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The Tracks — Like a Prayer, Track 03

Love Song

Two artists, one tape.

At a Glance

Title

Love Song

Record

Like a Prayer (1989) | Track 03

With

Prince

Single

Album track

Writers

Madonna | Prince

Producers

Madonna | Prince

Two of the biggest stars of the 1980s on one song: “Love Song” is Madonna’s duet with Prince.

The Song


Prince sent Madonna a tape of ideas; this was the only one she liked. They finished it long-distance, exchanging tapes between Minneapolis and Los Angeles.

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