Statements (478)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:album
gptkb:single gptkb:song |
| gptkbp:addresses |
themes of faith
themes of race themes of sexuality |
| gptkbp:album |
gptkb:Like_a_Prayer
gptkb:album gptkb:Yes |
| gptkbp:artist |
gptkb:Madonna
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| gptkbp:artistic_influence |
gptkb:Yes
gptkb:cultural_phenomenon influential song iconic chorus Madonna's fashion choices Inspired fashion trends in the late 80s |
| gptkbp:associated_with |
gptkb:feminism
gptkb:spirituality social commentary spiritual themes female empowerment artistic freedom pop culture references identity politics cultural debates music industry changes Madonna's career Madonna's image evolution |
| gptkbp:awards |
gptkb:MTV_Video_Music_Award_for_Best_Art_Direction
gptkb:Grammy_nominations gptkb:MTV_Video_Music_Awards gptkb:MTV_Video_Music_Award_for_Best_Choreography gptkb:MTV_Video_Music_Award_for_Best_Female_Video gptkb:American_Music_Award_for_Favorite_Pop/_Rock_Album Nominated for Grammy Awards Grammy nomination for Best Pop Vocal Album |
| gptkbp:b-side |
gptkb:Act_of_Contrition
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| gptkbp:censorship |
Controversial for religious imagery
Faced backlash for its provocative content |
| gptkbp:certification |
gptkb:Platinum
gptkb:Multi-Platinum gptkb:platinum gptkb:gold Platinum in the US |
| gptkbp:chart_performance |
gptkb:Billboard_Hot_100
gptkb:UK_Singles_Chart number one on Billboard Hot 100 #1 on Billboard 200 #1 on Billboard Hot 100 |
| gptkbp:chart_position |
1 on Billboard Hot 100
#1 on Billboard 200 #1 on Billboard Hot 100 |
| gptkbp:chart_success |
Billboard Hot 100 in 1989
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| gptkbp:collaborator |
gptkb:Patrick_Leonard
gptkb:David_Foster gptkb:Shep_Pettibone gptkb:Stephen_Bray |
| gptkbp:community_impact |
Addressed social issues through music.
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| gptkbp:contains |
dance elements
gospel elements rock elements the song ' Like a Prayer'. |
| gptkbp:contains_song |
gptkb:Like_a_Prayer
gptkb:Express_Yourself |
| gptkbp:controversy |
gptkb:music_video
religious symbolism religious imagery racial themes music video imagery Religious imagery in music video |
| gptkbp:cover_art |
Album cover features Madonna in a religious setting
Album cover features Madonna in religious imagery Artwork by Rocco Dispirito Album cover features a painting of Madonna |
| gptkbp:cover_version |
multiple artists
covered by various artists Covered by various artists many artists |
| gptkbp:covered_by |
gptkb:Various_artists
various artists |
| gptkbp:covers |
Popular among amateur artists for covers
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| gptkbp:critical_reception |
Generally positive
Positive reviews positive positive reviews acclaimed by critics Positive reviews from critics classic status Widely acclaimed by music critics |
| gptkbp:crossover |
Achieved international success
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| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
gptkb:Significant
gptkb:significant gptkb:LGBTQ+_community Considered a classic controversial themes religious discussions discussions on religion influenced music videos discussions on sexuality Significant in LGBTQ+ culture Discussion on religion and sexuality Significant discussions on religion Controversial themes of religion and sexuality |
| gptkbp:cultural_references |
gptkb:television_shows
advertisements music festivals numerous films Referenced in various media Referenced in various media and pop culture numerous films and shows |
| gptkbp:cultural_significance |
gptkb:High
enduring 1980s pop culture Symbol of LGBTQ+ rights advocacy |
| gptkbp:dance_style |
gptkb:Yes
|
| gptkbp:debut |
gptkb:1989
gptkb:1989_World_Tour |
| gptkbp:debut_album |
gptkb:Like_a_Prayer
gptkb:Express_Yourself Cherish Keep It Together Dear Jessie |
| gptkbp:directed_by |
gptkb:Mary_Lambert
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| gptkbp:duration |
15 weeks on Billboard Hot 100
6 weeks at #1 |
| gptkbp:fan_base |
Dedicated fan following
Madonna fans Strong global fanbase |
| gptkbp:fan_reception |
enthusiastic
Cult following among fans Highly praised |
| gptkbp:featured_in |
gptkb:Madonna:_The_Confessions_Tour
