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Like A Prayer
11-track Album CD from the USA feat. the hits 'Like A Prayer', 'Express Yourself', 'Cherish' and 'Oh Father'.
 
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Releasedate:
Worldwide: March 21, 1989
Tracklist:
01. Like A Prayer Single Lyrics
02. Express Yourself
 Single Lyrics
03. Love Song (Duet with Prince) --- Lyrics
04. Till Death Do Us Part --- Lyrics
05. Promise To Try --- Lyrics
06. Cherish Single Lyrics
07. Dear Jessie Single Lyrics
08. Oh Father Single Lyrics
09. Keep It Together Single Lyrics
10. Pray For Spanish Eyes* --- Lyrics
11. Act Of Contrition --- Lyrics
* = also known as 'Spanish Eyes'
Credits:
Produced by: Madonna and Patrick Leonard
Tracks 2 and 9 produced by: Madonna and Stephen Bray
Track 3 produced by: Madonna and Prince
Track 11 produced by: The Powers That Be

All songs written by: Madonna and Patrick Leonard
Except: 'Express Yourself' and 'Keep It Together' written by Madonna and Stephen Bray, 'Love Song' written by Madonna and Prince

Art Direction: Jeri Heiden
Photography: Herb Ritts
Logo Design: Margo Chase
 
Interesting Facts:
Madonna's fourth full-length studio album was also her most critically acclaimed at that time. It showed a completely different Madonna with her most personal lyrics ever. It was also the first time that Madonna's face didn't appear on the front sleeve. Instead, we see a close-up shot of her hands. It is a powerful statement that made it clear that Madonna had not only matured musically, she also matured personally.
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The first pressing of the 'Like A Prayer' LP's and CD's were scented with patchouli oil - which gave the listener the ultimate oppurtunity to listen to the album while smelling Madonna's favorite scent.

Also included was an AIDS factsheet
(seen above; click to enlarge). It was the first time a pop artist had ever included AIDS information with a product.

'Like A Prayer' is dedicated to Madonna's mother, Madonna Ciccone-Fortin. Madonna in her own words: "This album is dedicated to my mother who taught me how to pray".

Madonna does also thank "her home girls" in the liner notes of the album: Liz (Rosenberg - her former publicist), Mel (Melissa Crow - her former assistant), Debi (Mazar - one of her best friends and former make-up artist) and Sandy (Sandra Bernhard - one of her former best friends).

'80s superstar Prince collaborated with Madonna on 'Love Song' - Madonna's very first song in which she sings / speaks in French. Prince also co-produced the last song of the album, 'Act Of Contrition' - credited only as 'The Powers That Be'. 'Act Of Contrition' is based on 'Like A Prayer' itself - played backwards!

Marilyn Martin appears as a background singer on the album. Marilyn released an own album called This Is Serious which included a song that was written by Madonna and Patrick Leonard. Title of the song: 'Possesive Love' (Also released as a single).
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'Like A Prayer' was written during Madonna's appearance on Broadway in 'Speed The Plow'. She has described herself that the role she was playing was incredibly draining and spiritually depressing.

One of Madonna's handwritten 'Like A Prayer' Lyric-Sheets can be seen on the left (taken from Sothebys.com). Please click on the image to see it enlarged.

The 'Like A Prayer'-Album has sold more than 11 million copies worldwide up to today and is
without a question one of Madonna's best albums - and one of the best pop-albums in recording history!
The 'Like A Prayer'-Album has sold more than 11 million copies worldwide up to today and is without a question one of Madonna's best albums - and one of the best pop-albums in recording history!
 
 
Chart-Performance & Sales (Selection):
Switzerland: #01
USA: #01 (4x Platinum)
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Internal Related Links:
Lyrics; Lyrics Archive
External Collector's Links:
Amazon.com; US / International Website
Amazon.de; German Website
Esprit; UK-based Music Memorabilia Specialist
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Like A Prayer
11-track Album CD from the USA feat. the hits 'Like A Prayer', 'Express Yourself', 'Cherish' and 'Oh Father'.
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Remixed Prayers
8-track Remix EP / Maxi CD from Japan in Slim-Jewel Case feat. several remixes of 'Like A Prayer'.
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