Bedtime Stories is the sixth studio album by pop singer Madonna, released on October 25, 1994 by Maverick Records. The album has sold an estimated 8 million copies. In 1995 it was nominated for a Grammy Award in the Best Pop Vocal Album category.

The album began as a collaboration with Shep Pettibone, and was to have been The album began as a collaboration with Shep Pettibone, and was to have been stylistically similar to Erotica. However, due to Madonna's wish to soften her public image, as well as her admiration for Joi's Pendulum Vibe album (which contained tracks produced by Dallas Austin), she decided to change to a more R&B sound. She did thank Pettibone in the album sleeve notes for accepting her decision to change the album's direction. This would be the last time she would collaborate with Pettibone.

1. "Surviv
2. "Secret"
3. "I'd Rather Be Your Lover"
4. "Don't Stop"
5. "Inside of Me"
6. "Human Nature"
7. "Forbidden Love"
8. "Love Tried to Welcome Me
9. "Sanctuary"
10. "Bedtime Story"
11. "Take a Bow"