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It all started at New York nightclub Danceteria, ground zero for a sweet-spot in the city’s cultural timeline, its clientele a technicolour cast of wannabes, fashionistas, artists, celebrities and strays, all communing to a diverse soundtrack that mixed disco and punk, funk and hip hop. Regulars included Vivienne Westwood and Cyndi Lauper, while among its many notable employees were LL Cool J, Sade, Keith Haring and the Beastie Boys. For many UK bands, such as New Order and even The Smiths, it was a gateway into NYC clubland. It was here that DJ Mark Kamins first aired Everybody, Madonna’s first invitation to the dancefloor. Kamins liked what he heard, landing her a deal with Sire and himself a job as her producer. Soon Fred Zarr’s flexing synths circled a chunky bassline, Madonna’s voice flipping from breathy come-ons to bubblegum highs – now-familiar tropes that have served her well ever since. Issued on Sire Records in early October 1982, Everybody scored her a Billboard dance hit. Her live debut followed at Danceteria in December – by ’83 she was at the Hacienda.