If Madonna Calls
"If Madonna Calls" | ||||
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Single by Junior Vasquez | ||||
Released | June 7, 1996 | |||
Studio | Lectrolux Studio | |||
Genre | Electronic | |||
Length | 4:08 | |||
Label | Groovilicious | |||
Songwriter(s) | Junior Vasquez | |||
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Junior Vasquez singles chronology | ||||
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"If Madonna Calls" is a song by American
Background
"If Madonna Calls" was released as a single by Groovilicious Records on June 7, 1996, in the United States and ten days later in the United Kingdom.[6][7] On September 21, 2010, Vasquez released another four remixes of the song after teaming up with German producer duo Fisher & Fiebak.[8] The song was reportedly produced after Madonna failed to appear during one of Vasquez's performances held at New York City nightclub Tunnel at the last moment. Although never confirmed, Madonna did not approve of Vasquez's actions, ending their professional relationship on bad terms.[9] Chances for reconciliation are impossible according to Madonna's longtime publicist Liz Rosenberg, who in a June 2003 news story in New York said "I can assure you that Madonna will never work with Junior again."[10] Vasquez later worked for Madonna and remixed her 2003 single "Hollywood" for a Versace show in Milan.[1] He had also tried to sell copies of his remix of Madonna's 2002 single "Die Another Day", but was stopped by the singer's legal representatives.[11]
Reception
Author
Author John Walton Cotman noted in his book Cuban Transitions at the Millennium that many people in Miami would state that they were in close contact with Madonna. He believed the song was mocking them, with the main vocals in the track dismissing Madonna searching for Vasquez.[12] Larry Flick from Billboard gave positive feedback, calling it the most "anticipated electronic dance music release" of the time. Describing it as "irresistible", Flick commended Vasquez's production, as well as the remixes accompanying the original track, and hoped that the record label would release an edited version for radio programmers.[5] According to Flick, the song also "triggered a transition into a career as an artist in his own right".[13] Maria Jimenez from Music & Media described it as a "highly danceable track" and a "deep and wild house stomper".[14]
"If Madonna Calls" was successful on the US Billboard
Track listings
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Personnel
Credits adapted from the liner notes of the CD single.[3]
- Junior Vasquez – songwriter, production, recording
- Fred Jorio – recording, programming, sound engineering
- Don Grossinger – engineering
- Greg Vaughn – engineering
- Michael McDavid – executive production
- mastering, editing
- Franklin Fuentes – vocals
- Kelly Bienvenue – vocals
- David K. Kessler – cover art design
Charts
Weekly charts
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Year-end charts
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References
- ^ a b c Paratore, Gregory (February 8, 2012). "The Return of Junior Vasquez". DJ Mag. Retrieved March 20, 2018.
- ^ Mason, Kerri (November 12, 2005). "Madonna's Young Remixer". Billboard. Retrieved March 20, 2018.
- ^ a b c d If Madonna Calls (CD). Junior Vasquez. New York: Groovilicious Records. 1996. GM011CD.
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- ^ ISSN 0006-2510. Retrieved March 20, 2018.
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- ^ "Junior Vasquez 'If Madonna Calls' Vinyl". Juno Records. Retrieved March 20, 2018.
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- ^ ISBN 978-0-7864-1408-6.
- ^ Malkin, Mark S. (June 23, 2003). "Donatella Gets Swept Away by Junior". Metro New York. Archived from the original on March 6, 2005. Retrieved March 20, 2018.
- ^ Malkin, Mark S. (November 11, 2002). "Junior Vasquez's Divas du Jour". New York. Retrieved March 20, 2018.
- ISBN 978-0-964-36242-0.
- ^ a b c "Tribal rites; The Year in Music" (PDF). Billboard. December 28, 1996. pp. 33, YE-44–YE-45. Retrieved October 5, 2023.
- ^ Jimenez, Maria (July 27, 1996). "Dance Grooves" (PDF). Music & Media. Vol. 13, no. 30. p. 10. Retrieved October 5, 2023.
- ^ a b "Junior Vasquez Chart History (Dance Club Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved May 1, 2016.
- ^ a b "Dance Singles Sales: Week of July 27, 1996". Billboard. Retrieved July 27, 2017.
- ^ a b "Top RPM Dance/Urban: Issue 9871." RPM. Library and Archives Canada. Retrieved March 9, 2018.
- ^ a b "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved May 1, 2016.
- ^ "If Madonna Calls by Junior Vasquez". United States: iTunes Store. June 11, 1996. Retrieved July 29, 2017.
- ^ "Official Dance Singles Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved July 8, 2023.