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Critical reception

"An ebullient ode to then-boo Sean Penn, ['True Blue'] melds doo-wop harmonies with a quaint '80s beat. By all reasonable measures, it should be disposable pop fluff; but in Madonna's hands, it's an impossibly charming slice of puppy love — albeit a naive one".

—Billboard's Joe Lynch reviewing "True Blue" on the magazine's list of Madonna's 100 best songs.[1]

Critical feedback towards "True Blue" has been generally positive. J. Randy Taraborrelli, author of Madonna: An Intimate Biography, deemed it a light-hearted, fun track.[2] In the book Rock 'n' Roll Gold Rush, Maury Dean referred to "True Blue" as a "masterwork of simplicity interwoven with secret complexity [...] on one hand, it's just a basic Streetcorner ditty, with four basic chords. In another context, it's a counterpoint harmonic blanket, twirling with star-spangled timbre and dynamic drive".[3] Matthew Rettenmund hailed it a "sweet tune" that features the singer "at her chirpiest and most flirtatious", and "best illustrates [the album]'s ―and Madonna's― dedication to Penn".[4] AllMusic's Stewart Mason highlighted the "perfectly arranged backing vocals", and opined the singer's vocals resembled Cyndi Lauper's, albeit "with a slightly less kitschy attitude".[5]

For Erika Wexler from Spin, it is a "cute retro throwaway" that "exude[s] innocence and harmony. Love is as simple as the lyrics".[6] In this vein, Slant Magazine's Sal Cinquemani said "True Blue" was an "an authentic throwback to the girl-group-era pop".[7] For the Chicago Tribune, Jan DeKnock also praised its girl group influence, and described the song as a "charming [...] perfect end-of-summer confection that will do equally well with pop and adult contemporary listeners".[8] James Croot from New Zealand website Stuff said it was the "crowning glory" of the parent album; "[a] toe-tapping 1950s-inspired ditty [...] pop-song confection perfection. Filled with hooks and eminently sing-a-longable, it can still brighten the mood of even the most trying day".[9] For Los Angeles Times' Robert Hilburn, "['True Blue'] mixes the innocence of '50s R&B, with the punch of Spector's '60s classics for a contemporary blend of 'In the Still of the Night' and 'Be My Baby'".[10] It was noted a "cross between 'Heaven Must Have Sent You' and 'Chapel of Love'" byRolling Stone's Davitt Sigerson, while John Quayle from the Observer–Reporter said it was a "sickenly sweet throwaway".[11][12]

In more critical reviews, Matthew Jacobs from HuffPost wrote that, "taken as anything other than homage, ['True Blue']'s a silly, meandering tune. But heard as a could-be outtake from the Grease soundtrack, it's a song that's still worthy of singing into your hairbrush in the bathroom mirror".[13] Even though he named it "dated and simplistic", Terry Hearn from The Metropolist concluded that, "hearing this [song] from the woman who was singing 'Like a Virgin' could be disorienting, but what a feat it is to shock people by being so simple and pure. It represents a clever inversion of what is expected from pop music stars".[14] Less favorable was Rikky Rooksby, who wrote that "True Blue" was a "saccharine uptempo" update of Like a Virgin album track "Shoo-Bee-Doo", and dismissed it as "merely cute and not really up to being the title track of an album".[15] A writer for The Wichita Eagle did not like the track, believing that it came off as "sassless and neutered" when compared to the other songs on the album.[16]

"True Blue" is Madonna's 47th best single according to Entertainment Weekly's Chuck Arnold, who applauded its "bouncy charm".[17] On The Guardian''s ranking, it came in at number 40; Jude Rogers deemed it a "well-tailored, retro-positioned pop [song] that's aged remarkably well".[18] It was named the singer's 33rd and 32nd best single by the staff of Rolling Stone. and PinkNews' Nayer Missim, respectively. The former said that it "found Madonna sounding blissfully smitten", while according to the latter, "what it lacks in grit it makes up for in lightness and bounce".[19][20]

Chart performance

Music video

Live performances and covers

See also: List of cover versions of Madonna songs and List of Madonna tribute albums
Madonna singing an acoustic version of "True Blue" with the ukelele on 2015―2016's Rebel Heart Tour.