gptkb:TV_shows gptkb:documentaries gptkb:films gptkb:Madonna:_The_Immaculate_Collection gptkb:The_Simpsons_(episode) gptkb:The_Simpsons gptkb:Glee gptkb:television_shows gptkb:Yes gptkb:commercials Various films and TV shows film soundtracks Film soundtracks TV shows and movies musical theater adaptations Greatest hits albums documentaries about Madonna |
| gptkbp:featured_on_compilation |
Greatest Hits albums
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| gptkbp:features |
crosses
choir vocals black saints |
| gptkbp:film_technique |
Featured in films and documentaries
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| gptkbp:first_week_sales |
Over 100,000 copies
Over 100,000 copies in the US 200,000 copies |
| gptkbp:followed_by |
I'm Breathless
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| gptkbp:genre |
gptkb:rock
gptkb:Gospel gptkb:Pop pop |
| gptkbp:has |
iconic status
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| gptkbp:has_reception |
Critical acclaim
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Like a Prayer
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| gptkbp:impact |
Cultural significance in pop music
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| gptkbp:impact_on_music_video |
Pioneered narrative-driven music videos
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| gptkbp:included |
Rolling Stone's 500 Greatest Songs of All Time
music playlists Greatest Hits albums greatest hits albums |
| gptkbp:influence |
gptkb:Contemporary_R&_B
Pop music Dance music |
| gptkbp:influenced |
gptkb:LGBTQ+_community
Pop music Contemporary music female artists pop music dance music gospel music fashion trends music videos many artists future artists Pop music artists pop music culture |
| gptkbp:influenced_artists |
gptkb:Beyonce
gptkb:Contemporary_R&_B gptkb:Katy_Perry gptkb:Lady_Gaga gptkb:Prince Dance-pop Rock music Many contemporary artists Many contemporary pop artists Pop and rock music Art inspired by the song Influenced artists like Lady Gaga and Beyoncé Inspired by artists like Prince Pop, rock, and dance music |
| gptkbp:influenced_by |
gptkb:Gospel
gptkb:rock_music Dance-pop Rock music pop music gospel music |
| gptkbp:influences |
gptkb:Gospel
Rock music Religious themes Inspired many pop and rock artists |
| gptkbp:inspiration |
gptkb:Social_issues
gptkb:spirituality Art and literature Personal experiences personal experiences Religious themes Religious imagery Personal experiences of Madonna |
| gptkbp:inspired |
gptkb:artistic_expressions
gptkb:documentaries gptkb:protests gptkb:social_movements biographies artistic expression artistic interpretations |
| gptkbp:inspired_by |
Personal experiences
personal experiences |
| gptkbp:involves |
religious imagery
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| gptkbp:is_a_subject_of |
gptkb:academic_research
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| gptkbp:is_acclaimed_for |
gptkb:true
|
| gptkbp:is_analyzed_in |
gptkb:scholars
music studies |
| gptkbp:is_associated_with |
gptkb:LGBTQ+_rights_advocacy
|
| gptkbp:is_celebrated_for |
its lyrical content
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| gptkbp:is_celebrated_in |
music history
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| gptkbp:is_cited_in |
discussions of artistic freedom
|
| gptkbp:is_considered |
a landmark album
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| gptkbp:is_criticized_for |
gptkb:Catholic_Church
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| gptkbp:is_discussed_in |
gptkb:media_outlets
musicology studies biographies of Madonna |
| gptkbp:is_featured_in |
gptkb:documentaries
|
| gptkbp:is_influential_in |
music video production
|
| gptkbp:is_known_for |
its controversial themes
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| gptkbp:is_noted_for |
its emotional depth
|
| gptkbp:is_part_of |
cultural discussions
Madonna's discography Madonna's legacy |
| gptkbp:is_popular_in |
featured in films and TV shows
used in commercials referenced in literature inspired art installations parodied in comedy shows |
| gptkbp:is_recognized_as |
one of Madonna's signature songs
|
| gptkbp:is_recognized_for |
its vocal performance
its innovative production |
| gptkbp:is_referenced_in |
gptkb:popular_culture
|
| gptkbp:is_remembered_for |
its impact on pop culture.
