Madonna - Like A Prayer (Official Music Video) REACTION!!

[@catschorus4684]

The video is about racism and overcoming fear of telling the truth. She witnesses a crime which a black man is arrested for. The saint and man are both behind bars. The part where her palms bleed is supposed to represent stigmata, which are the wounds of Christ from the cross. This video is probably one of the most controversial in music history. Pepsi had just sponsored Madonna 5million dollars to endorse their product. The day after her Pepsi ad aired, Madonna released this video. Religious groups in the South objected to the religious content , the interracial kissing, a black jesus etc. Pepsi were basically blackmailed into removing Madonna from their ads because these groups were threatening to boycott Pepsi and picket the bottling plants in the South. Pepsi was terrified and the Pepsi ad was pulled immediately. It was never broadcast again on tv, it was an infamous incident in 80's music.

[@Mainecoonlady.]

Cats Chorus Perfect! Exactly. As someone who was raised Roman Catholic, this video is genius. The unspoken words are powerful. Btw... check out a movie called Stigmata. It pretty amazing to accused the church of hiding scripture to preserve power and money. The racism of the 80s and before is still rampant. When will we ever learn?

[@sashabertold3731]

100% !!!!!!

[@bluedasher74]

Not only that but Pepsi was going to sponsor a TOUR for Madonna in 1989. That too was cancelled.

[@mulicharts]

@@bluedasher74 the important thing for Madonna was get one more Number 1 song.

[@joshuayeager3686]

Plus Madonna still got to keep the money from her endorsement from Pepsi so they were the ones that ended up losing out in the end. The album became one of the greatest albums of the 1980’s and she was the top selling artist of that year.

[@tammieg4788]

I am a Christian. When this song came out "the church" and some vocal people had a fit. I couldn't figure out why. The video says it all, you might have to watch again and not over think it. She is eyewitness to a crime and goes to church to get answers, the saint is locked away and is released. She gets the bravery inside herself to do the right thing. Its a beautiful video and great song. Hearing from the saints, or God, or the spirit of God to help you do what's right. Hearing the voice is like a prayer that help you get to a higher loving place. I love it.

[@BeeWhistler]

Same. 100% Christian and to me this video contained so many truths that I couldn't see how anyone found it offensive. It came across as more of a "you know it's true so quit dismissing it" punch in the face kind of message. And... it was sweet. That choir director or preacher or whatever she was had the most radiant smile!

[@gitanna6p9]

This is not about god it’s about the devil

[@miamiman24]

is that why the bleeding palms like jesus? Because she knew her account , though true and brave, she would be crucified by others as a result. Like jesus was crucified?

[@andrewthezeppo]

@@gitanna6p9 you are an idiot

[@jessicawhitmore5350]

@@qwerty-so6ml You, too, are an idiot.

[@tracys694]

This is Madonna at her best - pushing people to confront their biases and prejudice through music.

[@jefmay3053]

She puled this off in the 80's RESPECT

[@feronda4058]

One of Madonna's iconic song in my opinion.

[@jp3813]

It's pretty much a fact already.

[@olimpoorozco513]

Agreed

[@danielcowan8673]

The guitar riff at the start is played by Prince.

[@tammyy155]

😮

[@RawStickySweet]

Yep! And they have a duet called Love Song on the same album and he also plays guitar on the closing song Act Of Contrition. I believe there's also a remix of Like A Prayer that has a lot more of his playing.

[@angiepronzola6622]

RawStickySweet and also on keep it together

[@llorona7847]

Madonna. A great artist, great performer. She’s never afraid to be herself or cause a little trouble. More Madonna, please

[@zanealberto7510]

L Lorona yes MORE MADONNA PLEEEEEEZ💙

[@jarrods1193]

The song is one of my favorites! This video was so controversial when it was released but is now considered one of the best videos ever made on many critics list. Madonna was showing racial injustice as the white man attacked the woman and the black man was wrongly arrested by the police but at the end Madonna went to the jail to say she witnessed he was innocent. Madonna was one of the first artists that I remember from my childhood who was always standing up for equality for everyone. I think that's probably why she has maintained such a huge fanbase for almost 40 years (her first single was released in 1982) Can't wait to see you react to more by the Queen of Pop!👑❤

[@timothytaylor9153]

Thank you for reacting to this one - it’s one of my all time favorites. The song is about a love so powerful it’s nearly a religious experience. Meanwhile, the video explores these themes along with racial injustice- Her character witnessed a brutal crime and the arrest of a black man - she now seeks spiritual guidance. Ultimately she goes to the police to tell them he didn’t do it. ❤️

[@tangerine4665]

Nice breakdown.

