Papa Don't Preach
1986 single by Madonna / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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"Papa Don't Preach" is a song by the American singer-songwriter Madonna, released on her third studio album True Blue (1986). It was written by Brian Elliot with additional lyrics by Madonna, and produced by Madonna and Stephen Bray. "Papa Don't Preach" combines pop and classical styles, with lyrics about teenage pregnancy, and the choices that come with it. Elliot was inspired by the teen gossip he heard outside his recording studio.
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"Papa Don't Preach" was released as the album's second single in mid-1986 and became Madonna's fourth number-one single on the Billboard Hot 100. It performed well internationally, reaching the top position in the United Kingdom and Australia. It received acclaim from critics, who noted an artistic growth in Madonna's work and cited it as a highlight in the album and a milestone in her career.
The music video, directed by James Foley, shows Madonna in her first "head-to-toe" image makeover, with a leaner, more toned body, and cropped platinum blonde hair. It has Madonna trying to tell her father, played by Danny Aiello, about her pregnancy. The scenes are juxtaposed with shots of her dancing and singing in a small, darkened studio, and spending a romantic evening with her boyfriend, played by Alex McArthur.
"Papa Don't Preach" song caused heated discussions about its lyrics. Women's organizations and others in the family planning field criticized Madonna for encouraging teenage pregnancy, while groups opposed to abortion saw the song as having a positive anti-abortion message. Madonna has performed "Papa Don't Preach" in five of her concert tours, the last being 2019―2020's Madame X Tour. The single's performance at the Who's That Girl World Tour (1987) caused Madonna's first conflict with the Vatican, as she dedicated it to Pope John Paul II, who urged Italian fans to boycott her concerts. In 2002, the British singer Kelly Osbourne recorded a cover of the song, which received mixed reviews but achieved commercial success. "Papa Don't Preach" was included in the Madonna compilation album Celebration (2009).