She went to New York to become a dancer, but turned into a pop queen who's sold hundreds of millions of records. Love or hate her, she's broadened pop's horizons like none other. Madonna turns 52 on August 16.
"Like a Prayer" probably best sums up Madonna's career. Love, music, God, angels, heaven, dreams, home, desperation, independence, sex, mysteries--it's all in that one song. And now, 21 years after its release, "Like a Prayer" still gets you out on the dance floor. This week, we look at that and other highlights from the pop diva and actress's career.
Madonna/Leonard: Like a Prayer with Madonna on 03228 Sire 9264402
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Steinberg/Kelly: Like a Virgin with Madonna on 03228 Sire 9264402
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Madonna/Bray: Into the Groove with Madonna on 00392 Warner Bros. Records 0093624972426 0:40
Lloyd Webber: Don't Cry for Me Argentina with Madonna on 00392 Warner Bros. Records PRCD469 0:33
Madonna/Ahmadzai: Mother and Father with Madonna on 00392 Warner Bros. Records 9362499902 0:47
Madonna/Orbit/Muldoon/Curtis/Leach: Ray of Light with Madonna on 01485 MAVERICK PRCD1142 0:47