[@sherriparra6751]

Timothy Taylor that makes more sence to me know, I never quite got the meaning before

[@serendipity191]

And the burning crosses represent the kkk burning crosses on lawns.

[@motttjames]

sherri parra well it’s slightly more complex than that. The song conflates religious and physical ecstasy. At its most basic, it’s about oral sex... ‘ I’m down on my knees you know I’ll take you there’ , ‘in the midnight hour I can feel your power’ etc etc.

[@sherriparra6751]

DroopyDroopy thanks for the info , I always liked the song,but never quite understood the meaning of all of it 👩🏼‍🦳

[@sirex02]

Fun Fact. Madonna and Pepsi signed a $5milllion endorsement deal complete with a Pepsi commercial and endorsement of her Blond Ambition Tour. Madonna release the Like A Prayer video shortly thereafter and the Vatican and the world lost they minds. Pepsi panicked and pulled her endorsement. Madonna's one savvy business woman. She kept the 5million lol.

[@VHAZUL]

Everything in that bussines it's calculated... The conservative position of the brand, was just part of the show. They perfectly knew their pockets will be full in the end... With so much more money they originally got planned... Madonna was knew for her 'a very controversial way to be', so they perfectly knew what they were gonna get after anything was released by her (a lot of fans and money). Because, considering how the laws are made in the US, they were not going to risk millions of dollars... So, they could take Madonna to face the court and get the money back, and an extra compensation for 'damages'. That's the brilliant way to make bussines... And Madonna knows how to do it... Being very controversial. 😂😂😂😂

[@TheDudeOfSteel87]

According to her she gave the money back

[@andrewthezeppo]

@@VHAZUL you don't know what you are talking about.

[@duane_313]

You were getting close when you mentioned the "guilt" but I'm surprised you didn't seem to point out the part in the story where she witnesses a black man wrongfully arrested for a crime and her going to the police as a witness is what sets him free.

[@bkm2797]

I did say that in my comment, maybe you missed it.

[@duane_313]

@@bkm2797 ....huh???

[@Check_Please]

@@bkm2797 we all missed it...

[@dawnrobbins5877]

India was right about the guilt. In the story, Madonna challenges the assumption that only white people are "safe", not "criminals", and that God's representatives are white. The stigmata is representative of God's confirmation that truth and understanding have been bestowed to her. * her guilt was believing the stereotype taught by society rather than questioning the white patriarchy. Her willingness to believe her own eyes and experience freed herself as well as the scapegoat/prisoner.

[@lutalice]

@@dawnrobbins5877 her guilt was over not coming forward as a witness to the murder/rape. Madonna's character isn't falling for any stereotypes, she witnessed the crime first hand

[@sanjonn]

This video upset a whole lot of "Christians" when it came out.

[@Hi-kq1vi]

Yep-a black Jesus, she kisses his feet, stigmata, weeping statues, racism, KKK. Cost her the big Pepsi deal she had just signed after the backlash.

[@dud5606]

@@Hi-kq1vi lmao imagine if she did that today.

[@bellosardo84]

@@Hi-kq1vi Catholics kiss the feet or ornaments of statues of saints.

[@slcRN1971]

If KZbin had been available back then, perhaps the outcry wouldn’t have been the same because more people around the world, would have understood/realized the true meaning of this video. I didn’t know much about the black Saint indicated here till recently (thanks to a KZbin video).

[@ianmooney5566]

yeah like they didn't know who Mary Magdalene was.....

[@snoopygonewilder]

I gotta say, this is probably one of my favorite Madonna songs.

[@s.a.schmitt]

Stigmata: the bleeding of the palms in the way Christ’s palms were impaled by the nails during His crucifixion.

