Madonna - Express Yourself (Non-Stop Express Mix) (US 12'') (1989)

Madonna - Express Yourself (Non-Stop Express Mix) (US 12'') (1989)

"Express Yourself" is a song by American singer-songwriter Madonna from her fourth studio album Like a Prayer. It was released as the second single from the album on May 9, 1989, by Sire Records. The song was included on the greatest hits compilation albums The Immaculate Collection (1990), and Celebration (2009). "Express Yourself" was the first song that Madonna and producer Stephen Bray collaborated on for Like a Prayer. Written and produced by them, the song was a tribute to American funk and soul band Sly and the Family Stone. The main inspiration behind the song is female empowerment, urging women never to go for second-best and to always express their inner feelings. "Express Yourself" is an upbeat dance-pop song that features instrumentation from brass, hand claps and drum beats, while the chorus is backed by the sound of saxophone and percussion. The lyrics talk about rejecting material pleasures and only accepting the best for oneself; subtexts are employed throughout the song. "Express Yourself" received positive reviews from critics, who applauded the gender equality message of the song and complimented the song for being a hymn to freedom and encouragement to women and all oppressed minorities. The song was also a commercial success, reaching the top of the charts in Canada, Italy and Switzerland and the top five in other nations. It also became Madonna's sixth number-one hit on the European Hot 100 Singles chart. *As a bonus I have added the 7" Remix taken from the US 7" single. SIDE A: Express Yourself (Non-Stop Express Mix) 7:58 Express Yourself (Stop & Go Dubs) 10:50 SIDE B: Express Yourself (Local Mix) 6:20 The Look Of Love (LP Version) 4:03 Producer, Written-By – Patrick Leonard BONUS TRACK: Express Yourself (7" Remix) 4:34 VINYL GRADE: Vinyl: Near Mint Sleeve: Near Mint RELEASE INFORMATION: Label: Sire ‎– 0-21225 Format: Vinyl, 12", 33 ⅓ RPM Country: US Released: 1989 Genre: Electronic Style: Synth-pop Credits: Design – Jeri Heiden Engineer [Remix Engineer] – Bob Rosa (tracks: A1 to B1) Photography By – Herb Ritts Producer, Written-By – Madonna, Stephen Bray (tracks: A1 to B1) Programmed By – Fred McFarlane (tracks: A1 to B1) Remix, Producer [Additional Production], Edited By – Shep Pettibone (tracks: A1 to B1, B3) Typography [Lettering] – Kama Logan NOTES: "Express Yourself" from the Sire LP: "LIKE A PRAYER" "The Look Of Love" from the soundtrack LP: "WHO's THAT GIRL"