Take a Bow (Madonna song)

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"Take a Bow" is a song by American singer Madonna from her sixth studio album, Bedtime Stories (1994). It was released as the album's second single on December 6, 1994, by Maverick Records. It is a midtempo pop ballad written and produced by Madonna and Babyface. Following the sexually explicit persona portrayed by Madonna on her previous 1992 album, Erotica, she wanted to tone down her image for Bedtime Stories. Experimenting with a new musical direction and a more radio-friendly sound, Madonna decided to collaborate with Babyface, whose work with other musicians had impressed her. "Take a Bow" was developed after she listened to the basic beat and chords of a piece of music composed by him. Backed by a full orchestra, "Take a Bow" was the first time that Babyface had worked with live strings, per Madonna's suggestion. Its lyrics are about disillusionment in a one-sided romance. It received acclaim from music critics, who praised its soulful, poetic lyrics, production, and Madonna's vocal...

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