Like a Prayer — Madonna
CD · 1989 · dance
Like a Prayer by Madonna, released in 1989, on CD. Includes Like a Prayer and Express Yourself. Available from BlueNote Vintage.
Like a Prayer is the fourth studio album by American singer and songwriter Madonna. It was released on March 20, 1989, by Sire Records. It saw Madonna continue to work with the producers Patrick Leonard and Stephen Bray, with whom she had collaborated on her previous album True Blue (1986), and the soundtrack for the 1987 film Who's That Girl. The musician Prince also collaborated on the record, co-writing and co-producing one of the tracks alongside Madonna. Her most introspective release at the time, Like a Prayer is a pop record with elements of rock and dance-pop. Its lyrics deal with personal themes she had been too afraid to approach on previous albums: her Catholic upbringing, her troubled marriage to actor Sean Penn, the death of her mother, and her relationship with her father. Upon its release, Like a Prayer received universal acclaim from music critics, who praised its introspective tone, cohesiveness, and Madonna's increased artistic maturity. Commercially, it was an international success, reaching the top of the charts in 20 countries. Certified quadruple platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America, Like a Prayer has sold over five million copies in the US and 15 million copies worldwide. Six singles were released from the album: the title track, "Like a Prayer", became Madonna's seventh number-one hit on the US Billboard Hot 100, while "Express Yourself" and "Cherish" both peaked at number two, and "Keep It Together" became a top-ten hit.
Track listing
- 1. Like a Prayer (5:41)
- 2. Express Yourself (4:39)
- 3. Love Song (4:53)
- 4. Till Death Do Us Part (5:18)
- 5. Promise to Try (3:38)
- 6. Cherish (5:03)
- 7. Dear Jessie (4:22)
- 8. Oh Father (4:59)
- 9. Keep It Together (5:03)
- 10. Spanish Eyes (5:18)
- 11. Act of Contrition (2:19)
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