In this episode of Madonna Songbook, the guest is Tony Shimkin, co-writer and studio collaborator with Madonna and Shep Pettibone on songs like Vogue, Rescue Me, Erotica, Deeper and Deeper, and BadGirl. Tony shares rare stories from the studio, explains how Madonna’s remixes became new productions, and reflects on the creative energy behind her early 1990s work.
The conversation also covers Soundworks Studio, the New York remix scene, the making of Vogue, Bye Bye Baby, Words, Why’s It So Hard and Goodbye to Innocence, remarking Madonna’s fearless approach to creativity. If you’re interested in Madonna’s music, 90s dance history, and the people behind the records, this episode goes deep into the studio process.
Madonna Songbook is about music analysis without the gossip, songwriting, production details, context, and first reactions from the community. Watch more Madonna Songbook episodes with Donna DeLory, Stephen Bray, André Betts, Tracy Young, Tomi Martin and Paul Pesco on this channel.
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