Like A Prayer

Very different from Like A Virgin, Like A Prayer stands out as Madonna's grandest single. It features a variety of musical influences and styles, from R&B to dance to gospel to corporate rock. These styles are segued together to form Madonna's most interesting single, musically. The religious symbolism led to a video where many issues of society were challenged, from racism to religion. Featuring a black saint, burning crosses (a reference to the Ku Klux Klan), and interracial love, Madonna created one of the biggest controversies, angering the Pope and causing her 1989 Pepsi sponsored tour to be cancelled. Yet again, the controversy helped the single, making it another #1 hit worldwide and selling in millions.