This Bit of Madonna Trivia May Make You Feel Very Old
On March 20, 1990, Madonna released “Vogue,” a single from the I’m Breathless soundtrack. Before we go any further, let’s review the song–specifically the names of real-life people she mentions.
Notice anything about all those people who get namechecked? Here’s the answer: with the death of Lauren Bacall this week, all sixteen are dead. Good catch by Slate!
- Greta Garbo (April 15, 1990)
- Marilyn Monroe (Aug. 5, 1962)
- Marlene Dietrich (May 6, 1992)
- Joe DiMaggio (March 8, 1999)
- Marlon Brando (July 1, 2004)
- James Dean (Sept. 30, 1955)
- Grace Kelly (Sept. 14, 1982)
- Jean Harlow (June 7, 1937)
- Gene Kelly (Feb. 2, 1996)
- Fred Astaire (June 2, 1987)
- Ginger Rogers (April 25, 1995)
- Rita Hayworth (May 14, 1987)
- Lauren Bacall (Aug. 12, 2014)
- Katharine Hepburn (June 29, 2003)
- Lana Turner (June 29, 1995)
- Bette Davis (Oct. 6, 1989)
