Ray of Light

In 1998, Madonna dove into electronica with exhilarating results on “Ray of Light.” Co-produced with William Orbit, the track is a high-tempo rush of techno beats, pulsing synths, and Madonna’s vocals at their most ecstatic and expansive. The lyrics celebrate feeling free and alive (“and I feel like I just got home”), reflecting Madonna’s spiritual journey in the late ’90s. The song was a top 5 hit and won multiple Grammys, while its kaleidoscopic, time-lapse music video dazzled viewers. “Ray of Light” remains one of Madonna’s most critically acclaimed songs — a pure shot of euphoria that brought club music firmly into the pop mainstream.