Borderline (Madonna song)
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Borderline is a pop song by Madonna, released in February 1984 as the fifth and final single from her 1983 first album. It was written by Reggie Lucas and produced by him and John "Jellybean" Benitez.
Music video
The music video was directed by Mary Lambert, who also directed Like a Virgin and Material Girl. It was shot in Los Angeles from January 30 to February 2, 1984. At the beginning, Madonna and her friends breakdance, then a manager discovers them and they both drive in a car to a studio. In the studio, Madonna gives a performance next to some scenery and in front of some cameras, while a photographer takes pictures of her and looks at them afterwards. After she comes out of a phone booth, some scenes with Madonna's friends are shown. In one scene she tries to flirt with a man, who then leaves and is met again by Madonna in a bar playing billiards. In the kiosk, the man sees a photo of Madonna on a magazine. Now Madonna rejects him and sprays the backdrops, while she is also photographed. In the end Madonna plays billiards with her friends.
Music sales awards
| Country/Region | Awards for music sales | Sales |
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| 1.000.000 |
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| 500.000 |
| Total |
| 1.500.000 |
Cover versions
- 1990: Shirley Bassey
- 2000: Skinny Puppy
- 2002: Mad'House
- 2005: Jody Watley
- 2009: The Flaming Lips
- 2010: Glee