[@MegaTechno2000]

Check out Saint Padre Pio for the real deal.

[@jpeopolis]

@@MegaTechno2000 My dad( a very lapsed Catholic) said that when he was a kid he used to be terrified that he'd be inflicted with stigmata. I found this notion hilarious because if you think you're worthy of Stigmata, like you're that holy and righteous, wouldn't that mean you were too prideful and arrogant to receive such a blessing? BTW, he was the same kid who didn't commit enough mischievous acts to make for an interesting confession, so he'd make them up. lol

[@theshadowfax239]

@@MegaTechno2000 LOL

[@Freakzzz157]

Also if you catch it when she says "I close my eyes" this whole sequence is a dream.

[@catgirl6803]

This video was SCANDALOUS back in the day. It was banned in my household when I was a kid. As soon as my dad saw she kissed the toes of a black Jesus (that’s who we saw he was), it got turned off, never to be viewed again. Didn’t stop us. I always loved the song and video.

[@barbarafrazier3242]

Same... I always thought that was supposed to be Jesus.... I read recently though it’s supposed to be Saint Martin DePorres (he was a black man) who was a Catholic Saint of mixed-race people, barbers, innkeepers, public health workers, and all those seeking racial harmony.

[@Marc-zi5cq]

Omg you react to all my favorite songs of all time. You got amazing taste. Loving your channel!

[@krijgertje6670]

Finally you are reacting to the queen of pop Madonna. I really enjoyed your reaction, thank you. She has so many hits, I would advice you the next hits: vogue, live to tell, papa don't preach, material girl, secret, take a bow, hung up, music, frozen an power of goodbye... like I said so many hits😂😂, I'm looking forward to go along with your journey.

[@antoinettelopes]

My mom used to flip out on this video. "She's kissing God!" lol It was pretty much one of the most controversial videos of all time. The plot is that she witnesses the woman being assaulted by those guys and then when the cops get there they think the black guy did it. But she's afraid of the rapists to say anything. Then God "comes to her" and she realizes what the right thing to do is and she tells the cops and he is freed. The great thing about it is that it was about racism. And when people reported on this video in the news they would always say that Madonna was kissing a saint. Many people didn't realize that Leon was playing Jesus/God because he's Black. They just assumed he was a saint. So even the controversy showed people's racism.

[@ccgrey8731]

Yes it was very controversial back then. Madonna had a contract with Pepsi at the time and they dropped her.

[@nobbycheeseman2915]

It's great when someone manages to challenge peoples belief and values like that. I remember when the creator of The Mini Pops was questioned about using young kids dressed as adults and in make-up in music video remakes and they suggested it causes adults to have sexual thoughts about kids. "It doesn't to me" said the programme creator." and all the critics suddenly fell silent when they realised what they had just admitted.

[@lutalice]

He WAS playing a saint. St Martin De Porres, the patron saint of mixed race peoples and racial harmony. She confirmed this in several interviews

[@antoinettelopes]

@@lutalice I've never seen her say that. If she did then maybe she was trying to avoid getting murdered. Because that's not the right outfit for St. Martin de Porres. Look at portraits of Jesus and look at portraits of St. Martin. Who was Leon dressed like? Red robes = Jesus. If he was a white guy in the same costume everyone would immediately say that he was Jesus. My mom actually had a statue of St. Martin in our house. He's dressed as a friar.

[@lutalice]

@@antoinettelopes don't shoot the messenger dude lol. As for the robes, there are many possible reasons for the choice in costume. Might have been purely aesthetic (to suit the colour scheme of the video) or, what I think is most likely, that they intentionally wanted him to appear more Jesus-like. But it's certainly not a coincidence that St Martin himself stood for racial harmony, which is the theme of the video. Also, I've been a Madonna fan my whole life...if she was trying to depict a black Jesus, there is ZERO chance she would have backtracked in her interviews for fear of a backlash. No way

[@ShyeNYC]

"Like A Prayer" is definitely one of the 👑 jewels in Madonna's catalogue. The ending never ceases to get me 💃🕺 *you @5:40 😂 but I get it!

