madonnasuperfan01 Posted January 12, 2014 Posted January 12, 2014 Both songs are among Madonna's biggest and more influentials hits. But which one is the biggest overall? Which one made the bigger impact and is more loved by the general public and fellow musicians? I constantly got different answers when i ask people about it so i want to know what you guys think about it. Discuss!
Barbie Posted January 12, 2014 Posted January 12, 2014 I would also say Like A Prayer, although like you said both are legendary.
Nightshade Posted January 12, 2014 Posted January 12, 2014 I think Like A Prayer has an edge. I agree. While "Vogue" is a dance floor masterpiece, I feel like "Like A Prayer" has that transcendent quality - it's pop music and philosophy.
madonnasuperfan01 Posted January 12, 2014 Author Posted January 12, 2014 I agree. While "Vogue" is a dance floor masterpiece, I feel like "Like A Prayer" has that transcendent quality - it's pop music and philosophy. So true.
vocalism Posted January 12, 2014 Posted January 12, 2014 LAP is more popular with the general public. Vogue with the gays, by a hair?
nevermind Posted January 12, 2014 Posted January 12, 2014 Like a Prayer I think. It's the "I don't even like Madonna but damn this rules" song. Plus more recurrent radio play and digital sales. But it's a close thing. Like a Virgin is more iconic than either though. Everyone knows it.
madonnasuperfan01 Posted January 12, 2014 Author Posted January 12, 2014 Like a Prayer I think. It's the "I don't even like Madonna but damn this rules" song. Plus more recurrent radio play and digital sales. But it's a close thing. Like a Virgin is more iconic than either though. Everyone knows it. SO DAMN RIGHT! Everyone i know think this song is a masterpiece, even my best friend who's not a pop music fan at all. And yeah i think it's true about Like a Virgin, which is a shame, it's one of her worst songs ever to me
Elysium Posted January 12, 2014 Posted January 12, 2014 I would say Vogue was a lot more iconic and influential in terms of it's impact on music, video and fashion. But I also appreciate that Like a Prayer is a very firm favourite particularly for non-Madonna fans.
MadCrazy Posted January 12, 2014 Posted January 12, 2014 Like a prayer It was used in Pepsi ad and went to #1 in virtually every country. Even here in Thailand many young kids today know the song.
Guest Posted January 12, 2014 Posted January 12, 2014 I JUST made a playlist on my iPod of M's iconic top ten...in my opinion. It goes something like this... 10. Take A Bow 9. Music 8. Material Girl 7. Ray Of Light 6. Express Yourself 5. Papa Don't Preach 4. Holiday 3. Like A Virgin 2. Like A Prayer 1. Vogue
Alexz Posted January 12, 2014 Posted January 12, 2014 I JUST made a playlist on my iPod of M's iconic top ten...in my opinion. It goes something like this... 10. Take A Bow 9. Music 8. Material Girl 7. Ray Of Light 6. Express Yourself 5. Papa Don't Preach 4. Holiday 3. Like A Virgin 2. Like A Prayer 1. Vogue You forgot Into The Groove.
nevermind Posted January 12, 2014 Posted January 12, 2014 I'd be interested to know the experiences of those around when both were released. I get the sense "Vogue" was bigger at the time - it was the best selling song of 1990, obviously ushered in a dance craze, and was released at the absolute peak of her imperial phase; meanwhile Like a Prayer to some extent was overshadowed by its video controversy.
Guest Posted January 12, 2014 Posted January 12, 2014 You forgot Into The Groove. I didn't forget it. It's number 11. i.e. the part that says..."iconic, in my opinion"
Apples388 Posted January 12, 2014 Posted January 12, 2014 I would say that "Vogue" is more iconic but "Like a Prayer" is probably a better song in terms of the music itself; and more of a public favourite.
madonnasuperfan01 Posted January 12, 2014 Author Posted January 12, 2014 I'd be interested to know the experiences of those around when both were released. I get the sense "Vogue" was bigger at the time - it was the best selling song of 1990, obviously ushered in a dance craze, and was released at the absolute peak of her imperial phase; meanwhile Like a Prayer to some extent was overshadowed by its video controversy. Wasn't it the second best selling single of 1990? I'm not sure.
Guest Rachelle of London Posted January 12, 2014 Posted January 12, 2014 LAP! It could actually be considered a hymn IMO However vogue is just as iconic
Raf Posted January 12, 2014 Posted January 12, 2014 Tricky question. I think in terms of visual iconography Vogue is the winner. You have the platinum blonde, the video, the look, the choreography, it's quintessential Madonna. If we talk about songs, LAP is the bigger one, by a nose!
nick00 Posted January 12, 2014 Posted January 12, 2014 Difficult to say, but go with gay Vogue. I have heard that damn song too many times on the radio, in stores, bars, & parties.
vocalism Posted January 12, 2014 Posted January 12, 2014 Wasn't it the second best selling single of 1990? I'm not sure. I don't know about sales, but overall it was the fifth biggest Hot 100 hit of the year: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Billboard_Year-End_Hot_100_singles_of_1990 I'd be interested to know the experiences of those around when both were released. I get the sense "Vogue" was bigger at the time - it was the best selling song of 1990, obviously ushered in a dance craze, and was released at the absolute peak of her imperial phase; meanwhile Like a Prayer to some extent was overshadowed by its video controversy. I was still quite young when both were released, but yeah "Vogue" was bigger (#5 on year-end chart, see above, while LAP was #25). I think LAP got more press and attention because of the video, but one of the reasons (I think) "Vogue" may have been bigger is because house/dance music was extremely popular back then. MTV also played the video every five minutes (from what my neighbor said at the time - we didn't have cable).
Chimera Posted January 12, 2014 Posted January 12, 2014 my vote goes for Like a Prayer, though I like Vogue a little more
Rugbyguy Posted January 12, 2014 Posted January 12, 2014 Vogue definately! A cultural phenomenon and the song that reeled me in as a 6 year old and changed my life forever.
Sloane Posted January 12, 2014 Posted January 12, 2014 I prefer LAP, but the answer is Vogue. This. Though I also think the public connects Like A Virgin to her the most. Remember the Superbowl commercial w/ Jay Leno. What song did they pick out of all M's discography as his ring tone? Answer: LAV
lori Posted January 12, 2014 Posted January 12, 2014 LAP is more of an anthem & is an uplifting live performance. It really takes you there at every concert performance. That said though, Vogue is more iconic. The attitude, the look, the choreography of the video and every live performance of this song is just so iconic & legendary & to me, nobody vogues better than Madonna
Guest Posted January 12, 2014 Posted January 12, 2014 Most Iconic Madonna songs: 1. LIKE A VIRGIN 2. MATERIAL GIRL 3. VOGUE 4. HOLIDAY 5. INTO THE GROOVE 6. LA ISLA BONITA 7. LUCKY STAR 8. MUSIC 9. LIKE A PRAYER 10. EROTICA
Mattress Posted January 12, 2014 Posted January 12, 2014 Both are iconic in different ways but "Vogue" feels like another beast entirely so it gets my vote. Remember the Superbowl commercial w/ Jay Leno. What song did they pick out of all M's discography as his ring tone? Answer: LAV But! But! Not that a Jay Leno promo is at all a good measure ( ), the full cut of the commercial actually used "Lucky Star" and "Vogue" instead: "Vogue" was also the main feature of teaser commercials for the Super Bowl performance: Moot point as she opened the show with "Vogue" and closed with "Like A Prayer" displaying the power of both. And bringing us back to the original debate.
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