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In 1996, Madonna's need to shock had mellowed considerably with a credible movie portrayal of Eva Peron in Alan Parker's Evita. Later that year she became "with child' on 14 October with the birth of Lourdes Maria Ciccone Leon. She returned to music with March 1998"s Ray Of Light, one of her finest recordings to date. Collaborating with producer
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Unsurprisingly, Madonna and the Rolling Stones smashed records this year. Her Madge-esty's Confessions tour grossed close to $200 million (or as Reuters observed, more than $3 million per show) to become the world's most successful female artist. The Rolling Stones now hold the record for the most successful music tour, grossing $437 million with their 'Satisfaction'-guaranteed stage show.
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Madonna's many career sidelights often obscure the fact that she remains one of the greatest pop acts of all time. Yes, she's made some awful movies, but so did Elvis and the Beatles. Simply put, Madonna makes exemplary pop records. They've embraced the trends of the day while showcasing a feisty personality that lesser pop idols and their keepers can't fake.
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The Early Years (1989) A compilation of songs recorded before Madonna made it big. These songs all have a certain techno-pop feel to them, causing them to sound quite different from her original pop hits.
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