Madonna’s Controversy: The “Papa Don't Preach” Chronicles.

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Madonna’s Controversy: The “Papa Don't Preach” Chronicles.


Here are 8 facts about Madonna’s song “Papa Don’t Preach”:

1.
The song addresses the issue of teenage pregnancy.

2.
Madonna portrays a teenager seeking her father’s guidance during a difficult time.

3.
The line “I’ve made up my mind, I’m keeping my baby” sparked reactions from both anti-abortion and abortion-rights groups.

4.
Madonna described the song as a "message song that everyone is going to take the wrong way".

5.
Brian Elliot wrote it for someone  else, but Madonna received it  instead.

6.
“Papa Don’t Preach” was one of Madonna’s first songs to tackle a political issue.

7.
The music video also featured a tight black outfit that Madonna wore, which became a topic of discussion

8. Actor Danny Aiello played Madonna’s father in the music video.

Bonus facts:
• Kelly Osbourne covered the song for the soundtrack to “The Osbournes” MTV show.

• The song has been compared to Michael Jackson’s “Billie Jean” by Rolling Stone magazine.

• Rock critic Dave Marsh praised the song as a rare message song that’s also danceable.

• “Papa Don’t Preach” won Best Female Video at the 1987 MTV Video Music Awards.

• The song topped the charts in several countries, including the UK and the US.

• Madonna’s increasing sophistication in the studio was represented by this song.

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