Today in Madonna History: August 5, 1989

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On August 5 1989, Madonna’s Express Yourself single enjoyed a third week at #1 on the Hot Dance Music/Maxi Single Sales chart in the USA.

The hit single continued to top the dance chart for a fourth week (August 12), and spent a total of 12 weeks on the Dance Music/Maxi Single Sales chart.

What you need is a big strong hand
To lift you to your higher ground
Make you feel like a queen on a throne
Make him love you till you can’t come down
(You’ll never come down)

One response

  1. Express Yourself-Madonna’s manifesto and one of her more uplifting paeans-her way of life!!!! And I’m grateful and happy for that!!!!! Hail Madonna, full of grace!

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