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Liam.k. View member profile	Aug 31 2019, 03:41 PM Post #1
BuzzJack Idol Joined: 8 December 2010 Posts: 50,945 User: 12,472	8q2WS6ahCnY It's 30 years since 'Cherish' was released in the UK as the third single from Like a Prayer. 'Cherish' marks a departure from the more complex themes explored in the previous two singles or elsewhere on the album - it's a light-hearted, doo-wop-style song that deals with love and relationships. It was the result of a sudden spell of super positivity and takes influence from Romeo & Juliet, which is also referenced in the song. Critics complimented the song for restoring balance on the album and saw it as a reminder of her True Blue work; the public reacted correspondingly, with 'Cherish' reaching the Top 3 in both the UK and US as well as #1 in Canada. 30 years on, how does it rate for you? Do you cherish or should it perish? (sorry)


tommie View member profile	Aug 31 2019, 03:46 PM Post #2
BuzzJack Platinum Member Joined: 7 January 2009 Posts: 7,064 User: 8,073	I always connect Cherish with La Toya's much fatter and untalented sister's Love Will Never Do (Without You), probably because of the Herb Ritts video and the thematic "break" from serious issues. You have to admit that they sound good when played together. 0KCvVsNstjE


TheSnake View member profile	Aug 31 2019, 05:05 PM Post #3
Say that hiss with your chest, and... Joined: 24 May 2016 Posts: 18,433 User: 23,308	Its rather cheesy and a bit Stock Aitken Waterman-esque for me (maybe because a lot of pop sounded like that in 1989). But I really like it, especially the chorus. This post has been edited by TheSnake: Aug 31 2019, 05:07 PM


vibe View member profile	Aug 31 2019, 05:08 PM Post #4
BuzzJack Platinum Member Joined: 31 August 2010 Posts: 8,788 User: 11,763	I don’t play this often but it is such a joy when I do. The video is one of my favourites. She looks gorgeous and the video totally complements the track. Herb Ritts had 48 to learn how to use a video camera.


HausofKubrick View member profile	Aug 31 2019, 06:22 PM Post #5
⬛ Joined: 17 February 2011 Posts: 56,201 User: 13,007	I'm not totally huge on this. It's a bit too saccharine and "nice" for me. The video is gorgeous though.


dandy* View member profile	Sep 1 2019, 09:37 AM Post #6
Mansonette Joined: 7 March 2006 Posts: 35,262 User: 54	Guilty pleasure! Especially the breakdown and build up again towards the end


-Jay- View member profile	Sep 2 2019, 04:37 AM Post #7
"Jayrusaleminians" - Umi. Pronouns: he/him Joined: 4 April 2007 Posts: 41,412 User: 3,217	Love it! So joyful and carefree, certainly one of her most uplifting songs.


Jessie Where View member profile	Sep 2 2019, 09:59 AM Post #8
Break the tension Joined: 7 March 2006 Posts: 88,872 User: 51	For years it was actually my favourite song of hers, but I think in the past year 'Dress You Up' might have eclipsed it. I love it so much though, pure happiness and joy. Totally peeved that she doesn't like it though.


tommie View member profile	Sep 2 2019, 11:46 AM Post #9
BuzzJack Platinum Member Joined: 7 January 2009 Posts: 7,064 User: 8,073	QUOTE(Tawdry Hepburn @ Sep 2 2019, 09:59 AM) For years it was actually my favourite song of hers, but I think in the past year 'Dress You Up' might have eclipsed it. Oh, this is just trolling. Soon you'll claim Love Makes The World Go Round is your fave song.


Jessie Where View member profile	Sep 2 2019, 11:52 AM Post #10
Break the tension Joined: 7 March 2006 Posts: 88,872 User: 51	QUOTE(tommie @ Sep 2 2019, 12:46 PM) Oh, this is just trolling. Soon you'll claim Love Makes The World Go Round is your fave song. Give it a year, I'd say.


Liam.k. View member profile	Sep 2 2019, 03:47 PM Post #11
BuzzJack Idol Joined: 8 December 2010 Posts: 50,945 User: 12,472	QUOTE(Jay ☆ @ Sep 2 2019, 05:37 AM) Love it! So joyful and carefree, certainly one of her most uplifting songs. Agreed! It offers some much needed light relief on the Like a Prayer album but is such a strong song in its own right too. The video is gorgeous, so simple but Madonna works the camera so well. I've noticed this song is pretty well remembered by the public. I know a couple of people who say this is one of their favourite Madonna singles.