Six singles were released from the album: the title track, "Express Yourself", "Cherish", "Oh Father", "Dear Jessie", and "Keep It Together". Madonna (1983) Like a Virgin (1984) True Blue (1986) Like a Prayer (1989) Erotica (1992) Bedtime Stories (1994) Ray of Light (1998) Music (2000) American Life (2003) Confessions on a Dance Floor (2005) Hard Candy (2008) MDNA (2012) Rebel Heart (2015) Madame X (2019) Περιοδείες This is the photoshoot for Madonna's fourth studio album Like a Prayer. [1] Auch der Rolling Stone nennt das Album als eins der „besten Pop und Rock Alben aller Zeiten“ und der Titelsong wurde zu einem der besten 500 Songs aller Zeiten gekürt und 2006 als eines der „Capital Gold’s All-Time Top 500“ der britischen Charts ausgezeichnet. 1 (Australië, Canada, Ierland, Italië, Japan, Spanje, Zwitserland, VK, VS) Nr. [117] Glen Levy from Time stated: "Madonna has always been a keen student of pop-culture history, and her creative powers were probably at their peak in the late 1980s on the album Like a Prayer. 12:44. Haar gage (€ 1 miljoen) werd gefinancierd door zakenman Sylvan Adams. It was pioneering, and no woman in music has come close to doing something as groundbreaking." Commercially, the album was an international success, reaching the top of the charts in multiple territories, and was certified quadruple platinum in the United States by the Recording Industry Association of America. In the album's notes "The powers that be" (Madonna, Patrick Leonard) are credited as the producers of "Act of Contrition". My music was probably the only distraction I had. Initially, photos from the session with Ritts were also to be used for the lead single's packaging. Do każdej kopii albumu dołączona została ulotka informacyjna „Fakty o AIDS”, a pierwsza edycja płyty gramofonowej posiadała wonną okładkę – o zapachu olejku paczulowego. Madonna dictated pop's future direction while also being firmly in control of her own fortunes. Die Produktion von Madonna, Patrick Leonard und Stephen Bray orientierte sich dieses Mal mehr an Rock, Soul und Funk, aufgebaut auf eingängigen Melodien. She wanted to create a sensual feeling you could hear and smell". [132][133] Madonna tried to experiment with different forms and styles with the videos and in the process constructed a new set of image and identity. Die Veröffentlichung der Vorabsingle Like a Prayer geriet zu einem der größten Skandale ihrer Karriere: In dem Musikvideo von Mary Lambert beobachtet Madonna, wie eine junge Frau getötet wird und ein zur Hilfe eilender Afroamerikaner (gespielt von Leon Robinson) fälschlicherweise von der Polizei für den Täter gehalten wird. [130] Thomas Harrison on the book Music of the 1980s, documented that Like a Prayer pushed boundaries by addressing "uncomfortable song topics". Nó được phát hành vào ngày 3 tháng 3 năm 1989 như là đĩa đơn đầu tiên trích từ album bởi Sire Records và Warner Bros. Records . 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Rosa also stated that Like a Prayer will be always more influential than the "definitive" albums of contemporary female artists, such as Blackout (2007), The Fame Monster (2009), and Beyoncé (2013). Contents[show] Background Madonna wrote this with Patrick Leonard. It was done". [5][8][10] She told Rolling Stone magazine "In the past, my records tended to be a reflection of current influences. It remained on this position for two weeks and a total of 72 weeks on the chart. [24], —Madonna talking about the songs in Like a Prayer. [115][116], Entertainment Weekly's Nicholas Fonseca felt that Like a Prayer marked "an official turning point" of Madonna's career, which earned her "a long-awaited, substantive dose of critical acclaim". [131] Similarly, Annie Zaleski from The A.V. [25], According to Stephen Holden, the album "teems with 60's and early 70's echoes – of the Beatles, Simon & Garfunkel, and Sly and the Family Stone – all pumped up with a brash, if occasionally klutzy, 80's sense of showmanship". [84] Lloyd Bradley of Q said, "musically it's varied, unexpected and far from instantly accessible; lyrically, it's moving, intelligent and candid. [120] According to the list of "All-TIME 100 Albums" by Time magazine's critics, Like a Prayer is one of the 100 greatest and most influential musical compilations since 1954. [79] Mark Savage from BBC noted that the album's release "marks the moment when critics first begin to describe Madonna as an artist, rather than a mere pop singer". "Spanish Eyes" was re-titled "Pray for Spanish Eyes" on certain editions of the album. [8] According to Leonard, "we wrote a song a day, and we didn't change them. Credits adapted from the album's liner notes. "[89] Negative criticism came from Spin magazine. [8][20] The packaging on the first pressings of the CD, cassette, and LP were scented with patchouli oils to simulate church incense. It was a commercial success, topping the singles chart in Canada and reaching the top-ten of the charts in Australia, Belgium, Ireland, the United Kingdom and the combined European chart. [70], Like a Prayer, alongside Madonna's following album, I'm Breathless, was promoted in her third concert tour, the Blond Ambition World Tour, which visited Asia, North America and Europe. 