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Editor, theatergoer and tennis fan. Like to read. Listen to lots of music, especially Depeche Mode and a-ha. Love NYC, Vienna and, most of all, Cleveland. 🏳️‍🌈
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#MadonnaTop20 #MusicChallenge Holiday ... Madonna has played this live more than any other song ("La Isla Bonita" is second). Written by Curtis Hudson and Lisa Stevens-Crowder, the song made it No. 16 on Billboard (No. 1 in the clubs). Remember to let love shine. www.youtube.com/watch?v=p7cj...

#MadonnaTop20 #MusicChallenge La Isla Bonita ... I loved this song from the moment I heard it, and I love the extended mix. A No. 1 song in a few countries, including the UK, it made it to No. 4 in the US. Written by Madonna, Patrick Leonard and Bruce Gaitsch. www.youtube.com/watch?v=3e16...

Despite statewide bans in Idaho and Utah, Pride flags will still be flown on city government buildings in Boise and Salt Lake City.

#MadonnaTop20 #MusicChallenge Hung Up ... Featuring a sample of "Gimme Gimme Gimme" by ABBA, this song topped the charts in many countries (No. 7 in the US). Another No. 1 club hit, it was written by Madonna, Stuart Price and ABBA's Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus. www.youtube.com/watch?v=EDwb...

Friends and colleagues are talking to me about a version of "Take on Me" being played on "The Last of Us." It's always nice when people talk to me about a-ha -- and when America is reminded that the band exists -- I just wish it wasn't always about that song.

Sunshine Script Signs in Cleveland, Ohio

#MadonnaTop20 #MusicChallenge Love Profusion .. My favorite track on "American Life" did not chart on the Hot 100. It did top the charts in Spain, and a mix of the song topped the chart in the clubs. Written by Madonna and Mirwais Ahmadzaï. www.youtube.com/watch?v=YUtv...

Among the list of NEA grant recipients no longer receiving funding ... DANCECleveland, Playwrights Horizons and Philadelphia Theatre Company.

#MadonnaTop20 #MusicChallenge Borderline ... Madonna's first top 10 hit, it made it to No. 10 on the Hot 100 in 1984. On the dance charts, it made it No. 4. Written by Reggie Lucas, who also produced a majority of her debut album. www.youtube.com/watch?v=rSaC...

55 years ago today…remembering May 4, 1970 at Kent State University. #KentStateMay4 In 1997…Crosby, Stills & Nash performed at Kent State’s May 4th Memorial as part of the May 4th Task Force’s annual commemoration. Article Daily Kent Stater

#MadonnaTop20 #MusicChallenge Into the Groove… No. 1 song around the world, including the UK, Austria and New Zealand. In the US it was a No. 1 club hit and the B side of the 12-inch version of “Angel.” Featured in the film “Desperately Seeking Susan.” www.youtube.com/watch?v=1zh-...

🧵 This fantastic composite image by Hubble shows NGC 3603, a vast star-forming nebula containing a huge star cluster, located some 20,000 ly away in the Carina–Sagittarius Arm of the Milky Way. Whole credits and image source at ➡️ science.nasa.gov/asset/hubble... 🔭 🧪 #galactic #stellarastro #HST

#MadonnaTop20 #MusicChallenge Stay ... The B side to "Like a Virgin" has always been one of my favorites. But Madonna doesn't seem to like it since it's never been played live ... not even on the The Virgin Tour. Written by the Material Girl and Stephen Bray. www.youtube.com/watch?v=TYQu...

#MadonnaTop20 #MusicChallenge Burning Up ... Made it to No. 3 on the Dance Club Songs chart in 1983 (was never on the Hot 100). The only other place it charted was Australia (No. 13). The video was directed by Steve Barron, who also directed "Take On Me" by a-ha. www.youtube.com/watch?v=pufe...

Heard “Don’t Stop The Dance” by Bryan Ferry while having dinner at a restaurant in Chelsea. They had a great playlist going. As soon as we sat down, “Enjoy the Silence” came on. We were meant to be there. www.youtube.com/watch?v=XjhT...

And one of them is far more deserving than the others ... in this theatergoer's opinion. :)

46 years ago today…the Boomtown Rats at the Cleveland Agora on their first U.S. tour. Ad @clevelandscene.bsky.social

#MadonnaTop20 #MusicChallenge Papa Don't Preach ... Love the intro. Another No. 1 hit on the Hot 100, and it also topped the charts in many countries, including Australia, Belgium, Greece and Panama. Written by Brian Elliot and Madonna. www.youtube.com/watch?v=G333...

#MadonnaTop20 #MusicChallenge Live To Tell ... Madonna's third No. 1 song. and the first single by her I ever bought. Also No. 1 in Italy, Greece and Canada. Used in the film "At Close Range" starring Sean Penn. Written by Patrick Leonard and Madonna. www.youtube.com/watch?v=IzAO...

#NewOrderTop30 #MusicChallenge True Faith When I started this challenge, I picked Shellshock because it's one of my favorites, and I wasn't sure if I would put the songs in any order. True Faith deserves the top spot (I love the video!), but I'd put Shellshock at 1A. www.youtube.com/watch?v=mfI1...

Cavs Lights in Cleveland, Ohio

#MadonnaTop20 #MusicChallenge Frozen ... This beautiful song from "Ray of Light" made it to No. 2 on Billboard but No. 1 in several countries, including Italy and Spain. And yes, it was another No. 1 club hit. Written by Madonna and Patrick Leonard. www.youtube.com/watch?v=XS08...

#NewOrderTop30 #MusicChallenge Crystal www.youtube.com/watch?v=KVMy...

#MadonnaTop20 #MusicChallenge Like A Prayer ... Big No. 1 hit for Madonna. In addition to America it also topped the charts in many other countries, including the UK, Australia, Canada and Norway. Great theatrical video, too. Written by Madonna and Patrick Leonard. www.youtube.com/watch?v=79fz...

#NewOrderTop30 #MusicChallenge Blue Monday www.youtube.com/watch?v=TsgL...

Good morning... here's a song by Pulp to get you moving on a Monday. www.youtube.com/watch?v=3zrY...

This piece clearly hit a nerve of what so many in Ohio have been feeling... thebuckeyeflame.com/2025/04/11/i...

#MadonnaTop20 #MusicChallenge 4 Minutes ... with Justin Timberlake. Made it to No. 3 on Billboard in 2008, but No. 1 in Belgium, Canada, Italy, Spain and the UK, among others. Another top club/dance hit for Madge. Written by Nathan Hills, Madonna, Tim Mosley and JT. www.youtube.com/watch?v=aAQZ...

#NewOrderTop30 #MusicChallenge World (The Price of Love) www.youtube.com/watch?v=CXzs...

#MadonnaTop20 #MusicChallenge Forbidden Love ... The second of two songs titled "Forbidden Love" (there was one on "Bedtime Stories"). Never released, which is disappointing. She did play it on the Confessions Tour. Written by Madonna and Stuart Price. www.youtube.com/watch?v=4O_d...

#NewOrderTop30 #MusicChallenge Bizarre Love Triangle www.youtube.com/watch?v=tkOr...

Just saw “Stranger Things” on #Broadway. If you are a fan of the show, you will love it!! Great special effects, some shocking moments, and the story and acting are excellent.