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An Entity of Type : wsb:Song, within Data Space : wasabi.inria.fr associated with source document(s)

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  • Spotlight
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  • 12-inch single
  • CD single
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  • 1988 singles
  • 1987 songs
  • Sire Records singles
  • Madonna (entertainer) songs
  • Songs written by Madonna (entertainer)
  • Songs written by Stephen Bray
abstract
  • %22Spotlight%22 is a song by American singer-songwriter Madonna, from her 1987 remix compilation You Can Dance. It was released as a single in Japan on April 25, 1988, by Sire Records and Warner-Pioneer Japan. Initially rejected during her True Blue album recording sessions, it was written by Madonna, Stephen Bray and Curtis Hudson. It was inspired by the song %22Everybody Is a Star%22 (1970), by American rock band Sly and the Family Stone. The song was remixed by Shep Pettibone, with additional mixing done by John %22Jellybean%22 Benitez.%22Spotlight%22 features instrumentation from drums, bass synths and handclaps, accompanied by vocal echos, a piano segment and violin phrases in the musical interlude. The lyrics talk about how one can be famous if one sings about it. The song received mixed reviews from critics. After its release, it reached number 68 on the Japanese Oricon weekly singles chart, as well as number three on its international singles chart. Although not released in the United States, the song managed to chart on Billboard‍ '​s Airplay chart in early 1988. The song was used in a Mitsubishi VCR commercial, in which she appeared.
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  • Madonna (entertainer)
  • Stephen Bray
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  • part of You Can Dance mix
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  • USWB19903385
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  • Stephen Bray
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  • 290
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  • 2812568
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  • english
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  • Warner Bros. Records
  • Sire Records
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  • 1986
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  • Spotlight
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