Throwback Thursday – Madonna Releases “Like A Virgin”

It was on this day in 1984, Madonna releases her “Like A Virgin” album, which would become her first #1 on the albums chart.

The album would sell over 10 million copies, proving to critics she is more than a one-hit wonder. With hits including the title track, “Material Girl,” “Angel,” “Into The Groove,” and “Dress You Up.”

“Like A Virgin” becomes an important piece of music history in a few ways. First, some wanted to ban the song and the video. It also gave us one of the most memorable TV moments of all time. It was at the very first Video Music Awards ceremony, Madonna comes out of a giant wedding cake, dressed in a bridal gown, with a “Boy Toy” belt.

Madonna shocked many with that performance and even though she didn’t win any awards that night, the song would become her first #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 – sitting in the top spot for six weeks.

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This post was written by Carrie Buchanan