by Bray interview 1999.
- , US Copyright registration PAu-505-502 for original 1983 demo of "Holiday" written by Lisa Stevens and Curtis Hudson formerly of the disco group Pure Energy . Publishing rights given to House Of Fun Music in 1986 on registration PAu-905-744.
- , Original demo for 1983 US copyright registration PAu-610-763 for 1984 song "Dress You Up" written by Peggy Stanziale and Andrea LaRusso. Title officially changed in 1986 on publisher registration PAu-905-745.
- , US copyright registration PAu-598-777. The original name for the song "Material Girl" as written by disco artist Peter Brown (singer) and Robert Rans specificly for Madonna in 1984. See Peter Brown Tribute. The original demo was sung by Pat Hurly.
- US copyright registration PAu-851-488 from 1986 crediting only Brian Elliot as songwriter before Madonna added lyrics for her release.
- , US copyright registration# PAu-828-147 same version/alternate tilte as the released song "White Heat" as submitted by co-writer Patrick Leonard .
- (Arabic '''اليوم علق على خشبة''') by legendary Lebanese singer Fairouz (aka Fairuz ) from the 1962 album "Good Friday Eastern Sacred Songs". Re-issued in various countries in 1964, 1965, 1981, 1990 and 1992. Alternate western spellings of the song include "El Yom Ollik", "El Yom Olliqa', "El Yom Ulliqa Ala Khashaba", "El Yomn Ollikao", and "El Yom Ollika". This is the source of the uncredited middle eastern female vocal sampled on the Madonna songs "Erotica" (from 1992) and "The Beast Within mix of Justify My Love" (1990, featured in the Biblical reading from the Book Of Revelations at the opening of the 2004 "Re-Invention Tour"). Contrary to poplar western belief, this Arabic Language song originates out of Coptic Orthodox Christianity (of Egyptian origin) and is not Islamic in nature. It speaks of the crucifixion of Jesus. See the UK page of HMV or the Aramusic site in America
- , registration# PAu-1-605-641 original working title as the released song "Words" as submitted by co-writer Shep Pettibone .
- or '''Drunk Girl''' US copyright registration# PAu-1-605-639, same as the released song and working title for "Bad Girl" as submitted by co-writer Shep Pettibone .
- , copyright registration# PA-890-673, original and alternate title same as the released song "Skin".
- became known as Cyber-Raga with Talvin Singh . Copyright registration# PA-1-013-829
- and '''Yourself''' and '''Future''' and '''Perfect''' were listed in the MCPS database. Considering the co-writers listed, they are probably matching alternates for "Over And Over", "Express Yourself", "Nothing Really Matters" and "Nobody's Perfect".
- Alternate title for "Wonderland" main title theme. ASCAP title code 530521409. This is the Italian word for "airy".
- is an alternate title name for the song "Nothing Fails" registered at the ASCAP datbase title code 440538876.
- by Madonna alias "Esther". Alternate title and artist credit for the Madonna song "Mother And Father" promoted by remixer Peter Rauhofer at his website for his remix of the song listed on his DJ playist top 10 prior to the official release of the song.
- is an alternate registered title name for "Isaac" listed on the ASCAP publishing database. Title code# 391941336.
To debunk titles falsely reported in the media and on fan web sites.
- A song written for Madonna by Patrick Hernandez producers Jean Claude Pellerin and Jean Van Lieu in France / Belgium circa 1979 . Madonna did not actually record it, but she did tour with Hernandez as a backing dancer.
- by Cheyne (MCA Records). Madonna did not write this song as implied by the first Madonna biography by writer Mark Bego published by Pinnacle Books 1985. Madonna was originally going to give Cheyne " Into The Groove " to record to be produced by Mark Kamins but later changed her mind to keep it for herself according to interview with Stephen Bray 1999.
- 1985. Stephen Bray worked on this project with John Jellybean Benitez and according to Bray, Madonna did not participate as claimed in the first Madonna 1985 biography by Mark Bego published by Pinnacle Books.
- by French singer Nathalie. According to Mark Bego Madonna biography 1985, Madonna was going to give her a song to record that she wrote. 20 years later, no further information has surfaced to clairify what this was about. Probable confusion.
- by I-Level 1984 , completely not related to Madonna says Stephen Bray . They did both listen to the I-Level demo which Madonna never recorded.
- , by Regina, 1986 . Madonna had no association with this hit or the 1992 Dannii Minogue cover song says Stephen Bray in 1999 interview. He did co-write the song with Regina Richards formerly of the band Regina Richards And The Redhots .
- by Alisha from 1985. Sounds like Madonna and her song " Into The Groove " but they are not connected. Shep Pettibone did do the club remix but this was prior to his Madonna work.
- by the Pet Shop Boys 1987. They wrote it for Madonna, but never sent it to her. They recorded it instead.
- by George Harrison 1986. There is no evidence that Madonna recorded a version of this song for the movie of the same name.
- by Prince(artist). Listed on some Madonna fan sites and CD bootlegs as a so-called unreleased failed demo collaboration with Madonna. According to Prince outtake directories this rough demo was actually started in 1976 and worked on again in 1978 with female vocalist Sue Ann Carwell. It has a US copyright registration from 1980 as #PAu-235-859. It was later given to singer Taja Sevelle to record for her 1987 debut album. Madonna is not likely part of the crude demo circulating on file sharing.
- 3 songs with Prince(artist) for 1996 Quentin Tarantino film including the titles '''Funk Of 1,000 Years''' and '''Gone Mad'''. To date no solid evidence has ever surfaced in copyright/publishing records or well documented Prince outtake fan books and websites to indicate that this Madonna-Prince collaboration was ever started. Instead, all three persons appeared in the 1996 Spike Lee film '''Girl 6'''. Madonna and Tarantino as actors, and Prince for the film soundtrack. Either plans changed or there was major media confusion over this project.