1 buoyed her self-assurance and bravery, and validated that people were willing to follow her even as she transitioned into adulthood. [119] Jon Pareles, from The New York Times, said that " [Like a Prayer] defiantly grabbed Christian language and imagery". The song received positive reviews from critics, who applauded the gender equality message of the song and complimented the song for being a hymn to freedom and encouragement to women and all oppressed minorities. [16] Prince and Madonna also worked together on the track "Love Song". "It's me struggling with the mystery and magic that surrounds it. She recalled, "What was it I wanted to say? The album was dedicated to Madonna's mothe… [5] In Rolling Stone, reviewer J. D. Considine wrote that Madonna's fame up to that point had been built more on "image than artistry", but that with Like a Prayer Madonna was asking, successfully, to be taken seriously; "Daring in its lyrics, ambitious in its sonics, this is far and away the most self-consciously serious album she's made. Edit. "Spanish Eyes" is said to have "confronted the still-taboo issue of AIDS". The song was acclaimed by critics, and was a commercial success. 12" Dance Mix; remix/additional production: Non-Stop Express Mix; remix/additional production: Pettibone, 12" Remix; remix/additional production: Pettibone, harvnb error: no target: CITEREFO'Brien2007 (, harvnb error: no target: CITEREFBernardMarsh1994 (, harvnb error: no target: CITEREFOkamoto2006 (, harvnb error: no target: CITEREFSalaverri2005 (, Taylor Swift: Interview, 1989. It is the lead single for the album of the same name. At the end of the 1980s, following the release of the album, Madonna was named "Artist of the Decade" by several publications. I feel more grounded when I have dark hair. Like a Prayer è il quarto album discografico della cantante statunitense Madonna, pubblicato nel 1989 dall'etichetta discografica Sire Records.Madonna ha lavorò sull'album con Stephen Bray, Patrick Leonard e Prince, mentre coscrisse e coprodusse tutte le canzoni.La cantante descrisse l'album come una raccolta di canzoni "su mia madre, mio padre e legami con la mia famiglia". [87] Sal Cinquemani, from Slant Magazine, described the album as "a collection of pop confections layered with live instrumentation, sophisticated arrangements, deeply felt lyrics, and a stronger, more assured vocal. Like a Prayer es el cuarto álbum de estudio de la cantante estadounidense Madonna, publicado el 21 de marzo de 1989 por la compañía discográfica Sire Records.Madonna, que coescribió y coprodujo todas las canciones, trabajó con Stephen Bray, Patrick Leonard y Prince en el álbum. [23] Madonna dedicated the album to "My mother, who taught me how to pray". Her most introspective release at the time, Like a Prayer has been described as a confessional record. No matter how you try to get away from it, the sin is within you all the time. The … "[12] The singer described it as a collection of songs "about my mother, my father, and bonds with my family. [3], She came to the realisation that as she and her fans were growing up, it was time for her to move away from the teen appeal to wider audiences, and en-cash on the longevity of the album market. Es cantada por New Directions. It's unexplainable. [28] The second track, "Express Yourself", talks about rejecting material pleasures and only accepting the best for oneself; throughout the song, subtexts are employed. Sie flieht vor den wahren Tätern in eine Kirche, zeigt in einem Traum Stigmata an ihren Händen, küsst einen schwarzen Heiligen (auch Leon Robinson) und befreit den Afroamerikaner durch ihre Zeugenaussage aus dem Gefängnis. Madonna had also turned 30, one year removed from the age at which her mother had died, and thus the singer experienced more emotional turmoil. [8][19] The cover has been seen as a reference to Sticky Fingers by The Rolling Stones. The photos were taken by Herb Ritts. Hintergrund. 