[@jerommegraham]

Finally you're doing Madonna!!!

[@mpourmpoulithra2011]

queen of pop

[@jerryjaguar3239]

This was worldwide number 1 in 1989

[@CursiMusic]

probably one of her best songs but she has soooo many hits :)

[@sean4339]

i have been a Madonna fan since 1980's love her music Amazing powerfull beutifull talented :) One of many stunning Madonna videos there so many with a message in in them :)

[@ryanpj1903]

It’s so enlightening to see a reactor who actually watches every second and listens to every lyric. This was great! Can’t wait to see more Madonna!

[@Bobskiboy85]

Is some interesting articles in which she explains the meaning of the song linked to her catholic upbringing and turbulent time in her life turning 30. She wanted to shake things up, start to appeal to an older audience and challenge things. The actor from Cool Runnings plays Martin de Porres the patron saint of mixed race people and interracial harmony in the clip. Very powerful song and one of my favourites.

[@jackieradley1025]

Idk how I've never realized that was the dude from Cool Runnings.

[@Bobskiboy85]

@@jackieradley1025 lol

[@fidel2xl]

Great react as always, India. This is one of my all-time favorite music videos. Btw, the Black actor (Leon) is portraying Saint Martin (or Saint Marteen) who was declared a Saint by the Catholic Church in 1962. Saint Martin is the patron Saint of mixed-race people and the patron Saint of racial harmony worldwide. Also, the controversy back in 1989 when this video came out was primarily from Christians outside the USA who were offended when they saw the burning crosses in the video. They hadn't realized that burning crosses symbolized racism and hate (the KKK) in the US, and incorrectly thought that Madonna was 'burning crosses' as disrespect to Christianity. It was a controversy that stemmed from a misunderstanding by foreigners who did not know about the KKK. Of course, Madonna used the burning crosses images as a simple symbol for the video, to depict racism and people treated unfairly. And the cut in both palms of her hands represents 'Stigmata' --- the wounds suffered by Christ when hung on the cross. Btw, I'm Black, raised in a strict Catholic household, and originally from the country of Trinidad & Tobago, and was in my early teens back in T&T when this came out. But since I was an avid reader, and movie-watcher (lol) I was aware immediately of the deep profound message the video was attempting to convey. But many other people outside the USA got the wrong idea and wrongly thought that Madonna was burning crosses as a symbol of 'destroying Christianity'...lmao

[@JamesLachowsky]

You are referring to St. Juan Martin de Porres Velázquez. From Wikipedia: "American singer Madonna's lead single 'Like a Prayer' (1989) featured Martin de Porres as a character in the song's music video. The portrayal of de Porres and Madonna in a romantic relationship was met with mixed criticism from the Catholic church in Peru and the Vatican." en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Martin_de_Porres

[@fidel2xl]

@@JamesLachowsky - Exactly. Back in 1989, the criticism was more-so from foreigners (outside the USA) who misunderstood the burning crosses, thinking it was meant to portray 'burning down Christianity', and also they took offense to images of Madonna being 'sexually provocative' with a person portraying a Saint. But I will also say this --- the 'controversy' was also exaggerated, and I suspect it was exaggerated on purpose by the record company. Because, when this controversy hit, suddenly her record and album sales at that time also skyrocketed. I see some people mention 'race' being a factor for the controversy (Saints being portrayed Black) --- but as I remember it there was little or no controversy back then about that. I don't recall anyone making a big deal of Black people being portrayed as God or as a Saint. Foreign Christians (some, not all) objected to crosses being burned and to Madonna smooching with a Saint...hahahahaha

[@heidi_d]

Wow, thank you for your perspective on this!!! I was a young teenager in LA when this dropped and had no idea what the fuss was about and blew it off. But there is so much more to it, especially with the KKK crosses being misunderstood by Christians from other countries. Fascinating! Thanks for taking the time to explain your experience! Edited for fat fingers. LOL

[@bart1506]

Til' Death Do Us Part is, hands down, the truest thing she wrote. It's hard to hear, but really good!

[@jackieradley1025]

I've known this song my entire life and as a married adult, it rings so much differently.