|
| gptkbp:key |
Aâ™ major
|
| gptkbp:label |
gptkb:Sire_Records
|
| gptkbp:led_to |
Madonna's ' Blasphemy' accusations
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| gptkbp:legacy |
gptkb:cultural_phenomenon
Influenced many artists iconic status enduring popularity considered a classic Iconic status performed at major events cited as a classic influential track influential in the 1980s music scene part of pop culture history Considered one of Madonna's signature songs Cited in discussions of pop music evolution considered one of Madonna's signature songs Cited as a landmark album in pop music. Considered one of Madonna's best albums |
| gptkbp:length |
56:00
5:42 5:41 |
| gptkbp:live_performance |
gptkb:1990_Blond_Ambition_World_Tour
gptkb:2008_Sticky_&_Sweet_Tour gptkb:2012_MDNA_Tour gptkb:2015_Rebel_Heart_Tour gptkb:Sticky_&_Sweet_Tour gptkb:The_Blond_Ambition_World_Tour gptkb:The_MDNA_Tour gptkb:The_Re-Invention_World_Tour gptkb:The_Rebel_Heart_Tour gptkb:Blond_Ambition_World_Tour gptkb:Rebel_Heart_Tour gptkb:1990_MTV_Video_Music_Awards gptkb:Confessions_Tour theatrical provocative Performed on multiple tours Performed on various tours Madonna's tours performed on the Blond Ambition World Tour performed on the Rebel Heart Tour Performed at the 1989 MTV Video Music Awards Performed on the Blond Ambition World Tour Performed on the Rebel Heart Tour performed at the 1989 MTV Video Music Awards |
| gptkbp:lyrical_themes |
Faith and spirituality
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| gptkbp:music_genre |
Dance-pop
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| gptkbp:music_style |
gptkb:rock
gptkb:Gospel gptkb:soul gptkb:identity gptkb:spirituality Dance-pop social issues dance-pop Verse-chorus form sophisticated production |
| gptkbp:music_video |
gptkb:Like_a_Prayer_music_video
gptkb:Express_Yourself_(music_video) gptkb:Like_a_Prayer_(music_video) gptkb:Yes controversial Directed by Mary Lambert Express Yourself music video |
| gptkbp:music_video_director |
gptkb:David_Fincher
gptkb:Mary_Lambert |
| gptkbp:musical_elements |
Choral arrangements
Incorporates gospel choir |
| gptkbp:next_album |
Cherish
|
| gptkbp:notable_awards |
gptkb:MTV_Video_Music_Award_for_Best_Female_Video
|
| gptkbp:notable_collaborations |
gptkb:Patrick_Leonard
|
| gptkbp:notable_collaborators |
gptkb:David_Foster
gptkb:Shep_Pettibone gptkb:Stephen_Bray |
| gptkbp:notable_for |
Controversial themes
controversial themes |
| gptkbp:notable_performances |
gptkb:The_MDNA_Tour
gptkb:Super_Bowl gptkb:Live_Aid_1985 gptkb:The_Girlie_Show_World_Tour gptkb:The_Confessions_Tour gptkb:Live_Aid Performed at the 1989 MTV Video Music Awards |
| gptkbp:notable_song |
gptkb:Like_a_Prayer
gptkb:Express_Yourself personal reflection Cherish Keep It Together Controversial and provocative spiritual imagery And it feels like home Everyone must stand alone I hear you call my name Life is a mystery Dear Jessie ' When you call my name' I want to take you there. I'm down on my knees. When you call my name, it's like a little prayer. Explores themes of faith and redemption |
| gptkbp:parody |
Parodied in various media
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| gptkbp:performed_at |
gptkb:Madonna:_The_MDNA_Tour
gptkb:Coachella_Festival gptkb:The_Grammys gptkb:Live_8 gptkb:The_Sticky_&_Sweet_Tour gptkb:Super_Bowl gptkb:The_Rebel_Heart_Tour gptkb:The_Girlie_Show_World_Tour gptkb:MDNA_Tour gptkb:The_Confessions_Tour gptkb:The_Brit_Awards gptkb:Super_Bowl_XLVI gptkb:Live_Aid gptkb:Live_8_concert |
