Madonna proved why she was the queen of pop when she took to the stage to open the European leg of her Who's That Girl World Tour at Roundhay Park in August 1987. The Material Girl strutted her stuff to hits including True Blue, Papa Don't Preach, La Isla Bonita and Into The Groove at a mammoth gig that was both provocative and raunchy. Enjoy these photos plucked from the YEP archive which are sure to bring back memories for the 73,000 fans who enjoyed the concert. READ MORE: The day Bruce Springsteen rocked Leeds Roundhay Park LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook
1. Madonna at Roundhay Park
In the weeks before the event tension built to unbearable levels with tales of amazing ticket salesand refusals to allow her to fly at night from Leeds-Bradford airport and pleas from Mary Whitehouse for her to keep it clean. Photo: Steve Riding
2. Madonna at Roundhay Park
And on the night, Madonna, then 29 and at the height of her fame, did not disappoint anyone - with the exception of Mary Whitehouse. Photo: Steve Riding
3. Madonna at Roundhay Park
The crowd was treated to a giant nude poster of her, and she postured provocatively in a basque complete with fishnet tights and a mean pair of - eyebrows.
4. Madonna at Roundhay Park
“The pouting, the teasing, the costumes and the suggestive poses that bordered on the indecent weren’t for the faint-hearted,” wrote the YEP reviewer. Photo: PA
5. Madonna at Roundhay Park
“I’m really cold up here, it is windy and it might rain. Wait a second though, I want you guys to keep me warm and keep each other warm,” said Madonna on stage. Photo: Steve Riding
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