[@ivylynn2211]

I was in college during Madonna's breakout but this song came a few years later and love love love this song.

[@srenkaarepetersen9034]

Madonna's smile is everything

[@jameshanley6886]

Madonna Ciccone simple the best Queen of pop ahead of her time

[@R_SF]

Great reaction ! I really enjoyed watching your video ! Like a Prayer is one of my ultimate favorite songs and I hope you enjoyed it. May I recommend to check out Madonna’s Human Nature or Frozen. Another two incredible tracks for different reasons :)

[@dinholondres]

The best pop song ever written, with a video that shook the world in 1989.

[@patsloyan9755]

MADONNA has no filters. She tells it like it is ❤️

[@zanealberto7741]

You’re so awesome!!! Love u More Madonna!!!!!! Please 💙💙

[@yrankin1]

Yeesss! I love Madonna. She never backs down from a controversy and this one ignited! Great video and multilayered imagery!

[@carlheese]

I think your reaction is the best among all others to this same video. Continue on this path of Madonna journey. It's gonna be a long bumpy ride but you will enjoy definitely!

[@ronnopotter]

That gospel choir is epic. And Madonna in this video particularly, is ICONIC. Goosebumps all over. Take me to the church, amen.

[@laughingoutloud8612]

Belinda Carlisle, heaven is a place on earth.....absolute classic song and sooooo good 👍🏼 I think you’d like it ☺️

[@philherman8633]

Belinda Carlisle had many great solo songs and many more with The Go-Go’s🤩

[@oceanlover3530]

Belinda Carlisle is an amazing artist. I love her portfolio of music. She’s also one of the most beautiful individuals I’ve ever laid eyes on! 👍🏻❤️👍🏻

[@belindakerr5809]

One of my all time faves, was so happy they used it in an episode of Black Mirror

[@DeanJamesification]

The video is so boring tho, compared to this.

[@ivylynn2211]

I just watched the Go Go documentary on Showtime. It was good.

[@CGrandmaison]

I remember when the video first aired. My mom invited all her sisters over and we were all waiting on the couch for it to come on and tape it on VHS (lol). Then of course we watched it everyday after that. Great song!

[@marciodesouza2166]

MADONNA is pure magic! One goddess

[@irishfergal]

This is the time when Madonna wanted to feel fully spiritually connected and she did it. Beautiful and smart reaction.. Thank you.

[@Cat425]

That’s Leon. He’s an excellent actor who also sings. He has a daughter with Cynthia Bailey from the Real Housewives of Atlanta

[@joycegibbs5267]

OMG, you are joking, that's him??????

[@Cat425]

@@joycegibbs5267 yes that’s him

[@Twinkle-re2eb]

I'm glad someone else picked up on this it gets missed!

[@gilsonbispo6026]

Madonna em sua melhor forma, colocando o dedo na ferida, sacudindo a hipocrisia ! Rainha

[@k.t.5405]

Madonna is calling out w-supremacy and racism to millions...She's a pop music visionary, ahead by a century.

[@isabelleger2815]

Madonna there was no one else as fierce when I was growing up!!!!!!❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@lkpippins]

