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97 Words: “Ray of Light” by Madonna

This song is part of our “THE SUMMER 97 (1998 x 2023)” playlist. Check out the full list. Traditionally, imagery is the use of words to evoke the senses; but certain sounds can have the same effect. On “Ray of Light,” Madonna provides the soundtrack to one of the most iconic visual images: the sun. A euphoric journey through liberation,

97 Words: “Nothing Really Matters” by Madonna

This song is part of our “THE SUMMER 97 (1998 x 2023)” playlist. Check out the full list. Momentous life events often yield creative breakthroughs for an artist. On her 1998 opus “Ray of Light,” Madonna combined her newfound appreciation for mystics and electronica to revitalize her sound and image

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