The man whose bad break-up gave Madonna her breakthrough hit Like A Virgin
Summary
Billy Steinberg, a Grammy-winning songwriter, passed away at age 75. He co-wrote several hit songs, including Madonna's "Like a Virgin," which became her first U.S. number one single. Steinberg's lyrics often reflected personal experiences, which helped them connect with many listeners.Key Facts
- Billy Steinberg was a Grammy-winning songwriter who died at 75.
- He co-wrote Madonna's "Like a Virgin," her first U.S. number one hit.
- Steinberg worked with Tom Kelly on other popular songs for artists like Cyndi Lauper and Whitney Houston.
- "Like a Virgin" was inspired by Steinberg's personal experiences and feelings.
- The song was initially met with skepticism by record companies before finding success.
- Madonna's performance of "Like a Virgin" at the 1984 MTV Awards was notable.
- The single spent six weeks at number one in the U.S. and sold over two million copies.
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