Papa Don't Preach
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Gleeful News: Madonna Gives 'Glee' Rights to Her MusicI mean. I'm a dude I don't even know. (laughs)" Mark's castmate Dianna Argon will be singing Madonna's 1986 hit "Papa Don't Preach" in an upcoming episode, according to E! News. The song, about a woman telling her dad she is pregnant... In this article: Glee, Madonna, New Moon, Papa Don't Preach, Entertainment Weekly, Khloe Kardashian, and Lamar Odom |
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Vote for the Worst | October 27, 2009
Vote for the Worst Presents: The 10 Worst Songs of 2002
...the biggest shame was Kelly's recording career. Her first single was a cover of Madonna's "Papa Don't Preach", which was ironic because there's no way any man was looking to impregnate Kelly. Ever. For those of you who think her next song...
In this article: Jennifer Lopez, Janet Jackson, Brandy, Kelly Osbourne, Khia, Missy Elliott, My Neck, My Back, Jenny from the Block, Ben Affleck, and Joel Madden
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Pink is the New Blog | October 22, 2009
'Glee' Does 'Entertainment Weekly'
...has the potential to be even bigger than the show's blockbuster take on "Don't Stop Believin'. " Quinn totally has to do "Papa Don't Preach. " And I can completely see Rachel tackling "Material Girl. " Fun!! There is so much for Gleeks...
In this article: Glee, Madonna, Entertainment Weekly, Material Girl, Itunes, Don't Stop Believin', and Ryan Murphy
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US Magazine | November 04, 2009
Debi Mazar: My Kids Have Play Dates With Madonna
"Our children have had play dates, and we will always be friends." Mazar -- who appeared in five of Madonna's music videos, including "Papa Don't Preach" and "Justify My Love" -- says that they "enjoy each other's company immensely" when...
In this article: Debi Mazar, Madonna, Justify My Love, and Nintendo
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boston.com - Top arts and entertainment stories | June 11, 2009
Malawi court to rule on Madonna adoption bid Friday
...they could lead to child trafficking. Madonna has entertained millions around the world with hits like "Material Girl" and "Papa Don't Preach," creating a fair amount of controversy along the way. The star, who was divorced last year from...
In this article: Madonna, Malawi, AIDS, Material Girl, and Supreme Court
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Wikipedia | November 03, 2009
Papa Don't Preach
...pregnancy and abortion. In July 1986, shortly after the release of the video for "Papa Don't Preach", Madonna commented on the controversy surrounding the song, to music critic Stephen Holden from The New York Times: "Papa Don't Preach" is a...
In this article: Madonna, True Blue, Platinum, Pope John Paul II, Stephen Bray, Patrick Leonard, and Eurodance
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Times Online | February 04, 2009
Madonna syndrome: I should have ditched feminism for love, children and baking
...Studios, London; www.touchedtheplay.com Blonde ambition 1986 Madonna released Papa Don't Preach, about a young, unmarried, pregnant girl choosing to keep her baby. 1989 She released Like a Prayer, which scandalised Roman Catholics...
In this article: Madonna, Like a Virgin, Guy Ritchie, Dog, Like a Prayer, Erotica, and Germaine Greer
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Reuters | March 30, 2009
Madonna appears in Malawi court in adoption bid
...an interim adoption of about 18 months. Madonna has captivated millions around the world with sexy, high-energy performances and songs like "Material Girl," "Like a Virgin" and "Papa Don't Preach." The local Nation newspaper has quoted...
In this article: Madonna, Malawi, AIDS, Raising Malawi, Material Girl, and Like a Virgin
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Stuff | April 01, 2009
Court to rule on Madonna's adoption
...children have been orphaned by AIDS. Madonna has captivated millions around the world with sexy, high-energy performances and songs like Material Girl, Like a Virgin and Papa Don't Preach. On Sunday Madonna toured a site where her...
In this article: Madonna, Malawi, AIDS, Raising Malawi, Material Girl, and Like a Virgin
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"Papa Don't Preach" is a dance-pop song by American singer-songwriter Madonna. The song was written by Brian Elliot, and produced by Stephen Bray and Madonna for her third studio album True Blue, released on June 1986. The song later appeared remixed on the 1990 compilation album The Immaculate Collection. The song's musical-style combines pop and classical rhythms, and its lyrics deal with teenage pregnancy and abortion. The music video, directed by James Foley, shows Madonna's second image makeover, featuring her with a more toned and muscular body, and cropped platinum blonde hair.
Released as the album's second single in mid-1986, the song was a commercial success. It became Madonna's fourth number-one single on the Billboard Hot 100, and performed well internationally, reaching the top position in Australia and the United Kingdom. It was generally well-received by music critics and was frequently cited as a highlight in the album.
Shortly after its release, the song caused heated discussions about its lyrical content. Women's organizations and others in the family planning field criticized Madonna for encouraging teenage pregnancy, while groups opposed to abortion saw it as a positive pro-life message. The song also caused her first conflict with the Vatican, as she dedicated the song to Pope John Paul II, who urged Italian fans to boycott her concerts during the Who's That Girl World Tour in 1987.
- Name:
- Papa Don't Preach
- Genre:
- Dance-pop
- Release Date:
- June 11, 1986
- Preceded By:
- "Live to Tell"
- Produced by:
- Written By:
- Brian Elliot
- Recorded By:
- Madonna
- Length:
- 3:50
- Record Label:
- Sire, Warner Bros.
- Recording Dates:
- 1986
- B Side:
- "Pretender"
- Audio Format:
- 7", 12", CD Single
- From Album:
- True Blue
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