Hear the 1984 Demo of Madonna’s “Like a Virgin,” Sung by Co-Writer Tom Kelly

Long before Madonna turned “Like a Virgin” into a global sensation, co-writer Tom Kelly recorded the original 1984 demo himself — singing the soon-to-be-classic in a silky falsetto. The early version captures the song’s skeleton: bright synths, sharp hooks, and Kelly’s playful delivery. It’s a rare behind-the-scenes moment that shows how one of pop’s most defining hits first came to life.