If Madonna had done what Richie did (cover her own songs with a country twang) and Richie had done with Madonna did (put out an entirely new album meant to appeal to a young audience and beyond), the story would not have been about Lionel Richie, it would have been: "ZOMG! Madonna totally copped out by dropping this pandering piece of nostalgia and STILL failed to hit #1. She's over.
If Madonna had done what Richie did (cover her own songs with a country twang) and Richie had done with Madonna did (put out an entirely new album meant to appeal to a young audience and beyond), the story would not have been about Lionel Richie, it would have been: "ZOMG! Madonna totally copped out by dropping this pandering piece of nostalgia and STILL failed to hit #1. She's over.
So true!
Seems Madonna can never win anyway she plays it based on some of the reactions
Congratulations, Madonna 
Still slaying.
