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Mar 2024
1h 23m

Madonna's Like A Prayer 35th anniversary

Stefan Mreczko, Tony Trius, Liberty King, Ben Kline
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MLVC celebrates the 35th anniversary of the release of Madonna's 1989 album, Like A Prayer. We go track by track and talk about each song, sharing our thoughts and our memories along the way. Join us for a lively discussion about one of Madonna's best albums.

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