I'll Remember

Madonna

About I'll Remember

"I'll Remember" is a song by American singer Madonna. It was released on March 15, 1994, by Warner Bros. Records as the soundtrack single of the film With Honors. It was a radical change in image and style for Madonna, who had received some negative critical and commercial feedback over the prior five years due to the song Justify My Love, the release of her book Sex, the studio albums Like a Prayer and Erotica and the film Body of Evidence. Warner Bros. had Madonna sing the song after noting most of her previous soundtrack singles had achieved commercial success. It utilizes a synthesized keyboard arrangement to bring about a continuously reverberating heartbeat sound. Madonna's voice is supported by backing vocals. Contemporary critics praised the song, hailing it as one of her best works. It was nominated for Best Song Written Specifically for a Motion Picture or for Television at the 37th Grammy Awards and Best Original Song at the 52nd Golden Globe Awards. "I'll Remember" was also a commercial success, peaking at number two on the Billboard Hot 100 and becoming her fourth number-one hit on the Adult Contemporary chart. It also topped the singles charts in Canada and Italy. The accompanying music video portrayed Madonna singing the song in a stylized recording studio. Her look and style was compared to the imagery of the music video of previous single "Rain". The androgynous portrayal of Madonna smoking in the last shot, was appreciated critically for breaking gender barriers. 


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1995
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Hmm, hmm
Say goodbye
Not knowing when
The truth in my whole life began
Say goodbye
Not knowing how to cry
You taught me that

And I'll remember
The strength that you gave me
Now that I'm standing on my own
I'll remember
The way that you saved me
I'll remember

Inside I was a child
That could not mend a broken wing
Outside I looked for a way
To teach my heart to sing

And I'll remember
The love that you gave me
Now that I'm standing on my own
I'll remember
The way that you changed me
I'll remember

I learned
To let go
Of the illusion
That we can possess
I learned to let go
I travel in stillness
And I'll remember happiness
I'll remember, hmm

I'll remember, hmm
And I'll remember
The love that you gave me
Now that I'm standing on my own
I'll remember
The way that you changed me
I'll remember (I'll rememeber)

Now I'll never be afraid to cry
Now I finally have a reason why

I'll remember (I'll remember)
Now I'll never be afraid to cry
Now I finally have a reason why

I'll remember (I'll remember)
Now I'll never be afraid to cry
And I finally have a reason why

I'll remember (I'll remember)
Now I'll never be afraid to cry
And I finally have a reason why

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Madonna

Madonna (born Madonna Louise Ciccone /tʃɪˈkoʊneɪ/ chi-KOH-nay; August 16, 1958) is an American singer, songwriter, actress, director, dancer and entrepreneur. She has sold more than 300 million records worldwide and is recognized as the best-selling female recording artist of all time by Guinness World Records. Considered to be one of the "25 Most Powerful Women of the Past Century" by Time for being an influential figure in contemporary music, she is known for continuously reinventing both her music and image, and for retaining a standard of autonomy within the recording industry. Critics have praised her diverse musical productions which have also been known to induce controversy. more »

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Written by: PATRICK LEONARD, MADONNA CICCONE, RICHARD PAGE

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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12 facts about this song

Release Date
"I'll Remember" by Madonna was released in March 1994.
Song's Origin
The song was written for and played during the end credits of the film "With Honors".
Genre
Madonna's "I'll Remember" is categorized as a pop ballad.
Music Video
The music video for the song was directed by Alek Keshishian, who also directed 'With Honors' and Madonna’s 1991 documentary, 'Truth or Dare'.
Chart Performance
The song peaked at number two on the Billboard Hot 100, becoming Madonna's 15th top-ten hit in the United States.
Global Performance
"I'll Remember" charted in the top ten in the United Kingdom, Australia, Canada, Ireland, and New Zealand.
Collaboration
The song was co-written by Richard Page, lead singer of the band Mr. Mister, and Patrick Leonard, who is a frequent collaborator with Madonna.
Theme
The song talks about the power of memories and about forgiving and moving on from past mistakes.
Nomination
It was nominated for Best Song from a Movie at the 1995 MTV Movie Awards.
Non-Album Single
Despite its success, "I'll Remember" is not included in any of Madonna’s studio albums. It was however, included in two of her greatest hits compilations: "Something to Remember" and "Celebration".
Reception
The song was praised by critics for its lyrical depth and Madonna's vocal range.
Cover Versions
The song has been covered by numerous artists, including Laura Fygi, Dayne Taylor, and Lea Michele in the TV show "Glee".

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