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Madonna · 1982

Madonna

Historical music event in the Radio Music History database.

October 6, 1982Single Release⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Description

Madonna released her debut single “Everybody” on Sire Records, launching her music career. The song did not enter the Billboard Hot 100 but reached No. 3 on the Billboard Hot Dance Club Songs chart, performed well on dance charts and helped Madonna gain her first attention from the music press. It later appeared on her 1983 debut album Madonna.

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