File:CherishSample.ogg

Summary
30 second audio sample of the song "Cherish" by pop singer Madonna. Source: Like a Prayer 1989 Recorded: 1989 Copyright: 1989, Sire Records

Fair use rationale This is a sound sample from a commercial recording. Its inclusion here is claimed as fair use because:
 * It illustrates an educational article about an artist that specifically discusses the song from which this sample was taken
 * It is a sample of about 20 seconds from a much longer recording, and could not be used as a substitute for the original commercial recording; and
 * It is not replaceable with an uncopyrighted or freely copyrighted sample of comparable educational value.
 * It is believed that this sample will not affect the value of the original work or limit the copyright holder's rights or ability to distribute the original recording.
 * The sample specifically illustrates the opening of the song, the beats and the lyrics sung by Madonna, all of which are critically analyzed in the section titled Composition in the article, where the sample is being placed.
 * Notability is established due to these discussions of the characteristics of the sample being used, thus it helps the readers in better understanding of the article. Hence passes WP:NFCC also.