Madonna: "Holiday"

Explore piano solo arrangements by Jennifer Eklund of the upbeat 1980s pop dance classic "Holiday" by Madonna.

Madonna: "Holiday"

About “Holiday”:

“Holiday” is a vibrant dance-pop anthem by Madonna, originally written by Curtis Hudson and Lisa Stevens-Crowder for their group Pure Energy. Initially turned down by their label, the song found its way to Madonna through producer John “Jellybean” Benitez. Recorded at Sigma Sound Studios in New York City, Madonna’s version retained the infectious energy of the demo while adding minor tweaks, including a memorable piano solo by Fred Zarr. Lyrically, “Holiday” captures the universal desire for a break from the routine, with Madonna’s vocals lending both soulful depth and pop appeal to the track.

Released as the third single from Madonna’s debut album in September 1983, “Holiday” quickly became a commercial success. It reached number one on the Dance Club Songs chart and peaked at number 16 on the Billboard Hot 100, marking Madonna’s breakthrough in the music industry. The song’s popularity extended globally, achieving top-ten positions in various countries and becoming a staple in Madonna’s live performances. Despite the absence of an official music video, Madonna’s energetic promotion of the song on television and in nightclubs contributed to its widespread acclaim and enduring popularity. “Holiday” remains one of Madonna’s most beloved tracks, celebrated for its infectious melody, spirited lyrics, and lasting impact on pop music.


1. “Holiday” Advanced Piano Solo

Key features of the advanced version:

  • This is the full album version of the song
  • I’ve moved the melody up one octave for more sparkle
  • 7 total pages
  • Run time is approximately 4:40

🧐 Sheet music sneak peek:


2. “Holiday” Intermediate Piano Solo

Key features of the intermediate version:

  • Full album version with the melody in the original (lower) octave.
  • This is the full album version of the song
  • 7 total pages
  • Run time is approximately 4:40

🧐 Sheet music sneak peek:


3. “Holiday” Easy Piano Solo

Key features of the easy piano version:

  • Abridged version in the original key
  • 4 total pages
  • Run time is approximately 2:30

🧐 Sheet music sneak peek:


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Jennifer Eklund
Written by Jennifer Eklund
Jennifer Eklund holds a bachelor’s and a master’s degree in music from California State University, Long Beach. She is an avid arranger, composer, and author of the Piano Pronto® method books series as well as a wide variety of supplemental songbooks. She is also a Signature Artist with Musicnotes.com with a large catalog of popular music titles for musicians of all levels.

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