Breakdancers used to blast Madonna's music at McCollam Elementary which is behind our backyard right around 1982. That's how I sort of got introduced to Madonna's music even before the images of her.

I sort of owe my life to Madonna, because she made my childhood, as sad as it was with all the crazies that entered my life, a lot happier. When radio wasn't controlled by corporates and was controlled by the people (old and young), her music captured the imagination. It wasn't just pop songs, it was a movie that lit up your imagination. Coupled with her images in Music videos or her iconic role as Susan, it's nothing I've seen since. And I was this kid that loved movies from Dietrich to Bronson. From Maude to any action movie I can find when CGI(?) didn't exist.

Her songs wasn't something that was forced into you. You had to play it because it ruled!! Happy Birthday Madonna!!! The true King and Queen of Pop.