Madonna Turns 61: Top 10 of Her Most-Viewed YouTube Videos

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10. Madonna, “Live To Tell.” 51 million views

Album “True Blue,” 1986

“Live to Tell” — critics consider it not only one of Madonna's best ballads but one of the best overall. In the video, Madonna appears in one of her favorite images — aka Marilyn Monroe.

9. Madonna, “Like A Virgin.” 63 million views

Album “Like A Virgin,” 1984

The provocative track and equally provocative video for “Like A Virgin” firmly cemented Madonna's status as a pop culture icon and became one of her calling cards — the song is played or mentioned, for example, in such cult films as “Reservoir Dogs,” “Moulin Rouge!” and “Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason.”

8. Madonna feat. Pharrell, “Give It 2 Me.” 71 million views

Album “Hard Candy,” 2008

One of many proofs of the greatness of Pharrell Williams, who co-wrote and co-produced the track, and Madonna's 39th hit, which reached first place on the Billboard Hot Dance Club Play chart.

7. Madonna feat. M.I.A. and Nicki Minaj, “Give Me All Your Luvin'.” 73 million views

Album “MDNA,” 2012

Besides rap stars Nicki Minaj and M.I.A., French DJ Martin Solveig also took part in creating “Give Me All Your Luvin'.” A demo of the hit leaked online with a scandal before its official release — it was leaked by a 31-year-old Spanish Madonna fan, who was later arrested and heavily fined.

6. Madonna, “Papa Don't Preach.” 81 million views

Album “True Blue,” 1986

In “Papa Don't Preach,” Madonna emotionally tells her father about her pregnancy, yet there is nothing autobiographical in this song. Moreover, it was written not by Madonna herself but by Brian Elliot, who overheard a similar story near his recording studio.

5. Madonna feat. Justin Timberlake & Timbaland — “4 Minutes.” 82 million views

Album “Hard Candy,” 2008

Justin Timberlake and Timbaland helped Madonna rack up more than 82 million views, not only by performing — they were also co-writers and co-producers of the track.

4. Madonna, “Like A Prayer.” 83 million views

Album “Like A Prayer,” 1989

“Like a Prayer” — one of Madonna's most popular songs among her fans. In 2003, the magazine Q invited fans to choose the singer's 20 best singles, and “Like a Prayer” took first place. And of course, there is the scandalous video in which Madonna kisses a Black Jesus.

3. Madonna, “Vogue.” 100 million views

Album “I'm Breathless,” 1990

“Vogue” — one of the most successful hits in Madonna's career — this song topped the charts in more than 30 countries. The video was directed by two-time Oscar nominee David Fincher.

2. Madonna, “La Isla Bonita,” 196 million views

Album “True Blue,” 1987

“La Isla Bonita” could well have become famous not thanks to Madonna but thanks to Michael Jackson. One of the authors of the instrumental, Bruce Gaitsch, later recalled that the song was offered to the King of Pop, but he turned it down. But the Queen took it on.

Oh, and in this video, the future Hollywood star Benicio Del Toro appeared on screen for perhaps the first time. He is the very guy sitting on the car hood next to the dancing Madonna.

1. Madonna, “Hung Up.” 199 million views

Album “Confessions On A Dance Floor,” 2005

The track, which samples the cult Swedish quartet ABBA, was originally recorded for a musical that Madonna worked on with French director Luc Besson. “Hung Up” became the first Madonna song available for download on iTunes.