Talk:Like a Prayer (song)

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No mention of this song's supposed oral sex innuendo? NTK 05:15, 3 April 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Audio sample of original 1989 album version

It would be nice if an audio sample of the 1989 album version of Like a Prayer could be added. The sample currently on the page is of the icky dance remix from The Immaculate Collection.

[edit] Artwork

Would someone be kind enough to upload a picture of the "Painted" artwork version used predominantly on the 12" cover? This is one of the most interesting Madonna single artworks. BTW the same painting was also used on Blond Ambition official T shirts, you might like to mention this if you do upload the pic. Thanks. —The preceding unsigned comment was added by Janged (talk • contribs) 01:28, 2 February 2007 (UTC).

[edit] Irrelevent

Over the years it has been speculated that David Bowie's song "Underground" was the inspiration for "Like a Prayer". Many fans claim that Madonna heard "Underground" repeatedly on the radio while in London during 1986, and she became fond of the song's combination of pop and gospel music. The 1987 Michael Jackson song 'Man in the mirror' also combined pop and gospel music prior to "Like a Prayer". Some also cite that Prince's work on his album "Purple Rain" heavily influenced the sound of "Like a Prayer" as well.

Could somebody please tell me what relevence this has to this article? Not one of the records mentioned are anything even along the same key sonic structure as Like A Prayer. A more viable reference to the songs inspirations would be Gospel music in general. Unless excellent citations can be given, this is being removed. Apex156 (talk) 12:52, 2 April 2008 (UTC)