"Like a Prayer" is a song by American singer Madonna from her 1989 fourth studio album of the same name. It was released as the album's lead single on March 3, 1989, by Sire Records. Written and produced by both Madonna and Patrick Leonard, the song heralded an artistic and personal approach to songwriting for Madonna, who believed that she needed to cater more to her adult audience. Thematically, the song speaks about a passionate young girl in love with God, who becomes the only male figure in her life.
During the 2004 Re-Invention World Tour, "Like a Prayer" was given a gospel treatment, with Madonna asking the audience to sing along with her.
Madonna performing a remixed version of "Like a Prayer" during the Amsterdam stop of her Sticky & Sweet Tour on September 2, 2008
Leon Robinson was hired to play the role of a saint inspired by Martin de Porres, the patron saint of mixed-race people.
Celebration is the third greatest hits album by American singer-songwriter Madonna, released on September 18, 2009, by Warner Bros. Records. The album features 34 songs spanning Madonna's career since signing up with the label in 1982. It also includes three new songs: "Celebration" which is included on all versions, "Revolver" which is included on the two-disc editions, and "It's So Cool" which is included as a bonus track on some digital two-disc editions. A fourth song, "Broken", was recorded for the album but not used; eventually it was released in 2012 as a limited edition promotional vinyl single for fanclub members. The compilation DVD Celebration: The Video Collection was released alongside the album.
Flyposting for Celebration: "34 songs that changed the world" in Queens, NYC, New York in September 2009
During The MDNA Tour (2012), "Revolver" was performed as the second song of the show.
Madonna closed The MDNA Tour with an energetic performance of "Celebration".