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On this Day: March 10, 1988 (pt2)

 The "Like A Prayer" song enters the Billboard singles chart. " Like a Prayer " is a song recorded by the American singer Madonna for her 1989 studio album of the same name . Sire Records released it as the lead single from the album on March 3, 1989. Written and produced by Madonna and Patrick Leonard , "Like a Prayer" denoted a more artistic and personal approach to songwriting for Madonna, who felt she needed to cater more to her adult audience . "Like a Prayer" is a pop rock song with elements of gospel music . A choir provides background vocals that heighten the song's spiritual nature, and a rock guitar keeps the music dark and mysterious. Madonna introduced liturgical words in the lyricsā€”inspired by her Catholic upbringingā€”but changed the context in which they were used. They have dual meanings of sexual innuendo and religion. "Like a Prayer" was acclaimed by critics, and was a commercial success. It was M...

March 10, 1996 // Evita's "balcony scene" was being filmed in Buenos Aires.

 Evita's "balcony scene" was being filmed in Buenos Aires.