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Pray (MC Hammer song)
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Wikipedia article
"'Pray'" is the third single released from MC Hammer's third album, 'Please Hammer Don't Hurt 'Em', in August 1990.
"Pray" became one of Hammer's biggest hit on the 'Billboard' Hot 100, where it peaked at number two, behind Mariah Carey's "Love Takes Time". The track became a Top 40 hit in multiple countries, and helped make 'Please Hammer Don't Hurt 'Em' the number one album of the year. The song was certified gold in the U.S. on November 26, 1990 (with sales over 500,000 copies).
This hit song (accompanied with music videos) is one of Hammer's most popular songs, and has appeared on several compilation albums, including: 'Greatest Hits', 'Back 2 Back Hits' and 'The Hits'. It also appeared in 'Please Hammer Don't Hurt 'Em: The Movie' (1990).
Produced by Hammer himself, the song heavily samples Prince's hit song, "When Doves Cry", the first of just a few times that Prince allowed samples of his compositions. The track also interpolates Faith No More's "We Care a Lot".
The word "pray" is mentioned 147 times during the song, setting the record for the number of times a song title is repeated in an 'American Top 40' hit.
Track listing
#"Pray" (Slam The Hammer Mix) - 8:01 (aka Maxi-Single Remix)
#"Pray" (Slam The Hammer Piano Dub) - 5:26
#"Pray" (Jam The Hammer Mix) - 5:00
#"Pray" (Hit 'Em Hard Mix) - 5:25
#"Pray" (Nail 'Em Down Chant) - 4:56
#"U Can't Touch This" (LP Version) - 4:15
Additional versions released
#"Pray" (Phemza The Kween mix) - 4:22
#"Pray" (LP Version) - 5:16
#"Pray" (Radio edit) - 4:11
#"Pray" (Instrumental) - 4:43
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Category:1990 singles
Category:MC Hammer songs
Category:Songs written by MC Hammer
Category:1990 songs
Category:Capitol Records singles
Category:Christian hip hop songs
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