Madonna - I'm Breathless (Music From And Inspired By The Film Dick Tracy) (1990) [Complete CD]

I'm Breathless is an album by American singer and songwriter Madonna, released on May 22, 1990, by Sire Records to accompany the film Dick Tracy. The album contains three songs written by Stephen Sondheim, which were used in the film, in addition to several songs co-written by Madonna that were inspired by but not included in the film. Madonna starred as Breathless Mahoney alongside her then-boyfriend Warren Beatty who played the title role, Dick Tracy. After filming was complete, Madonna began work on the album, with Sondheim, producer Patrick Leonard and engineer Bill Bottrell. She also worked with producer Shep Pettibone on the album's first single, "Vogue". The album was recorded in three weeks, at Johnny Yuma Recording and Ocean Way Studios, in Los Angeles, California.

Musically, I'm Breathless consists predominantly of jazz, swing and pop songs. The tracks reflected Madonna's showgirl personality and were influenced by her relationship with Beatty. The singer wanted to create music that would fit the style and production of the film, set in the days of the Untouchables law enforcement, and sang the songs accordingly. In some areas she pitched her vocals and belted the notes when necessary. She smoked cigarettes in order to portray the vocals of her character Breathless. Beatty and singer Mandy Patinkin were featured as duet partners on three of the songs.

I'm Breathless was commercially successful, peaking at number one on the European Top 100 Albums, as well as the national charts of Australia, Germany, and Japan—in the latter it became the country's best-selling foreign album of the year. It also reached number two on the US Billboard 200 chart and was certified double platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). I'm Breathless has sold more than seven million copies worldwide.

Tracklist:
[00:00] 01. He's a Man
[04:44] 02. Sooner or Later (I Always Get My Man)
[08:04] 03. Hanky Panky
[12:04] 04. I'm Going Bananas
[13:47] 05. Cry Baby
[17:53] 06. Something to Remember
[22:57] 07. Back in Business
[28:11] 08. More
[33:10] 09. What Can You Lose (With Mandy Patinkin)
[35:19] 10. Now I'm Following You (Part I) [With Warren Beatty]
[36:54] 11. Now I'm Following You (Part II) [With Warren Beatty]
[40:13] 12. Vogue

Bonus Tracks
[45:02] 13. Vogue (12-inch Version) *
[53:24] 14. Hanky Panky (Bare Bottom 12-inch Mix) *

Personnel:
Credits adapted from the album's booklet.

Madonna – vocals, songwriter, producer
Warren Beatty – vocals
Patrick Leonard – keyboards, producer
Shep Pettibone – producer
Niki Haris – backing vocals
N'Dea Davenport – backing vocals
Donna De Lory – backing vocals
Rev. Dave Boruff – saxophone
Bill Bottrell – producer, mixing engineer
Ned Claflin – songwriter
Mahlon Clark – clarinet
Jeff Clayton – saxophone
Luis Conte – percussion
Bob Cooper – baritone saxophone
Kevin Gilbert – producer
John Guerin – drums
Abraham Laboriel – bass
Charles Loper – trombone
Bob Magnusson – bass
Jennie Douglas McRae – backing vocals
Jonathan Moffett – drums, percussion
Abe Most – clarinet, alto saxophone
Mandy Patinkin – vocals
Tim Pierce – guitar
Jeff Porcaro – drums
Guy Pratt – bass
Bill Schneider – piano
Bill Meyers – piano
Tony Terran – trumpet
Carlos Vega – drums
Randy Waldman – piano