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Before all the "Little Monsters" started worshiping a somewhat original artist by the name of Lady Gaga, we had the true Gaga original back in the 80's and her name is Madonna. That's right 80's fans, here is where Madonna stepped her controversial game up with today's song and video featuring a black man representation of Jesus. From 1989, here are the burning crosses, and the no longer blonde Madonna with "Like a Prayer"...

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"Like a Prayer"

Single by Madonna
from the album Like a Prayer
B-side "Act of Contrition"
Released
February 28, 1989 (USA)
March 16, 1989 (Japan)
Format Cassette, CD, 7", 12”
Recorded 1988
Genre Power pop, gospel
Length 5:40
Label Sire, Warner Bros.
Writer(s) Madonna, Patrick Leonard
Producer Madonna, Patrick Leonard

U.S. Billboard Hot 100 peak: #1


And, as an added bonus today, don't forget about the much anticipated Pepsi commercial that accompanied the hit song. After all of the controversy regarding the "Like a Prayer" video, Pepsi quickly yanked the commercial after two airings, and attempted to distance themselves from Madonna for fear of boycotting by churches and religious organizations around the country. The irony is that they thought Madonna represented "the choice of a new generation," which she may or may not have at that time. Ultimately though Pepsi decided it was safer to stay with the choice of an old generation instead of pushing the envelope any. Ahh, good times in 1989!