Deep Dive: Ray of Light

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Deep Dive: Ray of Light

FromInside The Groove - Madonna’s Music

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Apr 24, 2020

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Second single and title track of Madonna's Grammy award-winning album, Ray of Light also features a stunning vocal performance from the singer. Its origin dates back to a 1971 British folk song which was dramatically reworked by producer William Orbit.

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Apr 24, 2020

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The story behind Madonna’s most famous songs Each episode focuses on a particular track or era and discusses the creative process and how the song was received. With reference to the videos and live performances, the episode often plays snippets from the song’s multitrack session.

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Deep Dive: Ray of Light

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