This was I think her 2nd or 3rd album. Anyway the video was shot be Mary Lambert who directed another on of her videos back in the 90''s. If you look at the Wikipedia page for the song you will be amazed. Not only was it the first song released from the album Like a Prayer this song for Madonna was worked on very hard by herself an Patrick Leonard. The music in her eyes had to really reflect what her vision of the song. Then the Choir was actually the Andre Crouch Choir, and she had to share the lyrics with him before he would sign on to have the songs chorus to sing as the choir. It was noted on the Wikipedia site that she had done all that she could to make this song as good as it could get. I mean she collaborated with the best in the industry. It release as #2 the first week on the charts but the following week it hit #1 later the Bon Jovi's Song "I'll be there for you " to the number one spot. The lyrics have been analyzed, taught in colleges and so much speculation about the meaning of the lyrics have also been discussed. The in Week 2 on the charts other artist were already sampling the lyrics. Like a Pray has been named or placed in the category of songs that changed or affected the world. She got a Pepsi commercial out of it for 5 million dollars. However, when it was released the catholic church threat to boycott Pepsi so the pulled the deal but Madonna was keep her 5 Million dollars. There is a pretty good version of the song and Vogue on the TV show Glee. Madonna had no problems with Ryan Murphy using the songs he chose because she opened her catalog to him. Because the generation had never heard the song before it had a short resurgence. It renter the charts top 400 songs or album I can't remember. The black actor's name is Leon and he acted in the role of the black man falsely arrested. Also he acted as the saint for people of color. I think also the scene of them kissing was speculation the she was kissing the saint but anyone who watched the video fully and not narrow mindedly would've not come to that conclusion. The video turned out to be a play which I thought was cool. The imagery just had a lot of symbolism and the narrow minded just can't perceive due to the stiff rod of them trying to control the masses. Anyway, I don't want pontificate here, I just really like the song and video till this day.she hade a five million dollar commercial that didn’t feature the video but the Catholic Church threatened Pepsi so they pulled the commercial she got to keep the money. Look it up in Wikipedia because your over analyzing the video. Andre place the role of the role of the saint for colored people the knife caused the stigmata. And lastly he played the wrongly accused black man she was going through the need for strength to report to the cops he didn’t do the crime. She did it as a play because she had just did a play. That’s it really. Look at Wikipedia the choir was the Andre crouch choir and he approved for his choir to perform after he went over lyrics. That’s all but this song has been studied in colleges.

[@angel_x.o]

Finally a Madonna reaction, make more please

[@Marecitoo]

I'm delighted how you've understood everything in just one view, you have a talent girl.

[@stefanisolomon725]

You are so right about this being a dark period for Madonna as she was going through her divorce with Sean Penn - the whole Like A Prayer album (which I think is easily one of her best) had some pretty dark themes such as parental abuse, domestic violence and the Spanish Civil War dressed in palatable pop tunes - I recommend you take a listen - you are soo good at looking into the message of a song!

[@penatonybp]

India. Queen. Not sure if I've seen you react to Madonna, but I'm glad you're starting to (at least in my eyes)

[@Orientarot]

There ir Madonna saying BlackLivesMatter 31 years ago! She is the queen of pop for a reason... She is simply ICONIC

[@ccjob799]

people kept saying when the video came out that it is a blasphemy and insult because it shows immorals inside a church,” Italian Roman Catholic historian Roberto de Mattei said at the time. ... 30 years ago today I released Like a Prayer and made a video that caused so much controversy because I kissed a black saint and danced in front of burning crosses

[@ccjob799]

@@alexanderhay7358 oh, love the video, just back then the catholic and the pope thought it was wrong.

[@rosaelia7647]

Im Catholic but I didn't see anything wrong with it. I think this video represents having faith in spite of great suffering. Lol. Or maybe I'm just open minded and love music in general so much.

[@sevenfallstrail4458]

Pepsi definitely did not like that. They cancelled her Superbowl commercial But she kept that Superbowl Pepsi Commercial check 💰

[@VHAZUL]

Obviously... She's Madonna... That's the way she is... A very controversial and powerful woman... 😂😂😂😂 But let's be honest... Pepsi got so much more in the end... So much more they got planned firstly. The conservative position of the brand, was just part of the show. She was a very rebel woman who was against 'all the society', so Pepsi knew that anything from Madonna, was gonna make them get a a lot.

[@davem.2180]

She's down on her knees and he sighs, he calls her name, she wants to "take him there ". He's getting the best job ever!.

[@garycambridge5513]

No one makes better videos than Madonna - thought provoking and the images stay with you forever - I still remember when this came out and the controversy it caused - even made front page of newspapers

[@openyourchakras918]

So HAPPY you are reacting to Madonna!!!!!

[@travb8661]

I remember watching this as a young child and I remember it making me question everything. Iconic video, controversial video, and introduced me to culture. Way ahead of it's time and definitely foreshadowing what's still going on in today's society.

[@bornagaingeek7279]

I remember the controversy caused, by the creative decision to have the audacity to depict Christ as anything but white. Even as a non religious person, I love this song and video, for it's depiction of social issues and faith over dogma.

