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Who originally sang Like a Virgin?
Madonna
Like a Virgin (song)
| “Like a Virgin” | |
|---|---|
| Songwriter(s) | Tom Kelly Billy Steinberg |
| Producer(s) | Nile Rodgers |
| Madonna singles chronology | |
| “Borderline” (1984) “Like a Virgin” (1984) “Material Girl” (1985) |
How old was Madonna Like a Virgin?
26-year-old
Originally, the 26-year-old wanted to bring a fully grown Bengal tiger on stage with her. MTV quickly nixed that idea, so instead, she opted to descend a 17-foot-tall wedding cake and sing the song (off her second album of the same name) in a white wedding dress.
Did Motley Crue cover Like a Virgin?
“Like a Virgin” is the second of four fresh songs Motley Crue recorded for the film and the only cover selection. The first new song to be released was “The Dirt (Est. 1981),” which you can listen to here. The track features a guest appearance from rapper Machine Gun Kelly, who played Tommy Lee in the flick.
Did Nile Rodgers wrote Like a Virgin?
Rodgers said of their first meeting, “It’s interesting because when I first met Madonna, I knew right away what she was all about.” Rodgers originally did not want to record “Like a Virgin” because he was not a fan of the hook. So the song was eventually recorded and became one of Madonna’s biggest hits.
What was Like A Virgin Number 1?
Today in 1984, Madonna started a six-week run at No. 1 on the U.S. charts with “Like A Virgin,” her first U.S. No. 1. The iconic song is the title track off her her album and was the first single released.
Why is there a lion in like a virgin?
The lion, which is seen throughout the music video, was a symbol of Saint Mark, who was present during the time where individuals were punished for committing sexual acts. When the man dressed as a lion brought Madonna to the Venitian palace, it was symbolic; promiscuity was brought into the city.
Who wrote Like a Virgin Motley Crue?
Billy Steinberg
Tom Kelly
Like a Virgin/Composers
Who sung Papa Dont Preach?
Papa Don’t Preach/Artists
Why is there a lion in Like a Virgin?
Was Girls Just Want to Have Fun a cover song?
On 6 Sept 1983, the Cyndi Lauper cover of the Robert Hazard song “Girls Just Want to Have Fun” was released. The 1983 version of the song, initially released by Lauper as a solo artist, was the opening track on her debut studio recorded album “She’s So Unusual.”