- by Rod Stewart . Backing vocal was done by Patrick Leonard Protégé Schasle , not Madonna.
- by Toy Matinee 1989. Written by Patrick Leonard '' about Madonna'', not ''for her''.
- with Ozzy Osbourne , amateur DJ mix
- - Supposed Nancy Sinata cover probably never recorded as rumoured.
- - May sound like a Madonna instrumental for '''Justify My Love''' written by Lenny Kravitz (sole author copyright registration PAu-1-441-349 November 1990) but it is instead an earlier song by Public Enemy written by Hank Shocklee 1988 copyright registration PA-379-633. Madonna added lyrics to the Kravitz song credited December 1990. Prince protoge Ingrid Chavez then got belated co-credit for her original vocal demo with Kravitz after the initial Madonna release (such as "The Beast Within remix" copyright registration PAu-1-932-363). Madonna claimed that the Public Enemy sounds originated from James Brown on TV interview. This writing credit controversy was largely overshadowed by the Madonna video sexuality crisis, but the artistic conflict led to the immediate release of several rap "answer records" by several acts sampling similar music from both releases such as '''To My Donna''' by Young Black Teenagers 1991 (produced by Hank Shocklee), '''Justify Satisfy''' by D-Melo 1990 and '''A'll Justify Your Love''' by Al B Sure! 1991. More recently, the Kravitz/Madonna/Chavez composition is credited as a sample for the Jay-Z 2003 release '''Justify My Thug'''.
- - Widely reported in both inflammatory media reports and the respectable Billboard magazine as a Madonna song being made into "a video". Possibly co-starring Michael J Fox and Patrick Swayze. After all the years of outrageous claim and no supporting evidence, it is more likely that this was a working "code word" or "inside joke" title for the '''Erotica''' music video and sister '''Sex Book''' photo shoot projects 1991-92 which were done in part at the Gaiety Theatre strip club in Times Square, NY city starring adult porn actor Joey Stefano and mainstream actor Udo Kier along with many other participants.
- Probable confusion with '''Queen's English''' a real released Junior Vasquez production by Blonde Ambition Tour dancers Jose and Luis from 1993 which did feature a Madonna cameo vocal.
- with Junior Vasquez 1996, "Who's That Girl" imitation vocal is actually by Kelly Bienvenue .
- by Race feat. Who's Dat Girl, A Junior Vasquez production. Madonna is not part of the released recording. It is not clear if she had a part in an early demo version.
- - Rumoured and probbably false track/fan creation as the "new" song for the fictitious '''Veronica Electronica''' remix album which never existed just prior to the '''Ray Of Light''' project.
- This turned out to be an obscure 1998 Myra Ellen Amos aka Tori Amos song. Not related to Madonna.
- by Robert Miles with Kathy Sledge . Written ''for'' Madonna as a Demo but not recorded ''by'' her.
- by Moby . Madonna was the first choice for vocalist but due to schedule conflicts Moby gave the vocal to Angie Stone .
- A Madonna and William Orbit song which was probably a fan made title. There is no public evidence to support a known real recording.
- Recorded by Craig Armstrong in 1997 with Marius De Vries . Both men are previous Madonna collaborators but this is not her song and she is not credited on it.
- probable confusion with "Never Young Again" by Mirwais Ahmadzai from his solo album "Production".
- by Björk . A collaboration with Guy Sigsworth . Again both are previous Madonna contributors but Madonna is not associated with this song.
- by DJ Sammy . Sounds like Madonna but it is not.
- by Mad Donna . A Children's song recorded with a Madonna sound-a-like vocalist and "Ray Of Light" like arrangement for UK single issue. A fun novelty, but not Madonna.
- A classic " Napster imposter file. This non-Madonna track was supposed to be the James Bond theme but proved false.
- The production which has gotten significant airplay in Europe and in dance clubs as a "mash up".
- by Jessica Simpson . Falsely reported in the media that it was written by Madonna and Mirwais Ahmadzai from the " American Life " sessions. Credits state that it was written by Simpson, Fitzgerald and Nichols.
- by Peter Rauhofer . Peter told DJ Times magazine that he did this remix - but due to Maverick Records and Warner Brother's infighting it was never released. Reading the interview, it is obvious that this report may have been confused with the story behind Rauhofer's remix for the song "Impressive Instant" which was sent to DJ's at the promotional and not the commercial level. See DJ Times Peter Rauhofer interview April 2002
- from 2005 album sessions. No evidence other than fan discussion board mentions has surfaced to support these rumoured titles. '''Around the Clock''', '''24/7''', '''The Demon's Disco''', '''Face''' (Smile On Ur Face), '''Trivial Things''', '''The Song''', '''Returning Home''', '''Lies''' (Little White Lies), '''Defying Gravity''' (On The Dancefloor), '''Boy''', '''The Stare''' (Spreading My Wings), '''Signs''', '''Nightmare''', '''Beat Box''', '''Withered''', '''Insanity Fantasy''', '''Going Every Mile''', '''eXileration''', '''I Trust Nothing''', '''A Perfect World''', '''Way Off Base''', '''Beyond/Why Does It End''', '''Following The Sun'''. Until better supporting documentation appears, these are probably best listed as fan created pre-release fantasy items circulated on the internet.
- (It Don't Mean Nothing) by German singer Juliette Schoppmann. Widely circulated on MP3 file sharing services in 2005 as a fake pre-release imposter for Madonna's '''Hung Up'''. Both songs have a telephone theme.
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