Madonna – Like A Virgin
“Like a Virgin” is a song by American singer Madonna, released in 1984 as the lead single from her second studio album of the same name. It was written by Tom Kelly with lyrics by Billy Steinberg and produced by Nile Rodgers. The song became one of Madonna’s signature hits and played a significant role in establishing her as a pop icon. The single was released on October 31, 1984 with “Stay” on the B-side. “Like a Virgin” achieved great commercial success, topping the charts in several countries, including the United States, where it spent six consecutive weeks at number one on the Billboard Hot 100. “Like a Virgin” has sold over six million copies worldwide. The song’s popularity helped propel Madonna’s album of the same name to immense success, becoming her first number-one album on the Billboard 200 chart.
“Like a Virgin” is an upbeat dance-pop song with catchy hooks and a memorable chorus. It addresses the theme of love and sexual awakening, using metaphors and innuendos to convey a sense of innocence and vulnerability. The lyrics describe the feeling of experiencing new love that makes the singer feel like a virgin, even though she may have had previous relationships.The song was controversial upon its release due to its provocative nature, which challenged traditional notions of sexuality and femininity. Madonna’s performance of “Like a Virgin” at the 1984 MTV Video Music Awards, where she appeared in a wedding dress and rolled on the stage, became an iconic moment in her career and helped solidify her status as a boundary-pushing artist.
The accompanying music video was directed by American director Mary Lambert, and showed Madonna sailing down the canals of Venice in a gondola, as well as roaming around a castle wearing a white wedding dress.
Over the years, “Like a Virgin” has remained one of Madonna’s most recognizable and enduring songs. It has been covered and referenced by numerous artists, and its impact on popular culture is undeniable. The song’s title has even become a popular phrase to describe someone’s first-time experience or a renewed sense of enthusiasm and energy.
“Like a Virgin” played a significant role in Madonna’s career, helping her break through to a wider audience and establish herself as a pop music icon. Its catchy melody, provocative lyrics, and Madonna’s captivating performance made it a standout song of the 1980s and a cultural touchstone for years to come.
