Papa Don't Preach
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"Papa Don't Preach" is a single by Madonna. It was released in 1986 and reached #1 in the UK and the USA. Though, typical for Madonna at the time, the single did cause its share of controversy because it dealt with a somewhat taboo subject, the song also earned Madonna her first praise from former critics from across the political spectrum. Tipper Gore, who just a year earlier had denounced Madonna and her single "Dress You Up" as "vulgar" and had led a campaign against vulgar music, commended Madonna for speaking candidly about such a relevant and important social issue. Conservatives, on the other hand, supported Madonna's message that she was choosing to keep her unborn child rather than undergoing an abortion.
The song, in a harder rock style, was covered in 2002 by Kelly Osbourne and members of Incubus, and was released as Osbourne's debut single.
Kelly Osborne version
Released on enhanced CD.
Track listing
- "Papa Don't Preach (Album Version)"
- "Papa Don't Preach (Karaoke Version)"
- "Papa Don't Preach (Video)"