Material Girl was released as a single on 23 January 1985 - 40 years ago to the day. But while this is one of her best-known and best-loved songs, Madonna has mixed feelings about it.

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A series of classic songs and musical arrangements have entered the Public Domain this year; here are just a few of them.

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John “Jellybean” Benitez was a key figure in creating the sound of the ’80s, and his work still sounds as fresh today as it did decades ago. Benitez began his career as a DJ at legendary clubs like ...

Embark on a journey through Taylor Swift’s iconic eras as we crown the best song from each album. From the heartfelt ballads ...

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