| gptkbp:performed_in |
gptkb:Blond_Ambition_World_Tour
gptkb:Rebel_Heart_Tour concert films concert tours various award shows Many times by Madonna |
| gptkbp:performers |
56:00
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| gptkbp:preceded_by |
gptkb:True_Blue
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| gptkbp:previous_album |
gptkb:Express_Yourself
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| gptkbp:produced_by |
gptkb:Patrick_Leonard
gptkb:Madonna |
| gptkbp:producer |
gptkb:Patrick_Leonard
gptkb:Stephen_Bray gptkb:Madonna |
| gptkbp:recognized_by |
gptkb:Rolling_Stone
gptkb:Billboard |
| gptkbp:record_label |
gptkb:Sire_Records
gptkb:Warner_Music_Group |
| gptkbp:recorded_at |
gptkb:Ocean_Way_Recording
Madonna's home studio |
| gptkbp:recorded_in |
gptkb:1988
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| gptkbp:recording_location |
gptkb:Ocean_Way_Recording
gptkb:Ocean_Way_Recording_Studios gptkb:The_Village_Recorder Ocean Way Recording, Los Angeles Madonna's home studio |
| gptkbp:recording_year |
gptkb:1988
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| gptkbp:release_country |
gptkb:USA
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| gptkbp:release_date |
gptkb:1989
1989-03-21 |
| gptkbp:release_year |
gptkb:1989
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| gptkbp:released |
gptkb:1989
Album promotion |
| gptkbp:released_as_digital |
gptkb:Yes
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| gptkbp:released_as_single |
gptkb:Yes
March 3, 1989 March 1989 Like a Prayer (single) |
| gptkbp:released_by |
gptkb:Madonna
|
| gptkbp:released_in |
gptkb:Australia
gptkb:Canada gptkb:Japan gptkb:United_Kingdom gptkb:United_States |
| gptkbp:remastered |
gptkb:2001
gptkb:2012 gptkb:Yes 2018 remastered edition 2001 Remastered Edition 2015 Deluxe Edition Re-released in various formats |
| gptkbp:remix |
gptkb:Yes
various artists multiple versions Various DJs various DJs Various remixes released Like a Prayer (remix) Multiple official remixes released |
| gptkbp:reported_by |
some countries
Certain countries MTV in some regions Some countries due to religious imagery |
| gptkbp:sales |
Over 15 million copies sold worldwide
Over 7 million copies worldwide |
| gptkbp:sampled_in |
gptkb:The_Weeknd
gptkb:Various_artists gptkb:The_Simpsons gptkb:Chance_the_Rapper gospel music various songs Various songs other songs Glee (TV series) hip hop songs Used in various remixes |
| gptkbp:songwriters |
gptkb:Patrick_Leonard
gptkb:Stephen_Bray gptkb:Madonna Madonna, Patrick Leonard, and others Madonna, Patrick Leonard |
| gptkbp:sparked |
debate on censorship
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| gptkbp:streaming_platforms |
High streaming numbers on platforms
|
| gptkbp:tempo |
120
|
| gptkbp:theme |
Faith and spirituality
|
| gptkbp:themes |
gptkb:Love
gptkb:race gptkb:religion gptkb:identity gptkb:spirituality love Faith and spirituality sexuality Spirituality and personal struggle |
| gptkbp:track_list |
11 tracks
|
| gptkbp:vocalization |
Contralto
|
| gptkbp:won |
gptkb:MTV_Video_Music_Awards
|
| gptkbp:writer |
gptkb:Patrick_Leonard
gptkb:Madonna |
| gptkbp:written_by |
gptkb:Patrick_Leonard
gptkb:Madonna |
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Madonna
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
3
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