Madonna's "Holiday" is so good that two people were set for life after it became a hit. Subsequently, they didn't find success with the Material Girl or anyone else.
Harry Houdini had nothing to do with Dua Lipa until Lipa released her song "Houdini" from 'Radical Optimism'. Still, referencing a stage magician is an odd move for a singer.
Madonna has many obvious predecessors but Smokey Robinson is not one of them. Despite that, Robinson influenced one of the key ingredients of Madonna's "Like a Virgin."
Madonna's "Holiday" never managed to become a No. 1 hit in the United States. One of the writers of the track has a theory why the tune didn't perform better.