20 Killer B-Sides: No. 20
They were throwaways, afterthoughts and also-rans -- songs the original artists relegated to B-sides. Looking back, they make a pretty killer A-list from a half century of rock and pop.
--Madonna (1985)
A leftover from the sessions for Madge's debut album, this song was released as the B-side of the 12-inch mix of 'Angel.' Though it became a smash, partly due to its appearance in 'Desperately Seeking Susan,' the song did not officially chart in the U.S.
Listen to 'Into the Groove'
Buy it on iTunes
--Madonna (1985)
A leftover from the sessions for Madge's debut album, this song was released as the B-side of the 12-inch mix of 'Angel.' Though it became a smash, partly due to its appearance in 'Desperately Seeking Susan,' the song did not officially chart in the U.S.
Listen to 'Into the Groove'
Buy it on iTunes
Posted by Spinner Staff
Filed under: The Hit List
Reader Comments(1 of 2)
Willowat 6-18-2007
Wow, "Into The Groove" was almost shelved? I love that song, and often times listen to it when I work out. It's such a good song with an upbeat mood. Madonna may not be the best singer, dancer or actress out there, but she's definitely unforgettable!!!
Jerelat 6-18-2007
No, Into The Groove was not from the debut album Madonna, if any album it would have been on the Like A Virgin album but she used it for a dance scene in Desperately Seeking Susan but was planning to give it to another upcoming artist at the time. Due to the overwhelming response she was forced to release it.Its actually a demo..at the time she was rising and rising and thats why they tagged it onto the single Angel
Willowat 6-18-2007
Wow Jerel, you know your music! Or is it that you are just into Madonna? I love it when web sites print wrong information, then someone like you comes along with the right 411 and prints the truth. lol.
REBEat 6-18-2007
YA
Garjayaat 6-18-2007
Those were the good old days.Man I miss the 80's yes Into The Groove was a very popular dance hit and you can find it on the b side of Angel,also you can find it on the Imaculate Collection.
deeat 6-18-2007
They said it was "leftover from the sessions" of her debut album. So it wasnt the wrong information...it just means she had recorded it for the first album but it didnt make it on to that particular one. (left over)
gcgcfat 6-18-2007
UNCE
Jat 6-18-2007
Can't believe this tune was almost an "after thought"... my favorite Madonna song... one of her many great hits! It brings me back to being a senior in high school... Thanks for the memory!
Taraat 6-18-2007
Jerel, I'm going to have to correct you. The caption above never stated that the song Into The Groove was on the debut album. It was taken from SESSIONS from the debut album. The song was actually one she didn't plan to release. The movie Desperately Seeking Susan changed that and the song Into the Groove was NEVER put on an album other than the DSS soundtrack until her greatest hits album came out. Spinner.com is NOT wrong. Read it again.
belindaat 6-18-2007
Love the song, Love Madonna, she reminded us that we need to get off our butts and dance!
Taraat 6-18-2007
The song Into The Groove was part of SESSIONS while recording her debut album. The song was never meant for release but was released for her movie Desperately Seeking Susan. So...no the site here IS NOT wrong. The song DID originate from the debut album but never was put on the album. JEREL get it straight.
groovy grooveat 6-18-2007
I am 24 years old and one of my earliest memories in life is running around singing this song i loved Madonna and Desperatly Seeking Susan when i was a kid...MADONNA IS NUMBER ONE!!!
MEat 6-18-2007
Well at least play the original mix of this song. This Itunes track is the awful remix from her You Can Dance EP. The original, though very similar, was much more meatier and had more soul than this mix. You can get the original on her Like A Virgin CD (Import only)
Paulat 6-19-2007
I'm a huge Madonna fan, and Into The Groove perenially ranks among my Top 5 Madonna songs. Easily the best song ever recorded about dancing. Take that Irene Cara!
Paulat 6-19-2007
I'm a huge Madonna fan, and Into The Groove perenially ranks among my Top 5 Madonna songs. Easily the best song ever recorded about dancing. Take that Irene Cara!
Music Fanat 6-19-2007
I say Material Girl was/is one of her best of songs and Ray of Light also.
Thief of heartsat 6-19-2007
Wow..didnt know that..into the groove is definetly one of my favorite songs by Madonna
dunnoat 6-19-2007
I remember as a kid my sister talking about this song saying it was a b-side. At the time it seamed like a b-side type of song. Of course that all changed! I almost forgot about those thoughts from the past, until now.
Lyndaat 6-19-2007
What is REALLY funny is I remember dressing like her and thinking I was ohhhhh so cool! My favorite outfit was a white really, really, short, frilly, white mini skirt, hot lime green or fushia pink frilly topped bobby socks, a t-shirt that was ripped and sleeves rolled up of the same color, big earrings, lots of bracelets of the same color and white high heel pumps! Oh, and don't forget the big, teased hair! My friend and I went to see her when she was in concert and I remember it was really hot out but a great show anyway! I was also a club d.j. at the time and I remember mixing into the groove at the break in the record with FRANKIE goes to Hollywood and the song RELAX. The pitch had to be turned up but it could be done with some practice. It could also be mixed with Salt n Peppa "Push it"! Come to think of it...it could mixed with most songs of the day because they were all right around 36-38 bpm's give or take a few!
daveyat 6-19-2007
i enjoy this song, madonna is the bomb baby!!!!!