[@MarvelMex]

this is not just a classic from Madonna but from pop music ever ! react to more Madonna, she has some *AMAZING* & *ICONIC* videos to choose from like: Like a Virgin - Papa Don't Preach - Vogue - Justify My Love - Human Nature - Bedtime Stories - etc, list goes on and Not to mention; her live performances are: *Out Of This World* !!!

[@CarlosAcosta-tk4vh]

That transition between him getting cuffed against the wall and her in front of the burning crosses is so iconic, I always get chills because it’s such a powerful moment in the video. 🔥🥺♥️♥️♥️

[@x534n01]

I wouldn't try to figure out whats going on Madonnas mind. Love your vid, you are so cute!

[@tyrannicaltypomichaeltester]

Madonna is by far the most successful Woman in the history of music. Second only to the Beatles I believe..She wasn't just a trend setter she pushed the envelope forced people to face Bias. Today's Gen need to learn some history Madonna is the Queen she never let to or the crown...

[@andreortolon2126]

More Madonna PLEASE!!! I love your reactions and Madonna is the highest album selling female artist on the planet. Some great videos: Express Yourself / Rain / Erotica / Vogue / Human Nature / Secret - so many others. She also has dozens of extraordinary live performances from concerts and television.

[@aimlessgera92]

This is probably my favorite Madonna song

[@benjaminguzman4397]

One of her best Songs. You should listen to Vogue if you haven’t

[@kellyfoster1377]

Certainly pushed the boundaries and spoke out on issues that needed to be talked about. I'd love to see your reaction to Papa Dont Preach.

[@MauPictures]

Please react to more Madonna. I can recommend videos like Drowned World / Substitute for Love and Nothing Really Matters where she explores motherhood; I really like The Power of Good-bye too.

[@kathyjam2482]

This is one of favorites from Madonna.

[@curleex3838]

One word: QUEEN Biggest female artist of our generation imo!

[@k.t.5405]

Madonna....ahead by a century... WOW! :o

[@shakycam3]

She performed this at a concert the night before the marriage equality vote in my state. The audience became the choir. It was a transcendent moment. Marriage equality won the next day.

[@jeffk.9075]

This one was controversial. The imagery was extreme but the message was sound. A little more explanation from her at the time would have saved her a lot of headaches. The saint in the music video represents the patron saint of mixed races. At the time, people thought it Jesus because of the red sash. Sadly, 1989 still was obsessed with Caucasian Ewan McGregor looking Jesus, on top of that she had a suggestive sexual component combined with the burning crosses was enough to make Pepsi drop her like a hot potato and Pope John Paul II to excommunicate her from the Catholic Church (for the first or second time, not really sure). The message of the video is finding the courage to come forward and tell the police that the black man they had in custody was innocent of assaulting (and Killing?) the girl. She goes to the church for sanctuary and prayerful consideration and has a religious ecstasy moment in which the patron saint helps her come to terms with the situation and help the man. All in all, it combined for one heck of a firestorm when it released. And to think thirty years later this probably would not have amounted to a drop in the bucket.

[@davidvornsand6054]

Jeff K. I was wondering how to explain this video to a young mind, and you said it perfectly!

[@sherriparra6751]

Jeff K. Your interpretation makes a lot more sense to me now,I never understood it back then .

[@Macmumoz]

She wasn't excommunicated - its actually incredibly difficult to do that and it rarely happens. There were calls for her to be excommunicated but it wasn't about this song www.standard.co.uk/showbiz/excommunicate-madonna-7276588.html

[@jeffk.9075]

@@Macmumoz per Madonna, the Church has excommunicated her three times. I was at her show in Philly a week before Francis arrived and she told the crowd directly she had been excommunicated three times.

[@Macmumoz]

@@jeffk.9075 excommunication is a legal process that involves a long involved court case within the Vatican itself. It can only be done once, becauseit is a formal expulsionfrom the Church. She can claim all she wants but it hasn't happened.

[@BoondockRoberts]

Madonna destroyed a lot of barriers in her day. A few years back new listeners were stunned that this video would piss anyone of not realizing that it was because of artists like her the norm was changed and artistry beat out worrying about offending everyone. Now the irony is that we're heading right back to before her time where censorship trumps sense.

