Madonna "Secret"

Unlike previous singles from Madonna like "Justify My Love" and "Like A Prayer", the song "Secret" didn't come hand-packed with controversy. The R&B-tinged song introduced the world to a more mature Madonna--one who would soon take on the film role of Evita. "Secret" worked its way to #2 on the Adult Contemporary Chart (#3 on the Hot 100 and Mainstream Top 40 Charts).

Cher "If I Could Turn Back Time"

Nearly as famous as the song itself, the music video to "If I Could Turn Back Time" ruffled plenty of feathers back in 1989. Filmed aboard the USS Missouri while it was docked in Los Angeles, the music video featured Cher singing to an excited bunch of seamen aboard the vessel. In the video, Cher wore a short black leather jacket over a fishnet body stocking. This fashionable (?) outfit conveniently left her butt exposed which upset an on-site Navy official who kindly asked Cher to cover up--but we all know that wasn't going to happen. Seeing that it was still 1989, the music video was considered too risque and was banned by most television networks including MTV (who later agreed to air it, but only after 9pm). The result: the song went to #3 on the Hot 100 (#1 on the Adult Contemporary Chart) and helped propel Cher's comeback. Oh, it also caused the Navy to place a ban on filming music videos aboard their ships. All together now: Thanks, Cher!