Out of the 16 songs she performs here just one song had never been a hit single in one counrty or another. She sings completely live and the choreography is stunning. It's also a very simple set-up compared to her subsequent concerts so you can dance around your living room to it without feeling that you'll miss something if you're not looking at the screen.
The only slightly annoying thing is the Italian speeches she makes, and it's only annoying because I can't tell what she is saying!
Easily her best concert (so far!). Enjoyable from beginning to end.
At a time when her life had a busy schedule from a full Summer tour, soundtrack album, and movie she shows how determination, hard work, and dreams can come true. It was her last show on tour live in Italy so she occasionally shed some tears. One can't help but notice how she poured her heart and soul out especially in certain dance numbers. The pacing, dancing, and action was non-stop and enjoyable! Throughout the performance you see a cute little 13-year-old boy named Chris Finch who shows outstanding dance talent as well as 3 backup singers, including Niki Harris, Donna De Lory, Debra Parson, and two additional male dancers, including Shabba Doo, and Angel Ferreira. Madonna greets her fans in Italian and interacts with them throughout the show even asking them at the very end for a comb to fix her hair.
The 14 songs were variations of pop, 80's dance beats, and some rock'n'roll. Her new image or persona was apparent to her viewers as she now had short bleached blond hair, no jewelry, and a slimmer silhouette. The costumes Madonna wore during the tour were designed for quick changes where she only switched tops, jackets, hats, pants, or skirts. I noticed she kept a bodysuit throughout the whole show. She occasionally interacted with band members and displayed great nonverbal communication with them throughout.
Every song was mesmerizing, fabulous and spectacular. I would recommend this video for anyone--including children--who want to know how Madonna began and just how far she has gone. It's amazing how her transformations have ultimately led her to now reveal herself as a true Icon for fans, viewers, media, friends, family and Hollywood. As she continues to grow it seems apparent she is uncovering who she really is. Although, the mystery will always be there it is evident Madonna's beginnings were a stepping-stone to her culminating success today!
![Madonna - Ciao Italia - Live From Italy [1987]](http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/21AG79MC9EL._SL160_.jpg)