"True Blue" has been featured on two of Madonna's concert tours: Who's That Girl (1987) and Rebel Heart (2015―2016). On the first one, it was sung with Madonna decked out in a blue 1950s dress.[21] She was joined by her backup singers and, towards the end, was asked to dance by a male dancer.[22] Jeffrey Hornaday, known for his work on Flashdance (1983), choreographed the number.[23] Robert Hilburn highlighted the number's innocence.[21] Two different performances of the song on the tour were included on two live video releases: Who's That Girl: Live in Japan, filmed in Tokyo, Japan, on June 22, 1987, and Ciao Italia: Live from Italy, filmed in Turin, Italy, on September 4, 1987.[24][25]

For the Rebel Heart Tour, the song was re-worked in a doo-wop style with Madonna playing the ukelele from atop a tire stack.[26] The stage resembled a gas station, while the backdrop screen displayed a crescent moon.[27] Writing for the Daily News, Jim Farber pointed out that the singer "emphasized a rare sincerity" during the number.[28] The performance of the song at the March 19–20, 2016 shows in Sydney's Allphones Arena was recorded and released on the artist's fifth live album, Rebel Heart Tour (2017).[29]

A handful of artists have recorded covers of "True Blue", particularly for tribute albums. Independent record label Paper Bag Records released a track-by-track cover of the album where "True Blue" was performed by Canadian indie rock band Winter Gloves.[30] This rendition was critically appreciated, with Stereogum's Scott Lapatine placing it at number 16 of his ranking of "The 20 Best Indie Rock Madonna Covers".[31] Other covers include one by the The Gary Tesca Orchestra for Greatest Hits from the Superstars! (Who's That Girl) (1994);[32] Royal Philharmonic Orchestra for Material Girl: RPO Plays Music of Madonna, four years later,[33] and finally one by the Starsound Orchestra included on 2001's Plays the Hits Made Famous by Madonna.[34]

Charts

Weekly charts

Chart (1986–1987) Peak
position
Australia (Kent Music Report)[35] 5
Austria (Ö3 Austria Top 40)[36] 9
Belgium (Ultratop 50 Flanders)[37] 2
Brazil (ABPD)[38] 4
Canada Top Singles (RPM)[39] 1
Denmark (Hitlisten)[40] 1
European Hot 100 Singles (Music & Media)[40] 1
European Airplay Top 50 (Music & Media)[41] 1
Finland (Suomen virallinen lista)[42] 12
France (SNEP)[43] 6
Germany (Official German Charts)[44] 6
Iceland (RÚV))[45] 4
Ireland (IRMA)[46] 1
Italy (Musica e dischi)[47] 4
Netherlands (Dutch Top 40)[48] 4
Netherlands (Single Top 100)[49] 4
New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)[50] 3
Spain (AFYVE)[51] 12
Sweden (Sverigetopplistan)[52] 18
Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)[53] 6
South Africa (Radio Orion) 3
UK Singles (OCC)[54] 1
US Billboard Hot 100[55] 3
US Adult Contemporary (Billboard)[56] 5
US Dance Club Songs (Billboard)[57] 6
US Cash Box Top 100 3
US Radio & Records CHR & Pop Charts

