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Mar 3, 2025

Pete

Mr. Eighties

Pete has published a news story:

On This Day: March 3 1989 Like a Prayer by Madonna Was Released.

On this day March 3 1989 Madonna released Like a Prayer a song that would become one of the most iconic and controversial hits of her career. The track blended pop and gospel influences with deeply personal lyrics creating a powerful anthem that resonated with audiences worldwide.

Like a Prayer reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 from April 22 to May 12 and also topped the charts in multiple countries including the UK Canada Italy Spain Ireland Poland Portugal Netherlands Norway...

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