On this day June 29, 1987, Madonna released Who’s That Girl in Europe, the title track for the soundtrack to her film of the same name. Blending Latin inspired rhythms with Madonna’s unmistakable pop delivery, the song became a global hit and marked another milestone in her domination of 80s music and culture. It was released in the United States the very next day on June 30.
Who’s That Girl reached number one in the United States from August 22 through August 28 and also hit number one in the United Kingdom, Canada, Italy, Netherlands, Belgium, Ireland, Denmark, and Israel. It became her sixth number one single in the US and helped drive the soundtrack album’s success, reinforcing Madonna’s status as a global pop icon.
80s insight: Who’s That Girl showed how effortlessly Madonna could blend music, film, and fashion into a cultural moment, proving once again that no one defined 80s pop like she did.
Who’s That Girl reached number one in the United States from August 22 through August 28 and also hit number one in the United Kingdom, Canada, Italy, Netherlands, Belgium, Ireland, Denmark, and Israel. It became her sixth number one single in the US and helped drive the soundtrack album’s success, reinforcing Madonna’s status as a global pop icon.
80s insight: Who’s That Girl showed how effortlessly Madonna could blend music, film, and fashion into a cultural moment, proving once again that no one defined 80s pop like she did.