References

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  2. ^ Taraborrelli 2002, p. 53
  3. ^ Dean 2003, p. 523
  4. ^ Rettenmund 1995, pp. 175–176
  5. ^ Mason, Stewart. "Madonna > "True Blue" > Overview". AllMusic. Archived from the original on November 25, 2012. Retrieved June 18, 2024.
  6. ^ Waxler, Erika (October 1986). "Madonna – True Blue". Spin. 2 (7): 37. ISSN 0886-3032. Archived from the original on June 5, 2022. Retrieved June 18, 2024.
  7. ^ Cinquemani, Sal (March 9, 2003). "Review: Madonna, True Blue". Slant Magazine. Archived from the original on February 4, 2019. Retrieved June 18, 2024.
  8. ^ DeKnock, Jan (August 29, 1986). "'Higher Love' takes Briton Steve Wiwood to a new plateau on charts". Chicago Tribune. Archived from the original on July 29, 2014. Retrieved June 18, 2024.
  9. ^ Croot, James (April 27, 2018). "In defence of: Madonna's True Blue". Stuff. Archived from the original on May 19, 2018. Retrieved June 18, 2024.
  10. ^ Hilburn, Robert (July 6, 1986). "Madonna is nobody's toy". Los Angeles Times. Archived from the original on June 18, 2012. Retrieved June 18, 2024.(subscription required)
  11. ^ Sigerson, Davitt (17 July 1986). "Home > Music > Album reviews > True Blue". Rolling Stone. Archived from the original on 16 August 2018. Retrieved June 18, 2024.(subscription required)
  12. ^ Quayle, John (August 22, 1986). "Madonna's new album is a winner; guitarist Buchanan still the best". Observer-Reporter. p. C-3. Retrieved December 29, 2023.
  13. ^ Jacobs, Matthew (March 10, 2015). "The definitive ranking of Madonna singles". HuffPost. Archived from the original on April 6, 2019. Retrieved June 18, 2024.
  14. ^ Hearn, Terry (May 5, 2015). "Rediscovering... Madonna - True Blue". The Metropolist. Archived from the original on August 9, 2022. Retrieved June 18, 2024.
  15. ^ Rooksby 2004, p. 24
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  19. ^ "Madonna's 50 greatest songs - 33. 'True Blue' (from True Blue, 1986)". Rolling Stone. July 27, 2016. Archived from the original on May 14, 2019. Retrieved June 18, 2024.
  20. ^ Missim, Nayer (August 15, 2018). "Madonna at 60: Queen of Pop's 60 best singles ranked". PinkNews. Archived from the original on August 16, 2018. Retrieved May 19, 2024.
  21. ^ a b Hilburn, Robert (June 29, 1987). "Tour Opens: It's true, Madonna is really good". Los Angeles Times. Archived from the original on May 14, 2014. Retrieved June 18, 2024.(subscription required)
  22. ^ Voller 1999, p. 29
  23. ^ Parish & Pitts 2003, p. 526
  24. ^ Madonna (1987). Who's That Girl: Live in Japan (VHS). Warner Home Video.
  25. ^ Madonna (1988). Ciao Italia: Live from Italy (VHS). Warner Home Video.
  26. ^ Bream, Jon (October 9, 2015). "Madonna more playful than provocative in Xcel show". Star Tribune. Archived from the original on October 11, 2015. Retrieved June 18, 2024.
  27. ^ Katz, Leslie (October 20, 2015). "Madonna takes control in San Jose". San Francisco Examiner. Archived from the original on October 21, 2020. Retrieved June 18, 2024.
  28. ^ Farber, Jim (September 10, 2015). "Madonna seemed to be happy at last during upbeat 'Rebel Heart' tour opener: review". Daily News. Archived from the original on September 12, 2015. Retrieved June 18, 2024.
  29. ^ Madonna (2017). Rebel Heart Tour (2× CD, DVD, Blu-ray). Eagle Records.
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  31. ^ Lapatine, Scott (March 27, 2012). "The 20 best indie rock Madonna covers". Stereogum. Archived from the original on November 11, 2020. Retrieved 8 May 2022.
  32. ^ "Greatest Hits from the Superstars! (Who's That Girl) - The Gary Tesca Orchestra". Apple Music. January 1, 1994. Retrieved June 18, 2024.
  33. ^ Hill, Melinda (October 20, 1998). "Royal Philharmonic Orchestra > Material Girl: RPO Plays Music of Madonna > Overview". AllMusic. Retrieved 5 June 2022.
  34. ^ "Starsound Orchestra > Plays the Hits Made Famous by Madonna > Overview". AllMusic. February 13, 2001. Retrieved June 18, 2024.
  35. ^ Kent, David (1993). Australian Chart Book 1970–1992. Australian Chart Book, St Ives, N.S.W. ISBN 0-646-11917-6.
  36. ^ "Madonna – True Blue" (in German). Ö3 Austria Top 40. Retrieved June 19, 2024.
  37. ^ "Madonna – True Blue" (in Dutch). Ultratop 50. Retrieved June 19, 2024.
  38. ^ "Top World Charts" (PDF). Pelo (in Spanish) (282): 6. 1986. Retrieved June 19, 2024.
  39. ^ "Top RPM Singles: Issue 0859." RPM. Library and Archives Canada. Retrieved June 19, 2024.
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  42. ^ Pennanen, Timo (2021). "Sisältää hitin: 1 January 1960 – 30.6.2021" (PDF) (in Finnish). Musiikkiarkisto. pp. 156–157. Archived (PDF) from the original on January 22, 2022. Retrieved June 19, 2024.
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  47. ^ "Madonna: Discografia Italiana". Federazione Industria Musicale Italiana. Archived from the original on June 8, 2006. Retrieved June 19, 2024.
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  53. ^ "Madonna – True Blue". Swiss Singles Chart. Retrieved June 19, 2024.
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  57. ^ "Madonna Chart History (Dance Club Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved June 19, 2024.
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