Complex sentence: In the United States, after its release, "Like a Prayer" debuted at number 38 on the "Billboard" Hot 100, and reached the top of the "Billboard" Hot 100 on the issue dated April 22,1989.
Split into simpler sentences: In the United States, after its release, "Like a Prayer" debuted at number 38 on the "Billboard" Hot 100. The song went straight to the top of the "Billboard" Hot 100 on the issue dated April 22,1989.