40 Years Ago: Madonna's 'Papa Don't Preach' Hits No. 1, Sparking Controversy

The song was released as the lead single from Madonna’s third album, True Blue, which would also end up reaching No. 1 across ...

Madonna's 'Papa Don't Preach' Turns 40: A Look at Its Impact on Teen Pregnancy Debate

The song, "Papa Don't Preach," appeared on Madonna's third album True Blue, and quickly became more than a pop song as it ...
American Songwriter

The Meaning Behind Madonna’s Polarizing Hit, “Papa Don’t Preach”

Madonna is no stranger to controversy, something she navigated when she released “Papa Don’t Preach” as a single in 1986 off her groundbreaking third album, True Blue. The song about teenage pregnancy ...
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One Of Madonna’s Earliest No. 1 Hits Finally Goes Platinum

American singer and actress Madonna filming the video for her song 'Papa Don't Preach' in New York City, 1986. The video is being directed by James Foley. (Photo by Vinnie Zuffante/Getty Images) ...