True Blue is the third studio album by American singer-songwriter Madonna, released on June 30, 1986, by Sire Records. In early 1985, Madonna became romantically involved with actor Sean Penn, and married him six months later on her 27th birthday. Additionally, she met producer Patrick Leonard while on the Virgin Tour, and formed a professional relationship with him.
Their first collaboration was the ballad “Live to Tell”, which was featured on At Close Range, a film which Penn starred. On late 1985, Madonna and Leonard began working on her third studio album; she also enlisted the help of former boyfriend Stephen Bray, with whom she had worked on her previous record Like a Virgin (1984).
Titled True Blue, the record saw Madonna co-writing and co-producing for the first time in her career. It is a dance-pop album that features influences of Motown sound, girl groups, and Latin pop. It was inspired by Madonna’s love for Penn, to whom she dedicated the album.
Upon release, the album was well received by critics, who complimented Madonna’s vocals and musical growth. It was an immediate global success, reaching number one in a record-breaking 28 countries across the world. With over 25 million copies sold worldwide, True Blue is the best-selling album of 1986, the best-selling of the 1980s by a female artist, and one of the best-selling albums of all time.
Five singles were released from the album ―all reached the top five of the Billboard Hot 100, with three going to number one. The album was promoted on Madonna’s second concert tour, 1987’s Who’s That Girl World Tour, which visited cities in North America, Europe and Asia. True Blue is credited as the album that established Madonna’s position as the biggest female artist of the 1980s, rivaling male musicians like Michael Jackson and Prince. It’s also considered the album that made her an icon and artist.
True Blue Lyrics (1986)
Hey
I’ve had other guys
I’ve looked into their eyes
But I never knew love before
‘Til you walked through my door
I’ve had other lips
I’ve sailed a thousand ships
But no matter where I go
You’re the one for me, baby, this I know
‘Cause it’s
True love
You’re the one I’m dreaming of
Your heart fits me like a glove
And I’m gonna be true blue, baby, I love you
I’ve heard all the lines
I’ve cried, oh-so many times
Those tear drops they won’t fall again
I’m so excited ’cause you’re my best friend
So if you should ever doubt
Wonder what love is all about
Just think back and remember, dear
Those words whispered in your ear, I said
True love
You’re the one I’m dreaming of
Your heart fits me like a glove
And I’m gonna be true blue, baby, I love you
‘Cause it’s
True love (I know it’s true love)
You’re the one I’m dreaming of (The one I’m dreaming of)
Your heart fits me like a glove (Heart fits just like a glove)
And I’m gonna be true blue, baby, I love you
No more sadness, I kiss it goodbye
The sun is bursting right out of the sky
I searched the whole world for someone like you
Don’t you know, don’t you know that it’s
True love, oh baby, true love, oh baby
True love, oh baby, true love
It’s true love, oh baby, true love, oh baby
True love, oh baby, true love
It’s true, so if you should ever doubt
Wonder what love is all about
Just think back and remember dear
Those words whispered in your ear, I said
No more sadness, I kiss it goodbye
The sun is bursting right out of the sky
I searched the whole world for someone like you
Don’t you know, don’t you know that it’s
True love (This time I know it’s true love)
You’re the one I’m dreaming of (The one I’m dreaming of)
Your heart fits me like a glove (Heart fits just like a glove)
And I’m gonna be true blue, baby, I love you
I love you
This time I know it’s true love (Love, love, love)
You’re the one I’m dreaming of (Love, love, love)
Your heart fits just like a glove
And I’m gonna be true blue, baby, I love you
‘Cause it’s
True love, oh baby, true love, oh baby
True love, oh baby, true love
It’s, true love, oh baby, true love, oh baby
True love, oh baby, true love
It’s true love baby
(Love, love, love)
True love, true love
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