Well, we’re just a few days away from the release of Hard Candy, Madonna’s much-buzzed about new album. So in anticipation of next Tuesday (which should be deemed a national holiday), here’s a look at a very early Madonna.

While not a typical flashback since you probably haven’t seen it before, check out a video of Ms. Ciccone’s 1982 world-premiere performance at the legendary New York nightclub, Danceteria, singing “Everybody”:

Madonna’s drive and commitment was obvious even back then, and though the performance isn’t polished by today’s packaged-pop standards, it places into context just how far she’s come in 26 years. But judging by the photo above, candy is a hard habit for Madonna to break.