On this day, February 7, 1987, Madonna's hit song Open Your Heart reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100, holding the top spot from February 7 to February 13. As the fourth single from her multi-platinum album True Blue, the song showcased Madonna’s ability to blend emotional lyrics with infectious pop melodies.
Originally written as a rock song for another artist, Open Your Heart was reworked by Madonna into a passionate love song where she expresses her desires with confidence and vulnerability. The song’s music video, featuring a young boy eager to see Madonna’s nightclub performance, sparked discussion at the time, but it ultimately became another iconic visual moment in her career.
The track marked Madonna’s fifth number one single in the United States, further solidifying her reign as the queen of pop in the 1980s. With its irresistible chorus and bold message, Open Your Heart remains one of her most memorable love songs.
Fun fact: Open Your Heart was originally written as a song titled Follow Your Heart for the rock band Cyndi Lauper but was later given to Madonna, who transformed it into a pop hit.
Trivia question: Open Your Heart became Madonna’s fifth number one hit on the Billboard Hot 100. Can you name the first four songs that reached the top spot before it?
Originally written as a rock song for another artist, Open Your Heart was reworked by Madonna into a passionate love song where she expresses her desires with confidence and vulnerability. The song’s music video, featuring a young boy eager to see Madonna’s nightclub performance, sparked discussion at the time, but it ultimately became another iconic visual moment in her career.
The track marked Madonna’s fifth number one single in the United States, further solidifying her reign as the queen of pop in the 1980s. With its irresistible chorus and bold message, Open Your Heart remains one of her most memorable love songs.
Fun fact: Open Your Heart was originally written as a song titled Follow Your Heart for the rock band Cyndi Lauper but was later given to Madonna, who transformed it into a pop hit.
Trivia question: Open Your Heart became Madonna’s fifth number one hit on the Billboard Hot 100. Can you name the first four songs that reached the top spot before it?
