Through the Wilderness is a tribute album with contributions from a variety of artists dedicated to American singer Madonna. It was released on November 27, 2007, by Los Angeles-based Manimal Vinyl Records. According to label head Paul Beahan, the idea for the album was conceived by him in a dream. He enlisted multiple artists to work on the project, including Giant Drag, Lavender Diamond, Winter Flowers and Chapin Sisters. Although he's not a fan of Madonna, Beahan wanted to see how her songs would sound when covered by different musicians.
Through the Wilderness
Image: Ariel Pink's Haunted Graffiti, FYF 2010 (4975726091)
Image: Becky Stark at Newport Folk Festival in 2008
Lucky Star (Madonna song)
"Lucky Star" is a song by American singer Madonna from her self-titled debut studio album (1983). Produced by Reggie Lucas, it was written by Madonna with the intention that her friend Mark Kamins would play it in his sets at Danceteria, where he was the resident DJ. In 1982, Madonna was signed on by Sire Records for the release of two 12" singles; after the success of first single "Everybody", the label approved the recording of an album, and the singer decided to work with Lucas. However, problems between Madonna and the producer arose and he ended up leaving the project; she then called John "Jellybean" Benitez, her boyfriend at the time, to work on the remaining songs.
Screenshot of Madonna in the "Lucky Star" music video. After its release, the singer's fashion and style became a trend among the young generation of the time, with the ribbons and cut-off gloves becoming a "must-have", according to the staff of Rolling Stone.
Madonna and a backup singer perform "Lucky Star" on 2006's Confessions Tour.
Madonna performing a Mexican-themed medley of "Dress You Up", "Into the Groove", and "Lucky Star" on one of the dates of 2015―2016's Rebel Heart Tour.