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Like a Prayer

Music by Madonna and Patrick Leonard

Originally Performed by Madonna

"Like a Prayer" is a song recorded by American singer Madonna for her fourth studio album of the same name. Sire Records released it as the album's lead single on March 3, 1989. Written and produced by Madonna and Patrick Leonard, the track heralded an artistic and personal approach to songwriting for Madonna, who believed that she needed to cater more to her adult audience. Thematically the song speaks about a passionate young girl in love with God, who becomes the only male figure in her life.

"Like a Prayer" is a pop rock song and incorporates gospel music. It features background vocals from a choir and also a rock guitar. The lyrics contain liturgical words, but they have dual meanings of sexual innuendo and religion. "Like a Prayer" was acclaimed by critics, and was also a commercial success. It was Madonna's seventh number-one single on the United States' Billboard Hot 100, and topped the singles charts in many other countries, including Australia, Canada, Spain, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom

    Release Date: 1989


Songbooks, Arrangements and/or Media

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Madonna : Celebration : Solo : Songbook : 884088697976 : 0739066102 : 00701624

Madonna : Celebration

A greatest hits compilation, including: Music - Vogue - 4 Minutes - Holiday - Everybody - Like a Virgin - Into the Groove - Express Yourself - Borderline - Erotica - Justify My Love - Dress You Up - Lucky Star - Crazy for You - Beautiful Stranger - Cherish - many more.

Songlist: HOLIDAY, MUSIC, CELEBRATION, HOLLYWOOD, CHERISH, DIE ANOTHER DAY, TAKE A BOW, CRAZY FOR YOU, EXPRESS YOURSELF, INTO THE GROOVE, LIKE A PRAYER, VOGUE, EVERYBODY, BEAUTIFUL STRANGER (from 'Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me'), SORRY, BORDERLINE, BURNING UP, DON'T TELL ME, DRESS YOU UP, EROTICA, FROZEN, HUNG UP, JUSTIFY MY LOVE, LA ISLA BONITA, LIKE A VIRGIN, LIVE TO TELL, LUCKY STAR, MATERIAL GIRL, MIILES AWAY, OPEN YOUR HEART, and more

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Voicing: Solo | Performed by Madonna | 40234b | Songbook | $24.95 | PVG


Various : 100 Women of Pop and Rock : Solo : Songbook : 888680827618 : 1540036685 : 00284391

Various : 100 Women of Pop and Rock

This collection features 100 songs arranged for piano, voice and guitar from 100 iconic female artists. Artists showcased include Adele, Pat Benatar, Beyoncé, Karen Carpenter, Cher, Aretha Franklin, Whitney Houston, Janis Joplin, Carole King, Lorde, Madonna, Idina Menzel, Joni Mitchell, Stevie Nicks, Dolly Parton, Diana Ross, Barbra Streisand, Taylor Swift, Tina Turner, Dionne Warwick, Amy Winehouse, and many others.

Songlist: Midnight Blue, Linger, Beautiful, Last Dance, Landslide, Ain't No Mountain High Enough, Time After Time, Love Song, You're No Good, You Oughta Know, Stay, I Will Remember You, All I Wanna Do, Wannabe, You Were Meant For Me, This Woman's Work, Lady Marmalade, Kind & Generous, You're Still The One, Doo Wop (That Thing), Come Away With Me, Cowboy Take Me Away, When You're Gone, Let It Go, Respect, I'm The Only One, Chuck E's In Love, That's What Friends Are For, As Tears Go By, Ain't Nobody, and more

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Voicing: Solo | 40608b | Songbook | $43.95 ON SALE $29.95 | PVG


Vocal Selections : Priscilla, Queen of the Desert - The Musical : Solo : Songbook : 884088602864 : 1458414523 : 00313591

Vocal Selections : Priscilla, Queen of the Desert - The Musical

Adapted from Stephan Elliott's 1994 cult-classic film The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert, the Tony-winning musical is a comedy of errors involving two drag queens and a transsexual trekking through the remote Australian desert to a drag show in small resort town.

Songlist: Go West, Always On My Mind, I Will Survive, Pop Muzik, Color My World, Don't Leave Me This Way, A Fine Romance, Girls Just Want To Have Fun, Hot Stuff, I Love The Night Life, I Say A Little Prayer, It's Raining Men, Like A Prayer, MacArthur Park, Material Girl, Shake Your Groove Thing, True Colors, What's Love Got To Do With It, We Belong

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Voicing: Solo | 20073b | Songbook | $16.95 | Voice and Piano


Calamity Jane : The Road Ahead : 1 CD

Calamity Jane : The Road Ahead

The Janes take a collection of songs that Thirty-Something Girls Like-"I Can't Make You Love Me," "Woodstock" and "Like A Prayer" are just several, but they're all good-begin with carefully constructed arrangements and pour their seven voices in a thick layer over the top. Sometimes "all-girl" groups can lack ballast on the bottom end, but Calamity Jane-as their name implies-gets the job done, relying on a foundation of dense block chords and ground bass figures. These gals aren't striving for a delicate, girly sound, but demonstrate that they can more than hold their own in the male-dominated world of contemporary a cappella.

Songlist: Shaking The Tree, It's All In The Game, Walking On Broken Glass, I Can't Stand The Rain, I Can't Make You Love Me, You Gotta Be, Son Of A Preacher Man, I'll Be There, You're No Good, Woodstock, Best Of My Love, To Sir With Love, Take Me To The River, Constant Craving, Would I Lie To You?, Shed A Little Light, Like A Prayer

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2887c | 1 CD | $14.98 | A Cappella


Straight No Chaser : Six Pack Vol 2 : 1 CD : 075678824913 : ATLM82491.2

Straight No Chaser : Six Pack Vol 2

They have become one of the most popular contemporary a cappella groups performing today and have an extremely busy tour schedule with dates throughout the country. This EP release handily demonstrates why they enjoy such popularity and shows a sophistication and maturity that comes from performing so steadily. This release will please all fans of contemporary a cappella and will have you singing (and perhaps dancing) along with the group.

Songlist: Get Ready, Like A Prayer, Billie Jean/Poison, Rhythm Of Love/ Can't Help Falling In Love, Buddy Holly, Let's Get It On

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2905c | 1 CD | $7.85 | A Cappella


Individual Folios

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Like A Prayer : SAB : Adam Anders : Madonna : 1 CD : 08202703 : 884088515386

Adam Anders : Like A Prayer

The Glee cast has turned to the music of Madonna for themes that ignite the high school heart. This powerful closer will lift your choir to new musical heights and thrill audiences of all ages. Available separately: SATB, SAB, SSA, ShowTrax CD. Combo parts available digitally (tpt 1-2, tsx, tbn, syn, gtr, b, dm). Duration: ca. 4:00.

Arranger: Adam Anders Performed By: Madonna

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Voicing: SAB | Sheet Music | $2.25 | With Piano |
(Minimum order 4 copies)
| 08202703 | Showtrax CD Available
Other Voicings: SATB, SSA

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