Many listeners would find “Like a Virgin” offensive today, but not for the reasons it was offensive in 1984. Why Madonna’s ‘Like a Virgin’ was controversial the 1st time The Miami Herald ...
released in 1984, would be "big," but didn't guess just how big until he played it for one of his friends. Remember When Madonna Stole the First VMAs Debuting 'Like a Virgin'? "She was an artist.