[@gilsonbispo6026]

Quando a arte e o pop atingiram seu ápice ❤❤❤

[@labchic97]

I loved modaonna back in the 80s

[@JorgeJimenezkagyu]

One of my favourites of Madonna, the video is full of Catholic and mystical references. The saint in the church might be Saint Martin of Porres one of the first Latinamerican and mulatto declared saints by the church, he is often depicted with a broom because that was his job at the monastery. It is very common as a way of devotion for people to kiss the feet of statues of saints. Also crying statues is miraculous phenomenon. The signs in her hands are stigmata (the marks of the nails in Chirst hands) they had appeared in some mystical people as part of the experience. Finally the "kiss" of the saint. If you read the experiences and poems of some saints like St Theresa of Jesús and St Juan de la Cruz you can see the relation or simmilarities some people see between the mystical experience of union with the deity and love extasy. See the sculpture the Extasy or Saint Theresa. IT also occurs in Eastern religions

[@SteviecmCoUk1302]

She used her voice for more than singing and deserves every ounce of our respect....

[@EXthesweetlamb]

This is Madonna proving she is an ally to the Black community

[@Nightcloudmama]

Best song she ever did!

[@angelo9725]

My favorite Madonna song!

[@melissarieger1754]

This was my favorite song by her memory lane for sure

[@graphiquejack]

This video was Black Lives Matter before that became a movement. Obviously there were many black activists speaking on this before and after her, but she was exceptionally brave for taking on racism and criticizing the police mistreatment of black people way back in the 1980s. To me, while she is rarely given that credit, she is following in the footsteps of legends like Bob Dylan, Joan Baez and Crosby/Stills/Nash and is as political as U2, Springsteen and many others of her generation, yet few women have ever been as bold as her, and she is never given the same respect.

[@RawStickySweet]

You could do a whole "Madonna series" really, she goes deep with a lot of her work. Would be interesting to see your take on a number of her videos.....Like A Virgin, Papa Don't Preach, Justify My Love, Bad Girl, Human Nature, American Life (uncensored), God Control, Dark Ballet.....and many more I'm sure I'm forgetting. There are sooooo many good options with Madonna.

[@manateeorange4630]

Wouldn't mind some more Madonna reviews from you: eg express yourself, ray of light, etc

[@naturecheck]

India... other worthy Madonna Videos to react to would be: Borderline, Papa Don't Preach, Live To Tell, The Power of Goodbye and You'll See! ❤

[@americanmutt9089]

Madonna did a great song for the Austin Powers movie called Beautiful Stranger.

[@PauloMurillo]

Perfect your description......keeping going

[@joycewalbert1413]

God is Spirit.It's legit to see Him (or Her) in any color. GREAT choir !!!

[@miguelat9725]

You should react to all her videod and tours, everyone is amazing! The queen of pop❤️

[@flossyangel1]

Love Madonna

[@otisroseboro2837]

Love this song & video classic

[@mwhitehead1461]

Still recommend "Oh Father" video. I will cry every darn time.

[@frankrossi6972]

Definitely a some layers here, and I still haven't figured out the exact message, even after first watching this in college back when it came out in 1989, when music videos mostly were about movie clips to sell soundtrack music and live performances. This video is one of the few after 1985 that had something substantial to say.

[@azmusiclover3384]

I remember when this video came out. The world was in an uproar about it. The Catholic Church "Vatican" condemned it. They were talking about it on the news! Great advertisement for Madonna at the time! Great song! Keep it up India!!

[@kristinabushnell3652]

Love Madonna!! Her voice is just amazing!! Please react to her song Take A Bow or La Isla Bonita to hear just how beautiful she can sing. Also, her song Human Nature is so amazing and about her hating how people put her on a box. Some of her songs are really deep and have a lot of meaning to them. Great reaction though. You're Awesome!! 💜

[@jerryjaguar3239]

2:58 in catholisim stigmata are cuts and bruises one geta in coreelation to the parts where Christ was nailed and cruxified

[@SalisteGirl]

Love your shirt!

[@mpourmpoulithras11]

love the queen