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Madness, Money & Music

Sheena Easton · 1982

45 min · 13 tracks · contemporary R&B ยท country ยท pop rock

A blend of soft rock and pop, infused with emotional depth and polished production that showcases Easton's vocal prowess.

Madness, Money & Music is an album by Sheena Easton, released in 1982. A blend of soft rock and pop, infused with emotional depth and polished production that showcases Easton's vocal prowess. 'Madness, Money & Music' features the Grammy-winning ballad 'The Wind Beneath My Wings', which became a significant cultural touchstone. The album peaked at No. 52 on the Billboard 200 and further established Easton as a versatile artist capable of crossing genres from pop to R&B. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Madness, Money & Music sound like?

A blend of soft rock and pop, infused with emotional depth and polished production that showcases Easton's vocal prowess. Rooted in contemporary R&B and country.

What makes Madness, Money & Music by Sheena Easton notable?

'Madness, Money & Music' features the Grammy-winning ballad 'The Wind Beneath My Wings', which became a significant cultural touchstone. The album peaked at No. 52 on the Billboard 200 and further established Easton as a versatile artist capable of crossing genres from pop to R&B. Released on September 1, 1982, 'Madness, Money & Music' marked Sheena Easton's third studio album. At this point in her career, she was transitioning from her initial pop success into a broader adult contemporary sound, following the chart-topping success of her previous albums. This release came shortly after her hit single 'Morning Train (Nine to Five)', which had solidified her status as a prominent artist in the early '80s.

How many songs are on Madness, Money & Music?

Madness, Money & Music has 13 tracks, running approximately 45 minutes.

Tracklist

13 tracks·45:48

Best experienced from track one โ€” press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Machinery Standout 3:01
  • 2 Weekend in Paris 4:06
  • 3 I Wouldn't Beg for Water Standout 4:14
  • 4 Are You Man Enough 3:26
  • 5 Ice Out in the Rain 4:45
  • 6 Madness, Money and Music 3:54
  • 7 The Wind Beneath My Wings Standout 4:03
  • 8 There When I Needed You 3:02
  • 9 In the Winter 3:09
  • 10 You Do It 3:40
  • 11 Some of Us Will 3:34
  • 12 Loner 2:39
  • 13 So We Say Goodbye 2:10

Release Date

September 1, 1982

Artist Origin

United Kingdom

Runtime

45 min 48 sec