Next Saturday (4), Madonna performs for Brazilian fans on Copacabana beach , in Rio de Janeiro . The show will mark the end of “The Celebration Tour” and is expected to bring together 1.5 million people.
In celebration of this Wednesday’s holiday (1st), let’s talk about the single “Holiday” (which means holiday, in Portuguese). Present on Madonna’s self-titled debut album, the hit was the singer’s first big hit in the United States and should be on the show’s setlist.
Furthermore, it is worth mentioning that this was his first song to enter the Billboard Hot 100, in the week of October 29, 1983 and peaked at 16th position. After that, Madonna gained a total of 58 chart hits, including 38 top 10 hits.
Released in 1983, the lyrics by Curtis Hudson and Lisa Stevens reflect the freshness of 1980s youth, with verses that call on the entire world to enjoy a holiday.
Two years later, the singer sang the classic at the famous Live Aid festival, which brought together big names in music with the aim of raising funds to end hunger in Ethiopia. Look:
Madonna arrived in Rio de Janeiro this Monday (29) and is preparing for the free show, which features a large production . To close the tour commemorating 40 years of career, the stage will be 812 square meters, with 24 meters in front and 18 meters in ceiling height .
In addition to the main structure, the singer will circulate along three catwalks and will even have an elevator.
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