On October 7 1989, Madonna’s Cherish single hit #2 on the USA Billboard Hot 100 chart.
With the success of Cherish Madonna overtook The Beatles on the list of all-time consecutive top 5 singles in US (16 singles) and also tied with Michael Jackson for the artist with the most consecutive top 10 singles in the 1980s (17 singles).
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Cherish is Madonna’s best song about the redemption and power of love-a beautiful song and a deserved adult contemporary hit-proving once again Madonna is at her best with a tuneful and singable melody, romantic writing and a beautiful voice. Definitely one of Like a Prayer’s standouts! As a lifelong and true Madonna fan, Cherish hits the right Ciccone notes! I Will Always Cherish Her! Your move, Lady Madge!