Madonna Like A Virgin CD

Includes rare 12" dance remixes previously unavailable on CD.

Digitally remastered by Ted Jensen (Sterling Sound, New York, New York).

The title track, which, combined with her overt sexuality, caused waves of controversy at the time, has now become part of movie folklore, with director Quentin Tarantino letting his brutish cast mull over the meaning of its lyrics for the opening sequence of the film Reservoir Dogs. It is somehow gratifying that the Madonna album that unleashed her on the world should have become a cultural icon and reference point for the 80s. A telling blend of lush pop songs and street suss--the dancing went on all through the night.

The British import CD (SIRE 925181-2) contains 1 extra track "Into The Groove" from the "Desperately Seeking Susan" soundtrack and has a running time of 43:22.

Personnel: Madonna (vocals); Nile Rodgers (guitar, Synclavier); Lenny Pickett (saxophone); Rob Sabino (synthesizer); Bernard Edwards (bass); Tony Thompson (drums); Jimmy Bralower (programming); Curtis King, Frank Simms, George Simms, Brenda King (background vocals).

Q (7/01, p.131) - 4 stars out of 5 - "...The record that propelled her into the stratosphere - and rightly so. The songs are smart, funny, sexy and irresistible..."

Average Rating: (4.8 out of 5 stars) 

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 Madonna rocks!!!
Like a Virgin will always be a great album. This gave Madonna the megastardom and all the songs are very good. I like specially Dress You Up that unfortunately she stopped singing and Angel that was available on the first tour but she didnt record the alive version. This album is a must!!!
Submitted by shoo-bee-doo (Belo Horizonte, MG, Brazil)
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 Great CD
I think this is one of her best CDs.
Submitted by a madonna fan (california)
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 Madonna is, by far, THE BEST ARTIST EVER!!!
I have no words to express Madonna's talent. She is the best singer EVER. Ignore the critics, forget Whitney or Mariah. MADONNA WILL LAST FOREVER!!!
Submitted by JOSHUA SOARS (BRAZIL)
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 Why can't she make music like this anymore??
This as well as her self-titled album prove that most times, the original is still the best. Even the filler is great, some of the other songs (Pretender, Dress You Up) are even better than the ones that were hits. Being an avid Madonna listener, I think she was best when she was considered "contoversial". This album, her self-titled album, & "Like A Prayer" shall reign supreme in the Madonna kingdom (of course, Ray of Light is great also).
Submitted by ppgphreak101 (Southaven)
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 A MUST HAVE
There is really someone who doesn't have this CD?? If you are one, go and get it. Is a music's classic. All the songs are great.
Submitted by garzasan (Japan)
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