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Like a Virgin
From HitStory, the pop encyclopedia of School of Rock · Work
Like a Virgin · After her 1983 debut, Madonna wanted a sound of her own. Her label refused to let her produce herself, but did let her choose a producer. Her choice fell on Nile Rodgers, known for Chic and for David Bowie's Let's Dance. Recording took place at the Power Station in New York. Rodgers brought in his old Chic colleagues Bernard Edwards and Tony Thompson. Madonna chose all the songs herself: she wrote five of them, four of those with Stephen Bray.
Rodgers was doubtful about Like a Virgin at first, but the melody stayed in his head. Material Girl was written by others. Love Don't Live Here Anymore is a cover of Rose Royce, intended as a ballad to add variety. The reviews were mixed: the production was praised, the singing criticised. Even so, the album became her first number one on the US album chart. The title track became her first number one single. The record made her a superstar.
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- 1Material Girl4:01Apple Music ↗
- 2Angel3:56Apple Music ↗
- 3Like a Virgin3:39Apple Music ↗
- 4Over and Over4:13Apple Music ↗
- 5Love Don't Live Here Anymore4:50Apple Music ↗
- 6Dress You Up4:02Apple Music ↗
- 7Shoo-Bee-Doo5:17Apple Music ↗
- 8Pretender4:30Apple Music ↗
- 9Stay4:06Apple Music ↗
- 10Like a Virgin (Extended Dance Remix)6:10Apple Music ↗
- 11Material Girl (Extended Dance Remix)6:10Apple Music ↗
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