1989 galt Madonna als die erfolgreichste internationale Sängerin und das neue Album Like a Prayer sollte vor allem ihr musikalisches Talent unter Beweis stellen. [135] "[82] Edna Gundersen from USA Today wrote that album was "Lyrically [...] a confessional feast, with Madonna's Catholic upbringing as the main course. “Express Yourself” Writer(s): Madonna, Stephen Bray Producer(s): Madonna and Stephen Bray: 4:39 3. It was released on February 28, 1989 by Sire Records. I wanted the album and the song to speak to things on my mind. Her most introspective release at the time, Like a Prayer has been described as a confessional record. Like a Prayer foi nomeado após a influência do catolicismo no início da vida de Madonna, bem como suas lutas com a religião; "O tema do catolicismo é desenfreado", disse ela. That was it. [6], —Producer Patrick Leonard talking about working with Madonna on Like a Prayer. [26] She described "Like a Prayer" as the song of a passionate young girl "so in love with God that it is almost as though He were the male figure in her life. However, unfavorable reviews once again caused her discomfort. Madonna: Van het album: Like a Prayer: Uitgebracht: 28 februari 1989: Genre: Pop: Duur: 05:39 Label: Warner Bros: Schrijver(s) Madonna Patrick Leonard Producent(en) Madonna Patrick Leonard Hoogste positie(s) in de hitlijsten: Nr. [34] The lyrics encourage the little girl Jessie to use her imagination. Madonna described the album as a collection of songs "about my mother, my father, and bonds with my family." [88] Senior editor from The Cavalier Daily Chaz Repak, praised Madonna's "improved" songwriting; "her religious faith and her marriage to Sean Penn, are completely well written", however, he ended his review on a more critical note by saying: "Like a Prayer constitutes Madonna's best work to date. [113][114] Like a Prayer has sold over 15 million copies worldwide. Later, an adult seems to admonish a child with the lines, "Little girl, don't you forget her face/Don't let memory play games with your mind/She's a faded smile frozen in time". It became Madonna's seventh number-one single on the United States' Billboard Hot 100, and topped the singles charts in Australia, Canada, Ireland, Japan, Sweden, the United Kingdom and other countries. Låten skrevs och producerades av Madonna tillsammans med Patrick Leonard och markerade en förändring i hennes låtskrivande med fokus på en mer vuxen publik . [37] The lyrics of "Keep It Together" talk about the realization of how important Madonna's family has been as a form of stability in her life. Madonna described the album as a collection of songs "about my mother, my father, and bonds with my family." The song was recorded at Prince's Studio on Paisley Park; "We were friends and talked about working together, so I went to Minneapolis to write some stuff with him, but the only thing I really dug was 'Love Song' [...] We ended up writing it long-distance, because I had to be in L.A. and he couldn't leave Minneapolis, and quite frankly I couldn't stand Minneapolis. Like A Prayer is a song by American recording artist Madonna. [43] The EP reached number 24 on the Oricon weekly albums chart and was present on the chart for five weeks. 25, October 16, 1989", "The Irish Charts – All There Is To Know", "Archive Chart – Singles – 23rd September 1989", "The Billboard Hot 100: Week Ending October 7, 1989", "The Billboard Hot 100: Week Ending March 31, 1990", "Top Singles – Volume 51, No. The music video for "Like a Prayer" was a lightning rod for religious controversy, using Catholic iconography such as stigmata and burning crosses, and a dream about making love to a saint, leading the Vatican to condemn the video and causing Pepsi to cancel Madonna's sponsorship contract. Like a Prayer received universal acclaim, with Rolling Stone hailing it as "close to art as pop music gets." "[118] Hadley Freeman from The Guardian opined that Like a Prayer shaped "how pop stars, pop music, music videos, love, sex and the 80s were and should be". Originally planned as the "Like a Prayer World Tour", it consisted of 57 dates and was divided into five different sections; the first inspired by the 1927 German expressionist film Metropolis, the second by religious themes, the third by the film Dick Tracy and cabaret, the fourth by Art Deco, and the fifth was an encore. "Like a Prayer" is a song by Madonna from her fourth studio album, Like a Prayer. [7][8], Like a Prayer was named after the influence of Catholicism on Madonna's early life as well as her struggles with religion; "The theme of Catholicism runs rampant", she said. She started the performance by descending from a flight of stairs, wearing a pin-striped suit and a monocle. "[137], According to Douglas Kellner, the album and its singles were particularly influential on the music video field. Rachel Berry canta el comienzo de la canción y Finn Hudson, Kurt Hummel, Mercedes Jones y Jesse St. James también tienen solos, siendo que Jesse y Rachel tienen una serie de solos entre uno y otro en cierto punto de la canción. It is highly controversial as it features actor Leon Robinson as Saint Martin de Porres who some perceived as a black version of Christ and the video's use of Catholic iconography, including a scene where Madonna