- Written by Madonna and Patrick Leonard
- Originally performed by Madonna (born Madonna Louise Ciccone 8/16/58 in Bay City Michigan)
- Love her or hate her, there is no denying Madonna's brilliant successes as a performer. Although sometimes controversial, her marketing instincts are as keen as her performing talents
- One cannot ignore the success of Madonna. As of 2008 she has scored 39 #1 dance hits, 12 #1 Billboard Hot 100 hits, and 36 Top 10 Billboard Hot 100 hits
- She has sold more than 200 million albums worldwide
- Her numbers in the United Kingdom are even more impressive, with 12 #1s and a whopping 60 Top 10 hits
- Madonna has more #1 singles than any other solo female artist in history, (Whitney Houston comes in 2nd with 11)
- In 2001, the Guinness Book of World Records listed Madonna to be the "world's most successful female musician"
- In 2008 Madonna was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame in Cleveland, along with The Dave Clark Five, John Mellencamp, The Ventures, and Leonard Cohen
- The song was a #1 Billboard Magazine Top 40 hit for three weeks in 1989
- It was the 17th Top 40 hit of her career, and the 5th to reach #1
- It was also #1 in many countries outside the US, including the United Kingdom, Sweden, Spain, Australia, Brazil, Canada, Italy, and Japan
- Originally released on the album
Like A Prayer
, it was later reissued on Madonna's greatest hits compilation album "Immaculate Collection
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You may also purchase and download the original song in an MP3 format from Amazon.com for only $.99 |
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Song Lyrics - Like A Prayer
Life is a mystery, everyone must stand alone
I hear you call my name
And it feels like home
When you call my name it's like a little prayer
I'm down on my knees, I wanna take you there
In the midnight hour I can feel your power
Just like a prayer you know I'll take you there
I hear your voice, it's like an angel sighing
I have no choice, I hear your voice
Feels like flying
I close my eyes, Oh God I think I'm falling
Out of the sky, I close my eyes
Heaven help me
When you call my name it's like a little prayer
I'm down on my knees, I wanna take you there
In the midnight hour I can feel your power
Just like a prayer you know I'll take you there
Like a child you whisper softly to me
You're in control just like a child
Now I'm dancing
It's like a dream, no end and no beginning
You're here with me, it's like a dream
Let the choir sing
When you call my name it's like a little prayer
I'm down on my knees, I wanna take you there
In the midnight hour I can feel your power
Just like a prayer you know I'll take you there
Just like a prayer, your voice can take me there
Just like a muse to me, you are a mystery
Just like a dream, you are not what you seem
Just like a prayer, no choice your voice can take me there
Just like a prayer, I'll take you there
It's like a dream to me
| Note that the lyrics posted here are those as interpreted and performed by The Oracle Band. In a few cases we have taken some liberties with the lyrics to make them more appropriate for tasteful gatherings. Their use here is intended as an aid for people in selecting music for their wedding reception or private party, and may not be reproduced for any commercial, for-profit use. |
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Like A
Prayer
Features the title track plus 10 additional cuts, including:
Express Yourself |
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Madonna - The Immaculate Collection
This is a must have album for any Madonna fan. Featuring 17 of her biggest hits, this CD is offered at an unbelievably low price from Amazon.com Featured on the album are La Isla Bonita, as well as: Like A Virgin |