developed stigmata, and cross … With the singles' accompanying music videos, Madonna furthered her creativity and became known as a leading figure in the format. [109] It also became her sixth platinum album in Hong Kong, the most for any international artist of the decade. Commercially, the song peaked at number two on the Billboard Hot 100 and became Madonna's sixth number-one hit on the European Hot 100 Singles chart. [95][96] The album spent a total of 77 weeks on the chart. "[9] Taraborrelli wrote that the song and its video also served to enhance Madonna's reputation as "a shrewd businesswoman, someone who knows how to sell a concept. [110], In Australia, Like a Prayer debuted and peaked at number four on April 2, 1989. Das Time Magazine wählte das Album unter die 100 besten aller Zeiten. Eventually, Madonna felt that the music presented to her by Leonard was more interesting, and she started to work with him. The song was co-written by Madonna and Prince and features the artist's "signature scratchy disco guitar breaks through Madonna's synths". [143] In 2020, The Independent named it one of the 40 best albums you have to listen before you die.[144]. Madonna drew from her Catholic upbringing, as seen on the album's title track, which was also released as its lead single. Songs are rife with religious overtones, spiritual and hymnal arrangements and a host of references to joy, faith, sin and power". [120] The Vatican condemned the video while critics accused it of sacrilege and heresy. "Like a Prayer" là một bài hát của nghệ sĩ thu âm người Mỹ Madonna nằm trong album phòng thu thứ tư của cô cùng tên (1989). The lyrics deal with themes from Madonna's childhood and adolescence, such as the death of her mother in "Promise to Try", the importance of family in "Keep It Together", and her relationship with her father in "Oh Father". But, a lot of the time in my writing there's a melody implied or I even have something in mind. Johnny Burbank Recording, Saturn Sound, Ocean Way Recording, Paisley Park. Im Video tanzt sie auf einem Feld brennender Kreuze. Första singeln var titelspåret "Like a Prayer", sedan släpptes "Express Yourself". Dieses bis dahin persönlichste Album präsentierte erstmals sehr stark biographisch geprägte Texte und wagte erstmals Experimentelles (u. a. das Duett mit Prince Love Song) abseits des Mainstreams. "She'd start writing lyrics and oftentimes there was an implied melody. [20] Madonna commented, "Art should be controversial, and that's all there is to it. It summons up a psychedelic landscape, where pink elephants roam with dancing moons and mermaids. [54][55][56][57][58] On the Billboard Hot 100, "Cherish" became Madonna's 16th consecutive top-five single, setting a record in the history of the chart. 1989 galt Madonna als die erfolgreichste internationale Sängerin und das neue Album Like a Prayer sollte vor allem ihr musikalisches Talent unter Beweis stellen. [...] It's taken a lot of guts to do this". Andere Songs arbeiteten ihre Vergangenheit auf (Oh Father) oder ihren Kinderwunsch (Dear Jessie, benannt nach Leonards Tochter). Like a Prayer was shot at Raleigh Studios in Hollywood, California, and Madonna's scenes with burning crosses were filmed on San Pedro Hills in San Pedro, California. Stephen Thomas Erlewine, from AllMusic, said in retrospect that it was Madonna's "most explicit attempt at a major artistic statement", and that though she is trying to be "serious" Madonna delivers a range of well-written pop songs, making the album her "best and most consistent". It references fairy-tale characters and creates an image of children playing with each other. 邦題にある「プレイヤー」は発音としては誤りである。 "Prayer"の発音は意味によって2通りあり、「祈る人」か「祈り」かによって発音が変わる。 Der religiöse Einfluss wird auf Like a Prayer sehr deutlich. Madonna beschreibt es als: „ein Lied über ein junges Mädchen, das Gott so liebt, dass es in ihm seinen Partner sieht. [112] In New Zealand, the album peaked at number two and was certified double platinum by the Recorded Music NZ. "[15] Robert Christgau from The Village Voice lamented the "kiddie psychedelia" of "Dear Jessie" and was unmoved by "Promise to Try" and "Act of Contrition", but felt all the other songs were memorable, especially the "cocksucker's prayer" of "Like a Prayer" and the "thrilling", independence-themed "Oh Father" and "Express Yourself". [98] After the advent of the Nielsen SoundScan era in 1991, the album sold a further 575,000 copies. Madonna: „Damals hat mein Toursponsor Pepsi Cola am meisten Probleme gemacht. All tracks written and produced by Madonna and Patrick Leonard, except where noted. It eventually reached the top position, staying a total of thirty-two weeks on the chart. [60] It ended Madonna's string of 16 consecutive top five singles in the United States. 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